News in briefs – Page 44

Swindale Shield to move up a level in penultimate round on Saturday

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by clubrugby - June 25, 2021June 25, 2021

Poneke and the Johnsonville Hawks are both playing at home tomorrow, Poneke hosting the Upper Hutt Rams for the Alby Makeham Shield and Johnsonville hosting the Hutt Old Boys Marist Eagles in the battle of the birds of prey. By Scott MacLean Draws & teams (as received) HERE UPDATED 4.00pm Friday:

Bond Banter 21 June (some news in briefs and information to start the week)

by clubrugby - June 21, 2021June 21, 2021

Welcome to winter solstice day - it is all down hill to summer after today. After 10 weekends of mostly benign weather and often balmy conditions, wintry weather arrived on Saturday. Around about halftime in the seven Premier matches, the skies darkened further and drizzle turned to steady rain. Mud and

Bond Banter 14 June (some news in briefs and information to start the week)

by clubrugby - June 14, 2021June 14, 2021

The two benches watching the last minute of the Petone-OBU match on Saturday. Tough competitors watching the game's conclusion side-by-side. The true spirit of the Swindale Shield. Monday morning edition: There are 10 rounds down and three to come in the Premier Swindale Shield competition in Wellington club rugby. Our preview

Aisle be Back: Hurricanes v Reds

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by clubrugby - June 11, 2021

By Kevin McCarthy The Blues can have him. That Jordie fellow. The one who missed the penalties. Yes, I’m joking. The season may be over for the Canes, but the pit of the stomach feeling is still there, even if tonight's closer against the Reds is likely to be meaningless in

Video highlights: Norths Women (34) v Ories Women (24)

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by clubrugby - June 8, 2021

The Northern United Women's side beat the Oriental-Rongotai Women 34-24 in their Tia Paasi Cup third round fixture on Saturday at Jerry Collins Stadium. There were 10 tries scored - try highlights here: https://youtu.be/Ap-axS3Wfn8