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It’s week 11 of the 2024 Wellington club rugby season today. Another round of significant matches being played today as the contenders in the Premier and Premier 2 competitions shuffle for positions on crowded points tables. We said it in this space last week and we repeat today - something will have
McBain Shield top billing in clutch Swindale Shield eleventh round
Big games tomorrow for both Poneke and Oriental-Rongotai, with the former away to play Johnsonville and the latter at home at the Polo Ground hosting Swindale Shield frontrunners Old Boys University. Photo: Andy McArthur. By Scott MacLean and Steven White The annual McBain Shield (since 1934) between Petone and Hutt Old
Aisle be Back: Hurricanes v Chiefs (semi-final)
Belgium wasn’t built in a day, Tuatagaloa poised for McBain
Belgium Tuatagaloa playing against Johnsonville in round 4 of the Swindale Shield. PHOTO: Tarn Styche. By Adam Julian Belgium Tuatagaloa wasn’t supposed to be playing rugby this year. The former All Blacks Sevens and Samaon international had retired in France three years ago. In November 2023 the 35-year-old winger returned to Wellington
Game highlights: Wellington Centurions (19) v Manawatu High Performance (12)
The two high performance squads met at Massey University on Wednesday night. Heavy dew and slippery conditions underfoot was the dominant theme of the match. Players' priorities on many occasions was retaining hold of the ball and minimising mistakes. This was evident in Manawatu missing out on at least two (perhaps three)