Swindale Shield – Page 98

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

Short Passes – 21 March

by clubrugby - March 21, 2019

Club Rugby in Wellington starts this coming Saturday. The draw is HERE Above: The Tawa and Marist St Pat's teams observe a moment's silence remembering the victims of the Christchurch shooting that took place some 24 hours earlier. PHOTO: Barry Stead. Terrible events in Christchurch last Friday. Watch the tribute by the

Gains and Losses 2019

by clubrugby - March 20, 2019

The 2019 Wellington club rugby season kicks off this coming Saturday. Round one Swindale Shield teams will be named here in the Draws & Results section (above) on Friday, as well as on the new NZR App. As always there is player movement between clubs and new players from school First XVs and

School Leavers to watch 2019

by clubrugby - March 19, 2019

- By Adam Julian and Steven White. Wellington Secondary Schools rugby was in a weak position in 2018. Participation numbers across the board were down while the First XV Premiership competition was won by St Patrick’s College, Silverstream - averaging more than 50 points per game. Despite the dip in standards it’s