Sideline Conversions 17 March (some news and information to start the new week in rugby)

by clubrugby - March 17, 2025March 17, 2025

A hard-fought pre-season match in dry conditions at Rongotai College between Oriental-Rongotai and Kia Toa on Saturday. Photos: Andy McArthur. More photos here Third coffee of the day updates: Welcome to the new week in community rugby, although if you are Irish that might be starting tomorrow after today's St Patrick's

Aisle be Back: Hurricanes v Highlanders tonight

by clubrugby - March 14, 2025

Asafo Aumua slips the tackle of the late Connor Garden-Bachop when the two teams met on 1 June last year, with the Hurricanes winning 41-14 in Wellington. Aumua is on the bench tonight for his first game this season. By Kevin McCarthy I could brag about picking the upset of the

Club rugby pre-season matches continue this weekend

by clubrugby - March 14, 2025March 14, 2025

The Wainuiomata and Paremata-Plimmerton Premier squads are both lacing up again tomorrow, Wainuiomata back at Mary Crowther Park and Paremata-Plimmerton sailing Cook Strait in Blenheim. Updated 3: There are several pre-season club rugby matches this weekend, as the days countdown to the start of club rugby competition seasons in Wellington and

Club Rugby Unearthed 004: Conrad Smith

by clubrugby - March 13, 2025

A series throughout the first half of this season celebrating many of the players to have played to a high level who have largely come through club rugby and mostly not played in NZ school or age grade teams along the way. Centre Conrad Smith will need no introduction, from humble

Pioneers of Rugby in Wellington 091: Bill Hornig and Gibby Hill

by clubrugby - March 12, 2025March 12, 2025

The founder and one of the early drivers of the Oriental club in Wellington, that through subsequent amalgamations gave one half of its name to the contemporary Oriental-Rongotai club. S G (Gibby) Hill founded the Oriental club in 1888 and played halfback in the first match. He was a guest of honour