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Above: Ifeanyi Tonu’u-Nnebechukwu and Pōneke are not taking it lying down this year - already through to the Jubilee Cup round, they are pressing for a top four spot. Photo: Caroline Lewis. By Adam Julian With his strapping frame, full-throttle playing style, and distinctive big hair, Ifeanyi Tonu’u-Nnebechukwu is rapidly establishing
Swindale Shield
Josh Hunt popular double centurion in Wellington club rugby
Ories win Swindale Shield, top eight all but decided
A lone Johnsonville player in a sea of Tawa defenders today at Helston Park. Photo: Andy McArthur. By Steven White, Adam Julian & Scott MacLean They will be dancing in the streets of Miramar this evening as home team Oriental-Rongotai are the 2025 first round Premier Swindale Shield champions. Ories beat the
Clutch eleventh round club rugby fixtures this weekend
Dominic Ropeti and Ories can win this year's Swindale Shield title with two rounds to spare with victory at home over the Wellington Axemen tomorrow. Photo: Hugh Pretorius. By Scott MacLean & Steven White Dry conditions are expected tomorrow as the 11th round of the Swindale Shield kicks off around the
Round 11 Swindale Shield – just the teamlists
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),