NPC - news, injuries etc
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mikedogz said:
I just Received an email and survey about changing the name of Counties from Counties Manukau Rugby Football Union Inc to Counties Rugby Union. I was never a fan of adding Manukau to the name. Unlike other sports we don't represent the whole of the Manukau region. Manurewa, Weymouth, and Beachlands Maraetai are the only clubs I consider Manukau teams. The other Manukau clubs such as Manukau Rovers, Otahuhu, Papatoetoe, East Tamaki and Marist Eastern are all in the Auckland province.
Is there any appetite to move the border? (to include all of Manukau)
It would seem a sensible thing to me.
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Yeah, who weighs 66 KG even if they aren't a rugby player? Males anyway.
From memory (it was a long time ago) they started to weigh them individually because 20 players all over 20kg heavier than accounted for put us up to 1/2 tonne over weight. That wouldn't be a disaster until an engine failed...fortunately that never happened.I guess we could have used the stats from the player profiles online. How much does Ardie weigh I wonder?
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Rapido said:
mikedogz said:
I just Received an email and survey about changing the name of Counties from Counties Manukau Rugby Football Union Inc to Counties Rugby Union. I was never a fan of adding Manukau to the name. Unlike other sports we don't represent the whole of the Manukau region. Manurewa, Weymouth, and Beachlands Maraetai are the only clubs I consider Manukau teams. The other Manukau clubs such as Manukau Rovers, Otahuhu, Papatoetoe, East Tamaki and Marist Eastern are all in the Auckland province.
Is there any appetite to move the border? (to include all of Manukau)
It would seem a sensible thing to me.
I recall that there were mumblings. It would be up to the individual clubs whether they want to move. I remember back when Counties were struggling the was murmurings of the Franklin part of the union breaking away or some clubs joining Thames Valley or Waikato. That was around the time Counties were playing out of Mt Smart after being promoted.
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mikedogz said:
I just Received an email and survey about changing the name of Counties from Counties Manukau Rugby Football Union Inc to Counties Rugby Union. I was never a fan of adding Manukau to the name. Unlike other sports we don't represent the whole of the Manukau region. Manurewa, Weymouth, and Beachlands Maraetai are the only clubs I consider Manukau teams. The other Manukau clubs such as Manukau Rovers, Otahuhu, Papatoetoe, East Tamaki and Marist Eastern are all in the Auckland province.
What about Ardmore Marist? are they Manukau or Counties/Franklin.
They're getting swallowed up by the sprawl.
They play in the flash grounds in Takanini, although Ardmore proper is still rural.
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My Opinion is that they are on the cusp. I don't know if that region was under the Manukau or Papakura Council. Growing up Ardmore had their fields somewhere by the Ardmore Airport. I only remember playing Marist one year in the mid nineties, I don't know where their fields were. By the time I got to senior rugby they had combined.
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I say expand it by two with Wanganui and a combined team from the Greater Canterbury region.
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Also posted in the Steamers' forum:
STEAMERS INJURY UPDATE | Wish we didn’t have to post this but wanted to keep you all up to date with our #SteamTeam! Mike Delany suffered a pectoral tear during the North Harbour vs. Bay of Plenty Steamers match on Sunday 16 September. It has now been confirmed he will require surgery and will not return for the remainder of the season. Jason Robertson suffered a fractured fibular during the Bay of Plenty Steamers vs. Manawatu match on Thursday 27 September. Recovery time for this is up to six weeks. He will not return to play for the remainder of the season. Solomona Sakalia suffered a partial tear of his achilles tendon during the Bay of Plenty Steamers vs. Manawatu match on Thursday 27 September. It is unconfirmed how long his recovery will be at this stage. Mathew Garland suffered a hamstring strain during the Bay of Plenty Steamers vs. Manawatu match on Thursday 27 September. A reoccurring neck injury has sidelined Liam Polwart. He sustained the original injury during the Investec Super Rugby Season playing for the Chiefs. Lalakai Foketi has been ruled out for the season following a stress fracture in his lower leg now requiring surgery. The injury was sustained during the Investec Super Rugby season. Aidan Ross (ankle) and Seb Siataga (wrist) sustained season ending injuries during their Investec Super Rugby Season. While Tom McHugh was ruled out after sustaining a broken leg during Bay of Plenty's pre-season match against North Harbour. Wishing all the lads a speedy recovery! -
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@mikedogz said in Mitre 10 Cup - news, injuries etc:
I just Received an email and survey about changing the name of Counties from Counties Manukau Rugby Football Union Inc to Counties Rugby Union. I was never a fan of adding Manukau to the name. Unlike other sports we don't represent the whole of the Manukau region. Manurewa, Weymouth, and Beachlands Maraetai are the only clubs I consider Manukau teams. The other Manukau clubs such as Manukau Rovers, Otahuhu, Papatoetoe, East Tamaki and Marist Eastern are all in the Auckland province.
When I grew up there it was a logical separation. There was a big gap of land between Papatoetoe and Manurewa (Wiri was just a quarry). Now it's just one big blend. Same could be said for NH though.
I'd be happy to go back to just Counties but we can't lose Manurewa, it is a strong club. -
