Club and representative match thrillers in community rugby

by clubrugby - August 7, 2021August 8, 2021

The Wellington Maori side missed out 25-26 to the Taranaki Pasifika side today, one of several matches that went down to the wire. PHOTO: Andy McArthur. By Steven White, Adam Julian and Scott MacLean There were some close games out there today, involving Wellington club and representative teams, both home and

Weekend of transition in community rugby as representative season gets underway

by clubrugby - August 6, 2021August 6, 2021

The Wellington Maori and Wellington Centurions team will both be in action for the first time since 2019 when they take the field tomorrow. The Maori side opens its campaign at the Hutt Rec against the Taranaki Pasifika team and the Centurions - who have merged with the Wellington Development team

Aisle be Back: All Blacks v Australia Bledlisloe One

by clubrugby - August 6, 2021August 6, 2021

By Kevin McCarthy Excited about the Bledisloe? No, I didn’t think so. Of course, it’s starting in the shadow of the Olympics, and it’s been struggling as a competitive match-up for well, nigh on a decade. Put the covid-19 conniptions in the mix and the deflating taking away of Wellington’s test, and

Herculean Hemi tackles his way to Jim Brown Medal

by clubrugby - August 5, 2021

“It was a shock to win,” said Hemi Fermanis of his Jubilee Cup final MVP accolade. “I was standing next to Kem [Kemara Hauiti-Parapara] and I said to him there you go, go and get your trophy, but then the guy on the microphone called out number four!” Tawa beat Marist

New Zealand Marist Colts tour coming to Wellington this Thursday and Saturday

by clubrugby - August 4, 2021August 5, 2021

The New Zealand Marist Colts and the West Coash Heartland XV after their match last weekend in Greymouth. PHOTO: https://www.facebook.com/GreymouthMaristRFC The New Zealand Marist Colts internal tour stops off in Wellington this week, with matches at Hataitai Park on Thursday and Saturday. Having already played the West Coast Heartland XV and a