Swindale Shield – Page 97

Jubilee Cup final replay top billing in second round

by clubrugby - March 29, 2019

Above: Both Poneke and MSP will want strong performances tomorrow, against last year's Hardham Cup sides Paremata-Plimmerton and Johnsonville respectively. Poneke beat MSP 25-21 last week. PHOTO: Hamish Wareham. This week's teamlists and draw HERE With the first weekend in the books the competition settles into the weekly routine. Tomorrow’s second round

This week in club rugby history 24-30 March

by clubrugby - March 26, 2019

In association with The Bond Sports Bar in Wellington, some highlights from this week in Wellington club rugby history are below. 24 March 2018: A fired up Wainuiomata set the Swindale Shield alight this afternoon by toppling defending champions OBU 22-20 at home at William Jones Park. Fullback Justin Wilson is the standout

Short passes 25 March

by clubrugby - March 24, 2019

Above: Tawa's Kemara Hauiti-Parapara and Tawa's scrum press towards the try line against Petone. Hauiti-Parapara started the match at first five-eighth but moved into halfback in the second half. PHOTO: Barry Stead. Another hot sunny day to open the new season of rugby around the Wellington region. Conditions were just about

Big wins for Petone and Poneke as opening day sizzles

by clubrugby - March 23, 2019

Above: The Wainuiomata and HOBM teams observe a moment's silence at their start of their opening Swindale Shield in commemoration of the recent Christchurch shootings. Round One Draws & Results HERE It is important to start well in a 10-round competition, and the old guard Petone and Poneke both did just that

Swindale Shield Round one preview

by clubrugby - March 22, 2019

Round One Draws & Results HERE By Scott MacLean Here we go, the 141st season of club rugby in the capital since the formation of the union in 1879. With it comes the fourth different format in five years with the shortening of the Swindale Shield (and the season as a