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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.
Swindale Shield
First half blitzes see HOBM win Swindale Shield
Penultimate round fireworks predicted in club rugby
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
This week in club rugby history 13 – 19 May
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. 13 May 1989: Poneke go nine from nine with a 25-13 win over Petone for the F.J Tilyard Shield. Poneke trail Petone 14-13 at the break but come back to win the second half 21-0.