March 2019 – Page 2 – ClubRugby.nz

Short passes 25 March

by clubrugby - March 24, 2019

Above: Tawa's Kemara Hauiti-Parapara and Tawa's scrum press towards the try line against Petone. Hauiti-Parapara started the match at first five-eighth but moved into halfback in the second half. PHOTO: Barry Stead. Another hot sunny day to open the new season of rugby around the Wellington region. Conditions were just about

Big wins for Petone and Poneke as opening day sizzles

by clubrugby - March 23, 2019

Above: The Wainuiomata and HOBM teams observe a moment's silence at their start of their opening Swindale Shield in commemoration of the recent Christchurch shootings. Round One Draws & Results HERE It is important to start well in a 10-round competition, and the old guard Petone and Poneke both did just that

Get to Cardiff

by clubrugby - March 23, 2019

By Adam Julian on tour. Get to Cardiff. It’s simple for a Kiwi rugby tragic travelling around the UK for the first time. Wales are playing Ireland on Saturday to win the Grand Slam. Get to Cardiff. My notorious inability to plan ahead hurts. A search for accommodation on Hostel World

Swindale Shield Round one preview

by clubrugby - March 22, 2019

Round One Draws & Results HERE By Scott MacLean Here we go, the 141st season of club rugby in the capital since the formation of the union in 1879. With it comes the fourth different format in five years with the shortening of the Swindale Shield (and the season as a

Aisle be Back: Hurricanes v Stormers

by clubrugby - March 21, 2019

By Kevin McCarthy. How ridiculous to be talking about rugby in the wake of the Christchurch atrocities. But that’s where we are, and it’s right to be discussing the matter of the Crusaders name. I would be amazed if it isn’t changed. No matter how it has become synonymous with Super Rugby’s