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Wainuiomata return home tomorrow to play Tawa for both the Chris Stirling Cup and Bill Brown Challenge Trophy, while Northern United meet the Upper Hutt Rams at Maidstone Park for the Terry Farrow Memorial Cup. By Scott MacLean & Steven White The rugby fields of Wellington will be in full swing
Swindale Shield
Pasia Asiata prospering at Pōneke
A familiar sight this year - Pasia Asiata running strongly, in a recent Swindale Shield match between Pōneke and Wainuiomata. Photo: Shotdott. Pasia Asiata’s New Zealand rugby dream in New Zealand is alive and well. The dynamic loose forward came to New Zealand from his home in Samoa in 2019 aged 21,
Matchday scoring highlights: Tawa (26) v Oriental-Rongotai (17)
OBU clear leaders but chasing pack locked in tight race in the Swindale Shield
Upper Hutt Rams centre Daniel Schrijvers scores in the desperate tackle of Hutt Old Boys Marist fullback Zane Ainslie this afternoon. The Rams won their ninth round Swindale Shield match 23-21. Photo: Andy McArthur. By Steven White, Scott MacLean and Adam Julian For results & Scoring (as received) visit: https://www.clubrugby.co.nz/wellington/games-results.php?competition=1&season=21&round=9 Another
Ties to church and family key to Penieli Poasa’s success
Ories captain Penieli Poasa and teammates with the Jubilee Cup last July. Photo: Stewart Baird. By Steven White Penieli Poasa is passionate about his rugby and his church. When Oriental-Rongotai won the Jubilee Cup last year, 39 players including 15 seniors and all four Ories Poasa brothers, were affiliated with the EFKS
