Wellington club rugby scoring updates 19 September (semi-finals)

by clubrugby - September 19, 2020September 19, 2020

Premier (Jubilee Cup) *RESULT Petone 22 ? 53 Northern United RFC *RESULT Marist St Pats RFC 28 ? 32 Old Boys University RFC Premier (Hardham Cup) *RESULT Tawa Rugby Football Club 11 ? 19 Wainuiomata RFC *RESULT Hutt Old Boys Marist RFC 27 ? 21 Oriental Rongotai FC Premier (9-12 play-off) *RESULT Upper Hutt Rams RFC 33 ? 18 Johnsonville RFC *RESULT Poneke FC 24 ? 08 Paremata-Plimmerton RFC Premier (13/14 play-off) *RESULT Wellington

Everything on the line on semi-finals Saturday in club rugby

by clubrugby - September 18, 2020September 18, 2020

Above: MSP outside backs Sagele Aukusitino and Andrew Wells and MSP are hoping to take down OBU in one Jubilee Cup semi-final tomorrow, while the Wellington Axemen have beaten the Avalon Wolves by default in their wooden spoon playoff match. PHOTO: Tom Minton. By Scott MacLean Updated: So after a season

Aisle Be Back: The Rugby Championship and Bledisloe Cup

by clubrugby - September 18, 2020

By Kevin McCarthy A long time ago in a galaxy far away, they used to say politics and sport don’t mix. It actually was about apartheid and related stuff, and in the end, was all more than a bit bogus. Fast-forward to here and now, and you can’t move for politics

The Unit hoping to bring down MSP

by clubrugby - September 17, 2020

By Adam Julian It is 2013 when a diminutive and raucously outspoken halfback captured the attention of Dave Loveridge at an Old Boys University Colts practice. “Look at this unit,” Trapper quipped at 18-year-old Matt Fowler. The name stuck. “It’s an honour to be bestowed my nickname from Dave who boasts one

Lions to play Auckland for Fred Lucas Cup on Sunday

by clubrugby - September 16, 2020September 16, 2020

Above Peter Umaga Jensen scored one of the fastest tries from the opening kick-off in NPC history last year against Auckland. Sunday's clash between Wellington and Auckland promises to be a blockbuster and a big game for the Lions after losing their season opener to Waikato. The Wellington Lions are seeking