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Above: Flashback to the opening round a decade ago in 2015 when Pōneke and the Upper Hutt Rams dramatically drew 35-35. Updates “If this is it, please let me know”, went the lyrics of a popular 1980s song. Well, Huey Lewis and the News (perhaps best known for this absolute banger that
Some players to watch in club rugby 2025
Link here to club rugby Tipping Competition 2025 (with prizes)
For the first time online, a Wellington club rugby tipping competition is being run. The inaugural online tipping competition is for the Wellington men’s Premier competition – the Swindale Shield and Jubilee Cup and Hardham Cup competitions. The link is here: https://www.faceyoursfears.com/games/WGTN2025/join Please head over and sign up with a username of your
Last afternoon of pre-season club rugby tomorrow
Above: Action from last Saturday’s match at Evans Bay Park between Pōneke and Tukapa. The ground hosts three games tomorrow, more details below. Photo: Andy McArthur. It’s the final weekend of pre-season rugby for most of the lower North Island, so for many supporters, unless they live in Horowhenua-Kapiti, it could
Aisle be Back: Hurricanes v Waratahs
When the Hurricanes played the Waratahs in early May last year, winning 41-12. Will it be a similar scoreline tonight? Photo: Mike Lewis Pictures. By Kevin McCarthy It’s not quite halfway through the Super Rugby Pacific regular season, but some things are becoming clearer. Now we may have one fewer team –