News in briefs

Formerly called Bond Banter – a news and information column to start the week in rugby from the ground up. Please support our sponsors, helping to keep the promotion of community rugby going. Mention Club Rugby and they will sort you out. Rob Law Max – with branches in Wellington, Lower Hutt, Kapiti, Napier, Auckland and Brisbane.

Formerly called Bond Banter - a news and information column to start the week in rugby from the ground up. Please support our sponsors, helping to keep the promotion of community rugby going. Mention Club Rugby and they will sort you out. Rob Law Max - with branches in Wellington, Lower

Above: When Tawa and Hutt Old Boys Marist met in the first round of the 2012 Swindale Shield. HOBM won this match 29-18 and went on to win the first round club rugby title. Formerly called Bond Banter - a news and information column to start the week in rugby from