Always Back Taika Cross

by clubrugby - June 12, 2025June 12, 2025

Taika and Arlo Cross with the Jim Ting Cup after their late win over Rongotai College on Wednesday. By Adam Julian On May 10, beloved Avalon Rugby Club identity and bus driver John Cross encouraged his son, Stephen Cross, a police officer, respected player, referee and volunteer, to bet on a

Late dropped goal wins traditional for Silverstream over Wellington College

by clubrugby - June 11, 2025June 12, 2025

By Adam Julian & Steven White Photos by Andy McArthur There were four First XV matches that went ahead in the Wellington region today, headlined by the blockbuster St Pat's Silverstream - Wellington College fixture that was won by St Pat's Silverstream 16-15. More on this match under the sub-heading

Watch Wellington College v St Pat’s Silverstream at 12.05pm live and free

by clubrugby - June 11, 2025June 11, 2025

The annual Ken Gray First XV Traditional between hosts Wellington College and St Pat's Silverstream kicks off at 12.05pm. Wellington College won this fixture 27-24 last year, while there have been plenty of blockbusting finishes to the game down the years, such as Stanley Solomon's winning try game in 2021 and

Pioneers of Rugby in Wellington 103: Ernie Todd

by clubrugby - June 11, 2025

In his book Haka! The All Blacks Story Winston McCarthy wrote a chapter called ‘The Team That Never Was’ about the 1940 All Blacks to South Africa that was cancelled because of the start of the war. Trials were held and the touring squad was selected by sole selector Ted McKenzie

Hurricanes v Brumbies Stat Attack

by clubrugby - June 10, 2025

Duplessis Kirifi and Peter Lakai pack down in an earlier game against the Chiefs. Kirifi played the most minutes (1,117) of Hurricanes players this year, whilst two others also passed 1,000 minutes: Lakai and Cam Roigard. The Hurricanes missed out to the Brumbies in their Qualifying Super Rugby fixture on Saturday