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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. 27 May 1989: MSP stun previously unbeaten Poneke 20-10. Poneke lead 10-7 at the break, but MSP wing Chris Welch crashes over and Poneke are cracked. Poneke’s loss sees Hutt
Rugby History
Forgotten club rugby trophies of Wellington: The Swinson Challenge Cup
John Swinson emigrated from England to Wellington around 1912, while in his early 20’s. He became the Wellington Branch Manager of Chandler & Co., a US advertising company who he worked for in the US, before emigrating. In 1914 he was seriously injured in the Whangamarino railway accident while travelling
This week in club rugby history 20-26 May
Above: The Wellington Axemen and Avalon Wolves Colts sides after their match this week in 2017, in memory of Axemen Colts player Daniel Baldwin who passes away during the week. This week's round of club rugby in 2017 was dedicated to Baldwin. In association with the Bond Street Sports Bar on Bond Street
This week in club rugby history 13 – 19 May
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. 13 May 1989: Poneke go nine from nine with a 25-13 win over Petone for the F.J Tilyard Shield. Poneke trail Petone 14-13 at the break but come back to win the second half 21-0.