OBU Junior Rugby

Yesterday our Y8 Roosters had the privilege of playing the Thomas Murray Shield, commemorating Thomas Murray — a Wests Junior, Wellington College student and OBU player whose connection to the game stretched across both clubs.

We were honoured to be joined by George Murray, who spoke to the players before kick-off about Thomas and his love of rugby, setting the tone for a special afternoon.

To commemorate the occasion, and the shared history behind this special fixture, our Roosters donned the Wests Blue for the final time in their junior rugby journey.

The match was played in a fantastic festival atmosphere and in great spirits, with plenty of running rugby and some outstanding tries from both sides.

The Roosters punched above their weight, showing plenty of skill and determination. Some hard-nosed forward play created opportunities, and when they came, they were good enough to take them.

The Wellington College U55s showed exactly why they are champions this year. Their quality ultimately told, with Wellington College taking home the victory and the Thomas Murray Shield.

But the result was only part of the occasion. This was the final fixture for our Year 8s and the last time they would take the field together as junior rugby players. It was a fitting way to finish their journey — bringing together two teams connected to Thomas, celebrating his love of rugby, and giving our Roosters one final opportunity to play alongside their mates.

A huge thank you to Wellington College, George Murray, the players, coaches, officials and everyone who came along and helped make the afternoon what it was.

We look forward to welcoming Wellington College back next year and continuing this traditional fixture.

Game Time

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This weekend marks the final round of the 2026 junior rugby season, and we’d love to see plenty of OBU support around the grounds as our teams pull on the hoops one more time.

It’s been a huge season for our players, coaches, managers, referees, volunteers and whānau — and this weekend is a chance to finish it together.

Then on Sunday, the celebrations continue with a very special fixture:

🏆 Thomas Murray Shield
🐐 OBU Year 8 Roosters vs Wellington College U55
📅 Sunday 30 August
⏰ 1:30pm
📍 Ian Galloway Park — The Cage

The Thomas Murray Shield is a special part of our rugby history. Thomas Murray was a Wests Junior, Wellington College student and OBU Scallwag, making this a particularly fitting fixture as our Year 8s close out their junior rugby journey.

Prizegiving will follow immediately after the Thomas Murray Shield, so stick around as we celebrate the season, recognise our players and teams, and bring the 2026 junior rugby season to a close together.

We’d love to see plenty of green and white, and Wests blue, on the sideline across the weekend.

Lets finish the season strong!!🐐💚🤍

Just two rounds left in the 2026 junior rugby season, and our teams are back out across the region this weekend!

We’ve got a big morning at Ian Galloway Park, with the Raptors, Tigers, Y3 derby , Dragons, Sea Wolves and Wests Roosters all in action at home.

The Hammerheads get us underway under lights on Friday night, while the Rhinos, Lions, 151 and Y8 Roosters hit the road on Saturday.

With the season nearly at an end, get along to the sideline, make some noise and get behind our teams as they head into the penultimate round of 2026.

Play hard. Back your teammates. Finish the season strong.

🏆 OBU PRIZE GIVING 🏆

It’s time to celebrate another season of Old Boys University Rugby.

Join us at Leroy’s on Saturday 29 August as we recognise the players, coaches, volunteers and teams who have made the season what it was.

Doors open at 5pm, with prize giving starting at 6.30pm.

Bring the team, bring the whānau and come celebrate the 2026 season with OBU.

📍 Leroy’s
📅 Saturday 29 August
🕔 Doors open 5pm
🏆 Prize giving 6.30pm

🐐 PACK THE CAGE!

We’re sending our 2026 Year 8s off with a special final club occasion — the Thomas Murray Shield Challenge against Wellington College U55.

📅 Sunday 30 August
⏰ 1:30pm
📍 Ian Galloway Park — The Cage

The Thomas Murray Shield honours Thomas “T-Muzz” Murray, a former Wests Junior, Wellington College student and OBU Scallywag, and the energy, friendship and love of rugby he brought to the game. OBU Juniors is proud to continue that tradition, giving our departing Year 8s the opportunity to honour him and those values in their final junior rugby fixture.

For this special game, our Year 8s will don the Wests jersey for the final time in their junior rugby journey — a fitting nod to where they started and the legacy they carry forward.

We’d love to see plenty of green and white, and blue on the sideline, making some noise and getting behind the team.

Then it’s straight on to Prizegiving to finish the season together.

Pack the Cage. Back the Boys. Honour the legacy.

OBU JUNIOR RUGBY PRIZEGIVING 2026!

Join us as we celebrate a fantastic season as OBU Junior Rugby — recognising our players, coaches, managers and whānau who have made the year such a success.

📅 Sunday 30 August
⏰ 3:00–4:30pm
📍 Green Room, Ian Galloway Park

We’ll kick things off with team awards, followed by pizza, socialising and a chance to celebrate the season together. The bar will also be open for adults.

Before prizegiving, come down and support our OBU Year 8 Roosters against Wellington College U55s as they play the final game of their junior rugby careers.

Come along, support our Year 8s, and help us celebrate a memorable season.

Big one this week with 7 home games at Ian Galloway Park

Get along, back our junior teams and bring the OBU sideline noise!

📅 Friday night + Saturday morning
📍 Check the draw for your team’s time, venue and field

Good luck to all our teams taking the field this weekend. Play hard, have fun and represent OBU with pride.

🏉 Junior Rugby is back this weekend!

We’ve got a full weekend of action for our junior teams across the Wellington region.

Best of luck to every player pulling on the green and white hoops — play hard, support your teammates and enjoy the game! Shout-out to the Y3 Night Wolves, who have a well earned bye this week.

📍 Check the fixtures for kick-off times, grounds and field numbers.
💚 Safe travels to all players, coaches, managers and supporters.

Go well, Goats! 🐐

The countdown to the end of the season is on!

With only a few rounds left, every match matters — and this weekend includes two OBU derbies:

🔥 Y2 Raptors vs Y2 Tigers
🔥 Y5 Sea Wolves vs Y5 Dragons

Check the fixtures and get along to support our junior GOATS as they finish the season strong!

Bring the sideline energy, cheer every effort and help make these final weeks ones to remember.