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Final round fireworks predicted in Swindale Shield

by clubrugby - July 2, 2021July 2, 2021

Mud and glory. After two weeks of driving rain and heavy conditions, the sun is expected to make a welcome return for matches tomorrow around the Wellington region. Who will it shine on the most? PHOTO: Hugh Pretorius. By Scott MacLean Draws & teams (as received) HERE Updated 4.00pm: It’s the

Aisle Be Back: All Blacks v Tonga

by clubrugby - July 2, 2021

By Kevin McCarthy First test of the season Traditionally a time for armchair pundits to go out on a limb and make statements that will if later true, be recycled ad nauseam. The other strategy, far safe but less fun, is to downplay the whole deal, cut a lot of slack,

PAST CLUB RUGBY MATCHES IN PHOTOS: 011 HOBM v Petone 2013

by clubrugby - July 1, 2021July 1, 2021

In association with Mike Lewis Pictures , a series telling the story of the match behind a photo This photo goes back to 2013, the HOBM-Petone McBain Shield clash of that year. HOBM lock James Wall crashes over to score one of his two tries that day against Petone, in a comprehensive 50-22 win. Openside

Wins for Wellington College, Mana College and NZ U20s in midweek matches

by clubrugby - June 30, 2021June 30, 2021

By Adam Julian & Steven White Wellington College beat Rongotai College in their annual traditional, Mana College locked the Beard Trophy away for the year by beating Aotea College and the New Zealand U20s beat a composite Wellington side in a trial/warm-up fixture, in three fixtures today. Wellington College have regained

Make hay while Declan shines

by clubrugby - June 30, 2021

Declan Hay feeding the Ories scrum against Poneke in their recent Jimmy Grbich Shield match. By Adam Julian. Photos by Andy McArthur The form of Oriental Rongotai in the last month of the Swindale Shield has been eye-catching and has put the rest of the competition on notice. The Magpies have won