Bond Banter 14 June (some news in briefs and information to start the week)

The two benches watching the last minute of the Petone-OBU match on Saturday. Tough competitors watching the game's conclusion side-by-side. The true spirit of the Swindale Shield.  Monday morning edition: There are 10 rounds down and three to come in the Premier Swindale Shield competition in Wellington club rugby. Our preview

Sam Smith and those rough Wainuiomata diamonds

By Adam Julian Several rugby clubs marked significant milestones over Queen’s Birthday weekend. The Dunedin Sharks' durability has stretched a mighty impressive 150 years. Paraparaumu and Eastbourne brought up their centuries in rocking fashion while Marist St Pat's at last celebrated 50. Their plans to mark that milestone in 2020