Sideline Conversions 30 June (some news and information to start the new week)

Hugo Plummer wins the lineout for Tawa against Paremata-Plimmerton on Saturday. Photo: Stewart Baird Photography. The home stretch of the 2025 club rugby season is upon us. Opening weekend Jubilee Cup matches at a glance (the losers of the 6 v 7 and 5 v8 games drop down to the Hardham Cup for the following...

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