Club Rugby

Rugby in 2020 updates [updated Friday evening]

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Fulltime in the Poneke-Tukapa pre-season match for the Zemba Cup was almost two months ago. Players and supporters alike are hoping for some rugby soon. PHOTO: Tom Minton. Updated Friday afternoon advice from NZR regarding Return to Play Guidelines, following consultation with Government and Sport NZ. At Level 3 – from midnight

From the vault: FIFTH round matches in images

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Above: Petone's Nick Grigg and teammates on the burst against Wainuiomata in their fifth round clash in 2014. Wainuiomata won this match 41-34. Petone would finish third in the 2014 Swindale Shield, while Wainuiomata snuck into the 'top 8' and went on to reach the Jubilee Cup final against Hutt

From the vault: fourth round matches in photos

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Above: No. 8 Ben Tupuola marches ahead for Wainuiomata against Marist St Pat's in their midweek fourth round fixture under lights at Porirua Park in 2014. This match was drawn 30-30. PHOTO: Chainsaw Photos.   If not for pestilence keeping everyone at home, it would be the fourth round of the 2020

This week in club rugby history: 6-12 April

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Above: Poneke's Greg Foe charges ahead in their 40-35 win over Norths on 7 April 2018. Photo: Andy McArthur.  Some highlights of what happened this week in history in Wellington club rugby. 6 April 1963: The first round of matches see the previous year’s joint champions Marist Brothers Old Boys and Onslow held