Swindale Shield

By Scott MacLean  Into week two of the season and already they weather has turned, with the possibility of early winter conditions tomorrow. That seems unlikely to change the approaches of teams much but could be something of a leveller. Updated Friday afternoon. Premier Swindale Shield The second round is highlighted by

The HOBM Eagles were the weekend's biggest winners, defeating the Wellington Axemen 81-7.  Photo: Warwick Burke. Photo galleries of all the weekend's Swindale Shield matches at https://clubrugby.smugmug.com/2024/2024-Swindale-Shield- and more to come.  MONDAY AFTERNOON EDITION: Round one is done and dusted and the season proper is underway. This Thursday the St Pat's Silverstream

Article contributors:  Steven White, Adam Julian, Scott Maclean and Martyn Bridge Photos: Andy McArthur and Caroline Lewis Wellington club rugby exploded like an air burst over Tunguska this afternoon with a series of thrilling set of matches across all grades. The wait was worth it for the latest start to the

By Scott MacLean Friday evening edition. And so it begins once more. After a month or so of preseason warmups, the regions 14 Premier sides hit the field for real tomorrow with the opening round of the Swindale Shield. They aren’t the only ones, with every other WRFU grade right

By Scott MacLean The 2024 club season kicks off on Saturday with the first of 13 rounds in the Premier Men’s Swindale Shield along with the Premier 2 Harper Lock Shield, Colts Paris Memorial, and the Women’s Rebecca Liua’ana Trophy. Our ninth annual A-Z looks at the season ahead. A – Administration: