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Norths seal Swindale Shield with intercept try
It took a 75th minute intercept try for Northern United to diffuse Oriental-Rongotai's challenge and retain the 2011 Swindale Shield with two rounds remaining at the Polo Ground yesterday.
American Ambassador's Trophy Presentation
American Ambassador David Huebner presented the Wellington Rugby Board with a spectacular new trophy earlier this week to commemorate the strong association with Wellington Sevens rugby.
The John F Henning Trophy, first presented in 1967 by the US Ambassador of the time is awarded to the premier Wellington club sevens team annually as the winner of the American Ambassador Sevens Tournament. Northern United are the current holders of the trophy. Ambassador Huebner, a rugby fanatic, was keen to contribute to the local rugby scene and presented the new trophy to Rugby Board Chairman Peter Scott at their final Board meeting of the year. The current trophy, now 44 years old, will be replaced by the new version and presented to the winners of the 2011 Tournament to be held at Trentham Memorial Park on Saturday 19 February.
Photo courtesy of Ola Thorsen.
Club Forum Notes
The Club Forum was held at Westpac Stadium on Tuesday 23 November.
There were two sessions run - Rugby World Cup Legacy Presentations and also a Club Competitions Review.
The Legacy session had presentations by Gus McMillan (JRZE) and Sam Allen (WRFU) on the Junior Rugby Open Day to be held early next year. Their presentation is available to be viewed here.
Nick Gutzewitz from NZRU gave an overview through the Legacy programme that the NZRU will be running throughout 2011. Their are some great initiatives that people from all over New Zealand can be involved in.
The third presentation was from Derek Fry (Director RWC2011 and City Events) about all the initiatives and plans for 2011 and the RWC Host City Festival. There is something for everyone.
For more information on any of these presentations contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
HOBM, MSP claim lower grade titles
Two more 2010 Wellington club rugby titles were decided on Saturday, with Hutt Old Boys Marist winning the U19 Division 1 grade and Marist St. Pat's claiming the U85kg Division 1 spoils.
Popoalii helps spark Norths to a 24-5 Jubilee Cup final win over Poneke
Two electric Buxton Popoalii tries and committed second half defence carried Northern United to their fourth Jubilee Cup title in the final against Poneke at Westpac Stadium on Sunday afternoon.
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