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Above: Hutt Old Boys Marist loosehead prop Simon Malaeulu crosses for a popular try on the Hutt Rec against Tawa in the sixth round of the Swindale Shield in 2011. HOBM won this game 27-10 and went on to finish third in the Swindale Shield, while Tawa were 10th of
Rugby in 2020 updates [updated Friday evening]
Fulltime in the Poneke-Tukapa pre-season match for the Zemba Cup was almost two months ago. Players and supporters alike are hoping for some rugby soon. PHOTO: Tom Minton. Updated Friday afternoon advice from NZR regarding Return to Play Guidelines, following consultation with Government and Sport NZ. At Level 3 – from midnight
This week in club rugby history 20-26 April
Above: On Anzac Day 2013 when Taniela Koroi and Tawa beat Norths 28-27 to win the Sammy Saili Trophy. PHOTO: Chainsaw Photos. Selected highlights of what happened this week in history in Wellington club rugby, including recapping some past Anzac Day rounds. 20 April 1985: Paremata-Plimmerton clinch their maiden Swindale Shield win, beating
Somes Island start for Swindale Shield
The Swindale Shield will resume on Matiu/Somes Island at the conclusion of the Level 2 lockdown. Head of Community Rugby Will Caccia-Birch made the announcement following an urgent meeting with clubs and shareholders. “We have to do everything to get the game underway again. I can’t handle any more phone calls from
