2023 Hawke's Bay Club Rugby
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@Stargazer said in 2023 Hawke's Bay Club Rugby:
@Number-10 Thank you! Maybe I missed an article in the HBT that mentions it, I don't know, but I couldn't find any explanation. Is it because Div 2 became too big (too many games)?
Yes. With 8 teams they can get a full round robin played before playoffs and final - which they couldn't do with 14 teams.
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Nash Cup 27 May 2023 (final week)
Tech v Tamatea
Havelock North v Clive
MAC v Hastings
Pirates v Taradale
Central v AoteaIt's safe to say that Tech will win the Nash Cup, tomorrow, with Tamatea as their last opponent.
It could become a Tech double, with the Tech women playing Clive in the Marsh Cup Final.
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Please note the early kick off time of 1315hrs for the Altherm Tech v Tamatea game. Not sure why other than to allow Nash Cup winning celebrations to start earlier than normal. My Metro Direct Texan Colts have now been relegated to Whitmore Park's Number 2 Field at the same time as a result so it will mean I will not be able to get to see outstanding flanker Nik Patumaka debut at prop!
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@stargazer It has just dawned on me that the earlier kick off times are probably because a lot of the guys will want to get along to McLean Park to take in the Warriors v Brisbane NRL clash kicking off at 5.30pm. Having a real early kick off time in my guys game is probably to accommodate the Tamatea people as Tohu Harris, the Warriors captain, is from their Marae and they are probably providing the Maori welcome etc for the teams at the game. Whitmore Park works out quite handy for them too as it is an easy 15 minute walk to McLean Park so can wander up there after having a few warmers in the Tech Clubrooms to prepare themselves!
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@Higgins just saw the score on tribe. Did Tamatea start their 15min walk to McLean park at half time and Tech just played themselves after that.
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@Magpie_in_aus said in 2023 Hawke's Bay Club Rugby:
@Higgins just saw the score on tribe. Did Tamatea start their 15min walk to McLean Park at half time and Tech just played themselves after that.
Don't know as I was over on the No. 2 Ground dealing to my Under 21s playing Napier Old Boys (and even though our Metro Direct Tech guys won it was an ordeal watching the standard of play with both teams having an off day skills wise - our guys got up with a 78th minute converted try getting our noses in front 46 - 39 no doubt much to @Stockcar86 's disappointment!).Think it was something like 47 - 06 to our Altherm Tech Premier guys at halftime and the final score was something like high 80s to an unknown score. I got told Tamatea did not give up at any stage despite the overwhelming odds and did manage a try in the second half. Nash Cup winning celebrations were humming along nicely when I had to leave The Nest. Our ladies also tonked Clive something like 37 - 17 to win the Marsh Cup so it was a real good day for Tech!
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@Stargazer said in 2023 Hawke's Bay Club Rugby:
Results of the last week of the Nash Cup:
Tech 87 - 14 Tamatea
Havelock North 41 - 29 Clive
MAC 29 - 36 Hastings
Pirates 14 - 27 Taradale
Central 34 - 26 AoteaTech win the Nash Cup!
Also: Tech win the Marsh Cup!
Tech Women 33 - 17 Clive Women
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Altherm Napier Tech Old Boys: 87
Tries: Damien Scott, Ted Walters (2), Nik Patumaka (2), Falealii Popoalii (3), Manaaki Aranui, Xavier McCorkindale, Phagen Clarke-Winiata (2), Mark Braidwood Conversions: Falealii Popoalii (6), Xavier McCorkindale (4), Phagen Clarke-Winiata
Tamatea: 14
Try: Tane Cooper Penalties: Darcy Gilbert (3)Hastings RS: 36
Tries: Vikta Tevita, Jordan Thompson-Dunn, Dennis Tapusoa, Oscar Sowman, Patrick Tuifua, Neria Fomai
Conversions: Danny Toala (3)
M.A.C: 29
Tries: Meni Manase, Elia Bari, Lexus Greening (2), Damarus Hokianga Conversions: Joshua Coward (2)Havelock: 41
Tries: Kaihau Pasikala, Ben Morgan (2), Avian Rihia, Brett Bakkerus, Reuben Allen Conversions: Cam Burgess (4) Penalty: Cam Burgess
Clive: 29 (1 try scorer info missing)
Tries: Te Aranga Hakiwai, Aminiasi Koroi, Antony Wilson, plus one other Conversions: Te Aranga Hakiwai, Jayden Falcon (2)
Penalty: Te Aranga HakiwaiTaradale: 27
Tries: Iakopo Petelo Mapu (2), Dylan Gallien, Majella Tufuga (2) Conversion: Ezra Malo
Pirate: 14
Tries: Konradd Newland, Al Momoisea Conversions: Ryo KikkawaCHB: 34
Tries: Kaliova Mocetadra, Jeri Kavekai, Maximillion Fryatt, Semi Vodosese, Daniel Hardwidge
Conversions: Tom Beachen (3) Penalty: Tom Beachen
Aotea: 26
Tries: Tama Petera (2) Conversions: Hoera Stephenson (2) Penalties: Hoera Stephenson (4) -
Maddision Trophy draw Saturday 3 June 2023
Central v Tech
Taradale v Hastings
MAC v NOBM
Hepa Paewai Memorial Trophy draw:
Tamatea v Pirates
Clive v Aotea
Bye: Havelock North
I didn't realise that both divisions had so few teams in it. It's again completely different from last year, which was obviously still affected by Covid. I think last year there were Premiers Reserves teams in Div 1?Has there been anoverview/ explanation of the club rugby format changes in the media (presumably the HBT), this year? I'd love to get the link if there's an article (or more than one).
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@Stargazer Interesting to see TBW back on the bench for the Altherm Texans. Also Sam Wilkins in number 21, ex NBHS 1st XV squad last season and has been playing out of position at first five for my Metro Direct Texan Colts. An awesome demon low tackler for such a little guy. There are still a number of names missing from the team sheet for my guys but hopefully the matchday 23 will be enough to get the job done. Hopefully I can get down to Waipuk to take in the match and if as close as the last time the two sides matched up a couple of weeks ago it might give me a few worries!
