Pioneers of Wellington Rugby 002: Captain James Isherwood

Club Rugby

by clubrugby - February 24, 2022

The Wellington Football Club 1875. James Isherwood fourth from left - a strapping gentleman who means business. By Dribbling Rushes Recognised as the founder of rugby in Wellington. Having played in early organised matches in Wellington for Wellington selections against the crew of the HMS Rosario in 1868 (under non-rugby rules) and

Hurricanes v Crusaders Stat Attack

by clubrugby - February 23, 2022February 23, 2022

Jordie Barrett started at Fullback for the 58th time (including the match against the British & Irish Lions in 2017) for the Hurricanes in their season opener against the Crusaders last Saturday and is now one start ahead of Cory Jane in that position. At the top of the list

Has the traditional team-building rugby outing survived the pandemic?

News in briefs

by admin - February 23, 2022February 23, 2022

Has the traditional team-building rugby outing survived the pandemic? Team building is important in every sport, even more so in rugby. In rugby, so many moments depend on the whole team working smoothly together as a unit. You don’t manage to fight your way down the pitch for as many phases

Bond Banter 21 February (some rugby news and information to start the week)

by clubrugby - February 21, 2022February 23, 2022

Evening edition: The pre-season holding pen remains an unsettled place to be for rugby players, administrators and supporters alike, as disruptions could escalate over the next few weeks. The close contact isolation rule could start proving a nightmare amongst teams and clubs preparing for their pre-season campaigns in March and the

Aisle be Back: Super Rugby kicking off this weekend

by clubrugby - February 18, 2022

The pre-season is over for the Hurricanes and the competition gets underway this weeekend. By Kevin McCarthy It’s all kicking off this weekend, isn’t it. I mean, it’s ALL kicking off. It’s impossible to think of a stranger way to be starting Super rugby than we have right now. Adding to the