Sideline Conversions 14 July (some rugby news and information to start the week)

Mudtastic! Paremata-Plimmerton fullback Sione Baker and teammates celebrate their late win over Petone on Saturday. Photo: Stewart Baird. Two weeks remaining in Wellington Premier club rugby and it’s anyone’s guess who is going to win both the Jubilee Cup and Hardham Cup title this year. This coming weekend’s semi-finals are: Jubilee Cup: Hutt Old Boys...

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