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Dominic Ropeti and Ories attack the line today in their win over Tawa in the Swindale Shield. Photo: Andy McArthur. By Steven White, Scott MacLean & Adam Julian Swindale Shield Round 5 results at a glance: Pōneke 41 – Johnsonville 38 Hutt Old Boys Marist 55 – Wellington Axemen 17
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Club rugby to heat up on back of stormy weather week
Leaders Oriental-Rongotai are back at home this Saturday against Tawa, as are Old Boys University who are back in OBU colours and back at Rugby League Park to host Paremata-Plimmerton. Photo: Tane Nathan. By Scott MacLean and Steven White Winter weather has definitely arrived in the capital this week, and while
Wellington club rugby Swindale Shield Round 5 teamlists
PONEKE () JOHNSONVILLE () Scorers added after the game Scorers added after the game Pōneke Line-up: 1. Moses Tuifao-Galuvao, 2. Andrew Jones, 3. Noah Tuifao-Galuvao, 4. Adam McRandle, 5. Maea Tema-Schmidt, 6. David Taoipu, 7. Luca Bellucci, 8. DJ Taoipu, 9. Mike Brown, 10. Carlos Hihi, 11. Ifeanyichukwu Nnebechukwu, 12. Caleb Robson, 13. Issac
Robson and Pōneke pressing hard for strong season
Caleb Robson on the burst for Pōneke against Avalon in their recent second round match at Kilbirnie Park. Photo: Hugh Pretorius. By Steven White Pōneke midfielder Caleb Robson says that close ties off the field are translating to good form on it for himself and teammates as the Swindale Shield unfolds
Collector Coles – Steve Coles on his NZ Rugby & Rugby League Collection
By Adam Julian A Rugby World Cup-winning son is a reason alone to have a vast collection of rugby memorabilia. But for Steve Coles, blazers, jerseys, pictures, trophies, programmes, and videos capturing Dane Coles' illustrious career are only a small part of his burgeoning Rugby & Rugby League Collection. Since 2022, Coles
