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Above: The Wellington Lions after beating Northland last year. There are plenty of returning faces and some new names in this year's squad, named on Friday. Northern United's Josiah Tavita-Metcalfe, Tawa's Ben Aumua-Peseta and OBU's James Poloniati are notable newcomers in a 36-strong Wellington Lions squad named for the 2020 National
Month: August 2020
From the Chatham Islands to the JC – Sam Clarke
Aotea suppress Mana with strong second-half to retain Beard Trophy
By Adam Julian Photo by Mike Lewis Pictures. Aotea College has successfully defended the Beard Trophy with a 26-8 victory over Mana College. The first half was a tense affair with little separating the teams. Aotea seized the initiative after the break peppering the visitors try line, three times held up
Short Passes 24 August (some news and information to start the week)
Late wins for Goats and Rams sets Swindale Shield alight
The winning OBU Goats team after today's game against Petone. There were pyrotechnics in the Swindale Shield late this afternoon when both the Old Boys University Goats and the Upper Hutt Rams sealed death-knock victories over their opposition in the 10th round set of matches, played in fine, breezy conditions throughout