Club Rugby – Page 178

Positive approach good reward for MSP Women’s team

by clubrugby - May 24, 2023

The MSP Women's team this past Saturday following their win over Northern United. They will share the first round Rebecca Liua'ana Trophy with Petone for the next year. By Adam Julian Ryan Setefano has officially retired from playing after 166 premier games for Marist St Pats. The versatile outside back won

Masoe Setting Example at Petone

by clubrugby - May 24, 2023

The Petone Women's team, earlier this season. By Adam Julian Lauina Masoe jokes Wellington women’s rugby is like the Chronicles of Narnia - “follow the Lion wherever it goes.” The veteran front-rower has been a player and manager since 2000 helping sustain the very existence of competition. Presently with Petone, Masoe is helping

Porirua Park and Petone Rec Swindale Shield scoring highlights

by clubrugby - May 23, 2023June 6, 2023

Old Boys University swam to a 37-23 win over Northern United in their eighth round Swindale Shield match, on 20 May 2023 at Porirua Park. Steady rain started falling as the game kicked off and only increased as the contest developed. Norths went 10-0 up, but OBU came back to lead 20-13

Sideline Conversions 22 May (some rugby news to start the week)

by clubrugby - May 22, 2023May 22, 2023

UPDATED #2: Mud and glory. After this past weekend of wet weather rugby, winter sport is upon us. Thankfully it wasn't cold on Saturday, but very wet as mid-afternoon games kicked off. This week we have some school rugby on Tuesday and Wednesday, ahead of the Colts competition resuming under lights

Swindale Shield standings close up on wet afternoon, MSP and Petone share Women’s first round

by clubrugby - May 20, 2023May 21, 2023

Petone and Avalon met in the mud at the Petone Rec this afternoon. Photo: Caroline Lewis. By Steven White & Scott MacLean Results and scoring HERE Updated: Just 11 points is separating the leading eight teams after eight rounds of the Swindale Shield, after another day of big results contested in wet