https://wellington.gen.nz/wellington-club-weekly Wellington Club Weekly newsitems https://clubrugby.nz/wp/2026/05/30/inspiring-close-wins-for-wainuiomata-avalon-ories-and-the-upper-hutt-rams-in-ninth-round-kings-birthday-weekend-fixtures/ Ifeanyichukwu Nnebechukwu runs in one of this three tries today for Pōneke against Oriental-Rongotai. Pōneke had come back from 0-24 down to draw level 24-24 at halftime and then lead late before two tries in the closing minutes took the game away from them and Ories won 39-34. Photo: Andy McArthur. By Steven White &... wainuiomata upper-hutt rugby swindale places huttvalley sport Sat, 30 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://clubrugby.nz/wp/2026/05/30/inspiring-close-wins-for-wainuiomata-avalon-ories-and-the-upper-hutt-rams-in-ninth-round-kings-birthday-weekend-fixtures/ Wellington Club Weekly 2026-05-30T00:00:00Z -41.1240674 175.0699589 Upper Hutt, Upper Hutt City, Wellington, 5218, New Zealand https://clubrugby.nz/wp/2026/05/30/wellington-club-rugby-30-may-links-to-livestreams-scoring-listening-and-results/ LIVE scoring updates Wellington club rugby (on Saturday 30 May 2026) CLICK on the link directly below for live Swindale Shield and lower grade Scoring and fulltime scores updated as they happen. WRFU Men’s Premier WRFU Men’s Premier 2 WRFU Men’s Reserves WRFU Women’s Premier WRFU Restricted U85 WRFU Colts Alternatively, follow live scores... rugby swindale sport Fri, 29 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://clubrugby.nz/wp/2026/05/30/wellington-club-rugby-30-may-links-to-livestreams-scoring-listening-and-results/ Wellington Club Weekly 2026-05-29T00:00:00Z https://clubrugby.nz/wp/2026/05/29/plenty-on-the-line-in-round-nine-kings-birthday-weekend-fixtures/ Trytime at Evans Bay Park last Saturday. Marist St Pat’s are on the road to play Petone tomorrow, while Paremata-Plimmerton return home to host Old Boys University. With a month to play after these games, both a big fixtures. Photo: Tane Nathan/Kinetic Images. By Scott MacLean FRIDAY LUNCHTIME EDITION – updates later this afternoon: It’s a... petone plimmerton swindale rugby paremata places sport Fri, 29 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://clubrugby.nz/wp/2026/05/29/plenty-on-the-line-in-round-nine-kings-birthday-weekend-fixtures/ Wellington Club Weekly 2026-05-29T00:00:00Z -41.0819811 174.8652978 Plimmerton, Porirua, Porirua City, Wellington, 5026, New Zealand https://clubrugby.nz/wp/2026/05/28/around-the-world-with-club-rugby-volume-1/ Wellington club rugby has a rich and diverse history of players coming from overseas for short or longer stints and leaving their marks on their host clubs and the competition. In part one below we have put together a list of some of these players right up to the present day who have played their... rugby swindale sport Thu, 28 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://clubrugby.nz/wp/2026/05/28/around-the-world-with-club-rugby-volume-1/ Wellington Club Weekly 2026-05-28T00:00:00Z https://clubrugby.nz/wp/2026/05/27/pioneers-of-rugby-in-wellington-127-winston-mccarthy/ “Listen…! It’s a goal!” One of the most memorable spoken moments in New Zealand sporting sporting broadcast history, and uttered by Wellington rugby commentator Winston McCarthy Winston John McCarthy was a leading rugby personality in the middle years of the twentieth century and he remains one of the most famous rugby broadcasters in New Zealand,... rugby sport Wed, 27 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://clubrugby.nz/wp/2026/05/27/pioneers-of-rugby-in-wellington-127-winston-mccarthy/ Wellington Club Weekly 2026-05-27T00:00:00Z https://clubrugby.nz/wp/2026/05/28/walton-sexton-putting-overseas-domestic-and-heartland-experience-to-good-use-at-obu/ Sam Walton-Sexton has quickly become a key member of the OBU Goats Premier squad and has played in all eight matches so far this season. This coming Saturday they play Paremata-Plimmerton at Ngati Toa Domain in a key match for the Swindale Shield fortunes of both clubs. The halfback will have one ear on proceedings... plimmerton swindale rugby paremata places sport Wed, 27 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://clubrugby.nz/wp/2026/05/28/walton-sexton-putting-overseas-domestic-and-heartland-experience-to-good-use-at-obu/ Wellington Club Weekly 2026-05-27T00:00:00Z -41.0819811 174.8652978 Plimmerton, Porirua, Porirua City, Wellington, 5026, New Zealand https://clubrugby.nz/wp/2026/05/27/club-rugby-highlights-series-kick-chase-tries-part-2/ Celebrating community rugby highlights of the past decade. Kick and chase tries can be some of the more thrilling strikes in rugby, for spectators and players alike. Often its a little bit of magic or unpredictability that pays off from the boot that turns or seals tight matches. See below for the second part of... rugby sport Wed, 27 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://clubrugby.nz/wp/2026/05/27/club-rugby-highlights-series-kick-chase-tries-part-2/ Wellington Club Weekly 2026-05-27T00:00:00Z https://clubrugby.nz/wp/2026/05/26/hurricanes-v-highlanders-stat-attack-8/ Du’Plessis Kirifi on the leap against the Highlanders. He scored his 15th try in his 103rd match for the Hurricanes. It was his fourth against the Highlanders which includes a “pair” at Wellington in 2024. He has scored a try in each of his last three matches. Kirifi has now played a record 14 matches... rugby sport Tue, 26 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://clubrugby.nz/wp/2026/05/26/hurricanes-v-highlanders-stat-attack-8/ Wellington Club Weekly 2026-05-26T00:00:00Z https://clubrugby.nz/wp/2026/05/26/matchday-scoring-highlights-upper-hutt-rams-39-v-johnsonville-27/ Despite a considerable number of penalties and some four yellow cards, there was no shortage of entertaining play for the neutral viewer at this game at Helston Park. The Rams scored early off a near side lineout back on their side of halfway, but Johnsonville ran in three tries before halftime, including two to wing... johnsonville upper-hutt rugby swindale places huttvalley sport Mon, 25 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://clubrugby.nz/wp/2026/05/26/matchday-scoring-highlights-upper-hutt-rams-39-v-johnsonville-27/ Wellington Club Weekly 2026-05-25T00:00:00Z -41.1240674 175.0699589 Upper Hutt, Upper Hutt City, Wellington, 5218, New Zealand https://clubrugby.nz/wp/2026/05/25/sideline-conversions-25-may-some-rugby-news-and-information-to-start-the-week/ General Swindale Shield action from Lyndhurst Park on Saturday, where competition leaders Tawa beat bottom placed Avalon. Like all their recent matches, Avalon were in the contest throughout much of the first half before falling away. Tawa won 47-7. Photo: Stewart Baird. Monday morning edition: The settled weather rolls on, but we don’t want to... tawa rugby swindale places sport Sun, 24 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://clubrugby.nz/wp/2026/05/25/sideline-conversions-25-may-some-rugby-news-and-information-to-start-the-week/ Wellington Club Weekly 2026-05-24T00:00:00Z -41.1681676 174.8247761 Tawa, Wellington, New Zealand https://clubrugby.nz/wp/2026/05/23/msp-big-winners-in-eighth-round-as-leading-sides-pull-clear/ Midfielder-turned No. 8 Skivi Va’a bursting through to score for Oriental-Rongotai in his team’s Swindale Shield win over Northern United today at the Polo Ground. Photo: Andy McArthur. By Steven White & Scott MacLean Please note that this report below will likely be added to with extra details after publishing owing to issues with the... swindale rugby sport Sat, 23 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://clubrugby.nz/wp/2026/05/23/msp-big-winners-in-eighth-round-as-leading-sides-pull-clear/ Wellington Club Weekly 2026-05-23T00:00:00Z https://clubrugby.nz/wp/2026/05/23/wellington-club-rugby-23-may-links-to-live-scoring-streaming-and-listening/ LIVE scoring updates Wellington club rugby (on Saturday 23 May 2026) CLICK on the link directly below for live Swindale Shield and lower grade Scoring and fulltime scores updated as they happen. WRFU Men’s Premier WRFU Men’s Premier 2 WRFU Men’s Reserves WRFU Women’s Premier WRFU Restricted U85 WRFU Colts Alternatively, follow live scores... rugby swindale sport Fri, 22 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://clubrugby.nz/wp/2026/05/23/wellington-club-rugby-23-may-links-to-live-scoring-streaming-and-listening/ Wellington Club Weekly 2026-05-22T00:00:00Z https://clubrugby.nz/wp/2026/05/22/leading-teams-looking-to-consolidate-positions-in-premier-and-premier-2-eighth-round/ Jayde Burns celebrates his return to Norths after several weeks on the sideline with a try against Poneke last week. Norths travel to play Oriental-Rongotai while Poneke head up the hill to Rugby League Park to meet Old Boys University. By Scott MacLean Friday lunchtime edition – updates to come this afternoon. And just like... rugby swindale sport Fri, 22 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://clubrugby.nz/wp/2026/05/22/leading-teams-looking-to-consolidate-positions-in-premier-and-premier-2-eighth-round/ Wellington Club Weekly 2026-05-22T00:00:00Z https://clubrugby.nz/wp/2026/05/22/aisle-be-back-hurricanes-v-highlanders-9/ By Kevin McCarthy It’s the penultimate round but really, it may as well be the final round of Super Rugby Pacific for the Hurricanes, if they execute this weekend. There are as always the odd booby traps to make things tasty, however. The Crusaders host the Chiefs at their new home. Should they win, then... rugby sport Thu, 21 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://clubrugby.nz/wp/2026/05/22/aisle-be-back-hurricanes-v-highlanders-9/ Wellington Club Weekly 2026-05-21T00:00:00Z https://clubrugby.nz/wp/2026/05/21/obu-all-aboard-the-piopio-express-hunter-kennedy/ Hunter Kennedy dives to score in the corner for Old Boys University in a recent match against Hutt Old Boys Marist. Photo: Caroline Lewis. By Adam Julian The BillyGoats are all aboard the Piopio Express. Highly touted fullback Hunter Kennedy, 18, has roared into Wellington and helped Old Boys University win five of their first... rugby swindale sport Thu, 21 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://clubrugby.nz/wp/2026/05/21/obu-all-aboard-the-piopio-express-hunter-kennedy/ Wellington Club Weekly 2026-05-21T00:00:00Z https://clubrugby.nz/wp/2026/05/20/notorious-col-comeback-sinks-town/ Fulltime in a rollercoaster traditional, ending with Wellington College defending their line and protecting a five-point lead. Photo: Andy McArthur. By Adam Julian Wellington College rallied from 26-12 down to retain the Centennial Shield for a sixth consecutive time with an engrossing 31-26 victory against St Patrick’s College, Wellington (Town). This fixture has underwhelmed as... rugby sport Wed, 20 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://clubrugby.nz/wp/2026/05/20/notorious-col-comeback-sinks-town/ Wellington Club Weekly 2026-05-20T00:00:00Z https://clubrugby.nz/wp/2026/05/20/pioneers-of-rugby-in-wellington-127-jim-kinvig-onslow/ James ‘Big Jim’ Kinvig was a leading player for Onslow throughout the 1950s and early 1960s and he played a number of times for the Wellington representative team. Kinvig was well known as a big goal-kicking forward, whose most usual position was lock but he also played at prop and No. 8 throughout his career.... onslow rugby places sport Tue, 19 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://clubrugby.nz/wp/2026/05/20/pioneers-of-rugby-in-wellington-127-jim-kinvig-onslow/ Wellington Club Weekly 2026-05-19T00:00:00Z https://clubrugby.nz/wp/2026/05/19/hurricanes-v-blues-stat-attack-6/ Peter Lakai (above) scored his 13th try in his 47th appearance. It was his second try against the Blues. Lakai has made 36 starts for the Hurricanes: 18 at #7 and 18 at #8. In association with Hurricanes statistics compiler Peter Marriott, the Stat Attack returns in 2026. Facts and figures from the Hurricanes’ win... rugby sport Tue, 19 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://clubrugby.nz/wp/2026/05/19/hurricanes-v-blues-stat-attack-6/ Wellington Club Weekly 2026-05-19T00:00:00Z https://clubrugby.nz/wp/2026/05/19/wellington-first-xv-teams-of-the-past-three-decades/ The First XV Premiership trophy reaches for the sky during last year’s final between winners St Pat’s Silverstream and Wellington College. The 2026 First XV Premiership starts this week, with the annual Wellington College – St Pat’s Town traditional fixture on Wednesday getting it underway. Kick-off at Wellington College is 12.30pm. Ten years ago we... silverstream rugby upper-hutt huttvalley places sport Mon, 18 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://clubrugby.nz/wp/2026/05/19/wellington-first-xv-teams-of-the-past-three-decades/ Wellington Club Weekly 2026-05-18T00:00:00Z -41.1489813 175.0117941 Silverstream, Upper Hutt, Upper Hutt City, Wellington, 5019, New Zealand https://clubrugby.nz/wp/2026/05/18/matchday-scoring-highlights-old-boys-university-50-v-avalon-5/ The two teams met in round seven of the Premier Swindale Shield competition at Fraser Park. The run of play saw Avalon take the attack to OBU in the first half and they scored first to go up 5-0 after 25 minutes, a lead that could have been more but for a couple of missed... swindale rugby sport Mon, 18 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://clubrugby.nz/wp/2026/05/18/matchday-scoring-highlights-old-boys-university-50-v-avalon-5/ Wellington Club Weekly 2026-05-18T00:00:00Z https://clubrugby.nz/wp/2026/05/18/sideline-conversions-18-may-some-rugby-news-and-information-to-start-the-week/ A lineout scene in Saturday’s match between Petone and Ories. Petone won 39-10. Photo: Kinetic Images. Photos from the weekend at https://clubrugby.smugmug.com/2026 The Swindale Shield reached its halfway point on Saturday and the race for the first round title is heating up with several teams in the mix and no conclusive favourite at this point.... petone rugby swindale places sport Sun, 17 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://clubrugby.nz/wp/2026/05/18/sideline-conversions-18-may-some-rugby-news-and-information-to-start-the-week/ Wellington Club Weekly 2026-05-17T00:00:00Z -41.2249675 174.8790351 Petone, New Zealand https://clubrugby.nz/wp/2026/05/16/tight-at-the-top-of-the-swindale-shield-as-tawa-new-outright-leaders-at-halfway-point/ Above: Northern United Women’s flanker Leah Conley celebrates a try in her 200th club match today. Norths beat Oriental-Rongotai 31-5. Photo: Andy McArthur. By Steven White & Scott MacLean The Swindale Shield pecking order is starting to sort itself out, as the Wellington club rugby first round Premier club rugby competition reached its halfway point... rugby swindale tawa sport places Sat, 16 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://clubrugby.nz/wp/2026/05/16/tight-at-the-top-of-the-swindale-shield-as-tawa-new-outright-leaders-at-halfway-point/ Wellington Club Weekly 2026-05-16T00:00:00Z -41.1681676 174.8247761 Tawa, Wellington, New Zealand https://clubrugby.nz/wp/2026/05/15/close-games-expected-as-swindale-shield-reaches-halfway-point/ Wainuiomata are back home this weekend to host the Wellington Axemen for the Bill Jones Cup, while Oriental-Rongotai are on the road to play Petone for the Jim Brown Memorial Trophy. Both big games for the four teams involved and other rivals on the points table. By Scott MacLean Friday lunchtime version – updates will... petone rugby swindale wainuiomata places sport Fri, 15 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://clubrugby.nz/wp/2026/05/15/close-games-expected-as-swindale-shield-reaches-halfway-point/ Wellington Club Weekly 2026-05-15T00:00:00Z -41.2618075 174.9480696 Wainuiomata, Lower Hutt, Lower Hutt City, Wellington, New Zealand/Aotearoa https://clubrugby.nz/wp/2026/05/16/wellington-club-rugby-links-to-live-scoring-listening-and-livestreams-16-may/ LIVE scoring updates Wellington club rugby (on Saturday 16 May 2026) CLICK on the link directly below for live Swindale Shield and lower grade Scoring and fulltime scores updated as they happen. WRFU Men’s Premier WRFU Men’s Premier 2 WRFU Men’s Reserves WRFU Women’s Premier WRFU Restricted U85 WRFU Colts Alternatively, follow live scores... rugby swindale sport Fri, 15 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://clubrugby.nz/wp/2026/05/16/wellington-club-rugby-links-to-live-scoring-listening-and-livestreams-16-may/ Wellington Club Weekly 2026-05-15T00:00:00Z https://clubrugby.nz/wp/2026/05/14/catholics-chipper-hhead-of-premiership-ffter-big-midweek-wins/ Action from the St Pat’s Silverstream – New Plymouth Boys’ High School fixture this afternoon in which the home team won by a point. In town, St Pat’s Town held off Palmerston North Boys’ High School. Photo: Andy McArthur. By Adam Julian St Patrick’s College Wellington (Town) enjoyed their best pre-season win, rolling Super 8... silverstream rugby upper-hutt huttvalley places sport Thu, 14 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://clubrugby.nz/wp/2026/05/14/catholics-chipper-hhead-of-premiership-ffter-big-midweek-wins/ Wellington Club Weekly 2026-05-14T00:00:00Z -41.1489813 175.0117941 Silverstream, Upper Hutt, Upper Hutt City, Wellington, 5019, New Zealand https://clubrugby.nz/wp/2026/05/15/aisle-be-back-hurricanes-v-blues-in-auckland-3/ Milestones for Cory Jane (as a player/coach) and Caleb Delany in Auckland this weekend. By Kevin McCarthy I feel like I’m flying blind on the Hurricanes’ journey north to Eden Park. It’s of course crucial, but everything is crucial now. This does however feel like the one to nail in the three remaining matches for... rugby sport Thu, 14 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://clubrugby.nz/wp/2026/05/15/aisle-be-back-hurricanes-v-blues-in-auckland-3/ Wellington Club Weekly 2026-05-14T00:00:00Z https://clubrugby.nz/wp/2026/05/14/the-bounce-of-the-ball/ Tawa defend their line to the end in their recent tight victory over Old Boys University at Lyndhurst Park. Photo: Andy McArthur. By Ash Hayward Premier club rugby in Wellington is in a good place right now. The fast quality of play, high levels of fitness and supreme skill sets make many matches must watch... tawa rugby swindale places sport Wed, 13 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://clubrugby.nz/wp/2026/05/14/the-bounce-of-the-ball/ Wellington Club Weekly 2026-05-13T00:00:00Z -41.1681676 174.8247761 Tawa, Wellington, New Zealand https://clubrugby.nz/wp/2026/05/13/pioneers-of-rugby-in-wellington-126-dave-harker-athletic/ Dave Harker was one of the best performing and consistent forwards in Wellington club rugby throughout much of the 1950s and early 1960s. Harker was a lock who played for the Athletic club. Harker was Athletic’s captain in 1956 and 1957, forming an effective lineout partnership with All Black Nev MacEwan over several years. An... athletics rugby sport Wed, 13 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://clubrugby.nz/wp/2026/05/13/pioneers-of-rugby-in-wellington-126-dave-harker-athletic/ Wellington Club Weekly 2026-05-13T00:00:00Z https://clubrugby.nz/wp/2026/05/12/hurricanes-v-moana-pasifika-stat-attack-4/ Billy Proctor played in a winning Hurricanes side for the 50th time, from 78 appearances, in the Hurricanes’ win over Moana Pasifika on Saturday. In association with Hurricanes statistics compiler Peter Marriott, the Stat Attack returns in 2026. Facts and figures from the Hurricanes’ win over the Crusaders in Wellington on Friday night below. Round... rugby sport Tue, 12 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://clubrugby.nz/wp/2026/05/12/hurricanes-v-moana-pasifika-stat-attack-4/ Wellington Club Weekly 2026-05-12T00:00:00Z https://clubrugby.nz/wp/2026/05/12/matchday-scoring-highlights-petone-v-northern-united/ Petone announced their serious challenge for this year’s Swindale Shield with this big win over Northern United. Petone led 17-7 at halftime and pulled clear to win 10 tries to 3 in the second half and the final score was 62-19. Northern United are rebuilding this year and there will be better days ahead for... petone swindale rugby places sport Mon, 11 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://clubrugby.nz/wp/2026/05/12/matchday-scoring-highlights-petone-v-northern-united/ Wellington Club Weekly 2026-05-11T00:00:00Z -41.2249675 174.8790351 Petone, New Zealand