Galu Taufale driving Poneke towards the top

by clubrugby - June 1, 2022

By Adam Julian Much of this conversation with Galu Taufale was made in last week’s episode of the Huddy Hui, link to it in full below. This time last year Poneke was struggling, consigned to the Hardham Cup. What a difference a year makes. Having won that Premier 2 final in 2021,

Tawa v Upper Hutt Rams Swindale Shield match highlights

by clubrugby - May 31, 2022

Tawa beat the Upper Hutt Rams 23-14 in their ninth round Swindale Shield match at Lyndhurst Park on Saturday 28 May 2022. The Rams scored the game's first try, but Tawa came back to win three tries to two. Results & Standings from this round: http://www.clubrugby.co.nz/wellington/games-results.php?competition=1&season=19&round=9 Some scoring highlights from this fixture

Tawa v Ories Premier 2 Harper Lock Shield match highlights

News in briefs

by clubrugby - May 31, 2022May 31, 2022

Tawa won the Premier 2 Division 1 Harper Lock Shield competition with a week to spare on Saturday, beating Oriental-Rongotai 38-22 at Lynshurst Park. Tawa took a 28-3 lead into halftime and then extended this to 33-3. Ories came roaring back to score three great tries, but Tawa had enough points

This week in club rugby history: 30 May – 5 June

by clubrugby - May 31, 2022May 31, 2022

The late Misiluni Moananu packs down against his former Poneke teammates with Vaea Fifita and the Wellington Axemen in their 22-15 win over Poneke this week in 2015, to give them a berth in the upcoming Jubilee Cup round. This week is traditionally one of the busiest weeks in rugby in

The Monday Wrap 30 May (some news and information to start the week)

by clubrugby - May 30, 2022May 30, 2022

HOBM Eagles fullback Zane Ainslie sets sail against Poneke on Saturday. Poneke won 29-25. PHOTO: Caroline Lewis. Breakfast edition: Another kind afternoon weather-wise for rugby this Saturday just gone, but unfortunately we could be in for a bout of angry weather. Wednesday is not looking good and Saturday not much better