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A Wellington Phoenix player in a light blue kit controls the ball mid-air while a Melbourne City opponent in a black kit closes in to defend during an A-League Men match.

Phoenix finals hopes fade after Melbourne loss

April 16, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

The Wellington Phoenix’s push for an A-League Men finals spot has taken a significant hit after a 2–0 loss to Melbourne City in Round 24 […]

Jerry Collins in action for the Wellington Hurricanes. Collins has been posthumously inducted into the 2026 Pasifika Rugby Hall of Fame.

Wellington legend Jerry Collins inducted into Hall of Fame

April 13, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

Wellington rugby legend Jerry Collins has been posthumously inducted into the 2026 Pasifika Rugby Hall of Fame, recognising his enduring impact on the sport and […]

Promotional graphic for a rugby match showing Hurricanes players in yellow jerseys alongside bold text reading “Canes vs Blues” with match details.

Heritage Round set for Hurricanes, Blues clash

April 11, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

Rugby fans are set for a throwback night as the Hurricanes host the Blues in a Heritage Round clash at Hnry Stadium on Saturday night. […]

A large group of students in school uniform sit on a gymnasium floor, listening to a speaker standing at the front.

Rugby legacy inspires students at Wellington College

April 11, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

More than 280 students gathered at Wellington College last week to hear from former All Black and current Director of Rugby Neemia Tialata, as the […]

Metlink boosts services for Hurricanes and Phoenix games

February 19, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

Metlink is adding extra trains and bus capacity this weekend to help fans get to and from two major fixtures in Wellington. Additional services will […]

Promotional graphic for the Hurricanes’ Round 2 Super Rugby Pacific match against Moana Pasifika at 7.05pm on Friday, February 20 at Sky Stadium. A Hurricanes player wearing the team’s yellow and black jersey is pictured against a dark background. Text highlights the fixture details and notes the match is presented by Fiso Group.

Hurricanes name three debutants for opener

February 19, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

The Hurricanes have named three new caps for their Super Rugby Pacific season opener against Moana Pasifika at Sky Stadium on Friday night. Japan captain […]

Paremata-Plimmerton player is tackled by multiple Hutt Old Boys Marist defenders during the National Club Sevens at Ngāti Toa Domain.

Pare-Plim pipped at the final post

February 11, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

Paremata-Plimmerton’s bid for a home-title finish fell just short after the hosts were beaten 19–12 by Hutt Old Boys Marist in the National Club Sevens […]

Wellington Phoenix players in yellow-and-black kits celebrate together after scoring during an A-League Women match.

Phoenix fire in Porirua, leap to second on table

January 27, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

Wellington Phoenix have rocketed from ninth to second on the Ninja A-League ladder after a clinical 3-1 win over Adelaide United at Jerry Collins Stadium […]

Members of the Porirua United Kirikiti Club pose with trophies after winning the inaugural Malaeola Women’s Kirikiti Tournament, the Wellington region’s first women’s-only kirikiti competition.

Porirua United win record kirikiti tournament

January 25, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

Porirua United Kirikiti Club has won the Wellington region’s first women’s-only kirikiti tournament, claiming the title at a landmark event celebrating Pasifika women’s sport. The […]

Porirua hosts Waitangi Weekend National 7’s

January 25, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

Paremata-Plimmerton Rugby Football Club will host the National Club 7s tournament at Ngāti Toa Domain in Plimmerton on Waitangi Weekend, Saturday, February 7, bringing teams […]