60th anniversary of Wellington’s largest rugby crowd

by clubrugby - August 15, 2019

Athletic Park full up on 15 August 1959. PHOTO: https://www.facebook.com/photosoldwellingtonregion/ They came in their droves. Wellington's largest rugby crowd, then and now, estimated on the day at 60,000 but revised down to 59,000, packed the old Athletic Park to watch the All Blacks defeat the touring British Isles 11-8 and go two nil

Maori set and primed for season

Rep Rugby

by clubrugby - August 14, 2019

By Scott MacLean It’s a busy eight weeks coming up for Te Upoko O Te Ika – the Wellington Maori side – as they look ahead to both regional matches and three more against their provincial counterparts, and a clean sweep of those is the goal. Following that, a squad

This week in club rugby history 12-18 August

by clubrugby - August 13, 2019

In association with the Bond Street Sports Bar on Bond Street in Wellington, some highlights from this week in Wellington club rugby history are below. 12 August 1963: Heading into today’s final round of the season, Marist (21 points), Onslow (21) and Athletic (20) are all in with a chance of winning or sharing

Short Passes 12 August

by clubrugby - August 12, 2019

Some thrillers to start the opening weekend of the National Provincial Championship, with the exception of two matches. The first of these was Tasman's 45-8 win over Wellington. The second was Bay of Plenty's 50-7 win over Otago, after Otago had two thirds of the territory and had more possession than

Silverstream and Scots to meet in Premiership First XV final

by clubrugby - August 10, 2019

By Adam Julian and Steven White Top qualifier Scots College and defending champions St Pat's Silverstream will meet in next weekend's Wellington Premier First XV final after semi-finals wins this afternoon. Scots College beat St Pat's Town 22-8 at home and St Pat's Silverstream beat Rongotai College 41-10. Accounts of the two