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The Wellington club rugby Colts Paris Memorial Trophy competition is one not to be missed. This round 10 fixture between mid-table Poneke and lower ranked Johnsonville was transferred to neutral Nairnville Park. It was played in fine but windy conditions. The match had uncontested scrums from the outset so that battle was
Highlights
Game highlights: Wellington Centurions (19) v Manawatu High Performance (12)
The two high performance squads met at Massey University on Wednesday night. Heavy dew and slippery conditions underfoot was the dominant theme of the match. Players' priorities on many occasions was retaining hold of the ball and minimising mistakes. This was evident in Manawatu missing out on at least two (perhaps three)
Matchday scoring highlights: OBU Green Colts (27) v Paremata-Plimmerton Colts (17)
Matchday Swindale Shield Scoring Highlights: HOBM (29) v Wainuiomata (13)
The two clubs met at the Hutt Recreation Ground. Conditions were fine, but breezy and underfoot conditions were greasy early on following a heavy shower of rain. HOBM won 29-13. A workmanlike Eagles side outscored Wainuiomata 5 tries to 1 on the day, their set-piece on top and their lineout the direct
Matchday scoring highlights: Wellington College v St Pat’s Town
Wellington College defeated St Pat's Town 43-10 in the first of the 'traditionals' this year between the Wellington boys schools. This was also the opening match of the 2024 Wellington First XV Premiership. The match was played in cold, breezy conditions from the south, which didn't deter a large contingent of home