This week in club rugby history 13 – 19 May

by clubrugby - May 14, 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. 13 May 1989: Poneke go nine from nine with a 25-13 win over Petone for the F.J Tilyard Shield. Poneke trail Petone 14-13 at the break but come back to win the second half 21-0.

Short Passes -13 May

by clubrugby - May 13, 2019

There are two rounds to play in the Premier Swindale Shield competition. Will Hutt Old Boys Marist win the first round competition? Can Oriental-Rongotai regroup from their heavy loss to Wainuiomata on Saturday to beat the Eagles this coming Saturday? Who make and miss out on the 'top 7'? Follow

Season on the line for some in club rugby this weekend

by clubrugby - May 10, 2019

Premier Swindale Shield teamlists and draw HERE By Scott MacLean The season is on the line for many teams this weekend across several grades. Not only is the silverware on the horizon for some, but for others the spectre of dropping into their grades second division looms. For both Wainuiomata and Old

Aisle be Back: Hurricanes v Blues in Auckland

by clubrugby - May 9, 2019

By Kevin McCarthy There were two draws last weekend, and while neither involved the Canes, its our fans who should be feeling like they just had to kiss their cousin. The Crusaders were so close to going down to defeat on Friday, yet bizarrely walked away with three points from a

Plenty of challenges, but U85kg grade still going strong

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by clubrugby - May 8, 2019

Some of the most competitive rugby in Wellington can be found in the U85kg grade. Wests Roosters U85kg manager Phil Wiggins has been directly involved in the grade since 1998 when he set up the Wests team. Tony O’Brien, a good friend of mine, was instrumental in setting the grade up in