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Join Steven and I for the DrivingMaul Mitre 10 Cup Show Round 1 at 8pm this evening
We'll go over all the action from round 1 and look forward to round 2 including the Ranfurly Shield Defence with Otago hosting Southland
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CMRFU Introduce a New Crest - About the Kaeaea
Some supporters may have noticed that, this year, the Counties Manukau PIC Steelers have a new crest which features the Kāeaea, being the New Zealand falcon. When the Steelers recently discussed who they represented and where their identity came from, it was found that crucial aspects of our identity were laying undiscovered. Knowing that identity and belonging are fundamental elements in the sustained success of a team, the Steelers coaching team researched our history and worked hard to identify what it means to be a Steeler and part of Counties Manukau Rugby.
The Steelers coaching team determined that the Kāeaea (which is a bird of prey that actively seeks out, strategises, and overpowers its target) encapsulates the values and character of a Steeler. The Kāeaea acts as the Kaitiaki (guardian) of the part of the Counties Manukau region where the iron sand lays at Karioitahi Beach (which is why steel is produced in the province) as well as the Waikato River and Manukau Harbour. As Kaitiaki, it is armed to protect and enhance our sea, sky and land.
With its world renowned speed, precision and spectacular strategies, the Kāeaea was deemed to be a powerful representation of Counties Manukau Rugby. With this in mind, the union developed a new crest that connects Counties Manukau with this prestigious guardian that represents key aspects of our identity.
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@DrivingMaul looking forward to it TDM..so much good Mitre 10 Cup rugby over the weekend and my Mickey Mouse moment of the weekend is a beauty..!.catch you then.
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@Duluth That Plummer grubber kick that Clarke latched onto was meant for TJ. It was one of our go to plays last season and it basically worked every single time. Good to see we haven't forgotten about it and will likely keep doing it through the season.
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RELEASED ALL BLACKS
Brad Weber (Hawke's Bay) and Liam Coltman and Josh Ioane (Otago) for their match at McLean Park, Napier, on Thursday 22 August.
Vaea Fifita (Wellington) and Braydon Ennor (Canterbury) for their match at Westpac Stadium, Wellington, on Friday 23 August.
Atu Moli ( Ta$man) and Jackson Hemopo (Manawatu) for their match at Lansdowne Park, Blenheim, on Saturday 24 August.
Rieko Ioane for Auckland vs Bay of Plenty, Eden Park, Auckland, Saturday 24 August.
Luke Jacobson for Waikato vs Counties Manukau, Navigation Homes Stadium, Pukekohe, Saturday 24 August.
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Results of round 1 of the Heartland Competition (24 August 2019)
Thames Valley 15 - 17 Poverty Bay
Buller 54 - 19 East Coast
Wairarapa Bush 28 - 18 Wanganui
West Coast 56 - 27 King Country
Mid Canterbury 10 - 17 Horowhenua Kapiti
South Canterbury 20 - 26 North Otago -
@Dice said in Mitre 10 Cup - news, injuries etc:
@Duluth That Plummer grubber kick that Clarke latched onto was meant for TJ. It was one of our go to plays last season and it basically worked every single time. Good to see we haven't forgotten about it and will likely keep doing it through the season.
60% if the time it works every time.
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The Farah Palmer Cup has its own "Ranfurly Shield": the JJ Stewart Trophy. It doesn't look like Canterbury are going to lose it to Wellington today, if the first 8 minutes are anything to go by (Canterbury has already scored two converted tries, one try by Cocksedge). The game is now on Sky Sport 1.
This is what the Trophy looks like (a bit boring compared to the Shield):
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@Stargazer Crikey - no expense spared with that trophy!
Are those goal posts, as I suspect, solid gold?
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@Stargazer Looks like something Steve Tew knocked up in his garage the night before!
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@Chris-B Hmmm, I wonder who was in charge in 1991, when this Trophy was introduced. Must have been a cheapskate or someone with a bad taste for "art".
This is from a blog post from Kendra Cocksedge:
JJ Stewart was a former All Blacks coach and ardent supporter of women’s rugby in New Zealand. To acknowledge his contribution to women’s rugby, a challenge trophy was established in his name for New Zealand’s women’s provincial teams to play for. Auckland had a stranglehold on the trophy for 22 years and it became a little forgotten about until Otago claimed it in 2013. Since then, a whole new lease of life has been breathed into the trophy and it is now one of the most sought after prizes in women’s rugby in New Zealand. Last year we were thrilled to claim the trophy when we defeated Counties Manukau on their home patch. Just like the Ranfurly Shield in the Mitre 10 Cup, the JJ Stewart Trophy must be defended by the holder in all regular season home games.Canterbury have been the holders since 23 September 2017.
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@Stargazer said in Mitre 10 Cup - news, injuries etc:
@Chris-B Haha, solid gold and kauri, I hope.
Balsa and coat hangers.
@Stargazer said in Mitre 10 Cup - news, injuries etc:
Canterbury have been the holders since 23 September 2017.
I'm not sure that anyone else wants it.
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@Stargazer Ah - it was made in 1991, when Women's rugby was in it's infancy.
I'd never heard of it before and assumed it was new. Was wondering how they thought they could roll out something so cheap looking in this day and age.
