Swindale Shield

Teams and draws HERE Four Old Timers' Days, some big match-ups and famous interclub trophies and the first Saturday of school rugby - there's lots in the mix today. See below for updates. Premier (Swindale Shield) RESULT Avalon Rugby: 18 ? 27 Poneke FC RESULT Marist St Pats RFC 22 ? 18 OB University RFC RESULT Northern United RFC 05

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

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

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