Swindale Shield – Page 84

Seven teams chasing five spots for Jubilee Cup tomorrow

by clubrugby - May 24, 2019

Above: Full steam ahead for OBU No. 8 Teariki Ben Nicholas last weekend against Wainuiomata (photo Stewart Baird). Top: Marist St Pat's right wing Willie Schutz crosses the chalk against Norths (photo Andy McArthur). Both OBU and MSP are seeking bonus point wins tomorrow over Paremata-Plimmerton and Oriental-Rongotai respectively -

First Round champions HOBM not partying like it’s 2015

by clubrugby - May 22, 2019

By Adam Julian. Hutt Old Boys Marist have won the Swindale Shield with a week to spare and gained 44 out of a possible 45 points so far this season. Has the Eagles' first round triumph felt as dominant as the points table suggests? "Not necessarily," responds captain Sheridan Rangihuna. "We've had to

Short Passes – 20 May

by clubrugby - May 20, 2019

Above: Like a rare bird sighting, Johnsonville tries have been few and far between this season so far. Here Hawks right wing Rohan Rawlings dives through to score on Saturday against the Upper Hutt Rams. The Rams won 34-17. PHOTO: Peter McDonald. A massive Saturday coming up in the Swindale Shield.

First half blitzes see HOBM win Swindale Shield

by clubrugby - May 18, 2019

Swindale Shield Results & Standings HERE Summary: The upshot of the Swindale Shield is that HOBM (on 44 points) will be crowned champions next Saturday and Norths (on 35 points) are safely in the Jubilee Cup. But there are still seven teams chasing five places in next week's final round. This

Penultimate round fireworks predicted in club rugby

by clubrugby - May 17, 2019

This week's Swindale Shield teamlists and draw is HERE (use 'select competitions' menu to change competitions) By Scott MacLean Its another weekend of clutch matches with the penultimate rounds in the three main men's grades, with the weekend starting off with tonight’s historic Women’s game at Westpac Stadium. Its also the last