Name: 150 Years of Rugby - Wellington College
Start: 2026-04-15T23:00:00+12:00
End: 2026-04-18T08:00:00+12:00
Location: Wellington College (New Zealand)

🏉 150 Years Since the First Intercollegiate Rugby Match – Nelson Old Boys, This Is Ours Too! 🔵⚪
In April 2026, Wellington College and Nelson College will come together to celebrate 150 years since the first intercollegiate rugby match in the world — a milestone in the proud history of both schools.
As part of the celebrations in Wellington, we want to make sure Nelson College is strongly represented — and that starts with our own event:
🔵 𝗡𝗲𝗹𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗲 𝗢𝗹𝗱 𝗕𝗼𝘆𝘀’ 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 – 𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗼𝗻 𝗕𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗵 𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻
📍 Backbencher GastroPub, Wellington
📅 Friday 17 April 2026
⏰ 5.00pm – 9.00pm
Hosted by the Nelson College Old Boys' Association Wellington Branch, this dedicated Nelson College gathering is a fantastic opportunity to reconnect, share stories, and support our 1st XV ahead of the big match.
Bring your old team. Rally your year group. Spread the word.
These milestone weekends are about more than rugby — they’re about camaraderie and celebrating what it means to be Nelson College men.
We welcome all Nelson College supporters, parents, Old Boys and friends!
🎟️ Cost: Free
(Registration encouraged for catering purposes.)
👉 Register here: https://community.nelson.school.nz/WCRugby150
𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝟭𝟱𝟬𝘁𝗵 𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 – 𝗛𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆 𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗲
Wellington College is hosting a superb three-day programme of events across 16–18 April 2026, and Old Boys are warmly encouraged to take part:
⛳ 150th Anniversary Golf Day
📅 Thursday 16 April 2026
A premium team-of-four event including lunch, dinner, and competitions. Play alongside rugby greats such as Christian Cullen, Ian Kirkpatrick, Victor Vito, and Jason Eaton.
🎟️ Register / Purchase tickets: https://www.sporty.co.nz/viewform/423419
💼 Rugby Legends Lunch
📅 Friday 17 April 2026
An afternoon of lunch, beverages, entertainment, and exclusive auction moments. Hear from:
🏉 Marc Ellis
🏉 Dane Coles
🏉 Sir Graham Henry
🎟️ Register / Purchase tickets: https://www.sporty.co.nz/viewform/423419
🏆 150th Anniversary Match Day
📅 Saturday 18 April 2026 - Kick Off 1.30pm
The historic anniversary match between Wellington College and Nelson College, played at the Wellington College grounds — a day not to be missed.
🎟️ Match information & updates: https://www.wellington-college.school.nz/wcrugby150/
If you can't make it in person, SKYTV will be covering the game.
✈️ Travelling to the capital?
A big thank you to Rydges Hotels & Resorts for supporting the celebrations with a 20% accommodation discount for attendees.
🏨 Rydges Wellington City
RZWELL
https://www.rydges.com/private-page/wellington-college-150th-rugby-anniversary-2/
🏨 Rydges Wellington Airport
RZWEAP
https://www.rydges.com/private-page/wellington-college-150th-rugby-anniversary/
Let’s show up in numbers.
Let’s make some noise.
Let’s celebrate 150 years of history — together. 🔵🏉