Above: Petone fullback Jermaine Pepe in action on debut for his new club in round one against the Wellington Axemen. Photo: Mike Lewis Pictures. By Steven White If he stays injury free, expect outside back Jermaine Pepe to influence more matches than not for Petone throughout the remainder of the club
Swindale Shield
Close matches in Swindale Shield under sunny skies
Questions to be answered in second round as five of seven matches played in town
Tawa win Jubilee Cup final replay on spectacular opening afternoon of club rugby
Tawa fullback Jacob Denyer beats Mitchell McLeod to the tryline in this afternoon's opening Swindale Shield fixture between Tawa and Old Boys University at Rugby League Park. Photo: Andy McArthur. By Steven White & Scott MacLean Swindale Shield Round One Results at a glance: Johnsonville 46 Paremata-Plimmerton 28 Poneke 25 – Marist