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Action from Fraser Park last week. The Avalon Wolves are away at Johnsonville tomorrow, while it's Old Timers' Day for the Wellington Axemen as they host Paremata-Plimmerton. Photo: Tane Nathan. By Scott MacLean & Steven White The 2025 Swindale Shield compeititon crosses its midpoint marker tomorrow, with all 14 teams still
Swindale Shield
Wellington club rugby Round 7 – just the Swindale Shield teamlists
Round 7 teamlists below for Round 7, 17 May 2025. Line-ups as received as at 12.30pm Friday - check local guides for matchday changes. Wainuiomata and Ories to be advised. WELLINGTON ( ) PAREMATA-PLIMMERTON ( ) Scorers added after the game Scorers added after the game Wellington Line-up: 1. Perry Laumalili, 2. To’e Lokeni, 3. Cameron
Paotonu and Johnsonville Hawks seeking consistency
Johnsonville second-five Olly Paotonu in typical attacking form, against the Upper Hutt Rams last year. Photo: Andy McArthur. By Steven White When fit and firing, second-five Olly Paotonu is a key cog in Johnsonville’s ongoing success since their revival from competition back-marker to contender that started three seasons ago. Paotonu says that
Scoring runs hot in sixth round Swindale Shield matches
Competition frontrunners Ories on the attack at home this afternoon against Marist St Pat's. Photo: Andy McArthur. By Steven White & Scott MacLean There was some hot scoring and more surprise results in Wellington club rugby in mild, sunny conditions on Saturday, with Petone, Hutt Old Boys Marist and Johnsonville all
UPDATED All teams fighting to stay in the mix in round six
Action from Kilbirnie Park last Saturday. Home team Poneke are away playing Paremata-Plimmerton tomorrow, while Johnsonville are back home hosting Old Boys University. Photo: Tane Nathan. By Scott MacLean and Steven White It is the sixth round of the Wellington Premier Swindale Shield and the promise of more tight and thrilling