2022 Hawke's Bay Representative Rugby

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@steven-harris Definitely not rated ahead of McLeod by the Magpies coaches, but mabye about the same level as Donaldson, who has played 8 games for the Magpies during his 5 years in the Magpies Dev team.

Hape played on the wing for Hastings Boys' in the 2016 Top 4 Final loss to MAGS and was also part of the 2017 title winning squad. He's been part of the HB Sevens team for years and participated in the Ignite 7s - I think in 2018. Can play halfback, wing and first five. He's been part of the Magpies Academy and WTG for a few years, probably played some preseason games for the Magpies (I can't remember), but never made the step up to first class games (either NPC or the Heartland Ranfurly Shield games).

@taniwharugby According to the article below, he plays for Old Boys Marist.

Northern Advocate

Otamatea and OBM come together again to remember Jordan Kemp

Otamatea wins in the Jordan Kemp Memorial game in Kaiwaka.

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@stargazer yeah I was speaking to @Steven-Harris earlier and said he (Trent Kake ) had played for OBM on weekend.

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@stargazer cheers mate , much obliged

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This is the Hawke's Bay squad to play the Hurricanes U20 tonight (9 May 2022):

There are 7 more Hawke's Bay players in the Hurricanes U20s.

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Not sure what to make of this.

Tiaki Fabish has been named in an initial Wellington Māori squad for the 2022 season. Either that's because he's no longer in our Academy or Wider Training Group, or it's because our WTG hasn't been named, yet.

I wouldn't be happy if we lose him to whatever Wellington side, although I realise he's studying in Wellington, and playing club rugby there for that reason. I'd rather see him play for the Saracens and be available for the Magpies, in case we have a long list of injuries.

clubrugby  /  May 10, 2022

2022 Wellington Māori squad and itinerary revealed

An initial 2022 Wellington Māori (Te Upoko O Te Ika Wellington) squad has been released this week by head coach Justin Wilson ahead of their campaign in August and September. See below for details.…

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Playing field at HBRU HQ is renamed MacRae Field.

All Blacks, New Zealand, Sport, Rugby, Hawkes Bay Today

Ian MacRae Field opens as one of Hawke's Bay's greatest opens up on darkest day

All Blacks great on tough times in black jersey and latest honour for his legacy.

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Posted by the Central Hawke's Bay Rugby (sub) union:

Schedule for the Central Hawke's Bay rep team:

[Nepia]

@Stargazer Has there always been a CHB rep team? How is the team selected?

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@Nepia I've only been aware of it, the last few years, so I can't answer your question.

I'm actually not sure they are officially a sub union (didn't know what else to call them). The short description on their FB pages says: "We are made up from all the rugby clubs in Central Hawkes Bay".

They are the holders of the Bebbington Shield, something I hadn't heard of before today.

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Al the sub unions used to have teams until the falling away of numbers. Central used to be selected from the likes of Waipawa United, Waipuk HSOB, Otane, Porongahau, Poho and Takapau. Dannevirke was picked from Excelsior, Aotea, Dannevike OB and Rangatane. Taupo had a team when they were still in Hawkes Bay as did Wairoa (Mahia, Waiau, Athletic, Nuhaka, YMP, Tapuae). They still play for something like the Bebbington Shield against the likes of CHB, Dannevirke, Rangetikei, Northern Wangnaui, and maybe even the old Bush Sub union.

Obviously thing have changed a bit with many of the areas down to one or two team nowadays.

EDIT: Found this

Great day in the country for shield rugby

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The Central HB Sub-Union officially went into recess in 2003.

There is still a Rep Rugby Committee which selects rep teams. Central HB have held the Bebbington Shield since 2009.

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@Higgins Great article with good info!

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Tui wider training group (as announced 14 June 2022)

Lots of familiar faces from previous years, but also some newbies.
Some old-timers again in the frame (Emma Jensen, Gemma Woods, for example), some of our exciting players (Harmony Kautai, Amelia Pasikala), Super Rugby players (Kathleen Brown, Krysten Cottrell).

Notable absentees: Teilah Ferguson (was back from Otago, played for the Hurricanes Poua). "Poached" by Wellington or injured? Same with big prop Ashley Palu, who played for Matatu. Would be gutted if she'd be playing for another province, too. We've lost some real talent the last couple of years with Liana Mikaele-Tu'u and Cortez Te Pou (now playing league in Australia) the most recent ones.

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@Stargazer Harmony Kautai was in the Condor team at the World Schools Sevens at the beginning of the year.

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@Stargazer said in 2022 Hawke's Bay Representative Rugby:

Ashley Palu

It that the huge number 26? If so she was very close to being my favourite player, don't know why but she just was. If not then that anonymous number 26 still retains the honour.

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@Higgins Yep, that's her! Buldozing her way to the try line!

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@Crucial Yep, she's a real prospect. I was disappointed she didn't end up in a SR Aupiki team. Not sure she's still at school, or not. IIRC this will be her 3rd year playing FPC.

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@Stargazer said in 2022 Hawke's Bay Representative Rugby:

@Crucial Yep, she's a real prospect. I was disappointed she didn't end up in a SR Aupiki team. Not sure she's still at school, or not. IIRC this will be her 3rd year playing FPC.

That sevens team was U18 rather than at school at the last comp as there was a cycle of players that missed a comp from Covid

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My fear was justified. Teilah Ferguson has been named in the Wellington Pride squad, despite playing for Napier Tech until last week. She's listed as a Poneke players, so maybe she's been playing for them, too, but geez, we need a player like her more than Wellington does. Really disappointing.

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From the CHB Representative Rugby Facebook page:

The Following players have been selected for the upcoming Bebbington season.

FORWARDS

Tui Kuru ( Central)

Ben Hince ( Central )

Hayden Rapana ( Otane )

Ezra Cribb ( Waipawa )

Ben Carpenter ( Otane )

Gordy falcon ( Otane )

Lance Tupaea ( Central )

Tama Nepe Apatu ( Takapau )

Adam Slobbe ( Waipawa )

Travis Taylor ( Takapau )

Rhys Hardwidge ( Central )

Caleb Churchwood ( Porangahau )

Will Robinson ( Onga/Tiko )

William gunson ( Central )

Wilbur Redwood ( Central )

Sam Pringle ( Central )

Reihana Wilkie ( Otane )

Jock Ironside ( Porangahau )

David Parker ( Central )

Jason Cutbush ( Porangahau )

Frank Lachore ( Central )

Isaiah Renata ( Otane )

Rashaan Kupa-Seumanu ( Otane )

Nevada Hemopo ( Otane )

Harz Graham ( Otane )

Jack Griffith ( Central )

Mccabe King ( Onga/Tiko )

Okustino Tahaafe ( Takapau )

Chylo reti ( Takapau )

BACKS

Matty Wynn ( Waipawa )

Tom Holden ( Central )

Tom Beachen ( Central )

Tyler Kopua ( Central )

Braydon Hardwidge ( Central )

Tony Mihaere ( Otane )

Ollie Wichman ( Onga/Tiko )

Grady Cutbush ( Porangahau )

Zac Simpson ( Central )

Daz Pere ( Otane )

Etene Gucake ( Otane )

Kane Nepe Apatu ( Takapau )

Cam Hassall ( Porangahau )

Tate Harte ( Central )

Stirling Mckelvie ( Onga/Tiko )

Sam Cavanagh ( Onga/Tiko )

Logan blackburn ( Onga/Tiko )

Sam Griggs ( Central )

Ruan De Lange ( Otane )

Travis Jansen ( Central )

Mark Donald ( Central )

Titiana Araia ( Otane )

Ray Timu ( Waipawa )

Josh Wardle ( Takapau )

Cory Cathro ( Waipawa )

Jonty Le Lievre ( Porangahau )

Head Coach - Steven baker

Assistant Coaches - Rob Evans

• Exham Wichman

• Sonny Nepe Apatu

I wonder whether Frank Lochore being on this list means that he won't be a Magpie this year? Or have they just named all the players they want, whether they're available or not?