Hawke’s Bay and Manawatu win Central 7s tournament

Above: The two women's division finalists, winners Manawatu and runners-up Hawke's Bay. By Steven White Photos by Andy McArthur.  Hawke’s Bay (Men’s) and Manawatu (Women’s) won today’s revived Central 7s tournament at a cool, showery Massey University. Both winning teams were convincing winners, both piling on the points and unbeaten all day

Enthusiasm building for 2024 season with release of Swindale Shield draw

Action from this year's Swindale Shield decider between Old Boys University and Paremata-Plimmerton. Photo: Stewart Baird.  The 2024 community rugby season in Wellington is drawing nearer. Next year’s Swindale Shield draw was recently finalised and released by the WRFU, with the Premier competition kicking off on Saturday 6 April 2024. The WRFU has

Paremata-Plimmerton and Petone win men’s and women’s Wellington club 7s titles

Paremata-Plimmerton with the American Ambassador's Trophy that they won today. By Steven White Photos by Andy McArthur (photo galleries to come) Provisional results are here: 2023 Ambassadors Sevens Tournament Results The Paremata-Plimmerton Hammerheads and the Petone Ponies are this year’s respective Wellington club rugby 7s men’s and women’s champions. Paremata-Plimmerton won the American