Short Passes 3 June (Queen’s Birthday Monday)

by clubrugby - June 3, 2019

UPDATE: In Monday's rugby, the Manawatu XV beaten the Wellington XV 47-40 in their match in perfect conditions at the Levin Domain. Wellington had the better of the first half, and were 26-7 at one stage. Manawatu counterattacked and scored some long-range tries to close the score to 33-21 at halftime. Both

Wainuiomata win fifth straight in wicked conditions

by clubrugby - June 1, 2019

Round one Jubilee Cup and Hardham Results can be viewed HERE (individual scorers to follow). Wainuiomata can stand up and be counted as Wellington club rugby Championship Jubilee Cup contenders after coming from behind in dastardly conditions at the Polo Ground to beat 2011 champions Oriental-Rongotai today. Wainuiomata won the match 21-12,

Second round Jubilee and Hardham Cups wide open

by clubrugby - May 31, 2019

By Scott MacLean The second stage of the season kicks into gear tomorrow with the opening rounds of the Jubilee and Hardham Cups, along with their accompanying Premier Reserve competitions as well as the two Colts divisions. Elsewhere its an abbreviated week for Queen’s Birthday, with just a handful of lower

Aisle be Back: Hurricanes in South Africa week one

by clubrugby - May 30, 2019

By Kevin McCarthy Say what you like about the convoluted Super Rugby system, and yes, no one will mourn its passing, but the competition is just that with three rounds to go. Looking of course at the Hurricanes, there is much to play for and be nervous about in the next

The Wellington club rugby Evergreen XV

by clubrugby - May 30, 2019

The first round is over and the 2019 Wellington club rugby Championship season kicks off this weekend with the 91st playing of the Jubilee Cup. A group of players in the twilight of their careers are still contributing week in-week out for their Premier teams. At the start of the year