The Shirley W’s, who play with the anchor on their chest, bring up an impressive milestone on Saturday, as the team celebrates its 50th anniversary since the founding of the team by John Warren in 1972.

Two club legends will go head-to-head this weekend at Burwood Park, as Shirley and Belfast celebrate two of their own who have given their all for their clubs.

The start of May has been a busy one for Amy Rule, with the tighthead prop selected in the Black Ferns squad for their upcoming test series and making her return to club rugby over the weekend.

It’s not often that the loser takes home a trophy, but with the Crying Towel, it’s a prize no one wants to keep.

It’s been over a decade, but Hornby will once again field a Women’s side, with a team entered in the brand-new Women’s Premier Reserve grade.  

Each week, there are tons of awesome milestones and stories to celebrate throughout our community game, from debuts to centurions. Over last week and looking ahead to this weekend, we’ve had a couple of awesome moments to celebrate.

Over the last few years, Ohoka Rugby Club has been reaching out to its community in a bid to boost junior club registrations, organising have-a-go days throughout local schools to help give kids an opportunity to give rugby a go. 

Each season, clubs celebrate the stalwarts of their clubs, those that have consistently given up their time to support, play and volunteer for their team. This season is no different, with a special milestone to come out in North Canterbury.

Overlooking Lyttelton Harbour, Diamond Harbour has long been renowned for its beauty and views, and it’s now a message its Rugby Club is looking to capitalise on.

Whilst being home to a range of different cultures and people, Linwood Rugby Club has made the conscious effort to celebrate their diversity in 2022, starting with their opening club night.

As a member of the last Kaiapoi side to lift the Luisetti Seeds North Canterbury Division 1 title in 2010, things went full circle for Simon Gunn, who was part of the coaching team that took Kaiapoi to last year’s championship.

Coming off a busy few weeks with Matatū, you’d forgive Terauoriwa Gapper if she looked to take a few breaks here and there.

It’s a phenomenon in America and now it’s hitting the Selwyn District, with ‘Friday Night Lights’ now a staple in the Ellesmere Rugby calendar for Division 3, providing opportunities for a number of players to stay in the game.