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Sideline Conversions 9 November (some rugby news and information to start the week)

Wellington Club Weekly — Sun, 08 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Above: Flashback to 10 years ago – the Upper Hutt Rams after winning the 2016 American Ambassador’s 7s series. The time remaining in the year is getting shorter and so are these columns. But a few things below this week, which will be added to as news comes in. First a reminder of what’s coming...

Petone seal women’s sevens title with second tournament win

Wellington Club Weekly — Sat, 07 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT

By Steven White Photos by Andy McArthur The Petone Ponies are this year’s WRFU Women’s 7s series winners with a convincing win today’s second of two tournaments at Rugby League Park. Petone won last week’s first tournament so were in the box seat to take out the series. Sevens rugby can throw up surprising results,...

Four-team shootout in second and final women’s sevens series tournament

Wellington Club Weekly — Fri, 06 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT

The second and concluding WRFU women’s 7s tournament is scheduled to be played at Rugby League Park tomorrow. The scheduled field has been reduced from six to four teams, with last week’s entrants Oriental-Rongotai and the Wellington Axemen falling off the pace and leaving Petone, Avalon, Old Boys University and Pōneke to don their club...

Pokapū, golden jubilees and other not-to-be-missed events!

Wellington Orienteering Association — Thu, 05 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Pokapū, golden jubilees and other not-to-be-missed events! From birthdays to Big Trigs and Pokapū, find out about all that's coming as we hurtle towards the end of 2026! ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ View this email in your browser Events, celebrations to see out 2026! Kia ora <> The recent Taitonga Southern Region Orienteering Champs in St Arnaud, Nelson Lakes was a stunning part of the country for orienteering. Sadly, I was defeated in the long event when I got into a swamp and was navigating sub-optimally, so a DNF (“Did not finish”) seemed the wisest choice. I plan to go back someday to find where I was supposed to be! Taitonga was tricky but I’ll get the chance to redeem myself at the next major event, our very own Pokapū Central Region Champs in two weeks! I hope to see many Wellington orienteers there. Also coming up are club birthday celebrations, the AGM, and a couple of final favourite events just around the corner. Take a few minutes to make sure these are in your diary. Beverley Holder President Last chance to enter Pokapū 2026! The Pokapū Central Region Orienteering Championships will be held at Waitārere Beach on Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 November, with a Middle Distance Championship, Twilight Short event, and Long Distance Championship across some of the country's best dune terrain. This is one of the best events on the Central Region calendar and an excellent opportunity to test your navigation skills against the region's best competitors. Late entries close on this Sunday, 8 November. Find out more and enter now. Enter Pokapū 2026 50 Years of Orienteering Wellington This year marks 50 years of Orienteering Wellington, and we'd love to celebrate with as many members, past members, friends, and family as possible. We'll be on the waterfront at Waitangi Park at 6pm Wednesday 25 November. Courses for all will be followed by a sausage sizzle and birthday cake. This is also an event for newcomers, designed to showcase everything that makes our sport special. There’s a nominal $2 entry and Orienteering Wellington members run free. Read the media release Listen to the RNZ interview Find out more Red Kiwis’ Golden relay—enter quick! Our friends to the north, Red Kiwi Orienteering Club, are also hosting their own fiftieth birthday, Sunday 15 November, at Waitārere Beach. Red Kiwis will reboot their fantastic and fun 2×2 relay that involves teams of two, with each member running two legs. In a variation from its original form, the relay will use two separate maps—one the new version of Prickly Sands used in June, the other a brand new map of Waitārere Beach itself. Entries close this Sunday 8 November. Red Kiwi 50th 2x2 Relay Spring Series: Run for fun or for points! The Spring Series is well underway, with six afterwork events across Wellington and the Hutt Valley. There's something for everyone, whether you're chasing points, taking part for fun, or trying orienteering for the first time. The four remaining events are: Wednesday 11 November – Karori Park Wednesday 25 November – Wellington Waterfront (50th birthday event) Wednesday 2 December – Sugarloaf Wednesday 9 December – Days Bay For those taking part in the competition, your best four results count towards the overall series standings. Start times from 6-7pm. Explore the series AGM and potluck social lunch The Orienteering Wellington AGM will be held on Saturday 5 December at the Ngaio Scout Hall. Please arrive at 11.30am for the AGM so that we can follow this up with a potluck lunch and other social activities. Five officers also need to be elected to the Committee. Our current president Beverley Holder and secretary Lachlan McKenize wish to step down from the committee. Why not consider standing for one of these roles or encourage someone you believe would make a strong contribution? If you're interested but would like to know more, please speak with a current committee member before the AGM. Email Lachlan for more information or a “no commitments” conversation. Additionally, proposed amendments to the Constitution need to be passed. These are administrative and intended to ensure that Orienteering Wellington is recognised as a not-for-profit organisation and exempt from income tax. Proposed Constitution As well as the business meeting and potluck lunch, we’ll award the Fortune Cup for Service, the Endeavour Cup for Performance, and a new cup for the top performer in the Members’ League. The AGM is your opportunity as a member to raise topics of interest with the other members. Please also think about any items that you may like discussed, or motions that may be required and email us to let us know. Wayne Cretney Classic 40th Anniversary & Big Trig The calendar doesn't slow down after the AGM, with two favourite summer events just around the corner. The Wayne Cretney Classic, hosted by Orienteering Wairarapa and Orienteering Wellington, promises another great opportunity for challenging navigation and quality competition on Sunday 29 November. Read the 40th anniversary history. Orienteering Hutt Valley’s Big Trig Rogaine returns on Sunday 6 December for those who enjoy longer-format navigation and strategic route choice. Head to the Orienteering NZ events calendar find out more and add to your diary. ONZ Events Calendar What’s coming in 2027? Yes, we are already looking ahead! Pokapū Central Champs 2027 on Wellington Anniversary Weekend (23–24 January 2027) in New Plymouth. Taitonga Southern Region Champs 2027 in Canterbury at Waitangi Weekend. Local events kick off in February with a Wednesday night sprint series over six nights, followed by Sunday orienteering from March. NZ Orienteering Championships 2027 will be hosted by Waikato and Counties Manukau Orienteering Clubs at Easter, 26–29 March 2027. Vote of thanks Every member helps make Orienteering Wellington a stronger club, whether your contribution is competing, volunteering, voting, or serving on the Committee. It’s been a pleasure to serve as president and, on behalf of Orienteering Wellington, and I wish to extend thanks to all who have joined us this year, and especially to our hardworking volunteers. I wish you all a very enjoyable summer, with plenty of opportunity to download or push hard as you prefer. Beverley. Copyright (C) 2026 Orienteering Wellington. All rights reserved. Our mailing address is: Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe

Club Rugby Awards 2026

Wellington Club Weekly — Tue, 03 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT

One of the action shots of the year. Emmanuel Solomona crashes over to score for Wainuiomata against Paremata-Plimmerton. Pure determination and power to score in terrible conditions. Photo: Andy McArthur. It was the best of times, it was the worst of times. The last comprehensive piece of our season are our annual awards, where we...

Ewen CHatField Trophy

Taita District Cricket Club — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Taita Prems Vs Onslow Prem @ Fraser Park First 50 over game of the 2026/27 Ewen Chatfieild Trophy game went down to the last ball, not quite our day needing 3 off the last ball to win or 2 to tie. A scrambling 2nd run only to fall just short to tie the game. Plenty of positives to take out of the Premiers performance. We move on to next week where we take on Victoria University.

Sideline Conversions 2 November (some rugby news to start the new week)

Wellington Club Weekly — Sun, 01 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Georgia Daals on the burst for Petone against Poneke in their WRFU women’s 7s tournament on Saturday. Photo: Andy McArthur. The first of five scheduled Saturdays of sevens was held at Rugby League Park on Saturday with the first of the two WRFU women’s tournaments. The Petone Ponies have the upper hand heading into this...

The Post reports on the Curia poll and Save the Basin’s candidate survey

Save the Basin Reserve! — Sat, 31 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT

A new Curia poll for Wellington Airport shows the vast majority of residents want a second Mount Victoria tunnel – a project opposed by most leading electorate candidates and promised, then long delayed, by the current Government. The poll of 1000 Wellingtonians found 67% were for the proposed tunnel for private and public transport, with 17% opposed. […]

Interclub Registration is open - First meet 1 November 2026

Karori Amateur Athletics Club — Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT

There are six meets in the Junior Interclub season, held on Sundays, from 10:00am. If your athlete wants to take part...

Opposition from most candidates to SH1 Mega Highway (media release)

Save the Basin Reserve! — Wed, 28 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Save the Basin today welcomed findings from its Wellington Bays and Wellington North election candidate survey on the proposed mega highway through Wellington. “It is great to see Labour (Ayesha Verrall, Craig Renney), Greens (Julie Anne Genter and Tamatha Paul), Opportunity (Jessica Hammond and Kayla Kingdon-Bebb) and Alliance (Josh Harford) candidates strongly opposing or opposing […]

Matchday Scoring Highlights: CSW 7s Open Boys Knockout Matches

Wellington Club Weekly — Tue, 27 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT

The 2026 College Sport Wellington 7s tournament was held at its usual venue of Naenae College on Labour Day Monday. Conditions were fine but windy, with afternoon gusts sweeping down the ground. The action and results from the knockout and finals matches proved close. In the Open Boys competition, St Pat’s Silverstream and Wellington College...

Hawks Academy

Johnsonville Rugby Football Club — Tue, 27 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Some pics from the Hawks Academy 2026

Rugby 7s

Johnsonville Rugby Football Club — Tue, 27 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Rugby 7s training has started. Are you in?

St Pat’s Silverstream, St Mary’s, Scots College and Naenae take home the sevens silverware at CSW 7s

Wellington Club Weekly — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT

By Steven White Photos by Andy McArthur St Pat’s Silverstream, St Mary’s College, Scots College and host school Naenae College won the silverware at today’s 2026 College Sport Wellington Sevens Tournament. Silverstream defended their Open Boys title and their B team won the Open Boys Bowl, St Mary’s defended their Open Girls title (from two...

Condor Sevens at Naenae College on Monday

Wellington Club Weekly — Sat, 24 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Twenty-seven teams will vie for local supremacy at the annual College Sport Wellington Sevens tournament at Naenae College on Monday. The tournament returns to its traditional Labour Day date this year, after last year’s event was postponed a fortnight due to weather. There is also a change in the qualification for the National event in...

Wellington U85kgs shut out Manawatu U85kgs, King Country win Meads Cup

Wellington Club Weekly — Sat, 17 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Johnsonville No. 8 and Wellington U85kg captain Seamus Rowberry scores the second of his two tries in Wellington’s comfortable win over the Manawatu U85kgs in Feilding on Saturday. By Steven White A well-drilled Wellington representative U85kg team beat their Manawatu counterparts 62-0 in their one-off fixture played at Johnston Park, Feilding on Saturday afternoon. In...

2027 Premiers Coach Appointment

Johnsonville Rugby Football Club — Wed, 14 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT

We’re delighted to announce that Jason Adamson is returning to the Hawks whānau as our Premier Club Head Coach for 2027.

Hawks Meet and Greet

Johnsonville Rugby Football Club — Wed, 14 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT

HAWKS CLUB MEET & GREET: Friday 30 October 2026 6.30pm Hawks Clubrooms Light refreshments provided

Best & Fairest competitions Teams of the Season

Wellington Club Weekly — Mon, 12 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Best & Fairest starting halfback Esi Komaisavai celebrates a try for Paremata-Plimmerton against Johnsonville in early June. Photo: Stewart Baird Photography. By Scott MacLean, of the WRRA A big part of our end of season pieces is to name teams based on the Men’s Billy Wallace and Women’s Erin Rush Best & Fairest standings, which...

Sideline Conversions 12 October (some rugby news and information to start the new week)

Wellington Club Weekly — Sun, 11 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Horowhenua-Kapiti No. 8 Mika Alaifatu scores a try that wasn’t on Saturday, after running on to a pass that was ruled forward by flanker David Leota-Johnson. H-K did score soon after and led with two minutes to play before a try on fulltime and then extra time momentum carried Whanganui to a 39-38 win. Monday...

Pride win Women’s Championship as Whanganui win Heartland final berth

Wellington Club Weekly — Sat, 10 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT

By Steven White & Scott MacLean The Wellington Pride are the 2026 Farah Palmer Cup Women’s Championship winners, following their 39-15 win over the Northland Kauri in the final at Wellington Stadium this afternoon. The Pride survived a late first half scare to pull away from the Northlanders and win well in the end, on...

Women’s final and Heartland Championship semi-finals tomorrow

Wellington Club Weekly — Fri, 09 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Jackie Patea-Fereti and the Pride will be hoping to finish their season with the title in the bag, hosting Northland in their FPC final. By Scott MacLean The 15s season is closing fast, with just one representative match tomorrow involving Wellington teams this weekend, as well as the Heartland Championship semi-finals. Representative Just one team...

Murphy Taramai and Ana Kerr win Best & Fairest competitions

Wellington Club Weekly — Wed, 07 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Anastasia Kerr and Murphy Taramai led their teams’ performances this year and won the 2026 Best & Fairest competitions. Photos: Andy McArthur. Upper Hutt’s Murphy Taramai and Petone teenager Anastasia Kerr took home the two big individual club prizes from this week’s Wellington Rugby Awards; the Billy Wallace and Erin Rush Best & Fairest competition...

2025-26 Annual Report

Makara Peak Mountain Bike Park — Tue, 06 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Click here for a copy of the latest edition of the annual report of the Mākara Peak MTB Park Supporters Club. Enjoy the read.

Sideline Conversions 5 October (some rugby news and information to start the week)

Wellington Club Weekly — Sun, 04 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Action from the Wellington Pride’s semi-final win over Hawke’s Bay. They are hosting the Northland Kauri at Wellington Stadium at 12.05pm. The rugby to watch and follow is thinning, but there is still some to note and follow. The Hurricanes U16s tournament is this week in Whanganui. We previewed this in the body of our...

Matchday Scoring Highlights: Wellington U16s (20) v Hawke’s Bay U16s (17)

Wellington Club Weekly — Mon, 28 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT

The two teams met in round one of the 2026 Hurricanes Youth Council U16 competition at Lyndhurst Park, Tawa, on Saturday. A very even game that could have gone either way and duly went down to the last play with Manawatu just failing to come up with the try at the death after a torrid...

Luke Woodcock Viewing Room named at Cello Basin Reserve

Cricket Wellington — Wed, 23 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT

One of Wellington cricket s greats now has a room to match. A special piece of Wellington cricket history was...

NPC Number Crunching: Wellington Lions v Northland

Wellington Club Weekly — Tue, 22 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT

The Stat Attack is compiled by Peter Marriott and continues for this year’s 50th National Provincial Championship competition. The eighth one here is from Saturday’s most recent loss, this time to Northland at home. Round 8 v Northland: Lost 28-52 The Wellington Lions are still looking for their first win of the season. They have...

Sideline Conversions 21 September (some news and information to start the new week)

Wellington Club Weekly — Sun, 20 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Horowhenua-Kapiti and Ories flanker David Leota-Johnson surges forward on Saturday, flanked by teammates, including Petone prop Kafa Katoa and HOBM No. 8 Mika Alaifatu. Photo: Stewart Baid. They beat Thames Valley 57-26. Monday morning edition: The first week of spring and the start of daylight savings at the end of this week mean the 15s...

Hawke’s Bay win U18s title with last play converted try, Wairarapa-Bush claim division 2, Pride beat Northland

Wellington Club Weekly — Sat, 19 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Second five Ben Faitala running strongly for the Centurions U18s. His team led for the whole game up to the end when Hawke’s Bay scored a winning converted try to win. By Steven White, Scott MacLean, Adam Julian & Andy McArthur The Hawke’s bay U18s beat the Wellington Centurions U18s 42-41 through a last play...