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Plenty to play for in 12th round Premier and Premier 2 matches as Women’s champions decided

by clubrugby - June 20, 2025June 20, 2025

Above: Keanu Kotuhi gets his pass away for Wainuiomata against Avalon last Saturday. Both sides have plenty to play for this weekend. By Scott MacLean Updated 6.55pm Friday: Its the winter solstice tomorrow this weekend and then it's all downhill to summertime and paddling pools, but for a number of teams

Swindale Shield Round 12 – just the teamlists

by clubrugby - June 20, 2025June 21, 2025

Just the teamlists - updated at 8.45am Saturday with changes that we know about- for Round 12 of the Swindale Shield on 21 June 2025. All teams subject to change. A full round preview will be published as a separate feature article on this website later on Friday afternoon. Marist St Pat’s

Aisle be Back: The Super Rugby Final

by clubrugby - June 20, 2025

Above: When the Hurricanes hosted the Chiefs earlier this year. By Kevin McCarthy I hope you’ve got your tin ears on for the sound of cowbells this weekend in Christchurch for the super rugby pacific finale. Quick recap – if you’re from Mars – but Crusaders CEO Colin Mansbridge suggested that cowbells

Ifeanyi Tonu’u-Nnebechukwu and Pōneke chasing Jubilee Cup success

by clubrugby - June 19, 2025

Above: Ifeanyi Tonu’u-Nnebechukwu and Pōneke are not taking it lying down this year - already through to the Jubilee Cup round, they are pressing for a top four spot. Photo: Caroline Lewis. By Adam Julian With his strapping frame, full-throttle playing style, and distinctive big hair, Ifeanyi Tonu’u-Nnebechukwu is rapidly establishing

Champion Teams 015: Marist St Pat’s 1979

by clubrugby - June 19, 2025

They won their first Jubilee Cup in 1978 and again in 1979 - winning all 20 games in 1979 and completing the Swindale Shield/Jubilee Cup double. Some entries from the 1979 season in the Club Rugby Today in History files: 23 June: MSP win their 13th straight match of the season to