2021 Hawke's Bay club rugby

[Higgins]

@dirtydoolan said in 2021 Hawke's Bay club rugby:

@stargazer that means Aotea will go up as they beat Pirates earlier this year. IMO Aotea are a much better side and far more physical than pirates anyway. Just worried that Clubs won't like the long bus trip and also Aotea may not have the depth required to compete in the premier divison

On the contrary, what about the trips coming back. There are a few places worth a stop to have a chin wag and ale with the locals!

[Higgins]

@dirtydoolan said in 2021 Hawke's Bay club rugby:

@stockcar86 lol another marist hater

He is fine with the other half of the combined outfit though!!!!!

[dirtydoolan]

@higgins absolutely, but i heard even havelock prems struggled to get squad down to Aotea this season, which is a shame. Aotea always put on a great spread/after match

[Higgins]

@dirtydoolan Country clubs in NZ are renowned for their aftermatch spreads. I spent a year over in Wnaganui and well remember the trips to Waiouru, Hunterville, Taihape Pirates, Ratehi (won a huge trout in a raffle there that night) and the superb feeds put on. Didn't make it to Utiku OB or Ohakune as the club I followed had them at home and can't remember why I did not make it to Waverley. The final pit stop at the Bridge Tavern at Whangaheu on the way back was also another highlight, even though it was just five minutes or so short of Wanganui!

[Stargazer]

Next week's club finals will be all be played at McLean Park. Hopefully, they will still be livestreamed!

Article about the finals:

Sport, Hawkes Bay Today

Hawke's Bay's club rugby's big days in the sun - in mid-winter

A big festival of club rugby is brewing at the park

[Nepia]

@dirtydoolan said in 2021 Hawke's Bay club rugby:

@higgins absolutely, but i heard even havelock prems struggled to get squad down to Aotea this season, which is a shame. Aotea always put on a great spread/after match

What??? Dannevirke is quick as trip. Aren't there lots of Paewai's in the Havelock team anymore?

[Stargazer]

@nepia Three in last Saturday's squad.

[Stargazer]

Two articles about this weekend's club rugby. I've only copied the team lists:

Taradale Rugby and Sports (15 - 1):
Dylan Ramsay, Nathan Ramsay, Hemaua Samasoni, Kienan Higgins, Majella Tufuga, Brad Truesdale, Humphrey Sheild, Iakopo Mapu, Nathan Tweedy, Josh Eden-Whaitiri, Angelo Mufana, Sam Combs, Joe Apikotoa, Gene Syminton, Namatahi Waa (captain).
Substitutes: Forwards, Lolani Faleiva, Jacob Ward, Andrew Gardner, Thomas Eden. Backs, Karl Hewitt, Cam Robinson, Ollie Sapsford.

Napier Old Boys Marist (15 - 1):
Liam Edwards, Josh McIntyre, Pedro Bezanilla, Paul Bickle, Michael Buckley, Bain Champion, Zach Donaldson (vice-captain), Ricky Hayes (captain), Will Tremain, Hannon Brighouse, Boris Van Bruchem, Sean Skeet, Johnny Faleiva, Dom Devine, Lee Moleli.
Substitutes: Forwards, James Holbrook, Pulea Faleiva, Matt Gardner, Pouvi Fatialofa, Logan Ede. Backs, Jonty Stewart, Sonny Lilo.

https://cdn.hbapp.co.nz/sport/sport/nobm-fullback-to-play-100th-match-in-semifinal

Hastings Rugby and Sports (15 - 1):
Jayden Rihia, Gideon Kautai, Danny Toala, Ausage Fomai, Saifiti Saifiti, Jordan Thompson-Dunn, Connor McLeod, Jacob Devery, Fale Matamata, Jardine Chung Ching, Jessie Lesa-Sipaia, Emil Crichton , Dennis Tapusoa, Miracle Lolofie, Angus McGuire.
Substitutes: Matt Wilson, Eugene Sandilands, Joe Taafi, Ioane Ioane, Xavier Hill, Andrew Hayward, Danya Tulou.

Clive Rugby and Sports (15 - 1):
Lolagi Visinia, Josh Greening, Nick Biss, Jayden Falcon, Antony Wilson, Tianua Poto, Trent Hape, Joe Fuimaono, Josh Kaifa, Karetai Williams, Jay Tuivaiti, Donovan Mataira, Petera Kahui-Ariki, Jacob Dorward, Zac Southwick.
Substitutes: Forwards, Nick Agnew, Alfred Tuliaupupu, Izaia Walker-Leawere, Trent Robinson. Backs, Te Kahika Thompson, Jonah Lowe, Sebastian Visinia.

https://cdn.hbapp.co.nz/sport/sport/hastings-pair-return-from-international-duty-for-semifinal

Strange that they name IWL and Lowe on the bench. I also see that Bas Visinia is back (he's played in Manawatu and Auckland as well, this club season).

It's great to have Super players back for club rugby, but geez, I'm always afraid they get injured and won't be available for NPC!

[Number 10]

So, the dilemma is: which of them do I go and watch?

Or should I go to Anderson Park instead, to see who wins out of Havelock North and Pirates for promotion back to Premier next year?

[Stargazer]

@number-10 Personally, I find the Hastings v Clive game the most interesting. I hope they stream that game. Unfortunately, sideline live won't do it, so depend on HBRU streaming it on FB.

[Stargazer]

HBRU will be streaming Havelock North v Napier Pirate (k/o 2:45pm) on their FB page. So @Number-10, can you pick a premiers game (preferably Hastings v Clive haha)?

[Stargazer]

Update: Hastings v Clive will be streamed on sideline live.

https://sideline.live/play/15450

[Number 10]

Josh Kaifa is out for Clive, but Isaia Walker-Leawere, Jonah Lowe and Lolagi Visinia are all there.

[Stargazer]

Havelock North v Napier pirate livestream:

https://fb.watch/6ENz6bmuqq/

Havelock v Pirates Semi final 2021 | Havelock v Pirates Semi final...

Havelock v Pirates Semi final 2021 Hawkes Bay Club Rugby

Havelock v Pirates Semi final 2021 | Havelock v Pirates Semi final...

Havelock v Pirates Semi final 2021 Hawkes Bay Club Rugby

[Number 10]

Jason Long not playing for Hastings.

[Stargazer]

@number-10 Strange to see IWL with a 6 on his back!

[Stargazer]

By the way, Pouri Rakete-Stones is playing for Pirates. And Dad Sullivan, too.

Gareth Evans is playing for Havelock North.

Havelock leads 8 to 0.

[Stargazer]

That was a great try from Danny Toala!

[Number 10]

IWL is packing at 8 in the scrums. Hasn’t been appearing in the lineout - standing in the backline.
Obviously planned tactic.

[Stargazer]

Half time scores in Div 1:

Havelock North 8 - 0 Pirate
Aotea 7 - 20 NOBM Prem Res