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High scoring matches highlight Swindale Shield third round

by clubrugby - April 15, 2023April 16, 2023

Johnsonville celebrate one of their tries in their 42-7 win over Hutt Old Boys Marist this afternoon at Helston Park. PHOTO: Natural Light Photography. By Steven White & Scott MacLean Results and scoring (individual scorers added when received) HERE Updated: The third round of the Swindale Shield played in sunny, windy conditions

Third round blockbusters in club rugby on Saturday

by clubrugby - April 14, 2023April 14, 2023

The Upper Hutt Rams will be hoping to make to make it three wins from three when they host the Wellington Axemen tomorrow, with the Hinaki-Mei Axe on the line. By Scott Maclean Draws & teamlists for round 3 HERE Tomorrow sees the commencement of the remaining WRFU grades, but our first

Ronaldo Seumanufagai back at Ories and working hard in 2023

by clubrugby - April 13, 2023April 14, 2023

Ronaldo Seumanufagai playing against Paremata-Plimmerton last Saturday. PHOTO: Stewart Baird. Former St Pat’s Town captain Ronaldo Seumanufagai made 26 Premier appearances for Oriental-Rongotai in 2020 and 2021, before shifting to Southland last year for a season. He has returned to Wellington and Ories in 2023, and Huddy Sports caught up with him

A “Club” Loyalty Quandary

by clubrugby - April 12, 2023April 14, 2023

By Rolling Maul In the sometimes-troubled intersection between community and professional sport, this weekend sees the unprecedented situation where Wellington’s rugby faithful are being invited to abandon the free-of-charge sidelines of the Swindale Shield, to pay for a bucket seat at Wellington’s CBD stadium to watch the Hurricanes play the

Harper Lock Shield scoring highlights: Tawa v Marist St Pat’s

by clubrugby - April 11, 2023April 13, 2023

The Tawa Second XV were the top team in their grade in 2022, with a 16/16 record. They started their 2023 home season with this 43-14 win over Marist St Pat's at home at Lyndhurst Park on Saturday. In fine conditions, Tawa played into the moderate wind in the first half and