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Short Passes – 20 May

by clubrugby - May 20, 2019

Above: Like a rare bird sighting, Johnsonville tries have been few and far between this season so far. Here Hawks right wing Rohan Rawlings dives through to score on Saturday against the Upper Hutt Rams. The Rams won 34-17. PHOTO: Peter McDonald. A massive Saturday coming up in the Swindale Shield.

Short Passes -13 May

by clubrugby - May 13, 2019

There are two rounds to play in the Premier Swindale Shield competition. Will Hutt Old Boys Marist win the first round competition? Can Oriental-Rongotai regroup from their heavy loss to Wainuiomata on Saturday to beat the Eagles this coming Saturday? Who make and miss out on the 'top 7'? Follow

Short Passes – 6 May

by clubrugby - May 6, 2019

Welcome to a new week in rugby. A short breather then it is all again! With three rounds to play in the Swindale Shield, leaders and unbeaten Hutt Old Boys Marist have a 17-point buffer to eighth placed Tawa. This means that the Eagles are the first team to officially qualify

This week in club rugby history: 29 April – 5 May

by clubrugby - April 30, 2019

In association with the Bond Street Sports Bar on Bond Street in Wellington, some highlights from this week in Wellington club rugby history are below. 29 April 1983: Poneke beat MSP 22-21 with captain Grant Griffith potting a last moment 40-metre dropped goal for victory. MSP had led 21-0 after just 15 minutes,

Short Passes – 29 April

by clubrugby - April 29, 2019

Another hotly contested round of rugby across all grades on Saturday, and the promise of more to come this coming Saturday as we move into May. Swindale Shield matches this coming weekend HERE The college rugby season kicks off this weekend. Last year's top four sides are again involved in the