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Round 11 Swindale Shield – just the teamlists

by clubrugby - June 13, 2025June 14, 2025

Just the teamlists for the 11th round of Premier Swindale Shield matches , as received at 2.00pm (updated) Friday. All teams subject to change. A full preview for the weekend will be published on this website as a separate post later on Friday afternoon. Pōneke v Old Boys University (Beet Algar Rosebowl),

Big Ben finding peace and power at Eagles

by clubrugby - June 12, 2025June 12, 2025

By Adam Julian This past Saturday was special for Ben Tuiomanufili. The hulking Hutt Old Boys Marist lock was Player of the Match in the Eagles' 52-15 crushing of Pōneke at a wind-engulfed Kilbirnie Park. The tenth round Swindale Shield fixture for the Roy Johns Trophy and the Bill Brien Challenge

Swindale Shield matchday scoring highlights: Petone (25) v Johnsonville (17)

by clubrugby - June 10, 2025June 10, 2025

Petone beat Johnsonville 25-17 away at Helston Park in their 10 round Swindale Shield fixture. In cold conditions, Johnsonville swept to a 12-0 lead early playing into the wind. Petone rallied and came back to level 12-12 and then go ahead 19-12. The second half was a gritty affair, with rain added

HOBM heat up at Kilbirnie Park as chasing pack behind leaders Ories tightens up

by clubrugby - June 7, 2025June 7, 2025

Hutt Old Boys Marist No. 8 Mika Alaifatu crashes over through the tackle of fullback Nick Robertson and a sea of defenders to score for the Eagles. Photo: Andy McArthur. Round 10 Swindale Shield just the scores: Hutt Old Boys Marist 52 – Pōneke 15 Petone 25 – Johnsonville 17 Tawa

Tenth Round Blockbusters coming up in club rugby tomorrow

by clubrugby - June 6, 2025June 7, 2025

Above: Tawa's Matolu Petaia surges ahead against Northern United last week. Tawa will be hunting maximum points against the Wellington Axemen tomorrow, while Norths are at home on their Old Timers' Day against Paremata-Plimmerton. By Scott MacLean A frigid forecast tomorrow, but the rugby is expected to heat up. A number