Swindale Shield – Page 71

McBain Shield – five of the best this century

by clubrugby - July 23, 2020

The McBain Shield between Petone and Hutt Old Boys Marist has been contested every year since 1934. Saturday’s clash at the Petone Rec will be the 85th time it has been on the line. There have been many memorable McBain Shield matches over the years, particularly in the modern era since

Carter soaring as Petone seek pole position

by clubrugby - July 21, 2020July 21, 2020

Above: Tom Carter scored two tries in a recent win over Avalon. PHOTO: Hugh Pretorius. By Adam Julian “I’m a bit of a battler who found myself in the right place at the right time,” Tom Carter responded when asked about his compelling form in the midfield for Petone. The 26-year old

It’s only a MATA of time

by clubrugby - July 20, 2020July 20, 2020

Above: Former Paremata-Plimmerton Juniors Jimmy Moore and Tyler Cannel among a growing number of former Juniors returning to play Premier rugby at the club. Paremata-Plimmerton is finally starting to see a steady flow of former junior players return to the club. It was a conversation club stalwart Paul “Softy” Latham had with

MSP and Paremata-Plimmerton big winners in fifth round matches

by clubrugby - July 18, 2020

Above: Tawa clinched a 17-10 win over Hutt Old Boys Marist in the fifth round of the Swindale Shield. Results at a glance HERE Marist St Pat’s and Paremata-Plimmerton were two notable winners from today’s fifth round of the Swindale Shield, played in cloudy and at times drizzly conditions around the Wellington

Round 5 scoring updates – Saturday 18 July

by clubrugby - July 18, 2020July 18, 2020

It’s round FIVE of the Premier Swindale Shield, Premier Reserve Harper Lock Shield and Premier Women’s competitions, and the fourth week of Colts and U85kg competition matches. See below for some updates as the day unfolds. Full review on this website on Saturday night, with plenty of video and photo content