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By Adam Julian on tour. Swathes of empty seats isn’t a problem exclusively confined to New Zealand rugby stadiums. In the Celtic-South African combined Pro14 the size of venues and accommodating spectators has attracted significant debate. Nowhere has this topic been more papabile than in Edinburgh. In October 2018, after 20 years
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This week in club rugby history 24-30 March
In association with The Bond Sports Bar in Wellington, some highlights from this week in Wellington club rugby history are below. 24 March 2018: A fired up Wainuiomata set the Swindale Shield alight this afternoon by toppling defending champions OBU 22-20 at home at William Jones Park. Fullback Justin Wilson is the standout
Short passes 25 March
Above: Tawa's Kemara Hauiti-Parapara and Tawa's scrum press towards the try line against Petone. Hauiti-Parapara started the match at first five-eighth but moved into halfback in the second half. PHOTO: Barry Stead. Another hot sunny day to open the new season of rugby around the Wellington region. Conditions were just about
Big wins for Petone and Poneke as opening day sizzles
Above: The Wainuiomata and HOBM teams observe a moment's silence at their start of their opening Swindale Shield in commemoration of the recent Christchurch shootings. Round One Draws & Results HERE It is important to start well in a 10-round competition, and the old guard Petone and Poneke both did just that