2020 Hawke's Bay club rugby
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@Stargazer It promises to be a good (and expensive) night as I have been introduced to the Uncle of a former captain of the Axemen and he is a Tech man. Needless to say but the beers are certainly flowing big time!!! I am about to utter "Shout the Bar" for the third time tonight. Fortunately there is a court session about to commence down in the changing rooms for the Premier Axemen team so that will reduce the cost a bit. I will join them in about an hour so things look to be becoming a bit messy for Higgings before the night is out.
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Two articles about the weekend's club rugby:
Former NOBM loosie steps up for Tech
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Napier Tech beat champions Napier Old Boys Marist in first round of Hawkes Bay club rugby
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@Magpie_in_aus A pushover try against the evil empire surely must rate as the try of the season, not to mention a fantastic forward rumble try that had me positively glowing knowing which team has the tougher pack. Looks like a very late converted try salvaged a close loss bonus point for the Doolies so that was a bit of a downer.
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About Latrell Smiler-Ah Kiong
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Havelock beat MAC 30-27, after leading 15-14 at halftime.
Win was probably deserved as Havelock scored four tries to three, also had more ball and territory. MAC's good defence kept Havelock out.
MAC had the wind and rain behind them in the second half and led 20-15 early in the second half with two penalty goals but Havelock came back with two tries for 30-20 lead.
MAC scored their third try with three minutes left to close to 30-27 and in the final minute MAC was awarded a penalty in the Havelock 22. They kicked for touch, won the lineout, but then someone threw a forward pass and that ended the game.
Devan Flanders played the whole game for Havelock as did Shannan Chase who scored their first try. Latrell Smiler-Ah Kiong had a good game at fullback, caught everything kicked to him and wasn't afraid to run at the opposition. A shame Havelock aren't playing him at first-five, they played Trinity Spooner there who also did the goalkicking.
Lincoln McClutchie played okay for MAC, was 100% with his goalkicking.
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@Number-10 Thanks for that write-up!
If you read the article on Hawke's Bay App, of which I posted the link in my previous post, it may not be coincidence that he plays fullback:
Former Hawke's Bay Sevens rep Ah Kiong [Latrell's dad], 43, who played everywhere in the backline during his premier career, agreed fullback was the berth his son should be chasing for the Magpies but he could also cope in the pivot role.Maybe he's playing fullback for the Village, because he hopes to play there for the Magpies one day?
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@Stargazer said in 2020 Hawke's Bay club rugby:
Results premiers:
Clive v Central HB: 15 - 12
Taradale v Tamatea: 60 - 0
NOBM v Hastings R&S: 18 - 17
Havelock North v MAC: 30 - 27
Napier Tech v Napier Pirate: 29 - 26Lost any real motivating interest once Pirates got off nil. The unbeaten Texans still top of the table.
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@Stargazer said in 2020 Hawke's Bay club rugby:
@Number-10 Thanks for that write-up!
If you read the article on Hawke's Bay App, of which I posted the link in my previous post, it may not be coincidence that he plays fullback:
Former Hawke's Bay Sevens rep Ah Kiong [Latrell's dad], 43, who played everywhere in the backline during his premier career, agreed fullback was the berth his son should be chasing for the Magpies but he could also cope in the pivot role.Maybe he's playing fullback for the Village, because he hopes to play there for the Magpies one day?
I was impressed with his play at first-five last year for Hastings Boys and would like to see him in that position at a higher level.
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Hawke's Bay App's article about NOBM v Hastings, and Taradale v Tamatea:
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Hawke's Bay Today's article about all premiers games:
https://www.nzherald.co.nz/hawkes-bay-today/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=1503460&objectid=12343625
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Hastings defeated Pirates 44-5, eight tries to one says it all.
Mason Emerson played centre for Hastings. Connor McLeod, varied his play well at halfback, made three or four good runs, did some good tactical kicking and passed well. His only drawback was his goalkicking. He converted the first two tries but then missed the next five, including one from straight in front of the posts which hit the left upright and rebounded back. Another kicker missed the last conversion.
Pouri Rakete-Stones played the whole game for Pirates and carried the ball up numerous times.
A mate of mine watched the Tamatea v Havelock match which Havelock won easily 73-20. He texted me that Tony Lamborn came on for the second half for Havelock and scored a try.
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About today's club rugby games:
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Central HB had a guy called Brodie Retallick turn out for them on Saturday!
https://www.nzherald.co.nz/hawkes-bay-today/news/article.cfm?c_id=1503462&objectid=12345589
https://cdn.hbapp.co.nz/news/talented-rugby-teen-eyes-three-generation-feat
