Just the teamlists - updated at 8.45am Saturday with changes that we know about- for Round 12 of the Swindale Shield on 21 June 2025. All teams subject to change. A full round preview will be published as a separate feature article on this website later on Friday afternoon. Marist St Pat’s
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Ifeanyi Tonu’u-Nnebechukwu and Pōneke chasing Jubilee Cup success
Above: Ifeanyi Tonu’u-Nnebechukwu and Pōneke are not taking it lying down this year - already through to the Jubilee Cup round, they are pressing for a top four spot. Photo: Caroline Lewis. By Adam Julian With his strapping frame, full-throttle playing style, and distinctive big hair, Ifeanyi Tonu’u-Nnebechukwu is rapidly establishing
Josh Hunt popular double centurion in Wellington club rugby
Ories win Swindale Shield, top eight all but decided
A lone Johnsonville player in a sea of Tawa defenders today at Helston Park. Photo: Andy McArthur. By Steven White, Adam Julian & Scott MacLean They will be dancing in the streets of Miramar this evening as home team Oriental-Rongotai are the 2025 first round Premier Swindale Shield champions. Ories beat the
Clutch eleventh round club rugby fixtures this weekend
Dominic Ropeti and Ories can win this year's Swindale Shield title with two rounds to spare with victory at home over the Wellington Axemen tomorrow. Photo: Hugh Pretorius. By Scott MacLean & Steven White Dry conditions are expected tomorrow as the 11th round of the Swindale Shield kicks off around the