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Above: Lots going on in this scene in the Premier match on Saturday between Paremata-Plimmerton and Johnsonville, just like there is plenty happening this coming weekend. Photo: Stewart Baird Photography. Another stirring weekend of rugby, with some notable results across several grades. There are just three rounds to play in the

Jordan Soli dives over to score a first half try for Ories against Poneke on Saturday. He is the clear-cut leading points scorer in the Swindale Shield - more below. Photo: Andy McArthur.  Monday afternoon updates: Welcome to a new week and new month of rugby. There is a whole lot

General Swindale Shield action from Lyndhurst Park on Saturday, where competition leaders Tawa beat bottom placed Avalon. Like all their recent matches, Avalon were in the contest throughout much of the first half before falling away. Tawa won 47-7. Photo: Stewart Baird.  Monday afternoon edition: The settled weather rolls on, but

A lineout scene in Saturday's match between Petone and Ories. Petone won 39-10. Photo: Kinetic Images. Photos from the weekend at https://clubrugby.smugmug.com/2026 The Swindale Shield reached its halfway point on Saturday and the race for the first round title is heating up with several teams in the mix and no conclusive

The HOBM and MSP President's teams after their match at the Hutt Rec on Saturday. HOBM won 55-17, but rugby was the winner. Photos: Warwick Burke. Gallery HERE Some teams will be in rugby heaven as we enter round seven, others less so. A look at the seven Swindale Shield games