Club Rugby NZ 2019 (Not BOP, Magpie, Northland)
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I didn't recognise James Kamana when I saw him when these guys played Te Rapa. I am hoping Richard Kahui does what Isaac Boss did and comes back to Te Rapa. We missed out on Roger Randle because of the then Committee choosing someone else.
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WAIKATO CLUB RUGBY RESULTS 25 MAY 2019
Below are the results that we have received so far. If you know of a result we are missing please comment below.
Waikato Draught Premiership A Round 2 Week 1
Fraser Tech 28-10 Te Awamutu Sports
Hamilton Old Boys 26-42 Hautapu
Melville 17-39 Hamilton Marist
Otorohanga 40-14 UniversityPremiership B Round 2 Week 1
Fraser Tech 95-0 Te Awamutu Sports
Hamilton Old Boys 22-18 Hautapu
Melville 31-32 Hamilton Marist
Otorohanga 22-12 UniversityDivision 1A Week 11
Hinuera 34-15 Leamington
Huntly College Old Boys 7-78 Te Rapa
Ohaupo 14-43 United Matamata Sports
Southern United 63-19 Pirongia
Suburbs 74-19 Putaruru
Frankton – BYEDivision 1B Week 11
Hinuera 17-20 Leamington
Huntly College Old Boys 7 v Te Rapa 31
Ohaupo 22-56 United Matamata Sports
Southern United WIN-DEFAULT Pirongia
Suburbs 57-7 Putaruru
Frankton – BYEDivision 2 Week 7
Hamilton Old Boys v Raglan (Not Submitted)
Jaradites v Te Awamutu Marist (Not Submitted)
Kihikihi 23-17 Whatawhata
Matangi Hillcrest 24-10 KereoneUnder 85kgs Week 8
Hamilton Marist 86-0 University
Melville 50-10 Fraser Tech
Morrinsville Sports 62-12 LeamingtonColts Week 8
Hamilton Marist 32-24 Hamilton Old Boys
Morrinsville Sports 20-22 Leamington
Southern United 50-14 Hamilton Boys High School
University 15-24 Pirongia
Matamata Combined– BYEGallagher Women’s Premiership Week 6
Hamilton Old Boys 59-15 University
Melville 80-0 Kihikihi
Putaruru 26-19 Otorohanga
Taupiri – Bye -
Counties Power Club Rugby Results 25 May 2019
McNamara Cup (Premier 1)
Manurewa Kidd Contracting 43
(Pakisonasi Afu 2, Jesse Pascoe, William Raea, Willie Tuala, Ioane Moananu tries; Logan Fonoti 5 cons; Logan Fonoti pens)
Papakura Ray White 15
(Faitua Reupena, Kristopher Smithson tries; Kristopher Smithson cons; Faalae Peni pens)
HT: 14-15Bombay 32
(Nathaniel Apa, Abel Enosa-Taifau, Rowland Kotobalavu 2, Tulele Masoe tries; Ki Anufe 2 cons; Ki Anufe pens)
Onewhero Silver Fern Marquees 22
(Cameron Roigard, Samuel Shuker, Mikaele Pesamino tries; Luke Makris 2 cons; Luke Makris pens)
HT: 10-14Ardmore Marist South Auckland Motors (Counties Power Cup Holders) 27
(Joshua Gray 2, Sikeli Nabou, Whaiora Rangiwai, Joel Taumateine tries; Sailosi Vatubua cons)
Waiuku Brian James Contracting 24
(Stephen Donald, Daniel Kitson, Sepuloni Taufa tries; Daniel Kitson, Christian Walker 2 cons; Christian Walker pens)
HT: 5-10Patumahoe Troydon Patumahoe Hotel 22
(Palu Ale, Matthew Malins, Richard Taupaki tries; Riley Hohepa 2 cons; Riley Hohepa pens)
Pukekohe Mitre 10 Mega 0
HT: 10-0Bob Chandler Memorial (Premier 2)
Manurewa Wise Property 48 Papakura 10; Waiuku defaulted to Ardmore Marist; Patumahoe Dave Redshaw Electrical 27 Pukekohe Long Roofing 7; Weymouth 15 Karaka 27Sid Marshall Shield (Premier 3)
Onewhero 10 Drury 48; Te Kauwhata 67 Puni 18Massey Cup (U21)
Pukekohe 15 Manurewa Carter’s Tyre Service 59; Waiuku 14 Bombay 31Under 85kg
Beachlands Maraetai 15 Weymouth 9; Onewhero 0 Papakura 43; Patumahoe Brady Construction Pak N Save 14 Waiuku 44; Bombay 13 Karaka 22Women’s
Drury 43 Patumahoe 22; Papakura 33 Manukau Rovers 32; ECB 29 Ardmore Marist 12; Marist 72 Weymouth 171st XV
Avondale College 36 Papakura HS 20; Alfriston College 52 Kelston Boys HS 5; Rosehill College 46 Marcellin 14; Pukekohe HS 74 Edgewater 0; Massey 11 Manurewa HS 19; Wesley College 17 St Peters 17 -
Defending champions the combined College Old Boys-University along with Marist-St Pats clubs will both be playing the what is essentially the second division of the Wellington Championship in the second round starting next week. This despite OBU rolling up 100 points today. Needless to say there are not too many tears being shed by supporters of other clubs.
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@mikedogz said in Club Rugby NZ 2019 (Not BOP, Magpie, Northland):
I didn't recognise James Kamana when I saw him when these guys played Te Rapa. I am hoping Richard Kahui does what Isaac Boss did and comes back to Te Rapa. We missed out on Roger Randle because of the then Committee choosing someone else.
Shame they had to beat Putaruru to make the story ...
Back in the day, playing for Putaruru, we had to get past Tokoroa and Pirates, and Tokoroa HS Old Boys, and although the latter was not much of a challenge the other two were.
All were in first div in my first year at Putaruru. We made top four that year but pretty much trended downward from there. Seems Tok fared even worse.
Apropos to nothing Put Bs v THSOB on one of the back grounds is one of my favourite stories ... we're in the process of cleaning up their Senior Bs when the ball gets to our winger on the halfway in space.
Over the 10m ... over the 22 ... over the 5 ... over the goal line ...
... errr ...
over the dead ball ... (faaaark) over the next dead ball ... over the next goal line ....
Carves round and dots down under the black dot ...
Backs.
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A post on facebook from old Red Beard
Making Rugby Sexy Again (Part One)
There is no doubt about it; amateur New Zealand clubs are doing it real tough. For a variety of reasons. The professional pathway and ongoing recruitment by private schools has certainly affected grassroots rugby, but additional factors such as urban population drift and an alarming shortage of rental property are out of rugby’s control and just as damaging.
The days are long gone in rural New Zealand when forty super fit and eager players all miraculously report for the first preseason training on Tuesday the 15th of January at 6pm sharp. That boat has well and truly sailed. I remember when Thames Valley clubs could field two or three senior teams, U19s and U21s. They were amazing times, but those days are gone. We need to work out how we can make this era of club rugby the best it can be.
We know far too well the issues that our clubs and schools are facing. There is no value in rehashing the same old problems over and over. Finding and sharing proactive solutions is the only way forward. Let’s all Make Club Rugby Sexy Again. There are no quick fixes, long term strategies need to be implemented and growth mindsets adopted. Having a moan won’t replenish playing numbers.
WHO ARE WE?
Every club has something truly unique about it, whether that be their history, their location, their people or their culture. Points of difference. Clubs need to work out what makes them special, what separates them from their peers.A high level of self-analysis, soul searching is required and everyone (players, coaches, supporters, sponsors) need to be consulted. To paint an honest picture, it wouldn’t hurt to get feedback from rival clubs and from members of your local community.
Your own perceptions will be quite different from those on the outside looking in. It’s far too easy to become insular. How do your local community regard your club? What does your club have a reputation for? Being family orientated? Quality Coaching? Fundraising for the Community? Foul Play? Referee Abuse? Drink Driving?
Once a club has developed a clear understanding of who they are and what they are prepared to stand for, they can begin to develop a set of values which define the culture they are prepared to uphold. What sort of environment is going to attract more players and families to your club? What kind of behaviour would potential sponsors want to align themselves with? Culture can shape an individual’s behaviour and outlook. It can improve lives.
Getting this part right, examining and determining current state culture is critical. Everyone involved with the club must buy into the culture and uphold the values. EVERYONE. Culture is such a powerful driver. You’re either in or you’re out. There are no exceptions. Goes without saying that it’s the honest player who always strives to do the right thing, is the one you can rely on when the chips are down in the heat of battle.
Creating a positive culture is probably the most important determining factor in any form of success. And it every day it requires constant focus. Rust never sleeps. It defines everything. There may be casualties, stubborn or outspoken members who refuse to change. That’s why we have doors with EXIT marked on them. So be it. It takes courage to stand up for your club.
Once a club has established its core values, it can start developing an identity and a brand.A head in the sand approach will not guarantee a clubs future.
Change is necessary and should not be feared. Change does not in any way belittle the years of service many selfless members have given to their clubs. Far from it. Implementing change honours those loyal members as the purpose of change is to cement your clubs very existence.To Be Continued.
 What does your club do well?
 What could your club do better?
 Are you Proud to be a member of your club? Why?
 What would you personally change about your club?
 Sum up your club’s reputation in five words. -
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@Stargazer said in Club Rugby NZ 2019 (Not BOP, Magpie, Northland):
For the first time this season, the Thompson twins will be playing together for Marist St Pat's Premiers. Didn't happen sooner due to injury.
Also due to time working as a waitress in a cocktail bar
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Probably more of a provincial post, however this was the Wellington XV that played Manawatu today.
Notable players: Connor Garden-Bachop playing at Fullback and Josh Southall (number one ranked NZ 1st XV player last year) making his long awaited return from injury.
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@Canes4life You neglected to give us the result of the match which after a bit of googling I can let everyone know that it was 'Poo XV 47 - 40 Wellington XV. A result like that gives us HB supporters (or this one anyway) no joy whatsoever even taking into account the beaten side are ranked only marginally behind the 'Poo in the dislike stakes.
