Weekly Newsletter

Published: Thu, 06/18/26

Updated: Thu, 06/18/26

Kia ora ,

A good weekend of sport.

The Wahs lost to the Sharks in a cliff hanger 10 - 8. It was the first time I've seen the big screen's shot clock taking centre stage! The White Ferns lost the first game in their defense of the T20 World Cup, losing with one ball to spare. Hard to win a match when you shell miss up to 10 chances in the field!

After the Chiefs' first half display against the sheep shaggers on Friday night and the Canes playing like they were too scared to lose in the first half the following night, I did start to question if this was going to be our year. However, transmission resumed in the second half with some breathtaking tries. Nothing better than watching Asafo being unleashed and rampaging down the left hand touch and over the line.

The two best teams in the comp will meet next weekend in what should be an eye-watering final. Great to see it will be in front of a full house and I'm sure there will be plenty of banter at the game and in the bars around town with all the Chiefs fans here in force. I even contemplated getting off the couch to help ‘Fill the Tin’ until I remembered I was scheduled to be a nurse aid next weekend as my wife is having an operation!!

There's always next year.

I went to Jerry Colins Stadium last Saturday to watch the Norths v Tawa match. After a competitive first half with Tawa marginally in front at the break, the Tawa team kicked into gear to run riot in the second half to win 75 - 12!

This result along with others cemented Tawa's position on the table in second equal with Upper Hutt with two regular season matches to go. The two top teams have home game advantage when the knock-out rounds start, so the next two weeks are crucial not only for momentum but also for home ground advantage.

Our Premier 2 team continued their recent momentum with a 34 - 24 win against Norths. This consolidated their position in the top eight with the opportunity to move into the top four with two games to go.

The Colts finished the first round with a rollicking 59 - 35 win over MSP. This moved them to fourth, just one point behind MSP and into the top section which play for the John Kelly Cup.

Well done boys.

Through sickness and unavailabilities, the Ducks and Reserves were unfortunately unable to field teams.

What a weekend coming up. Our Premiers are playing Upper Hutt at the home of rugby Lyndhurst Park in a game that could all but decide who will get the crucial second place on the table. The game has a 2.45pm kick off and then, if you were lucky enough to score a ticket to the final, there is still plenty to come up to the clubrooms for and then off to the Cake Tin, or settle in for the match on the big screen and share some good natured banter with your mates.

Steve Rogers

President

JUNIOR SPOTLIGHT - Stars of the Week

UPCOMING GAMES | SATURDAY 20 JUNE

Grade	Home Team	Away Team	Location	Time
Premier	Tawa	Upper Hutt Rams	Lyndhurst Park 1	2.45pm
Premier 2	Tawa	Upper Hutt Rams	Lyndhurst Park 1	1.00pm
Colts	Tawa	Petone	Redwood Park 1	1.00pm
85s	Tawa	Pōneke	Redwood Park 1	2.45pm
Reserve Grade	Tawa	Johnsonville	Pukehuia Park 1	2.45pm

Thank you,

Tawa Rugby Football Club

23a Lyndhurst Road
Tawa Wellington 5028
NZ

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