News in briefs – Page 69

Short Passes 3 June (Queen’s Birthday Monday)

by clubrugby - June 3, 2019

UPDATE: In Monday's rugby, the Manawatu XV beaten the Wellington XV 47-40 in their match in perfect conditions at the Levin Domain. Wellington had the better of the first half, and were 26-7 at one stage. Manawatu counterattacked and scored some long-range tries to close the score to 33-21 at halftime. Both

Short Passes – 27 May

by clubrugby - May 27, 2019

UPDATE: The second round draws are out and are on the WRFU draws & results website HERE How close were matters being different on Saturday afternoon? If MSP had denied Ories a bonus point at the Polo Ground, then it would have been the Magpies headed to the Hardham Cup. Similarly

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