Pioneers of Rugby in Wellington 068: The Nicholls Brothers
The three All Blacks Nicholls brothers, from left Ginger, Mark and Doc. The fabric of rugby in Wellington is woven tightly together with family connections. Perhaps the most famous of all is the...
View ArticleLaursen still going strong after 150 Premier games
By Steven White When Club Rugby caught up with Brandyn Laursen in 2017 he was flatting with a group of Hutt Old Boys Marist Eagles teammates and was just starting out as a qualified builder. Now he’s a...
View ArticleLeon Tuiloma taking his opportunities in higher rugby
By Adam Julian When Norths junior Leon Tuiloma suffered a 106-7 defeat playing for the Wellington Axemen against his former club in 2022, he entertained thoughts of quitting rugby altogether. But...
View ArticleAisle be Back: Hurricanes v Brumbies
Izzy from Gizzy, who starts at lock, and Peter from Lower Hutt, who comes in hot off the bench, will be jumping for joy if the Hurricanes win their ninth straight win tomorrow. The match against the...
View ArticleLots in store in round four matches tomorrow
Paremata-Plimmerton’s Tane McMillan-Parata plucks out a lineout last week against Avalon. The defending first round champions are back at home tomorrow to play the Upper Hutt Rams, while the Wolves are...
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