Swindale Shield – Page 91

This week in history: 27 May – 2 June

by clubrugby - May 28, 2019

In association with the Bond Street Sports Bar on Bond Street in Wellington, some highlights from this week in Wellington club rugby history are below. 27 May 1989: MSP stun previously unbeaten Poneke 20-10. Poneke lead 10-7 at the break, but MSP wing Chris Welch crashes over and Poneke are cracked. Poneke’s loss sees Hutt

Short Passes – 27 May

by clubrugby - May 27, 2019

UPDATE: The second round draws are out and are on the WRFU draws & results website HERE How close were matters being different on Saturday afternoon? If MSP had denied Ories a bonus point at the Polo Ground, then it would have been the Magpies headed to the Hardham Cup. Similarly

HOBM maintain winning record as OBU and MSP miss out on Championship round

by clubrugby - May 25, 2019

Results for the 10th round of Swindale Shield matches HERE Bonus point wins weren't enough. Two-time defending Jubilee Cup champions Old Boys University and Premier powerhouses Marist St Pat's both did what they needed to do to get into the 'top 7', but results out of their control and bonus points to other

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