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One of Wellington rugby’s most famed coaches, Bill Freeman was Wellington A representative coach between 1964-70. Under his coaching, Wellington teams enjoyed several memorable wins over the space of a few years, including twin victories over the touring Springboks and British and Irish Lions in 1965 and 1966, and for introducing
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Schwalger leading from the front for Wellington College in 2026
Z’kdeus Schwalger in action in a recent early season fixture. Photo supplied. By Adam Julian With his big hits and big hair, Z’kdeus Schwalger is a startling rugby personality. The Wellington College loose forward is determined to deliver a showstopping performance when his school hosts Nelson College in a one-off fixture on April
Swindale Shield Matchday Scoring Highlights: Round One MSP (58) v Norths (22)
Sideline Conversions 6 April (some rugby news and information to start the week)
Upper Hutt Rams celebrate a job well done, beating Poneke 66-32 in their Swindale Shield season opener. Is this the year of the Ram? Photo: Tane Nathan/Kinetic Images. The first weekend of Wellington club rugby saw seven entertaining Premier fixtures played throughout the region and the opening round of Premier 2
Paremata-Plimmerton pip first round defending champions, second half blowouts elsewhere
Ethan Webster-Nonu scores a key try against his former side today in round one of the Swindale Shield. Photo: Andy McArthur. By Steven White & Scott MacLean Oriental-Rongotai played through last year’s first round Wellington club rugby Premier Swindale Shield with 13 straight bonus point wins. In today’s 2026 season opener, Ories