North Harbour 2018
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I think we look to have a pretty decent side this year
Front row looks decent and locking stocks bolstered. Loosies are still a bit ho hum
9/10 pairing will go well. Mid field just need to hold it together and be able to tackle and get the ball out to the back 3 of Li, Stevenson and Duffie.
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The 2018 men's and women's squad announcements are now on the website as well: https://mailchi.mp/harbourrugby/qbe-north-harbour-2018-squad-announcements
Edit: Hmm, doesn't look like that's their website. It's a page they link to on their twitter account. Seems it is an email, but online.
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Ireland Under-20 head coach Noel McNamara has begun a three-month professional development placement with New Zealand's North Harbour who kick off their Mitre 10 Cup campaign against Northland on Thursday.
The IRFU High Performance Unit is driving the continuing professional development (CDP) of the IRFU coaches that are deployed across the provinces, with Noel McNamara's placement just one of a host of experiences coordinated and facilitated by the IRFU.
Noel's placement follows similar investment by the IRFU in coach development which saw Ulster defence coach Jared Payne join the Ireland team on tour to Australia this summer, and Ronan O'Gara, Girvan Dempsey and Felix Jones spend time within the Ireland set-up on the 2017 USA and Japan tour.
McNamara will spend three months with North Harbour, coaching under the tutelage of Tom Coventry who is primed to become assistant coach to the Auckland Blues in Super Rugby next season. Once McNamara has completed the Mitre 10 Cup season, he will return to Ireland to continue in his role as Ireland Under-20 head coach and coach of Leinster's Development squad.
David Nucifora, IRFU Performance Director, commented: "The aim of the CPD programme is to expose our best up-and-coming Irish coaches to other rugby models and to take them out of their comfort zone of coaching within the Irish system.
"In Noel's case the experience he will gain from coaching in such a competitive tournament is invaluable, especially considering the calibre of those in the North Harbour coaching group led by Tom, who has Super Rugby coaching experience with the Chiefs and is due to link up with the Blues in the new year."
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North Harbour Representative Rugby Round-Up for 25 August
The Men’s B/2nd XV travelled to Hamilton Old Boys RFC to defeat Waikato 23-15 after a half-time deficit of 3-12. Waikato came out and with a hiss and roar to take control of the first 40min with two quick tries. After a half-time message and a few tactical subs, and Harbour boys started to dominate right across the park. Englishman Charlie Piper scored, Jack Bergin kicked a 3 pointer, followed by a try to Tito Sufia. Big ball runner John Tuuagafasi managed to carry the Waikato forward pack across the try line. Ben Searle added a conversion for the final score in a good come from behind victory for Harbour B. Player of the Day – Ethan Roots.
The Under 19’s took the big bus trip to the Far North to Eastern RFC at Taipa in Doubtless Bay and put away Northland 36-7 in their second seeding game for the Blues region. The drive north didn’t impact on North Harbour’s first half performance building a solid 24-0 lead. Playing into the wind first up, Harbour let the ball do the work and some slick handling saw Mosese Pepa and Josh Tanner cross the line to get out to an early lead. Harbour did not have it all their own way, with Northland using the wind well and playing a large percentage of the game in Harbours red zone. In the end North Harbour took the points convincingly, six try’s to one.
The Under 85 Kg team hosted Waikato at Harvey Wright fields but couldn’t get the start to the season they wanted, going down in a close loss 15-17. North Harbour dominated the key match statistics but turnovers cost them. Waikato took their chances and befitted from some rustiness in the Harbour camp. POD was Josh Meyer for his powerful carries and tackles. Tries went to Alex Samuels and Isaac Leaumoana with Cameron Dalzell kicking a conversion and a penalty.
Its Super Saturday in September with the Under 14 and Under 16 teams starting their campaigns on Saturday 1 September – the Cardinal teams travel to Kerikeri RFC in the Bay of Islands to face the Northland North teams and the White teams head to Kamo RFC in Whangarei to take on the Northland South teams. The Under 19’s are hosted by Auckland A at Bell Park, Pakuranga United RFC for their final seeding game for the Jock Hobbs National Under 19 Tournament to be held in Taupo 9-15 September. The Under 85Kg team take on old rivals Auckland at Colin Maiden Park, University RFC. The Men’sB/2nd XV take a break with the Bye. The Under 18 Girls start on 8 September at Mahurangi RFC to play Northland.
The Roller Mills squad will have their pre-season camp in Whangarei 1/2 September with a game against Northland in preparation for
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@tim said in North Harbour 2018:
Its Super Saturday in September with the Under 14 and Under 16 teams starting their campaigns on Saturday 1 September – the Cardinal teams travel to Kerikeri RFC in the Bay of Islands to face the Northland North teams and the White teams head to Kamo RFC in Whangarei to take on the Northland South teams. The Under 19’s are hosted by Auckland A at Bell Park, Pakuranga United RFC for their final seeding game for the Jock Hobbs National Under 19 Tournament to be held in Taupo 9-15 September. The Under 85Kg team take on old rivals Auckland at Colin Maiden Park, University RFC. The Men’sB/2nd XV take a break with the Bye. The Under 18 Girls start on 8 September at Mahurangi RFC to play Northland.
The Roller Mills squad will have their pre-season camp in Whangarei 1/2 September with a game against Northland in preparation forDidnt know about the U14 or U16 ones at Kamo.
I am busy on Saturday (weather dependent - boat trip to Poor Knights) otherwise would love to get along to watch, specially Roller Mills as thats the grade TR Jnr is in and are 2 boys from the team I coach in that. Good thing about Roller MIlls is it is both age and weight restricted, although I dont like some of the boys (or girls) being allowed to crash diet to play.
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@tim Otago's Donald Brighouse, Hisa Sasagi and Melani Matavao as well as Hawke's Bay's Stacey Ili and JJ Taulagi have also been selected for Samoa.
