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Nelson Ball (left) and Brian Killeen, to All Blacks who played for Hutt in the 1930s. Two players with much in common in their respective paths to the All Blacks jersey in the early to mid-1930s. Born three years apart, Ball and Killeen were both backs who both played for the revitalised
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Ories v Avalon Swindale Shield scoring highlights
Oriental-Rongotai snapped a three-game losing streak by beating the Avalon Wolves 48-27 in their 1oth round Swindale Shield fixture at Fraser Park on Saturday. Ories soared to victory on a strong second half, after trailing 14-15 at halftime and again 14-20 soon after the break when Avalon scored soon after the
Sideline Conversions 5 June (some rugby news and happenings to start the week)
Johnsonville and HOBM win away in tenth round Swindale Shield thrillers
Results and scoring as received HERE By Steven White, Scott MacLean & Andy McArthur The Johnsonville Hawks and the Hutt Old Boys Marist Eagles both swooped late for big wins on the road in the tenth round set of Swindale Shield matches played around the Wellington region under blue skies today. Johnsonville
Blockbuster King’s Birthday weekend of rugby lined up [updated]
Ories and Avalon meet in a crunch match at Fraser Park tomorrow, while HOBM travel to Tawa in a similarly key encounter for both sides,and in hopefully kinder weather conditions after rain over the past two weekends. Photo: Caroline Lewis. By Scott MacLean Draws & Results HERE Afternoon tea Friday edition: The