Harkin and OBU working hard for title defence

by clubrugby - April 21, 2022April 21, 2022

For the most part, defending Swindale Shield champions OBU are fielding a new-look side in 2022, following a number of retirements or players moving on to other challenges. Callum Harkin remains as a familiar face and he's excited about the composition of the new Billy Goats. "There are a lot of new

Tagoai and MSP starting season with promise

by clubrugby - April 20, 2022April 20, 2022

Monica Tagoai playing for Marist St Pat's against Oriental-Rongotai recently. PHOTO: Andy McArthur. By Adam Julian Ories and Norths. Norths and Ories. Th names of the two clubs have a familiar ring when discussing who will be win the Wellington club rugby women’s title each year. Together those two clubs have won

Pioneers of rugby in Wellington: 009 William Hardcastle

by clubrugby - April 20, 2022April 20, 2022

The champion Petone team of 1895. William Hardcastle standing at top, third from right. William 'Offside Mac' McKenzie, the subject of our previous profile in this series (see link below), is dead centre at the top with the flag behind him. Profiling many of the people that built and helped shape

Hurricanes v Highlanders stat attack

by clubrugby - April 19, 2022

By Peter Marriott. The Hurricanes edged the Highlanders in Dunedin last Saturday, ahead of their Australian trip this weekend where they are playing the Reds in Melbourne. Some facts and figures from the win over the Highlanders below. Round 9 v Highlanders (2): Won 22-21 The Hurricanes and the Highlanders have now

Wainuiomata v Wellington Axemen scoring highlights

by clubrugby - April 19, 2022

Wainuiomata hosted the Wellington Axemen at William Jones Park in the third round of the 2022 Swindale Shield competition. Wainuiomata opened up a 17-3 lead by halftime and went on to win the contest 36-10. This match was also for the Bill Jones Cup. Some scoring highlights from this fixture below: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eSsoQdwJF14 Results