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UPDATES 2: https://twitter.com/ClubRugby/status/1643904627061190656 Norths had to survive a fast-finishing Avalon Wolves side, who came back from 12-28 down to score their third and fourth tries. They pushed Norths close at the end but twice knocked on close to or over the line, the second time from a penalty after fulltime. Avalon started
Ellis enjoying being back with Johnsonville this season
Andy Ellis playing for Johnsonville in 2021 at Helston Park. Photo: Natural Light Photography. Johnsonville’s 31-24 win over Poneke in the first round of the Swindale Shield last Saturday was one of the notable results of the opening weekend. Andy Ellis took a year off last season as Johnsonville won four and
Pioneers of Rugby in Wellington 036: Charlie Gillespie and Alexander Pringle
Gillespie left and Pringle right, Oriental club All Blacks 1913 and 1923. Two Oriental clubmen who played a decade apart but had much in common. Both Gillespie and Pringle were hard-nosed forwards who both gave unwavering commitment to Oriental in Wellington club rugby over several seasons, both played a similar number of
Harper Lock Shield: HOBM (24) v Wainuiomata (13) match highlights
The Hutt Old Boys Eagles second XV kick-started their season on Saturday at William Jones Park with a 24-13 win over their Wainuiomata counterparts. In windy conditions, the Eagles led 14-0 after halftime then 14-10 at halftime as Wainuiomata hit back with two tries before the turnaround. Playing into the wind in
