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The two clubs met at Lyndhurst Park. Conditions were windy and dull, but a hearty crowd of spectators from both clubs ringed the field and huddled in the clubrooms. Tawa won 26-17. A score that flattered the vanquished Ories side somewhat. Ories scored a converted try on fulltime to close the game
Swindale Shield
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
Double century of Wellington Premier club rugby matches up for James Coburn
James Coburn, playing against Norths in round five at the start of this month. Photo: Stewart Baird. By Steven White James Coburn runs out on to Ngati Toa Domain for his 200th Premier match on Saturday, for Paremata-Plimmerton against Johnsonville in round nine of the Swindale Shield. Joining the 200-club would perhaps
Matchday Swindale Shield Scoring Highlights: HOBM (29) v Wainuiomata (13)
The two clubs met at the Hutt Recreation Ground. Conditions were fine, but breezy and underfoot conditions were greasy early on following a heavy shower of rain. HOBM won 29-13. A workmanlike Eagles side outscored Wainuiomata 5 tries to 1 on the day, their set-piece on top and their lineout the direct