Short Passes 12 October (news in briefs and happenings)

by clubrugby - October 12, 2020October 13, 2020

Above: Alex Fidow scores a cheeky try for the Wellington Lions on Saturday. More photos from this game HERE UPDATED: It's been 19 years and 356 days since the Wellington Lions last won the National Provincial Championship Premiership [Division 1 title]. Following two consecutive last-gasp losses to South Island rivals Canterbury and

Aisle be Back: Bledisloe #1 in Wellington

All Blacks

by clubrugby - October 9, 2020October 16, 2020

By Kevin McCarthy What more can a poor boy do? Ian Foster’s no more able to solve the talent glut at first-five than any other coach. So its Jordie as a converted wing to allow Richie M at first-five and his bro at fullback. We all know Jordie’s been stellar at fullback this

Mike Gibson Memorial Trophy on the line for Lions against Otago

by clubrugby - October 7, 2020September 8, 2022

A hat-trick for Wes Goosen last year against Otago, and seven tries in four games against them. Stat attack below by Peter Marriott. It's a match dripping in history and Wellington will also be defending a coveted trophy when they play Otago this coming Sunday at Wellington Stadium. When Otago and Wellington met

Short Passes 5 October (news in briefs)

by clubrugby - October 5, 2020October 6, 2020

Above: The Poneke U85kgs scored off a cross-kick in injury time to beat Morrinsville Sports in their National U85kg knockout fixture on Saturday. PHOTO: https://www.facebook.com/WaikatoU85kgRugby Believe it or not, there's still club footy being played and it was a hugely positive one for all three Wellington sides that travelled north for

Billy Wallace competition Team of the Season 2020

by clubrugby - October 2, 2020October 2, 2020

Above clockwise from top right: Willie Fine, Tom Maiava, Tuakana Metuarau, Sam Reid, Isaac Bracewell and Bruce Kauika-Petersen all make the starting XV in this season's Best & Fairest competition team. The winner of the competition - either Reid or Kauika-Petersen - will be announced at the upcoming WRFU Community