https://wellington.gen.nz/porirua+rugby Items tagged with Porirua and Rugby. https://clubrugby.nz/wp/2026/08/12/st-marys-and-taita-colleges-contest-drawn-schoolgirls-premier-1-final/ It’s an 11-peat of titles for the St Mary’s College First XV, but this one will be shared. St Mary’s, winners of the Wellington schoolgirls title every year since 2015, and Taita College contested a thrilling 27-27 draw in the final on Wednesday night at Porirua Park. St Mary’s now go on to play Manukura... porirua rugby places sport Wed, 12 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://clubrugby.nz/wp/2026/08/12/st-marys-and-taita-colleges-contest-drawn-schoolgirls-premier-1-final/ Wellington Club Weekly 2026-08-12T00:00:00Z -41.1354918 174.8396887 Porirua, Wellington Region, New Zealand https://clubrugby.nz/wp/2026/08/13/familiar-foes-wellington-college-and-st-patricks-silverstream-clash-in-sundays-premiership-final-at-jerry-collins-stadium-in-porirua/ By Adam Julian Photos by Andy McArthur Wellington College and St Pat’s Silverstream meet on Sunday at Porirua Park in the 2026 Wellington First XV Premiership final. Since the Premiership began in 1979, both schools have won it 23 times. The final started in 1993 with a 20-20 draw between Bishop Viard College and Hutt... porirua silverstream rugby places upper-hutt huttvalley sport Wed, 12 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://clubrugby.nz/wp/2026/08/13/familiar-foes-wellington-college-and-st-patricks-silverstream-clash-in-sundays-premiership-final-at-jerry-collins-stadium-in-porirua/ Wellington Club Weekly 2026-08-12T00:00:00Z -41.1489813 175.0117941 Silverstream, Upper Hutt, Upper Hutt City, Wellington, 5019, New Zealand https://clubrugby.nz/wp/2026/08/10/sideline-conversions-10-august-some-rugby-news-and-information-to-start-the-week/ Above: Thumbs up to Ma’a Nonu, who will wear the #23 jersey for the Sharks against the All Blacks on Wednesday at 5.00am at Durban. Monday morning edition (updates expected): It’s school finals week in Wellington, with the schoolgirls finals at Porirua Park on Wednesday evening, Premier 2 and lower grade boys college finals at... porirua rugby places sport Sun, 09 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://clubrugby.nz/wp/2026/08/10/sideline-conversions-10-august-some-rugby-news-and-information-to-start-the-week/ Wellington Club Weekly 2026-08-09T00:00:00Z -41.1354918 174.8396887 Porirua, Wellington Region, New Zealand https://clubrugby.nz/wp/2026/08/08/college-finalists-found-msp-internationals-win-reserve-grade-division-2-title-centurions-win-at-whanganui/ Wellington College were pushed hard by Rathkeale College in their Premiership First XV final today. They will meet St Pat’s Silverstream in next week’s final. More below. Photo: Andy McArthur. By Steven White, Scott MacLean & Adam Julian Wellington College and St Pat’s Silverstream will meet in next weekend’s Premiership final at Porirua Park following... porirua silverstream rugby places upper-hutt huttvalley sport Sat, 08 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://clubrugby.nz/wp/2026/08/08/college-finalists-found-msp-internationals-win-reserve-grade-division-2-title-centurions-win-at-whanganui/ Wellington Club Weekly 2026-08-08T00:00:00Z -41.1489813 175.0117941 Silverstream, Upper Hutt, Upper Hutt City, Wellington, 5019, New Zealand https://clubrugby.nz/wp/2026/08/04/matchday-scoring-highlights-horowhenua-kapiti-73-v-te-upoko-o-te-ika-wellington-maori-rugby-31/ The two teams met at Porirua Park on Saturday in fine but breezy conditions, in their opening fixtures of the 2026 representative rugby season. Players in both sides were coming off hard-fought, committed campaigns with their club teams spread throughout the Wellington and Horowhenua-Kapiti competitions. Horowhenua-Kapiti made a bright and breezy start to the game... kapiti porirua rugby places sport Mon, 03 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://clubrugby.nz/wp/2026/08/04/matchday-scoring-highlights-horowhenua-kapiti-73-v-te-upoko-o-te-ika-wellington-maori-rugby-31/ Wellington Club Weekly 2026-08-03T00:00:00Z -41.1354918 174.8396887 Porirua, Wellington Region, New Zealand https://clubrugby.nz/wp/2026/07/29/club-rugby-winners-around-the-country-2026/ And just like that, club rugby has largely come to an end for 2026 with the last five finals played over the weekend just gone. In Wellington Petone defeated their eternal rivals Hutt Old Boys Marist 18-10 at Porirua Park to claim the Jubilee Cup for the first time since 2005. But what about everywhere... petone porirua rugby places sport Wed, 29 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://clubrugby.nz/wp/2026/07/29/club-rugby-winners-around-the-country-2026/ Wellington Club Weekly 2026-07-29T00:00:00Z -41.1354918 174.8396887 Porirua, Wellington Region, New Zealand https://clubrugby.nz/wp/2026/07/25/petone-avalon-and-paremata-plimmerton-win-finals-day-trophies/ By Steven White & Scott MacLean The Petone club won all three finals that they contested on Porirua Park 1 on WRFU’s Finals Day today, with the Premier Men’s winning the Jubilee Cup with an 18-10 win over Hutt Old Boys Marist, their Premier 2s winning the Ed Chaney Cup with a 19-8 win over... petone plimmerton porirua rugby paremata places sport Sat, 25 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://clubrugby.nz/wp/2026/07/25/petone-avalon-and-paremata-plimmerton-win-finals-day-trophies/ Wellington Club Weekly 2026-07-25T00:00:00Z -41.1354918 174.8396887 Porirua, Wellington Region, New Zealand https://clubrugby.nz/wp/2026/07/24/finals-day-takes-top-billing-tomorrow-in-community-rugby/ By Scott MacLean Friday noon edition – updates expected later on: There are six club rugby finals at Porirua Park tomorrow, three on Porirua Park 1 and three up top on Porirua 2. Grade deciders in action include both Women’s divisions, both Premier 2 Divisions and the Premier Hardham VC Memorial Cup and Jubilee Cups... porirua rugby places sport Fri, 24 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://clubrugby.nz/wp/2026/07/24/finals-day-takes-top-billing-tomorrow-in-community-rugby/ Wellington Club Weekly 2026-07-24T00:00:00Z -41.1354918 174.8396887 Porirua, Wellington Region, New Zealand https://www.jrfc.co.nz/post/finals-footy-this-weekend Get along to Porirua Park this Saturday at 12:45pm to support our Finalists, the mighty Premier Reserves Hawks!!! porirua places johnsonville rugby sport Thu, 23 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://www.jrfc.co.nz/post/finals-footy-this-weekend Johnsonville Rugby Football Club 2026-07-23T00:00:00Z -41.2202925 174.81376357158047 Johnsonville Rugby and Football Club, 80, Helston Road, Paparangi, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6037, New Zealand https://clubrugby.nz/wp/2026/07/23/hobm-preparing-for-title-defence-in-final-against-great-rivals-petone/ By Steven White Ben Tuiomanufili says the banter is flying on both sides of the Ewen Bridge this week as local clubs Hutt Old Boys Marist and Petone prepare for the final this Saturday at neutral Porirua Park to decide the 98th Jubilee Cup champion. “I have had groups of people come up to me... petone porirua rugby places sport Wed, 22 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://clubrugby.nz/wp/2026/07/23/hobm-preparing-for-title-defence-in-final-against-great-rivals-petone/ Wellington Club Weekly 2026-07-22T00:00:00Z -41.1354918 174.8396887 Porirua, Wellington Region, New Zealand https://clubrugby.nz/wp/2026/07/16/semi-finals-confirmed-and-polls-for-jubilee-and-hardham-vc-memorial-cups-this-saturday/ Above: Porirua Park will be the scene of next week’s Finals Day, but first teams need to get through their semi-final opponents this Saturday and more than a couple of these matches are hard to pick and could go either way. There are winners off the field as well as on it this year, as... porirua rugby places sport Wed, 15 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://clubrugby.nz/wp/2026/07/16/semi-finals-confirmed-and-polls-for-jubilee-and-hardham-vc-memorial-cups-this-saturday/ Wellington Club Weekly 2026-07-15T00:00:00Z -41.1354918 174.8396887 Porirua, Wellington Region, New Zealand https://clubrugby.nz/wp/2026/06/09/matchday-scoring-highlights-wainuiomata-48-v-northern-united-31/ Wainuiomata pulled away from Northern United in the second half to win well, to take home the Alf Keating Memorial Trophy, on Old Timers’ Day at Porirua Park. Norths had led 19-14 at halftime, through tries to flanker Ethan Lepou and lock Taniela Tuangalu whilst Wainuiomata No. 8 and earlier try scorer Emmanuel Solomona was... porirua wainuiomata rugby swindale places sport Mon, 08 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://clubrugby.nz/wp/2026/06/09/matchday-scoring-highlights-wainuiomata-48-v-northern-united-31/ Wellington Club Weekly 2026-06-08T00:00:00Z -41.2618075 174.9480696 Wainuiomata, Lower Hutt, Lower Hutt City, Wellington, New Zealand/Aotearoa https://clubrugby.nz/wp/2026/04/20/sideline-conversions-20-april-some-rugby-news-and-information-to-start-the-week/ The Northern United and Hutt Old Boys Marist teams in action at Porirua Park on Saturday. Photo: Kinetic Images. A wild Saturday saw most matches played in conditions more akin to mid-July than Mid-April, and a handful spanning at least four grades that didn’t go ahead. The most high profile of these was the Paremata-Plimmerton... plimmerton rugby porirua paremata places sport Sun, 19 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://clubrugby.nz/wp/2026/04/20/sideline-conversions-20-april-some-rugby-news-and-information-to-start-the-week/ Wellington Club Weekly 2026-04-19T00:00:00Z -41.1354918 174.8396887 Porirua, Wellington Region, New Zealand https://clubrugby.nz/wp/2026/04/07/swindale-shield-matchday-scoring-highlights-round-one-msp-58-v-norths-22/ Round One of the 2026 Swindale Shield came to Porirua Park where home team Northern United met Marist St Pat’s for the Maurice Standish Cup. In breezy conditions, home side Norths scored first and late led 12-7 during the first half. MSP got their noses ahead 19-12 by halftime. Early in the second half a... porirua swindale rugby places sport Mon, 06 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://clubrugby.nz/wp/2026/04/07/swindale-shield-matchday-scoring-highlights-round-one-msp-58-v-norths-22/ Wellington Club Weekly 2026-04-06T00:00:00Z -41.1354918 174.8396887 Porirua, Wellington Region, New Zealand https://clubrugby.nz/wp/2026/03/31/pasilio-tosi-giving-back-to-community-rugby/ Pasilio Tosi playing for Paremata-Plimmerton in 2023. This Friday he will present his All Blacks jersey to his Wellington club, just down the road from where grew up in Levin. By Adam Julian It’s a Good Friday to be at Ngāti Toa Domain, Porirua. Paremata-Plimmerton will receive an All Blacks Test rugby jersey from prop... plimmerton rugby porirua paremata places sport Mon, 30 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://clubrugby.nz/wp/2026/03/31/pasilio-tosi-giving-back-to-community-rugby/ Wellington Club Weekly 2026-03-30T00:00:00Z -41.1354918 174.8396887 Porirua, Wellington Region, New Zealand https://clubrugby.nz/wp/2026/03/02/sideline-conversions-2-march-some-rugby-news-and-information-to-start-the-week/ Action from the Academy Series at Massey on Saturday. Photo: Club Rugby pre-season starts this coming weekend. The summer is almost over and with it games below include (but not limited to in case there’s more on we don’t know about): Paraparaumu v Pōneke, Soldier Field Paraparaumu Northern United v Marist St Pat’s, Porirua Park... porirua paraparaumu rugby places kapiti sport Sun, 01 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://clubrugby.nz/wp/2026/03/02/sideline-conversions-2-march-some-rugby-news-and-information-to-start-the-week/ Wellington Club Weekly 2026-03-01T00:00:00Z -41.1354918 174.8396887 Porirua, Wellington Region, New Zealand https://clubrugby.nz/wp/2026/02/05/community-match-for-the-hurricanes-on-saturday/ The corporate veil will soon descend over the Hurricanes for another year, but first fans can view the team in action up close when they take on the Chiefs at Porirua Park on Saturday, kick-off 1.00pm. The Hurricanes have traditionally brought a pre-season match to their community, with Wainuiomata last year, Levin the year before... porirua wainuiomata rugby places sport Wed, 04 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://clubrugby.nz/wp/2026/02/05/community-match-for-the-hurricanes-on-saturday/ Wellington Club Weekly 2026-02-04T00:00:00Z -41.2618075 174.9480696 Wainuiomata, Lower Hutt, Lower Hutt City, Wellington, New Zealand/Aotearoa https://clubrugby.nz/wp/2025/10/17/lifetime-contribution-award-for-denys-latham-at-wrfu-awards/ Coach Denys Latham and the Porirua College First XV in 1973, after winning the Wellington secondary schools First Grade competition. By Steven White Denys Latham has been involved in rugby in Wellington as a player, coach and administrator almost continuously since he moved south from Taranaki to become a founding teacher of Porirua College in... porirua rugby places sport Fri, 17 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://clubrugby.nz/wp/2025/10/17/lifetime-contribution-award-for-denys-latham-at-wrfu-awards/ Wellington Club Weekly 2025-10-17T00:00:00Z -41.1354918 174.8396887 Porirua, Wellington Region, New Zealand https://clubrugby.nz/wp/2025/10/06/sideline-conversions-6-october-some-rugby-news-and-information-to-start-the-week/ The Wellington Lions gather in one of their last huddles of the year on Saturday at Porirua Park. Photo: @Braydzmedia_ That is the end of the 15s season for 2025 for rugby in Wellington and most players. The exception being those who are still involved in the Heartland Championship. The Wellington Lions lost seven out... porirua rugby places sport Sun, 05 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://clubrugby.nz/wp/2025/10/06/sideline-conversions-6-october-some-rugby-news-and-information-to-start-the-week/ Wellington Club Weekly 2025-10-05T00:00:00Z -41.1354918 174.8396887 Porirua, Wellington Region, New Zealand https://clubrugby.nz/wp/2025/10/02/irving-and-leota-johnson-in-line-for-debuts-as-lions-look-to-disrupt-steamers-in-their-last-game/ The Lions will be looking to up-end the Steamers when they host them in their final match of the season at Porirua Park on Saturday. Eleven months ago the Wellington Lions were on top of the domestic rugby world, having beaten Bay of Plenty 23-20 in a tightly contested final that went to extra-time. On... porirua rugby places sport Wed, 01 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://clubrugby.nz/wp/2025/10/02/irving-and-leota-johnson-in-line-for-debuts-as-lions-look-to-disrupt-steamers-in-their-last-game/ Wellington Club Weekly 2025-10-01T00:00:00Z -41.1354918 174.8396887 Porirua, Wellington Region, New Zealand https://clubrugby.nz/wp/2025/09/29/sideline-conversions-29-september-some-rugby-news-and-information-to-start-the-week/ A good last game of the season for the Wellington Māori and Centurions U18s teams, with the Māori winning 30-22. Photo: Andy McArthur. The Wellington Lions have one more match to come in their 2025 NPC campaign, hosting the Bay of Plenty Steamers this coming Saturday at Porirua Park, but for home fans there is... porirua rugby places sport Sun, 28 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://clubrugby.nz/wp/2025/09/29/sideline-conversions-29-september-some-rugby-news-and-information-to-start-the-week/ Wellington Club Weekly 2025-09-28T00:00:00Z -41.1354918 174.8396887 Porirua, Wellington Region, New Zealand https://clubrugby.nz/wp/2025/09/18/lions-welcome-back-three-all-blacks-in-must-win-match-against-stags-at-porirua-park/ The Wellington Lions welcome back three of their All Blacks on Saturday afternoon when they play the Southland Stags at home at Porirua Park in what is a must-win fixture for them. The Lions have three round-robin matches to play, and two of them are at home. This weekend’s match against Southland is followed by... porirua rugby places sport Thu, 18 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://clubrugby.nz/wp/2025/09/18/lions-welcome-back-three-all-blacks-in-must-win-match-against-stags-at-porirua-park/ Wellington Club Weekly 2025-09-18T00:00:00Z -41.1354918 174.8396887 Porirua, Wellington Region, New Zealand https://partnersporirua.org.nz/tuhoe-carpinter-davies-rugby-league-fanatic-and-proud-employee/ At just 21 years of age, Tuhoe, like many of our Porirua rangatahi has had to live through a recession. Despite previously working as a labourer when the recession hit, he found himself on the benefit. The post Tuhoe Carpinter-Davies: Rugby league fanatic and proud employee appeared first on Partners Porirua. porirua rugby places sport communitygroups Wed, 10 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://partnersporirua.org.nz/tuhoe-carpinter-davies-rugby-league-fanatic-and-proud-employee/ Partners Porirua 2025-09-10T00:00:00Z -41.1354918 174.8396887 Porirua, Wellington Region, New Zealand https://clubrugby.nz/wp/2025/09/02/wellington-lions-v-auckland-some-numbers-and-stats/ Each week throughout the NPC, Hurricanes and Wellington statistician Peter Marriott will provide the numbers and statistics, records and happenings that you need to know about the game that has just played. Next up is the Wellington v Auckland fifth round match from Porirua Park this past Sunday. Round 5 v Auckland: Won 36-17 Wellington and Auckland... porirua rugby places sport Tue, 02 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://clubrugby.nz/wp/2025/09/02/wellington-lions-v-auckland-some-numbers-and-stats/ Wellington Club Weekly 2025-09-02T00:00:00Z -41.1354918 174.8396887 Porirua, Wellington Region, New Zealand https://clubrugby.nz/wp/2025/08/28/lions-and-auckland-looking-for-change-in-fortunes-in-fred-lucas-cup-game/ Both the Wellington Lions and Auckland will be seeking an uptick in fortunes when they meet on Sunday at Porirua Park in round five of the NPC and in their annual Fred Lucas Memorial Cup game. Both sides have misfired early in their campaigns, especially Auckland who have yet to register a win, making this... porirua rugby places sport Thu, 28 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://clubrugby.nz/wp/2025/08/28/lions-and-auckland-looking-for-change-in-fortunes-in-fred-lucas-cup-game/ Wellington Club Weekly 2025-08-28T00:00:00Z -41.1354918 174.8396887 Porirua, Wellington Region, New Zealand https://clubrugby.nz/wp/2025/08/25/sideline-conversions-25-august-some-rugby-news-and-information-to-start-the-week/ Action from Saturday’s match between the Manawatu Evergreens and Wellington Samoa at Porirua Park, with the visitors taking the win. Photo: Stewart Baird. Both these sides are scheduled to be playing in Palmerston North against different opposition this coming Saturday. Monday morning edition – updates expected later on: Yet another big week and weekend of... porirua rugby places sport Sun, 24 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://clubrugby.nz/wp/2025/08/25/sideline-conversions-25-august-some-rugby-news-and-information-to-start-the-week/ Wellington Club Weekly 2025-08-24T00:00:00Z -41.1354918 174.8396887 Porirua, Wellington Region, New Zealand https://clubrugby.nz/wp/2025/08/14/lions-hunting-first-home-win-on-sunday-against-otago/ The Wellington Lions host Otago on Sunday at Porirua Park, kick-off 2.05pm in their third round NPC fixture. Team news In some team news, Brad Shields returns from a head knock to captain the side at No. 8, with Dom Ropeti dropping to the pine alongside former Hastings Boys’ High School’s Matolu Petaia as loose... porirua rugby places sport Thu, 14 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://clubrugby.nz/wp/2025/08/14/lions-hunting-first-home-win-on-sunday-against-otago/ Wellington Club Weekly 2025-08-14T00:00:00Z -41.1354918 174.8396887 Porirua, Wellington Region, New Zealand https://clubrugby.nz/wp/2025/08/10/st-pats-silverstream-defend-first-xv-premiership-with-emphatic-win-over-wellington-college/ By Steven White Photos by Andy McArthur St Patrick’s College, Silverstream are back-to-back Wellington Premiership First XV champions. Silverstream defeated Wellington College 35-14 in today’s final at Porirua Park to complete an unbeaten Premiership season and win their ninth title overall. It was a cold afternoon with lashings of icy rain blowing down Jerry Collins... porirua silverstream rugby places upper-hutt huttvalley sport Sun, 10 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://clubrugby.nz/wp/2025/08/10/st-pats-silverstream-defend-first-xv-premiership-with-emphatic-win-over-wellington-college/ Wellington Club Weekly 2025-08-10T00:00:00Z -41.1489813 175.0117941 Silverstream, Upper Hutt, Upper Hutt City, Wellington, 5019, New Zealand https://clubrugby.nz/wp/2025/08/07/st-pats-silverstream-and-wellington-college-preparing-for-sundays-first-xv-final/ By Steven White St Pat’s Silverstream and Wellington College meet this coming Sunday at Porirua Park at 12.05pm in the 2025 Wellington First XV Premiership decider. In a replay of last year’s final, won by Silverstream, supporters of both sides will lay strong arguments as to why their side will win this year and then... porirua silverstream rugby places upper-hutt huttvalley sport Thu, 07 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://clubrugby.nz/wp/2025/08/07/st-pats-silverstream-and-wellington-college-preparing-for-sundays-first-xv-final/ Wellington Club Weekly 2025-08-07T00:00:00Z -41.1489813 175.0117941 Silverstream, Upper Hutt, Upper Hutt City, Wellington, 5019, New Zealand https://clubrugby.nz/wp/2025/07/31/wellington-lions-gunning-for-four-peat-over-canterbury-in-npc-opener/ The Wellington Lions step out on to their new permanent home ground of Porirua Park (playoff matches aside, they are at the Wellington Stadium) to host Canterbury in their National Provincial Championship opening round match on Saturday. Traditionally this match to open this year’s NPC against Canterbury is a blockbuster fixture between two traditional rivals,... porirua rugby places sport Thu, 31 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://clubrugby.nz/wp/2025/07/31/wellington-lions-gunning-for-four-peat-over-canterbury-in-npc-opener/ Wellington Club Weekly 2025-07-31T00:00:00Z -41.1354918 174.8396887 Porirua, Wellington Region, New Zealand