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Matchday Scoring Highlights: Old Boys University (50) v Avalon (5)

by clubrugby - May 18, 2026

The two teams met in round seven of the Premier Swindale Shield competition at Fraser Park. The run of play saw Avalon take the attack to OBU in the first half and they scored first to go up 5-0 after 25 minutes, a lead that could have been more but for

Tight at the top of the Swindale Shield as Tawa new outright leaders at halfway point

by clubrugby - May 16, 2026May 17, 2026

Above: Northern United Women's flanker Leah Conley celebrates a try in her 200th club match today. Norths beat Oriental-Rongotai 31-5. Photo: Andy McArthur. By Steven White & Scott MacLean The Swindale Shield pecking order is starting to sort itself out, as the Wellington club rugby first round Premier club rugby competition

Close games expected as Swindale Shield reaches halfway point

by clubrugby - May 15, 2026May 15, 2026

Wainuiomata are back home this weekend to host the Wellington Axemen for the Bill Jones Cup, while Oriental-Rongotai are on the road to play Petone for the Jim Brown Memorial Trophy. Both big games for the four teams involved and other rivals on the points table. By Scott MacLean Friday evening

The Bounce of the Ball

by clubrugby - May 14, 2026

Tawa defend their line to the end in their recent tight victory over Old Boys University at Lyndhurst Park. Photo: Andy McArthur. By Ash Hayward Premier club rugby in Wellington is in a good place right now. The fast quality of play, high levels of fitness and supreme skill sets make

Matchday Scoring Highlights: Petone v Northern United

by clubrugby - May 12, 2026

Petone announced their serious challenge for this year's Swindale Shield with this big win over Northern United. Petone led 17-7 at halftime and pulled clear to win 10 tries to 3 in the second half and the final score was 62-19. Northern United are rebuilding this year and there will be