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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

Scene at Kilbirnie Park on Saturday in a high scoring match between Tawa and Poneke. Photo: Kinetic Images. We are into the fifth week of the club rugby season and the Swindale Shield and other competitions are just starting to heat up. A look at Premier Swindale Shield fixtures this coming Saturday