Annual Report 2020
The Annual Report of the Wellington College Old Boys & Victoria University of Wellington Rugby Football Club Inc
Incorporating Annual Accounts & Audit Report 1 September 2019 to 31 August 2020
Thanks to Victoria University of Wellington for printing the hard copies of this report
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Contents Click on Report Title to go to Page No. Report Title Page
1. Club Directory 4
Office Holders’ Reports
2. President’s Report 5
3. From the Patrons 6
4. Chair’s Report 7
5. Annual Accounts 10
6. Hon Auditor’s Report 25
7. Hon Solicitor’s Report 27
8. WRFU Delegate’s Report 28
9. Junior Club Convenor’s Report 29
10. NZ Universities Delegate's Report 30
11. Club Captain’s Report 31
12. Reserve Grade Convenor's Report 31
13. Wellington College Liaison’s Report 32
14. Capricorn Club Captain’s Report 34
15. OBU / VUW Academy 35
Team Reports 38
16. Premier 39
17. Women’s 43
18. Premier Reserve 48
19. First Grade 51
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20. Under 21 Green 52
21. Under 21 Black 55
22. 85 kg Scallywags 57
23. Sixty-Niners 59
24. Pink Ginners AFASF 61
25. Righteous Pack 63
26. Teddy Bears 64
27. Under 12 Conrad Smiths 66
28. Under 9 Steinmetz 68
29. Under 7 Preston Wilsons 70
Miscellaneous Reports
30. Team Statistics 2020 72
31. Prize Winners 2020 73
32. Directory of Office Holders 2020 83
33. Representative Players 2020 84
34. Club Sponsors 86
35. Registered Players 2020 88
36. OBU Virtual Clubrooms & SG Bremner’s 90th 90
37. Obituaries 93
38. Directory of Financial Members 2020 95
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1. Club Directory
Legal Name: Wellington College Old Boys and Victoria University of Wellington Rugby Football Club (Inc)
Nature of Club: Rugby Football Union Club
Incorporated Societies Number: 217783
Registered Address: Waiteata Road Kelburn Wellington 6012
IRD Number: 16-724-533
Clubrooms: OBU Function Room, Cambridge Hotel 28 Cambridge Terrace Wellington 6011
Postal Address: Post Box 710 Wellington 6011
Designated Home Ground: Basin Reserve Rugby St Wellington
Patrons: Grant Guilford (Victoria University of Wellington) Gregor Fountain (Wellington College)
President: Murray Anderson
Chairman: Jaesen Sumner Treasurer: BDO New Zealand Ltd Secretary: Richard Boag Club Captain:
Bankers: TSB Bank Limited
Honorary Solicitors: Ford Sumner Lawyers
Honorary Auditors: BDO New Zealand Ltd
(Refer also Directory of Office Holders 2019, Section 33)
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2. President’s Report
Looking back to when the under 21 team played Wellington College for the Steve Letica cup at the start of the season I was looking forward to a full season of rugby. Then along came covid- 19 and rugby was put on hold and we all wondered if there would be a rugby season in 2020. Full credit must go to the Wellington Rugby Union for the season we finally were able to compete in. What a great season it turned out to be for OBU. The premier team had a very good first round and, in my opinion, although they lost 3 games, all of them could have gone either way. Them they made the finals and played two brilliant games against Marist and Norths to win the Jubilee Cup.
Both under 21 sides performed well, with the Green side winning the championship and the Black team making the finals. Our Premier Reserve team also did well to make & win their final. Everyone who was at the club rooms on finals night will tell you that being part of a winning club is something to be proud of.
Your committee was very active throughout the year taking care of the day to day running of the club and I thank Jaesen Sumner who is stepping down this year as Chairman for his many years chairing the committee. Marie Chivers has also worked hard for a number of years as Club Captain and is stepping down as she has moved out of Wellington. Thank you, Marie. There was one highlight to come out of covid though, with a great job being done during lockdown to have Zoom meetings in our ‘virtual club rooms’ every Saturday night during the lockdown. It was incredible the list of guest speakers able to give up their time and join us, you will see the list later in the report. To every one of them I say thank you.
The Premiers were able to play some of their games at Wellington College and we are hopeful we will again play there this coming season. Doug Catley made a superb contribution to Wellington College that enabled them to turn the ground around and we benefited. We are looking forward to increasing OBU’s use on this full-sized ground for a lot of OBU team to experience it. The season would not have been what it was without the hard work of all the coaches, mangers and volunteers. Thank you to every one of you. Next year is looking good and hopefully will be COVID-19 free. I trust you have all had an enjoyable Christmas with family and friends.
Murray Anderson President
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3. From the Patrons
Thank you for the ongoing opportunity to be a patron of OBU. It is a privilege to hold this role. Congratulations to the whole club for your success during the 2020 season. It was a challenging year with COVID-19 having an impact on community and school sports programmes but we were delighted to host two OBU Premier matches on the ‘Quad Tournament’ configured Wellington College Number 1 Field, with excellent results for the home team. We are very grateful to Doug Catley for his financial support of this initiative.
Wellington College looks forward to continuing to extend these opportunities for OBU in the years to come & to continue to build on our historic partnership
Gregor Fountain Principal, Wellington College
2020 was a unique and challenging year, with most aspects of our lives affected by the COVID 19 global pandemic. It was pleasing that the lockdown we experienced was relatively brief and we were able to enjoy a degree of normality for much of the year, especially on the sports fields.
Congratulations to the club for another excellent year on and off the field. It was great to see students from Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington at the forefront of these achievements and gratifying to see the Academy continuing to function strongly under adverse circumstances.
I particularly enjoyed the ‘virtual clubrooms’ and appreciated the way in which video conferencing technology ensured students and club members remained connected. Of course, 2021 will bring its own set of challenges but I am sure OBU and the University will take them in their stride as we continue to strengthen our bonds and deliver our respective programmes to all members.
Grant Guilford Vice Chancellor Victoria University of Wellington
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4. Chair’s Report
2020 was a successful year for Wellington College Old Boys and Victoria University of Wellington Football Club Incorporated (“OBU”).
The season was scheduled to commence on 23 March 2020, however the start date was delayed indefinitely due to Covid-19. While we were uncertain on what impact Covid-19 would have on our community game we soon grappled with several significant issues from whether we would have any rugby competition during 2020 at all to the financial impact a “no game season” would have on OBU, our fellow Wellington Clubs and WRFU. We are grateful that our rugby community, local and central Government collaborated and worked together to ensure one of the most competitive rugby seasons was held in 2020.
The Covid-19 outbreak also had an impact in terms of gathering at our club rooms, the Cambridge Hotel, but that was ameliorated with our virtual club rooms which took place during lockdown at 5.00 pm on Saturday evenings. Richard Boag arranged several fantastic speakers for the virtual club rooms, resulting in many enjoyable Saturday evenings on Zoom with beers, wine and nibbles to hand. Speakers included:
- The right Honourable Grant Robertson, Minister of Finance; - Nick Farr-Jones, former Wallaby Captain; - Winston Peters the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs; and - Mark Robinson, Chief Executive Officer of NZRU. - All parties involved were happy to give back to the community game during the lockdown period. You can see the full list of the fantastic guests later in the report.
Once the season got underway, OBU enjoyed one of its most successful seasons on record. Regarding the men’s premier team, the Jubilee Cup was secured once again, with a dominant performance against Norths in the Jubilee Cup final. During the regular season, the premiers retained the Marc Verhoeven Memorial Trophy (Petone), The Beet Algar Rosebowl (Poneke), Dean Gifford Memorial Cup (Wellington), Ken Douglas Trophy (Norths), and the Peter Dunford Cup (Wainuiomata). Representative Honours again went Wes Goosen and Ben May in the Hurricanes while Teariki Ben-Nicholas joined the Highlanders.
OBU also had a large contingent in the Wellington Lions including Teariki Ben-Nicholas, Caleb Delaney, Wes Goosen, Callum Harkin, Taine Plumtree, Morgan Poi and Semisi (James) Poloniati. Seamus Hurley-Langton was picked up by the Manawatū Turbos. Caleb Delaney, Seamus Hurley-Langton, Taine Plumtree and Morgan Poi joined the Hurricane Hunters while Caleb, Seamus and Taine joined the Hurricanes under 20 team.
Several 2020 WRFU awards were also received by OBU and our Club members. These include:
- Sam Reid - Co-winner of the WRFU Billy Wallace Men’s Best & Fairest Award; - Montana Heslop – Co-Winner WRFU Women’s Best & Fairest Award; - Peter Scott - Lifetime Contribution Salver; - Caleb Delany - Ken Comber Cup and WRFU Academy Player of the Year.
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Several other trophies were locked away, as noted above: - The Jubilee Cup - Premier Men’s; - The HD Morgan Memorial Cup - Premier Reserve 5-8 2nd Round; - The Paris Memorial – Under 21 Green 1st Division 1st Round; - John E Kelly Memorial – Under 21 Green 1st Division 2nd Round cup; - OBU Dewar Shield for the Most Championship Points.
During early 2020, the Club also underwent a financial review undertaken by Ted Thomas. A number of alterations and changes were made to the way OBU manages its finances and some historic matters tidied up. This resulted in the realisation that OBU needed to engage accountants to assist it in its financial management given the size of the Club and the many transactions the Club entered into each year. The workload in this area was significant and greater resources were required than could be provided by volunteers. As such, OBU engaged the services of BDO in Wellington who have provided significant assistance and continue to do so across all financial management matters at OBU.
Because of the Covid-19 pandemic, our revenue reduced from $315,752.00 to $240,932.00. This reduction was targeted to ensure that OBU stayed within its means. Our total expenses were $222,551.00. A net surplus was achieved of $41,697.00 following the writing off of a historic GST issue dating back some 10 years. As at 31 August 2020, OBU sits with an equity position of $76,069.00. This is a strong result in one of the most challenging years OBU has faced.
Notwithstanding the financial performance of the Club in 2020, several common issues remain which will provide challenges in the years ahead. Player numbers and income have not been growing and access to the required level of charity funding remains challenging. There has been a lot of discussion around grass roots rugby in New Zealand and the gap that has developed between secondary school rugby, clubs and the professional ranks. The future of rugby at our level will involve OBU maintaining its strong relationship with Wellington College and Victoria University. There is a current line of thinking that clubs need to take over some secondary school rugby. I suspect that movement will grow in the coming years and we will see a closer collaboration between secondary school rugby and club rugby.
New Zealand rugby also needs to ensure that funding and resources are allocated to clubs via their respective unions. This is an area where our national and local unions are failing by some margin. Many clubs are beholden to charities for a large percentage of their operational costs. Other sources of income and capital will need to be sourced.
It wouldn’t be possible for OBU to operate without the support of our sponsors. These include: - The Cambridge Hotel; - The Lion Foundation; - NZCT; - Four Winds; - Infinity Foundation; - First Sovereign; - Air Rescue; and - Pelorus Trust;
Also, grateful thanks to all those who gave a donation during the covid lock down period, especially Doug Catley, Ken Douglas, Ian Waddell, Noel Phillips, Stephen Robertson, John Shewan, Steven Atkin, Roger Drummond, Jim Poy & Roland Sarten. All contributions were put to good use to keep the club afloat during this time of great uncertainty.
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Several individual club members have joined the Capricorn Club which provides direct assistant to OBU while many of our OBU related businesses have jumped on board and sponsored playing jerseys. These funds benefit OBU directly. I would also encourage all OBU members to follow and support the work of the OBU Foundation.
I also wish to extend thanks to our Committee and volunteers who work tirelessly with little reward in ensuring the effective and orderly operations of our club. If you see our Committee members or volunteers at the Bridge, buy them a drink!
Finally, I have decided that it is an appropriate time to stand down as Chair and hand over the reins to someone with fresh ideas for the next phase of OBU’s evolution. It has been a privilege to be Chair of New Zealand’s greatest rugby club and I have enjoyed the on-field success and off-field camaraderie. I wish to warmly welcome Pete McFarlane to the Chair’s seat and wish him all the best in driving the Club’s success in the coming years.
See you on the side-line in 2021.
Jaesen Sumner Chair OBU
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5. Annual Accounts
Performance Report:
Wellington College Old Boys & Victoria University of Wellington Rugby Football Club Inc.
Contents
4.1 Club Directory 11
4.2 Entity Information 12
4.3 Approval of Performance Report 13
4.4 Statement of Service Performance 14
4.5 Statement of Financial Performance 15
4.6 Statement of Movements in Equity 16
4.7 Statement of Financial Position 17
4.8 Statement of Cash Flows 18
4.9 Notes to the Performance Report 19
4.10 Schedule of Property, Plant & Equipment 24
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5.1 Club Directory
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5.2 Entity Information
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5.3 Approval of Performance Report
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5.4 Statement of Service Performance
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5.5 Statement of Financial Performance
Wellington College Old Boys & Victoria University Rugby Football Club Inc
For the year ended 31 August 2020
Account 2020 2019
Revenue Subscriptions Received 38,706 36,245 Grants 117,907 144,517 Sponsorship 62,305 61,810 Donations 6,820 20,125 OBU Apparel 2,797 7,707 Functions 3,596 28,860 Fundraising 1,851 1,031 OBU Foundation Funding 0 6,000 Interest Income 888 165 Other Revenue 6,062 9,291 Total Revenue 240,932 315,752
Expenses Advertising 0 600 Affiliation Fees 390 7,000 Bad Debts 7,538 0 Bank Fees 787 162 Capricorn Club Payments 375 5,875 Coaching and Training 74,944 106,245 Consulting and Accounting 15,660 13,850 Depreciation 1,967 2,382 Director of Rugby Services 53,531 60,000 Doubtful Debts Expense 4,815 0 Gear and Training Materials 29,592 51,575 General Expenses 616 1,670 Ground Hire 0 3,122 Laundry 1,901 2,986 OBU Apparel - Purchases 2,002 10,230 Office Expenses 261 78 Physiotherapy 10,474 9,600 Presentations and Functions 6,920 18,112 Rent 2,507 2,600 Sponsorship Paid 6,000 10,000 Telephone and Internet 1,115 337 Travel and Accommodation 1,157 365 Total Expenses 222,551 306,788
Net Surplus Before Extraordinary Items 18,381 8,964
Extraordinary Items Historical GST Written Off 23,316 0
Net Surplus 41,697 8,964
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5.6 Statement of Movements in Equity
Wellington College Old Boys & Victoria University Rugby Football Club Inc
For the year ended 31 August 2020
Account 2020 2019
Equity Opening Balance 34,373 25,409 Increases Profit for the Period Current year earnings 41,697 8,964 Total Profit for the 41,697 8,964 Period Total 41,697 8,964 Increases Total 76,069 34,373 Equity
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5.7 Statement of Financial Position
Wellington College Old Boys & Victoria University Rugby Football Club Inc
As at 31 August 2020
Account 2020 2019
Assets Current Assets Cash and Bank 78,684 39,859 Withholding Tax Paid 0 126 Trade and Other 43,592 24,292 Receivables Dash Tickets Receivable 1,130 0 Prepayments 4,000 0 Total Current Assets 127,406 64,276 Non-Current Assets Property, Plant and 10,157 12,124 Equipment Loan to OBU Foundation 5,500 6,145 Total Non-Current Assets 15,657 18,269 Total Assets 143,063 82,546
Liabilities Current Liabilities Trade and Other Payables 42,300 39,823 GST Payable 3,662 8,350 Revenue Received in 21,032 0 Advance Total Current Liabilities 66,994 48,173 Total 66,994 48,173 Liabilities
Net Assets 76,069 34,373
Equity Retained Earnings 76,069 34,373 Total Equity 76,069 34,373
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5.8 Statement of Cash Flows
Wellington College Old Boys & Victoria University Rugby Football Club Inc
For the year ended 31 August 2020
'How the entity has received and used cash'
Account 2020 2019
Cash Flows from Operating Activities Receipts from providing goods or services 76,173 94,949 Interest, dividends and other investment receipts 267 186 Cash receipts from other operating activities 157,668 251,890 GST 22,170 14,586 Payments to suppliers and employees (234,478) (332,418) Total Cash Flows from Operating Activities 21,800 29,193
Cash Flows from Investing and Financing Activities Proceeds from loans borrowed from other parties 17,250 0 Repayments of loans borrowed from other parties 0 (17,250) Cash flows from other investing and financing activities 95 633 Total Cash Flows from Investing and Financing Activities 17,345 (16,617)
Net Increase/(Decrease) in Cash 39,145 12,576
Bank Accounts and Cash Opening cash 39,539 26,963 Closing cash 78,684 39,539 Net change in cash for period 39,145 12,576
This statement has been prepared without conducting an audit or review engagement, and should be read in conjunction with the attached Compilation Report.
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5.9 Notes to the Performance Report
Wellington College Old Boys & Victoria University Rugby Football Club Inc
For the year ended 31 August 2020
1. Statement of Accounting Policies
Reporting entity
The performance report presented here is for the entity Wellington College Old Boys & Victoria University Rugby Football Club Inc, incorporated under the Incorporated Societies Act 1908.
Nature of business
The entity is engaged in providing services as a rugby union club. The nature of the entity's business has not changed during the year under review.
Basis of Preparation
The entity has elected to apply PBE SFR-A (NFP) Public Benefit Entity Simple Format Reporting - Accrual (Not- For-Profit) on the basis that it does not have public accountability and has total annual expenses equal to or less than $2,000,000. All transactions in these financial statements are reported using the accrual basis of accounting. This performance report is prepared under the assumption that the entity will continue to operate in the foreseeable future. Historical cost
This performance report has been prepared on a historical cost basis.
Presentation Currency
The Performance Report is presented in New Zealand dollars (NZ$) and all values are rounded to the nearest NZ$. Changes in Accounting Policies
There have been no changes in accounting policies. Policies have been applied on a consistent basis with those of the previous reporting period.
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Donations and grants with no "use or return" condition attached are recorded as revenue when cash is received.
Donations and grants with a "use or return" condition attached are recorded as a liability when cash is received, and as the conditions are met the liability is reduced and revenue is recorded.
Donated goods or services are not recorded.
Fundraising revenue is recorded when cash is received (is no "use or return" condition is attached").
Fees and subscriptions from members are recorded in the year to which it relates.
Interest income is recorded as it is earned.
Trade Receivables
Trade receivables are initially measured at the amount owed. When it is likely that the amount owed, or some portion, will not be collected, an impairment adjustment is recorded. Interest charged on overdue amounts are added to the individual debtor balance.
Provisions
Provisions are recognised when the entity has an obligation which can be reliably measured at balance date as a result of a past event and it is probable that the company will be required to settle the obligation.
Provisions are measured at the present value of management's best estimate of the expenditure required to settle the obligation at balance date. Movements in the best estimate are recorded in the Statement of Financial Performance.
Loans
Loans are recorded when the amount borrowed has been received and measured at cost. Interest expense is recognised on an accruals basis.
Goods and Services Tax (GST)
The entity is registered for GST. All amounts are stated exclusive of goods and services tax (GST) except for accounts payable and accounts receivable which are stated inclusive of GST. Income Tax
Wellington College Old Boys & Victoria University Rugby Football Club Inc is wholly exempt from New Zealand income tax having fully complied with all statutory conditions for these exemptions.
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2. Cash and Cash Equivalents
TSB Cheque Account 10,568 2,813
TSB Investment Account 54,391 24,167
TSB Capricorn Club 10,820 9,960
TSB OBU Juniors 2,834 2,367
TSB Player Development 21 184
TSB 25th Anniversary Account 49 49
Total Cash and Cash Equivalents 78,684 39,539
Account 2020 2019
3. Property, Plant and Equipment
Furniture and Fittings
Opening Balance 12,124 14,507
Less Accumulated Depreciation on Plant and Equipment (1,967) (2,382)
Total Furniture and Fittings 10,157 12,124
Total Property, Plant and Equipment 10,157 12,124
Items of property, plant and equipment are initially recognised at cost. Historic cost includes items of expenditure directly attributable to the acquisition of assets and includes the cost of replacements that are eligible for capitalisation when these are incurred.
Items of property, plant and equipment are subsequently measured either under the cost model (Cost or fair value for items acquired through non-exchange transactions less accumulated depreciation and impairment).
All other repairs and maintenance expenditure is recognised in the Statement of Financial Performance as incurred.
Depreciation is calculated on a straight line / diminishing value basis over the estimated useful life of the asset. The following estimated depreciation rates /useful lives have been used:
Plant and equipment 16% - 50% SL & DV
An item of property, plant and equipment or investment property is derecognised upon disposal or when no further future economic benefits are expected from its use or disposal. Any gain or loss arising on derecognition of the asset (calculated as the difference between the net disposal proceeds and the carrying amount of the asset) is included in the Statement of Financial Performance in the year the asset is derecognised.
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4. Related Parties
Receivables
OBU Foundation 5,500 6,145
Total Receivables 5,500 6,145
There was $17,250 received by OBU Foundation on behalf of the Club in relation to sponsorship revenue. This was subsequently transferred from the OBU Foundation to the Club.
There were no other transactions involving related parties during the financial year.
Related parties in the NFP sector include: people that have significant influence over the entity, whether employed or volunteer, and close members of their families. In addition consider other entities that have significant influence of the entity.
A related party transaction must be disclosed if:
1. the transaction is significant (individually or in aggregate with similar transactions) or
2. the transaction (significant or insignificant) is on terms and conditions that are likely to be different from the terms and conditions between unrelated parties in similar circumstances
5. Going Concern (COVID-19)
On 23 March 2020, the New Zealand Government issued an Epidemic Notice under section 5 of the Epidemic Preparedness Act 2006 to combat the threat of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The result of this pandemic has been a substantial reduction in economic activity throughout the world, as governments have introduced measures (such as the closure of all non-essential business and the cancellation of all public events) in a bid to halt, or at least slow, transmission of the virus. At the time of signing the financial statements, there is uncertainty about how much further economic activity will fall and how long the period of reduced economic activity will last.
The Executive Committee have assessed the likely impact of COVID-19 on the club and have concluded that, for the 12 months from the date of signing the performance report, COVID-19 will not impact the ability of the club to continue operating.
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6. Commitments
There are no commitments as at 31 August 2020 (2019: nil).
7. Contingent Liabilities and Guarantees
There are no contingent liabilities or guarantees as at 31 August 2020 (2019: nil).
8. Acknowledgements
The Wellington College Old Boys and Victoria University of Wellington Rugby Football Club (Inc) would like to acknowledge the kind support and generous contributions made to it this reporting period by the organisations listed below:
• The Lion Foundation • The Cambridge Hotel • DB Breweries Ltd • Air Rescue • Pelorus Trust • Four Winds • Tech Café
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5.10 Schedule of Property, Plant & Equipment
Wellington College Old Boys & Victoria University Rugby Football Club Inc For the year ended 31 August 2020
Opening Purch Dispo Depreciatio Closing Name Cost Rate Value ases sals n Value
Plant and Equipment Single Pack Scrum & Endurance Harness 913 519 0 0 83 436 16.00% 32 GB HD FLASH PROJECTOR HANDYCAM 913 21 0 0 11 11 50.00% 32" SONY 50Hz LCD LED 348 8 0 0 4 4 50.00% 32GB SDHC Memory Card 37 1 0 0 0 0 50.00% Basic Tripod 70 2 0 0 1 1 50.00% Electronic Scoreboards 11,995 8,012 0 0 1,282 6,730 16.00% Honours Board 2,112 0 0 0 0 0 16.00% HP PROBOOK 4540s 15.6" 1,175 17 0 0 8 8 50.00% LARGE V SERIES ACCESORY KIT 122 0 0 0 0 0 20.00% POWA 2016 Single Man Portable Sled 5,053 2,795 0 0 447 2,348 16.00% Scrum machine 5,248 709 0 0 114 596 16.00% Sony Video Camera 980 37 0 0 15 22 40.00% Wall Bracket - Double arm 200x200 217 5 0 0 2 2 50.00% Total Plant and Equipment 29,181 12,126 0 0 1,967 10,159
Total 29,181 12,126 0 0 1,967 10,159
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6. Hon Auditor’s Report
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7. Hon Solicitor’s Report
Report from Hon Solicitor covered in Chairman’s Report
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8. WRFU Delegate’s Report
Being new to the role this year, firstly, I would like to acknowledge and thank Ian Cuff – both for his efforts over a number of years appearing on OBU’s behalf on the Rugby Board (including sitting on various sub-committees), as well as taking the time for a careful handover. Ian’s timing in exiting the role was, however, excellent for him – as not long thereafter the country was plunged into COVID-19 lockdown.
The subsequent suspension of the start of the club rugby season was only one of a number of pressing matters dealt with at that time, with innumerable Zoom calls and updates as the larger WRFU organisation (not just the Rugby Board) worked manfully to deal with the fall-out. Not least of all in this was the severe impact of funding from community trusts being abruptly halted. The impact of this on the WRFU has been well publicised, with a significant cost-cutting exercise needing to occur with urgency. Regrettably, this included a number of staff redundancies. As against that background, it really was credit to the efforts of remaining WRFU staff and the many Rugby Board delegates and other volunteers involved, that saw a truncated club rugby season in place and able to commence at the end of June. And what a successful season it turned out to be for OBU! Congratulations again to all of the coaches, players and management teams.
Other significant matters addressed by the Rugby Board included the scheduled review of the Club structure and the senior club season. Given the challenges with team numbers post- COVID, 2021 has been designated a “transition and recovery year”. This has meant a number of temporary relaxations around previous Premier status and eligibility conditions. It has also included a new (again temporary) structure for the 2021 Men’s Premier competition, with a full Swindale Shield round (where every club plays every other club) and a shortened four week ‘NRL-style’ finals series.
The scheduled review remains on foot, however, and will now aim to be concluded and with more permanent changes (if any) put in place for the 2022-2024 seasons. Members with thoughts on and/or input for the review should make them known to me.
Richard Gordon WRFU Delegate
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9. Junior Club Convenor’s Report
2020 has been a challenging season for all in rugby. Covit-19 disrupted the season with games commencing on June 20. This resulted in 11 games played which included playing during the school holidays. Along with the restriction in spectator numbers and contact tracing made for a demanding season.
We ended up with only three teams, Un12, Un9 and Un7. This was disappointing. Having 49 players register we had to combine age groups with the un6 players joining with the un7, un10 with un9 and un8 and the Un 12 team of last year combining with Johnsonville. The numbers registered were down on last year but combining age groups allowed us to have strong numbers in each of the sides. Un12 Vikings. Coached by Troy Newton, Carl Grant and Peter McFarlane. The team combined with Johnsonville Un12 and thanks to the Trina Coombs from Johnsonville for managing the side and help make it a success.
Un9 Steinmetz. Coached by Anthony Taylor and Assisted by Brian Steel. The side had good numbers and was a combination of un10, Un9 & un8 players. They performed very well and the skill level improved as the season progressed. Un7. Coached by Callum Edwards. This team consisted of both Un6 & Un7 players. Again, the side had a large squad and all enjoyed the experience.
This year we continued our School Holiday Programme at the end of January. Thanks to Tomasi Palu and members of the OBU Rugby Academy for running the programme. It was highly successful with 32 children participating. We intend to run another one in 2021. We had intended to run a Un3 & Un 4 programme during the season but this did not get off the ground. It will be a priority in 2021.
WRFU have now extended the Rippa programme to UN8/9, UN9/10 and could be UN11/12. The games this year were played on a Friday night. This is one area that we should be growing our club. It gives players the opportunity to participate in a rugby environment who don’t want to play tackle and can be still connected to the game.
We are formulating a strategic programme for 2021. The objective to give the Junior club more exposure at primary schools, making sure that we give more support to parents in coaching, connecting with ex-players and their families, connecting with the University and Wellington College Old Boys Association
I would like to thank all the Coaches and those who assisted with the teams over the season along with Richard Boag and Dave Loveridge I look forward to seeing all the players back in 2021 with their friends so that OBU Kids goes from strength to strength.
Alastair Forde OBU Junior Convenor
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10. NZ Universities Delegate's Report
Like all things in 2020, the New Zealand University Rugby programme took a hit resulting in the cancellation of our tour to Japan due to COVID-19.
With some quick work from NZU team management the team assembled to play a highly rated Canterbury Metro Selection on Tuesday 6 October going down 34-36 in a hard fought yet expansive encounter and later played a Jerry Cross XV on the 9th October winning 29-17. Two good matches played in true NZU spirit by teams put together in tight timeframes.
Whilst COVID restrictions heavily impacted the time and breadth of selection, the NZU selection team was able to put together a competitive team heavily made up of Auckland and Lincoln University complemented by players from Massey and Canterbury Universities respectfully. Due to competition timings and representative commitments OBU didn’t have the representation we would normally have but look to rectify this with some of our top talent in 2021.
There was excellent news for the continuity of NZU Rugby with Peter Conley, CEO of ANZCO, advising that ANZCO and Nissui have agreed to extend their sponsorship of NZU Rugby for a further three years from 1 April, 2020, with additional sponsorship aimed at the development of Women’s University rugby. In other exciting news NZU Rugby stalwart Sir Derek Lardelli was knighted for his services to Maori art.
With international fixtures highly unlikely in the year ahead, NZU remains focused on delivering a quality Rugby programme that continues to develop the brightest talent that out clubs have to offer and carry on the fine and unique traditions on NZU Rugby.
Ian Kennedy NZURC Delegate
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11. Club Captain’s Report
No report received
12. Reserve Grade Convenor's Report
Reserve Grade 2020 was badly affected by COVID 19 in that one division was created which meant that there was a large number of teams with a vast difference in capability.
OBU fielded 4 teams again with the Righteous Brothers picking up the Wolfpack players who did not have a league to play in after a WRFU reshuffle, to form the ‘Righteous Pack’. The Ginners, 69ers and Teds all fielded strong teams with good numbers.
However, given the lack of a finals’ series and the disparity in capability, the OBU teams quickly focussed on the Ruru Shield.
All 3 games were a fantastic advertisement for Ruru and Reserve Grade rugby with the Ginners defending the shield twice against the Righteous Pack and in a very close game v the Sixty Niners.
It wasn’t to be for the Ginners though in their efforts to go back-to-back with the Ruru shield. In the final game of the season the Teds deservedly won a hard-fought affair taking advantage of an unusually poor Ginners lineout performance to win by a score locking the Shield away for the summer.
It is hoped that there will be two divisions with promotion and relegation at end of round one this year with a finals’ series in both divisions. No doubt there will also be some great Ruru games to look forward to in 2021.
Bob Coyle Reserve Grade Convenor
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13. Wellington College Liaison’s Report
HE Faustp Crozet with Jan Christensen – Steve Letica’s sister
It was congratulations to OBU Colts Green and Colts Black who overcame two spirited Wellington College teams in the annual Letica Cup matches held at Boyd-Wilson Field Saturday 14 March. It was a special day with members of Steve Letica’s family present not just on the side lines, but playing. Congratulations to Colts Captain Joe Sharland who picked up not only the Letica Cup from Jan Christensen (Steve’s sister) for the winning team, but also the Calvin Wright Memorial for being player of the match. It was great Martyn Wright (Calvin’s brother) was on hand to present it. The festivities continued at the Cambridge afterwards with a great turn out from the Colts teams to a function that featured President Murray Anderson presenting HE Fausto Crozet (Argentine Ambassador) with his Honorary Vice President badge followed by an excellent presentation from the Ambassador about his homeland. This was capped with a superb tango demonstration, featuring long time OBU Supporter Jim Poy’s daughter & Jan Christensen gave the club a poignant summary of Steve Letica’s life.
Joe Sharland & Jan Christensen Tango! Joe Sharland & Martyn Wright Steve Letica Cup Calvin Wright Memorial Cup
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Both the club and Wellington College were very pleased with the Premier matches that were played on Wellington College this year. With the #1 ground being oriented to ‘Quadrangular Tournament’ dimensions has meant the OBU Premiers will be able to fit in more matches each year at a club ‘spiritual home’. It is hoped that more OBU teams will be able to experience this in future as the Wellington College Rugby season dictates opportunities.
Wellington College 1st XV squad naming with sponsor Miles Gazley
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14. Capricorn Club Captain’s Report
2020 started on a very positive note for the Capricorn Club with a contribution and organisation of an event to assist with Wellington College’s planned tour to Argentina. This coincided with the Letica Cup matches played between Wellington College 1st & 2nd XV squads and the OBU Colts squads. The aftermatch function featured an insightful memorial talk by Jan Christensen, Steve Letica’s sister and the presentation from HE Fautso Crozet, Ambassador of Argentina. Thanks are due to Capricorn Club member, Jim Poy who arranged for his daughter and partner to provide an excellent Tango demonstration.
Unfortunately, things turned for the worst from then on with first Wellington College’s Argentina trip being cancelled due to covid-19 and then the shutdown of Rugby and face to face socialising for club members. The Capricorn Club was front and centre in organising the OBU Virtual Clubrooms (see article later in this Annual Report) which featured a tremendous array of impressive people who volunteered their free time to be the ‘focal guest’ each week. The club and those who ‘Zoomed in’ on these sessions are most grateful for their interesting and entertaining insights. With ‘Chatham House Rules’ to the fore, we all learned a bit more than normal!
With concerns about the financial effects on the club not being fully understood due to covid, a decision was made to curtail the weekly draws until the picture became clearer. There was one draw made once socialising could recommence and the forbearance of club members in forgoing further draws is much appreciated.
With that in mind, there was not much activity in terms of financial support or other projects that the Capricorn Club is designed to assist with, however, the Capricorn Club continued to assist with the bank rolling of the DHC Scholarships commitment the club has with Wellington College.
2021 will bring further challenges and the club Executive will be looking to members to participate in planning and future direction of the Capricorn Club to help meet its potential. Our continuing thanks to the Wellington Chamber of Commerce and out-going CEO John Milford & staff for their ongoing support in making their monthly networking functions available for club members. These are excellent and all Capricorn Club members are encouraged to take advantage of these networking occasions.
An exercise was also undertaken to ‘scan’ well over 100 historic newsletters from WCOB (‘Follow Up’s), VUW (‘Rugby News – VUW’) and the early ‘Harlequins’ (‘In Touch’) days. In addition, many team and other photos from the walls of the old WCOB clubrooms and Andy Braddock’s collection o have similarly been scanned. Copies of the scans are available by email from Richard Boag, however, it is hoped in the not too distant future these types of historic records will be available to members ‘on line’.
Richard Boag (Stand in) Capricorn Club Captain
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15. OBU / VUW Academy
The challenges of 2020 have seen the Academy thrive and reinforced its value as a holistic programme for university student rugby players. The Academy programme quickly adjusted to the COVID-19 world, by moving to a virtual programme having zoom sessions for the online speakers as well as online fitness sessions for the first half of the programme. Despite not coming together as an Academy cohort prior to lockdown, students were able to bond and begin to build a culture as a group, commence their fitness and wellbeing training and conditioning, and hold each other accountable to their goals. By all accounts it was a hugely important source of community, whanau connection & structure for participants in a challenging & uncertain time.
The 2020 programme included 22 athletes; 5 Premier/Premier Reserve players (Jubilee Cup, HD Morgan Memorial Cup 2020 Winners) 10 Colts players (John E Kelly Memorial Cup, Vic Calcinai Memorial Cup 2020 Winners) 7 Impalas players The Academy had 15 players that were part of the four Finals across WRFU Club Finals Day – with the Premiers, Premiers Reserves and Colts Green winning their Finals, and our Colts Black players narrowly losing their Final.
Personal Development, Holistic Wellbeing and Mentoring
The 2020 PD programme saw an impressive range of speakers across a range of topic areas. The calibre of these contributors is testament to the mana of the Academy and continuing to attract them is important in the programme maintaining its quality, as well as continuing to align with OBU Academy’s vision of developing and giving back.
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Sione Faumuina Welcome session. Holistic focus.
Dave Loveridge Community Rugby
Kendra Cocksedge Sporting journey; technical
Shaq Milner Student Learning and Support
Becky Jones Sports Nutrition
Dr Paul Wood Resilience and personal growth
Strength & Conditioning
The S&C component is fundamental to the programme’s success and to ensuring it fulfils its aim of being a high-performance Academy that appeals to and provides for performance athletes. In 2020 a dedicated S&C trainer Robbie McNaughton with strong S&C rugby experience was employed to run sessions. These sessions were designed to accommodate the athletes and their varying levels of training experience. Sessions were rugby specific with the aim of improving athletes' strength, speed, and endurance and the program as a whole, saw athletes improve in these key areas. Due to the size of the group and the space required, the sessions were delivered at Club Kelburn which allowed for the athletes to train together at one time, as a team. These elements were valued by the athletes.
Technical Training
The Technical training component of the Academy continued to be well-received by participants in 2020 and again the quality of contributors should be acknowledged and celebrated.
A fundamental challenge within the Academy is the varied level of skills and experience amongst participants, and therefore pitching things at a level that has value for all athletes. Participant feedback demonstrates that the current approach is rising to the challenge well - but it’s important this remains a priority and strategies continue to be explored to ensure the range of needs are well catered for.
One of our many success stories from the Academy is Ty Poe, one of our Academy members who was part of our Premier Club team who won the 2020 Jubilee Cup and is graduating from Victoria University – Te Herenga Waka with a Bachelor of Arts Degree majoring in Criminology and Education.
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Participant Feedback
• 96% PD Sessions were delivered to a high standard • 92% PD sessions helped me to develop as a student, person and/or player • 98% I would recommend the OBU Academy to others • 98% The environment was supportive and inclusive • 98% The Academy was valuable for my mental wellbeing during the COVID-19 lockdown
2020 for the OBU Academy has definitely been a year that will be remembered in history because of how the world has changed in a global pandemic. The uncertainty of this year has shown us that whatever is thrown our way from natural disasters to a pandemic, we still continue to journey in this world. We have had a challenging and successful year on and off the field, with 2021 looking very promising with a good number of applications for the 2021 OBU academy intake. As always thank you to our OBU Club for being part of the journey. Also, the Academy is very grateful and thankful for the Jack Jeff’s Charitable Trust for their ongoing funding and support. We are pleased to have a strong partnership with the Vic Recreation Centre that continues to provide better support and connections each year. Massive thank you to those that have been involved in this year’s 2020 OBU Academy. May you all have a blessed and safe Christmas and Happy New Year. We look forward to seeing you all in 2021!
Malo
Tomasi Palu Director of Rugby
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Team Reports
Premier Sixty-Niners
Pink Ginners Women’s AFASF
Premier Reserve Teddy Bears
Righteous First Grade Pack
Under 12 Under 21 Green Conrad Smiths
Under 9 Under 21 Black Steinmetz
Under 7 85 kg Scallywags Preston- Wilsons
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16. Premier
2020 was a year like no other with Covid 19 changing things for everyone. Who would have thought that we would end up with a Lockdown, two preseason’s, Tracer Apps and social distancing. That we were able to get a season was great, let alone going on to win our fourth Jubilee Cup in six years.
We had a really good pre-season, with Robbie MacNaughton, our new Strength and Conditioning Coach, making a big difference. The team were ready to take on MSP in the first game of the season, but then we went into lockdown. When lockdown conditions eased, we had a second preseason, and then were excited to take on Poneke in week one. With the condensed season, we had to finish in the top four in Swindale Shield to qualify for the Jubilee Cup.
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The team played really well in a lot of the games throughout the season. Highlights included wins over Norths & Petone. Something particularly special this year was playing two games at Wellington College, they were both particularly proud days for Goats that attended the school.
The low light was Josh Thomas, breaking his leg, in our game versus The Axemen, which resulted in him being taken away in an Ambulance and the game being called off. We are pleased to say that Josh is on his way to recovery. Covid 19 rules meant that supporters couldn’t attend most of the games, but it was fantastic that games were live streamed to the Cambridge and members via the internet.
We qualified fourth after the completion of the Swindale Shield, joining other semi-finalists Petone, Norths and Swindale Shield winners, MSP. This meant we travelled to Evans Bay for a semi-final versus MSP. It was an extremely intense game and it was a relief to get the win. This meant we played Norths in the Jubilee Cup Final. The players tackled themselves to a standstill. Josh Gimblett made a massive 37 tackles in the final, proving that defence really does win championships.
It is hard to single out players as there were so many. Sam Reid was co-winner of the Billy Wallace Memorial Trophy as the Best & Fairest player in club rugby at the Wellington Rugby Awards. It was a great season for Sam, who scored 14 tries throughout the season. Shamus Hurley Langton was a key player scoring 11 tries from Number 8. While we missed him in the semi-final and final, we were delighted he got a contract to play with Manawatu in the Mitre 10 Cup. Morgan Poi, Matt Fowler, Paterson Carter and Sam Reid all brought up 50 games for the Prems during the year and they have all contributed a lot to the on and off field success of the team.
We want to thank our awesome coaching team, Jamie Williams, Michael Barnes, and Paddy Gough. Thank you to the rest of the team’s management team; Robbie MacNaughton Johnny Hewitt, Brady Gore and Stephen Isaac. Also, a special acknowledgement to John Plumtree, All Blacks Assistant Coach, who came and shared his knowledge throughout the season. We’d like to acknowledge all the wives, partners, children and families who support not only their partner throughout the long season, but the club, you are a special part of our team. A big thank you also to the sponsors of the club and the Club Executive for all their support throughout the year and we wish outgoing Club Captain Maree Chivers all the best, as she moves from Wellington to spend time with her grandchildren. Bring on 2021!
Hayden Smith Brad Houlahan Team Manager Assistant Manager
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OBU Premier Trophies 2020
Jubilee Cup
Interclub Trophies:
Algar Rosebowl Verhoeven Trophy Dunford Cup vs Poneke vs Petone vs Wainuiomata
Gifford Cup Douglas Cup vs Wellington vs Northern United
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Team Statistics 2020: Premier
Played Win Loss Draw For Against Tries Con Pen DG
15 12 3 0 511 202 70 47 15 0
Trophy Date vs For Against Result Swindale 20 June 2020 Poneke 25 5 Win Swindale 27 June 2020 Northern United 33 16 Win Swindale 4 July 2020 Paremata-Plimmerton 57 12 Win Swindale 11 July 2020 Johnsonville 52 7 Win Swindale 18 July 2020 Upper Hutt Rams 38 7 Win Swindale 25 July 2020 Marist St Pats 18 22 Loss Swindale 1 August 2020 Tawa 27 9 Win Swindale 8 August 2020 Avalon 78 5 Win Swindale 15 August 2020 Wellington 17 0 Win Swindale 22 August 2020 Petone 30 23 Win Swindale 29 August 2020 Hutt Old Boys Marist 17 21 Loss Swindale 5 September 2020 Wainuiomata 48 11 Win Swindale 12 September 2020 Oriental Rongotai 17 22 Loss Jubilee 19 September 2020 Marist St Pats 32 28 Win Jubilee 26 September 2020 Northern United 22 14 Win
Surname First Name Tries Cons Pens DG Total Sabbagh Dale 1 40 13 0 124 Reid Samuel 12 0 0 0 60 Hurley-Langton Shamus 11 0 0 0 55 Harkin Callum 5 3 2 0 37 Plumtree Reece 7 0 0 0 35 Poe Ty 7 0 0 0 35 Plumtree Taine 5 0 0 0 25 Delany Caleb 3 0 0 0 15 Fowler Matthew 2 0 0 0 10 Fuimaono Jonathan 2 0 0 0 10 Poloniati James 2 0 0 0 10 Sleith Matt 2 0 0 0 10 Tevita-Manuao Malo 0 4 0 0 8 Blundell Nathan 1 0 0 0 5 Carter Paterson 1 0 0 0 5 Combs Sam 1 0 0 0 5 Fabish Tiaki 1 0 0 0 5 Foai Iziq 1 0 0 0 5 Gillson Kenan 1 0 0 0 5 Godwin Samuel 1 0 0 0 5 Goosen Wes 1 0 0 0 5 Kerr-Newell Finnbarr 1 0 0 0 5 Parata Wirangi 1 0 0 0 5 Preston Kyle 1 0 0 0 5
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17. Women’s
Like nearly everything else in 2020 its very easy to look at what we lost, didn’t have, or couldn’t do, but 2020 was also a year we learnt, grew, succeeded and celebrated.
Training sessions started in February with the gradual build for regos and attendance including welcoming several first years who were quickly snapped up into the Academy for development and a couple of international players. Then bang 17th March community rugby suspended and by the end of the month we are in full lock down and many of the team scattered back to the four corners of the country.
At the end of May the call came to retake the field, with a few sessions available we scrambled to pull the squad together before we went to Norths for the 1st game of 8 in a super short women’s season. In the interim we had also lost Coach Mark Tapsell who had to travel overseas, (who’s return before season end was unlikely due to quarantine). Previous (2016) coach Dave Jensen was able to come and help, along with Gina Williamson (just retired on 116
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With concerns about sustaining numbers (recruited Mittens for a few sessions) we made it to the field on Sat 20th June with 16 players ready to go, with Hiria McRae achieving a major milestone (already the clubs most capped female player) as she ran out for her 140th game. Overall, we welcomed 11 new Impala caps – who were all indispensable when we only were fielding 17-18 players each game.
2020 Impala Academy Impala-cat hybrid, looking to confuse the opposition
We celebrated injury comebacks but also suffered more across the squad with a wide range of issues. An Impala is a natural rebounder, and the ladies showed tenacity and strength to get up and move forward together to get the work done when it counted, week in week out. Our experience players led from the front and guided our new members to learn and grow as well- rounded rugby player.
We had some great wins, some losses that felt like wins, but also a loss or two that we hadn’t expected. We fell victim to our own preconceived notions of prior years’ success, so went back to basics and as a team found an inner strength and an attitude which was built on ‘why are we playing’. The answer was ‘for ourselves, each other and most of all because we enjoy it’. Our mission was to enjoy every game and be a cohesive and supportive team on an off the field. This was our biggest win of the year – well, that and the final successful execution of the choreographed TikTok routine.
Most liked action shot of the year
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On 8th August Losaline Hopoi achieved 50 games and following a protocol change supported by the OBU committee (for which we are grateful) we were able to present her with a club blazer.
We were also able to award current players Emma Hopoi (current caps 63; 50th 11th May, 2019) Moana Solia (current caps 60; 50th 6th April, 2019) and Charlotte Chivers (current caps 85; 50th 9th July, 2016) at the ladies prize giving session.
We named Chloe Te Moananui as player of the year and most improved player was Nicole Wilson. Players player when to Thamsyn Newton who racked up 72 points over 5 games.
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We had three current and one past Impala named in the 2020 Pride team, Montana Heslop, Thamsyn Newton, Emily Dalley, and Georgia Daals who was back from Hong Kong, and an international cap for Emma Hopoi who represented Tonga.
And finally, but by no means least, we send further congratulations to our 2020 Captain Montana Heslop awarded the Best and Fairest (joint) in the WRFU 2020 awards and she picked up a contract to play in Hong Kong for 2021, which somewhat made up for the Spanish contract she wasn’t able to take for the 2020 season.
Thank you to our Coaches: Tara, Dave, Gina and Mark, and Thanks to the wider OBU family for their continuing support of the Impalas. The Impalas are ready for 2021!
Jenny Roscow Manager
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Team Statistics 2020: Women
Played Win Loss Draw For Against Tries Con Pen DG
8 3 5 0 169 338 26 16 0 0
Trophy Date vs For Against Result Rebecca Liua'ana 20 June 2020 Northern United 7 54 Loss
Rebecca Liua'ana 27 June 2020 Avalon 28 31 Loss
Rebecca Liua'ana 4 July 2020 Bye - - Bye
Rebecca Liua'ana 11 July 2020 Poneke 29 10 Win Rebecca Liua'ana 18 July 2020 Oriental Rongotai 0 95 Loss
Rebecca Liua'ana 25 July 2020 Hutt Old Boys Marist 29 25 Win
Rebecca Liua'ana 1 August 2020 Marist St Pats 26 51 Loss
Rebecca Liua'ana 8 August 2020 Paremata-Plimmerton 31 22 Win Rebecca Liua'ana 15 August 2020 Petone 19 50 Loss
Surname First Name Tries Cons Pens DG Total Newton Thamsyn 12 6 0 0 72 Heslop Montana 5 10 0 0 45 Te Moananui Chloe 4 0 0 0 20 Adams Georgia 1 0 0 0 5 Hopoi Losaline 1 0 0 0 5 McRae Hiria 1 0 0 0 5 Robinson-Bartlett Raegan 1 0 0 0 5 Sundahl Anne-Mette 1 0 0 0 5
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18. Premier Reserve
Winners HD Morgan Memrial Cup
The commencement of the 2020 rugby season bought a host of challenges for various reasons. Leading the premier reserves through this turbulent time, they were spearheaded by Paul Swift and Greg Mullany who both co-coached and were co-managed by Jackson Smith and unfortunate career ending injury to Clinton Garritys season meant he joined the management team also.
The premier reserves often have a tough task at hand, managing the inter flow of players from the premiers, colts and various social grades. This 2020 season was no different with us using a vast array of numbers or players from a host of different grades and teams which made it challenging to build consistency and combinations. But we thank all the players who contributed to our enjoyable season.
Despite the trying challenges we managed to get off to a reasonable start to the season and win the majority of our first half seasons games. The turning point of the season coming midway through with us pulling off a spectacular 32-30 win over Tawa. This set us up for an exciting run home with a massive boost to the sides confidence and morale and had us sitting in the top 8 with a search of the Ed Chaney. Another exciting 45-41 over HOBM ensured us a top four finish leading into the penultimate week.
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A few more close games had us sitting 3rd going into the last week of the round against Ories all set for an Ed Chaney semi-final when things took an unfortunate turn. Losing our captain that week, we opted for a few uncharacteristic decisions in the match and ended up being outclassed by a combative and skilful Ories side that outpassioned us on the day.
All was not lost thankfully and we still had the second tier H.D Morgan trophy to play for. This bought a thrilling semi-final play-off with Tawa out at Lyndhurst. This game was a nail biter being played in very competitive fashion going down to the last play where OBU were down by 3 points and a scrum on halfway. From this scrum after what seemed like endless phases we made it inside Tawas 22m and the ball was tossed wide to a make shift loose forward by the number of Chris Whitley who crashed over in the corner to set up a exciting final with Poneke.
Finals day was played out at Petone and we were on the far side of the ground diagonally opposite the main ground. Never the less this didn’t deter us at all and after some stirring words by former all black Jason Eaton pre-match the troops were ready for battle. This was a typical to for tat affair which OBU known for their superior fitness, skill and nous rounded out a resounding victory and securing the H.D Morgan trophy. This was celebrated in epic style with the post-match noise being heard from the changing rooms right onto the main ground where the jubilee cup final was being played. A few spectators could be heard having a giggle upon listening in.
The bonds forged and connections deepened were a hallmark of this reserve team. Seeing this in action came about by a few social events that were kindly run by May Kyd and management. These socials were a great time had by all and allowed the team to let their hair down and enjoy each other’s company.
A big thanks to all the management and players for the contributions throughout the 2020 season. It absolutely made it the fantastic unforgettable season it was.
Greg and Swifty Coaches
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Team Statistics 2020: Premier Reserve
Played Win Loss Draw For Against Tries Con Pen DG
14 9 5 0 502 298 68 40 14 0
Trophy Date vs For Against Result Harper Lock 20 June 2020 Poneke 13 15 Loss Harper Lock 27 June 2020 Northern United 29 57 Loss Harper Lock 4 July 2020 Paremata-Plimmerton 43 8 Win Harper Lock 11 July 2020 Johnsonville 47 7 Win Harper Lock 18 July 2020 Stokes Valley 48 7 Win Harper Lock 25 July 2020 Marist St Pats 8 29 Loss Harper Lock 1 August 2020 Tawa 32 30 Win Harper Lock 8 August 2020 Avalon 82 12 Win Harper Lock 15 August 2020 Petone White - - Can Harper Lock 22 August 2020 Petone Blue 11 13 Loss Harper Lock 29 August 2020 Hutt Old Boys Marist 45 41 Win Harper Lock 5 September 2020 Wainuiomata 60 5 Win Harper Lock 12 September 2020 Oriental Rongotai 21 29 Loss HD Morgan 19 September 2020 Tawa 33 30 Win HD Morgan 26 September 2020 Poneke 30 15 Win
Surname First Name Tries Cons Pens DG Total Gray Stewart 1 23 12 0 87 Clark Adam 8 1 0 0 42 Sickler Kurt 5 8 0 0 41 Green Jack 7 0 0 0 35 Matschek Anton 4 2 0 0 24 Berthelsen Jacob 4 1 0 0 22 Liuvaie Anthony 4 0 0 0 20 Tau'alupe Tevita 4 0 0 0 20 Eathorne Matthew 3 1 0 0 17 Faingataa Faleola 3 0 0 0 15 Green Sam 3 0 0 0 15 Trewavas Dom 3 0 0 0 15 Walters Matt 3 0 0 0 15 Wilson Joshua 1 2 2 0 15 Cannell Baxter 2 0 0 0 10 Hird Jake 2 0 0 0 10 Maihi Awa 2 0 0 0 10 Quin Cody 2 0 0 0 10 Safa Matthieu 2 0 0 0 10 Berthelsen Jacob 1 2 0 0 9 Apolo Anthony 1 0 0 0 5 Combs Sam 1 0 0 0 5 Holloway Tom 1 0 0 0 5 Vaka Antonio 1 0 0 0 5
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19. First Grade
First Grade combined with Righteous Bros to form ‘Righteous Pack’ for 2020.
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20. Under 21 Green
Winners Winners Winners Paris John E Kelly Letica Memorial Cup Cup Cup
If 2020 was a challenging year, then the achievements of this year’s Colts Green are even more remarkable.
After the dominating season of the 2019 Colts Green side there was some expectation that the 2020 side would be a year to rebuild given the turnover of players. As it turned out the 2020 season saw the team match the exploits of 2019 by winning the Letica, Paris and John E Kelly trophies and secure an unbeaten season.
The trials saw a good mix of first years and veterans highlight their skills with an internal trial followed by the Letica Cup games versus Wellington College 1st XV and 2nd XV seeing two good wins. With a squad finalised, the Hawkes Bay trip was expected to see the team refine its structure going into the championship rounds. That all changed with COVID 19 and the rest is history.
With the level of uncertainty over the resumption of the season it was with some relief that the revised season was launched in June. Round robin then semi and finals. However, the effect COVID 19 saw a number of teams unable to field a Colts side with traditional powerhouses MSP and Ories opting out. All in all, five clubs failed to field a Colts team.
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The first game of the season was an indicator of who we would be playing in the final and the Norths Colts Blue side was physical and competitive and in the end the team was happy to come away with a 26-26 draw. The remaining games of the round saw the team rack up some big scores interspersed with some tougher games versus HOBM, OBU Black and Tawa and win the Paris Memorial Trophy. Tawa were especially tough in the last game of the round and into the semi-finals they were no different. It was pressure rugby and turning around with a 3-0 lead over Tawa into the wind, the team was told at halftime to amp up and that they did winning 18-10. Onto the final versus our old mates Norths and despite conceding two early tries the team were tactically better and pulled away with a comfortable win to retain the John E Kelly. It was not a vintage performance but the team did the job and a three peat was achieved.
A funny season but the team maintained good culture and showed plenty of guts in the last three games. The final represented the last games for a number of stalwarts of the team – Captain Tom Hoskin played his final and best game in the jersey and racked up over 50 games. Others Lawrence Lim, Dom Herlihy, Jo Sharland, Josh Godsiff, Will Carter, Mike Muir and Olly Paotonu were all great servants and were critical to the team’s achievements over the last three years. We have a good core of players to take up the leadership reins next year. That is the beauty of Colts Green that you will always have quality to fill the jersey.
This was my last year as Head Coach and I have been lucky enough to have Mark Brewis co- coach and Maree Chivers manage. Both were tremendous support and the success of this team is a credit to them. They have both stepped down and wish them well for their future endeavours. Also, thanks Tomasi Palu, Norm & Phoebe Fergusson, Trapper and the OBU Black team, all contributors to our success.
2020 has been a tough year and the achievements of the team has made it a bit brighter.
Dallas Paotonu Coach
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Team Statistics 2020: Colts Green
Played Win Loss Draw For Against Tries Con Pen DG
12 11 0 1 491 96 12 11 0 1
Trophy Date vs For Against Result
Paris Memorial 27 June 2020 Northern United Blue 26 26 Draw Paris Memorial 4 July 2020 Northern United White 79 0 Win
Paris Memorial 11 July 2020 Johnsonville 78 0 Win
Paris Memorial 18 July 2020 Upper Hutt Rams 81 5 Win
Paris Memorial 25 July 2020 Bye - - Bye Paris Memorial 1 August 2020 Hutt Old Boys Marist 27 0 Win
Paris Memorial 8 August 2020 Colts Black 22 0 Win
Paris Memorial 15 August 2020 Tawa - - Can
Paris Memorial 22 August 2020 Petone 45 12 Win Paris Memorial 29 August 2020 Wellington - - WBD
Paris Memorial 5 September 2020 Poneke 64 5 Win
Paris Memorial 12 September 2020 Tawa 27 25 Win
Surname First Name Tries Cons Pens DG Total Champion Sam 7 28 9 0 118 Wilson Isaac 12 0 0 0 60 Mcleod Mitchell 7 1 0 0 37 Hoare Daniel 6 0 0 0 30 Mexted Jack 3 7 0 0 29 Muir Michael 0 9 3 0 27 de Roo Jacob 5 0 0 0 25 Christensen Tobias 4 0 0 0 20 Early Jethro 4 0 0 0 20 Paotonu Oliver 4 0 0 0 20 Zinzley Liam 4 0 0 0 20 Carter William 3 0 0 0 15 Crampton Flynn 3 0 0 0 15 Koneferenisi Samson 2 0 0 0 10 Lynch Oskar 2 0 0 0 10 Apiata Harlow 1 0 0 0 5 Dombroski Cameron 1 0 0 0 5 Herlihy Dominic 1 0 0 0 5 Hoskin Tom 1 0 0 0 5 Johnson Luke 1 0 0 0 5 McQuoid Miller 1 0 0 0 5 Sharland Joe 1 0 0 0 5
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21. Under 21 Black
Colts Black for the first time in many years played in the WRFU top Colt’s division due to the disruption of Covid. It provided us with the opportunity to play against some of the strongest clubs in the Wellington Comp including Colt’s Green. The Green vs Black game was the most physical encounter of the year, which ended up being a close game showing the depth of young players within the club.
Our season concluded on finals day at Petone Rec where we lost a last-minute nail biter to Hutt Old Boys Marist. It was a pretty impressive feat considering we were down by 20 with 15 minutes left to play. Within those last minutes we were awarded three penalty tries from a dominant scrum only to lose in the final play.
It was a successful year for Colt’s Black considering the circumstances of 2020 and what a great way to end the season by winning the prestigious award OBU Club Team of the Year.
None of this could have been achieved with the support and guidance of our head coach, Norm and assistant coach Tomasi (team note: ‘and our manager Phoebe for keeping us in line’).
The culture that we have created within this team has been awesome and will live with you boys wherever your endeavors take you, it’s been a pleasure and a great season and one I’m all sure we will remember.
Phoebe Ferguson Manager
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Team Statistics 2020: Colts Black
Played Win Loss Draw For Against Tries Con Pen DG
12 6 6 0 237 230 12 6 6 0
Trophy Date vs For Against Result
Paris Memorial 27 June 2020 Tawa 20 14 Win
Paris Memorial 4 July 2020 Petone 3 18 Loss Paris Memorial 11 July 2020 Upper Hutt Rams 5 18 Loss
Paris Memorial 18 July 2020 Bye - - Bye
Paris Memorial 25 July 2020 Poneke 61 10 Win
Paris Memorial 1 August 2020 Northern United White 10 55 Loss Paris Memorial 8 August 2020 OBU Colts Green 0 22 Loss
Paris Memorial 15 August 2020 Wellington - - Can
Paris Memorial 22 August 2020 Johnsonville 57 15 Win
Paris Memorial 29 August 2020 Hutt Old Boys Marist 25 10 Win Paris Memorial 5 September 2020 Northern United Blue 6 18 Loss
Paris Memorial 12 September 2020 Wellington - - WBD
Vic Calcinai 19 September 2020 Northern United White 26 22 Win
Vic Calcinai 26 September 2020 Hutt Old Boys Marist 24 28 Loss
Surname First Name Tries Cons Pens DG Total Morgan Ranui Joshua 3 8 6 0 49 Sorovaki Josaia 4 1 0 0 22 Mexted Jack 3 3 0 0 21 Bramley Christopher 3 0 0 0 15 Faamausili Isaac 1 0 2 0 11 Horan Toby 2 0 0 0 10 Mcleod Mitchell 1 1 1 0 10 Paotonu Oliver 2 0 0 0 10 Quin Oscar 2 0 0 0 10 Walton-France Jack 2 0 0 0 10 Brown George 1 1 0 0 7 Johnson Luke 0 0 2 0 6 Dombroski Cameron 1 0 0 0 5 Finnigan Curtis 1 0 0 0 5 Jacobs Conor 1 0 0 0 5 Jansen Kees 1 0 0 0 5 Taulangau Siakini 1 0 0 0 5 Wright Keegan 1 0 0 0 5 Seiuli Zephaniah 0 1 0 0 2
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22. 85 kg Scallywags
Coming in to the second season on OBU Scallywag U85 footy, the team looked to improve on their 3 wins in the inaugural season and boy did they do just that. With a relatively new looking squad and the acquisition of some more coaching/management staff the Waggies hit the ground running with a hard-fought win against HOBM, just the start everyone was hoping for.
The boys then went on to have some good wins against MSP, Wellington Axemen and Wests. The Wests win was a highlight with a 70+ point score margin and locking up the Omar Cup once again. We finished third and met Eastbourne in the semi. It was a cracking, high point scoring affair and unfortunately the Scallywags just fell short, 46-43, in what would have been the first Grand Final appearance.
With a lot of the squad returning for 2021 we are hoping to build on a good season and go to the big dance to secure the silverware.
A special mention has to go to the coaching and management staff Jake Hird (Forwards Coach), Mitch Butler (Backs Coach) and Tani & Barns who helped out with management. MVP was big Blair (shko) Miller, Top Point Scorer was Nic Mannix for the consecutive year and Top Try Scorer was Mitch Butler for the consecutive year. If you’re reading this and keen to play or help out our Pirate Ship has doors wide open!
UP THE SCALLYWAGS!!
Mitch Butler Manager
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Team Statistics 2020: 85kg Scallywags
Played Win Loss Draw For Against Tries Con Pen DG
9 5 4 0 307 271 9 5 4 0
Trophy Date vs For Against Result
JC Bowl 27 June 2020 Hutt Old Boys Marist 28 14 Win
JC Bowl 4 July 2020 Poneke 36 26 Win JC Bowl 11 July 2020 Eastbourne 27 37 Loss
JC Bowl 18 July 2020 Marist St Pats 22 19 Win
JC Bowl 25 July 2020 Upper Hutt Rams 19 53 Loss
JC Bowl 1 August 2020 Western Suburbs 73 12 Win JC Bowl 8 August 2020 Bye - - Bye
JC Bowl 15 August 2020 Wellington - - Can
JC Bowl 22 August 2020 Avalon 26 37 Loss
JC Bowl 29 August 2020 Wellington 33 27 Win Paul Potiki 5 September 2020 Eastbourne 43 46 Loss
Surname First Name Tries Cons Pens DG Total Mannix Nic 6 24 3 0 87 Butler Mitchell 9 4 0 0 53 Grenfell Ben 4 0 0 0 20 Beckwith Jordan 2 0 0 0 10 Herrmann Chris 2 0 0 0 10 Mansell Hamish 2 0 0 0 10 Clarke Noah 1 0 0 0 5 de Heer Jason 1 0 0 0 5 de Kort Marcel 1 0 0 0 5 Eales Connor 1 0 0 0 5 Grevatt Hamish 1 0 0 0 5 Harding Stephen 1 0 0 0 5 Laurie Ben 1 0 0 0 5 Mackinnon Luke 1 0 0 0 5 Monckton Jack 1 0 0 0 5 Pickering David 1 0 0 0 5 Schollum Niko 1 0 0 0 5
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23. Sixty-Niners
2020 threw new challenges at us both on and off the field. While our on-field performance wasn't quite where we hoped it would be, the spirit of the 9er never died, and despite mounting injuries we still managed to turn out good numbers every week with some great young lads coming through.
Our off-field performance was strong as usual, starting with zoom catch ups earlier in the year, and plenty of court sessions and other get togethers through the back end of the year. This culminated with our annual tour, this year in our own back yard: Wellington.
Overall, with great recruitment and retention, and some solid social functions thrown in there, this most challenging of years was a good one for the 9ers.
Kia kaha.
Cheers
Watties Manager
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Team Statistics 2020: 69ers
Played Win Loss Draw For Against Tries Con Pen DG
12 2 9 1 143 354 11 1 9 1
Trophy Date vs For Against Result
Mike Copeland 27 June 2020 Wellington 5 47 Loss
Mike Copeland 3 July 2020 Teddy Bears 19 19 Draw Mike Copeland 11 July 2020 Oriental Rongotai 5 39 Loss
Mike Copeland 18 July 2020 Upper Hutt Rams Pirates 22 19 Win
Mike Copeland 25 July 2020 Western Suburbs 21 26 Loss
Mike Copeland 1 August 2020 Stokes Valley - - WBD Mike Copeland 8 August 2020 Upper Hutt Rams J8s 12 41 Loss
Mike Copeland 15 August 2020 Poneke - - Can
Mike Copeland 22 August 2020 Upper Hutt Rams Thirsty 5 40 Loss
Mike Copeland 28 August 2020 Righteous Pack 22 24 Loss Mike Copeland 4 September 2020 Pink Ginners 20 27 Loss
Mike Copeland 12 September 2020 Marist St Pats - - LBD
Mike Copeland 19 September 2020 Paremata-Plimmerton 12 72 Loss
Surname First Name Tries Cons Pens DG Total Weston Connor 4 0 0 0 20 Mama Dylan 3 0 0 0 15 Frost Ryan 2 1 0 0 12 Burgess Corey 2 0 0 0 10 Crosbie Kim 2 0 0 0 10 Koloto Ben 2 0 0 0 10 Maher Simon 1 1 0 0 7 Crafar Coby 0 3 0 0 6 Cartwright Benjamin 1 0 0 0 5 Fitzgerald- Little Cam 1 0 0 0 5 Hird Jake 1 0 0 0 5 Price Cory 1 0 0 0 5 Sauer William 1 0 0 0 5 Tuna Talamaivao 1 0 0 0 5 Udy Mike 1 0 0 0 5 Wilson Michael 1 0 0 0 5 Terry Glenn 0 2 0 0 4 Falter Fabio 0 1 0 0 2
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24. Pink Ginners AFASF
Holders Jackie Ruru Shield
A record of played 12, lost 10, won 2 does not do the 2020 Pink Ginners justice. With a mix of new blood and old faces it was a year of being oh so close. With a points differential of -75, and that includes our only thumping of the year to the Poneke by 40-odd, shows that we were in the fight for all but one of our games. We were lacking a knock-out blow. It truly was a case of a missed tackle here and a bombed try there from having a positive win/loss record.
With COVID disrupting everything in its path the rugby season was no different. The disrupted start saw the combining of grades in a round robin format. With a few losses to start the season, and no chance of sneaking into a semi spot due to mentioned new structure, the focus soon shifted from the lofty heights of winning the grade to the more manageable maintaining the Ruru.
The schedule saw us face the other three reserve grade OBU teams in the last four weeks of the season, so it had its own finals footy feeling. Our mentality being loss one and season over. First up, the Righteous (Brothers) Pack. Toughly fought but job done. Next up, the 69er’s. Again, toughly fought but job done. Last game of the season, and last challenge, against the Teddy’s.
There has been a recent trend which has us playing the Teddy’s in the last game of the season. There has also been a trend that the Ruru is on the line. And unfortunately (spoiler alert) for the Pink Ginners, the Teddy’s have made it a habit of beating us to keep the Ruru over summer. The game was the epitome of our season. Try for try until the Teddy’s scored the heart breaker with 10 to go which saw it being the final points of the game. 19-12 loss, another 7 point, or less loss. The year of being the nearly men.
Jeremy Seal Manager
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Team Statistics 2020: Pink Ginners
Played Win Loss Draw For Against Tries Con Pen DG 12 2 10 0 221 296 12 2 10 0
Trophy Date vs For Against Result Mike Copeland 27 June 2020 Oriental Rongotai 10 25 Loss
Mike Copeland 3 July 2020 Righteous Pack 19 5 Win
Mike Copeland 11 July 2020 Upper Hutt Rams Pirates 34 48 Loss
Mike Copeland 18 July 2020 Upper Hutt Rams Thirsty 14 17 Loss Mike Copeland 25 July 2020 Marist St Pats 26 28 Loss
Mike Copeland 1 August 2020 Western Suburbs 12 14 Loss
Mike Copeland 8 August 2020 Poneke 28 67 Loss
Mike Copeland 15 August 2020 Wellington - - Can Mike Copeland 22 August 2020 Paremata-Plimmerton 17 22 Loss
Mike Copeland 29 August 2020 Stokes Valley 22 31 Loss
Mike Copeland 4 September 2020 OBU 69ers 27 20 Win
Mike Copeland 12 September 2020 Upper Hutt Rams J8s - - LBD Mike Copeland 18 September 2020 Teddy Bears 12 19 Loss
Surname First Name Tries Cons Pens DG Total Hunter Fraser 3 10 0 0 35 Funau Peni 4 0 0 0 20 Faamau Michael 2 2 0 0 14 Eric Ben 2 1 0 0 12 Apolo Lawrance 2 0 0 0 10 Barrett Calum 2 0 0 0 10 Clements Ethan 2 0 0 0 10 Grigg Sean 2 0 0 0 10 Soole Cain 2 0 0 0 10 Anderson Brent 1 0 0 0 5 Connor Jack 1 0 0 0 5 Leaufagatele Soloi 1 0 0 0 5 Leo Viane 1 0 0 0 5 Polamalu Joseph 1 0 0 0 5 Thomas Owen 1 0 0 0 5 Waddy Charles 1 0 0 0 5 Weidling John 1 0 0 0 5 Maha Wai 0 2 0 0 4
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25. Righteous Pack
The 2020 year started off with a lot of uncertainty given that the Covid-19 hit NZ forcing us all to go into lockdown. I myself assumed that a Rugby season would not go ahead as major sporting and general events were being cancelled. It made sense to keep the lads safe at bay. But it was confirmed that the season would go ahead. Immediately, it was a scramble for numbers as a lot of lads had opted not to play this season because of the uncertainty. It was also late in the signup stage to confirm a team.
Jason Gore from the Wolf Pack got in touch with me and mentioned that their numbers were low and that a potential merger for the year would be ideal. That prompted a renewed team for 2020 to be called the Righteous Pack. We both rallied the lads and formed the team.
Our season was a mixed bag of all sorts. In typical fashion, the season started off with an influx of players and then slowly dwindled down in numbers. We had 13 matches this season as the Reserve Grade comp had included all grades into one pool so the anticipation for some tough matches were forecasted. With Jason as our Captain, we kicked the season off with a Ruru match falling short to the Pink Ginners. The next match we managed to get a Win over MSP which gave us a good start to the season. But then player numbers became an issue. We wrapped up the season at 13th place. 3 Win's, 1 default, 8 losses. A number of games were cancelled due to a second locked down.
Our MVP for the year went to: Ed Griffiths (Major) - Our Rookie of the year: Dylan Boyce (Young Blood) Our defensive player of the year - Cameron Mitchell. In summary the year was a good year to get some footy in on the weekends. but it was a dog's breakfast of the year in general with COVID causing a lot of disruption and uncertainty
Nicky Maaka Manager
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Team Statistics 2020: Righteous Pack
Played Win Loss Draw For Against Tries Con Pen DG 12 3 9 0 164 364 11 2 9 0
Trophy Date vs For Against Result Mike Copeland 27 June 2020 Stokes Valley - - WBD
Mike Copeland 3 July 2020 Pink Ginners 5 19 Loss
Mike Copeland 11 July 2020 Marist St Pats 43 31 Win
Mike Copeland 18 July 2020 Upper Hutt Rams J8s 12 35 Loss Mike Copeland 25 July 2020 Upper Hutt Rams Thirsty 17 40 Loss
Mike Copeland 1 August 2020 Upper Hutt Rams Pirates 17 38 Loss
Mike Copeland 7 August 2020 Teddy Bears 5 19 Loss
Mike Copeland 15 August 2020 Oriental Rongotai - - Can Mike Copeland 22 August 2020 Poneke - - LBD
Mike Copeland 28 August 2020 OBU 69ers 24 22 Win
Mike Copeland 5 September 2020 Western Suburbs 19 35 Loss
Mike Copeland 12 September 2020 Paremata-Plimmerton 15 56 Loss Mike Copeland 19 September 2020 Wellington 7 69 Loss
Surname First Name Tries Cons Pens DG Total Maaka Nicky 2 5 0 0 20 Boyce Dylan 1 2 0 0 9 Chung Stanley 1 0 0 0 5 Collins Daniel 1 0 0 0 5 Dobson Jamie 1 0 0 0 5 Good Liam 1 0 0 0 5 Gore Hayden 1 0 0 0 5 Karlsson Martin 1 0 0 0 5 Norman Daniel 1 0 0 0 5 Webster Daniel 1 0 0 0 5 Wills Matthew 1 0 0 0 5
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26. Teddy Bears
Holders Jackie Ruru Shield
No Report Received
Team Statistics 2020: Teddy Bears
Played Win Loss Draw For Against Tries Con Pen DG 13 4 7 2 165 243 12 3 7 2
Trophy Date vs For Against Result
Mike Copeland 27 June 2020 Western Suburbs 7 10 Loss
Mike Copeland 3 July 2020 69ers 19 19 Draw Mike Copeland 11 July 2020 Upper Hutt Rams J8s 0 38 Loss
Mike Copeland 18 July 2020 Poneke 5 42 Loss
Mike Copeland 25 July 2020 Paremata-Plimmerton 19 48 Loss
Mike Copeland 1 August 2020 Upper Hutt Rams Thirsty 19 21 Loss Mike Copeland 7 August 2020 Righteous Pack 19 5 Win
Mike Copeland 15 August 2020 Stokes Valley - - WBD
Mike Copeland 21 August 2020 Wellington 19 19 Draw
Mike Copeland 29 August 2020 Upper Hutt Rams Pirates 15 17 Loss Mike Copeland 5 September 2020 Marist St Pats 24 12 Win
Mike Copeland 12 September 2020 Oriental Rongotai - - LBD
Mike Copeland 18 September 2020 Pink Ginners 19 12 Win
Surname First Name Tries Cons Pens DG Total Ashford Benjamin 1 0 0 0 5 Eckert Brendan 1 0 0 0 5 Robinson Fergus 1 0 0 0 5 Robinson Seth 1 0 0 0 5 Soper Aaron 1 0 0 0 5 Turnbull Christopher 1 0 0 0 5 Van Berkel Ben 1 0 0 0 5 Gibbs Thomas 0 1 0 0 2 Romano Anthony 0 1 0 0 2
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27. Under 12 Conrad Smiths
Strolling along the centre of a carless, sun-bathed Upland Rd with Level 4 lockdown in full squeeze, the prospect of any winter team sport, especially a contact one like rugby, seemed beyond unlikely. For the Old Boys University (OBU) Under 12 rugby team it was just one of a long line of challenges to overcome.
Even at the declaration of Level 2 in the middle of May, uncertainty reigned about if, how and when group contact sports like rugby might be able to happen. Within a few weeks overworked local rugby administrators released a protocol and playing schedule and by June the unexpected season had begun.
Based at Victoria University’s Boyd-Wilson Field, OBU has a particular emphasis on promoting rugby at the nearby Clifton Terrace, Te Aro, Kelburn and Thorndon primary schools. As a small junior club, OBU Kids has often had to find creative ways of fielding competitive teams. This is especially so once, from U12 up, 15 players aside are required.
With twelve players drawn from Kelburn Normal (3), Te Aro (2), Wellesley (2), Scots (3), Brooklyn (1) and Sacred Heart (1), the team lacked the numbers to compete in 15 aside. The solution for OBU’s U12 team was to form an alliance with the Johnsonville Junior Rugby Club.
A combined J’ville/OBU squad of 22 players took to the field as the Vikings, alternating their home ground between Kelburn and Johnsonville. Similarly, the team alternated playing jerseys between OBU’s green and white hoops and J’ville’s light and dark blue hoops.
A lack of preparation and familiarity hampered the team’s early performances in grading games. And with just one game affected by cancellation, a 5-win, 2-loss record in the regular season was really satisfying. Best of all though was being part of two club rugby communities that worked together to overcome parochial and geographic boundaries and help kids’ rugby flourish.
Troy Newtown Coach
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2020 Player Awards:
Most Improved Player
Jack Edwards
Best Team Player
Jack Benson
Player of the Year (Conrad Smith Trophy)
Ethan Rothman
Team Statistics 2020: U12 Conrad Smiths
Played Win Loss Draw For Against Tries Con
8 5 3 0 247 265 43 16
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28. Under 9 Steinmetz
Due to the Covid-19 lock-down numbers for the U9 team were down from last year. A combination of U8, U9, and some U10 players were required to get a team together. Restrictions on the U10 players were imposed to ensure fair games could be carried out. The pre-season was short but think that suited most parents. Also, we had some first-time rugby/tackle players that took up the challenge.
The kids were amazing. All were committed to playing and having fun. We had three female players this season, which was great to see. The younger players were encouraged by the older players that took up the ball hard and seem to make all players work harder. Improvement during the season was vast in skill and confidence levels, with passing the ball in the tackle, forward driving, and more backline moves. Overall a really great season with the kids having fun, participating, and playing some good rugby.
Tony Taylor Coach
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Team Statistics 2020: U9 Steinmetz Played Win Loss Draw For Against Tries
8 5 3 0 360 270 72
2020 Player Awards:
Most Improved Player
Dahlia Banks
Best Team Player
Lachlan Best
Player of the Year (Paul Steinmetz Trophy)
Henry Valsenti
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29. Under 7 Preston-Wilsons
No report received
Team Statistics 2020: U7 Preston-Wilsons Played Win Loss Draw For Against Tries
8 3 0 5 470 445 94
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2020 Player Awards:
Most Improved Player
Jessica Elkin
Best Team Player
Milo Banks
Player of the Year (Jon Preston Trophy & Stu Wilson Trophy)
Juliet Street
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30. Team Statistics 2020
Team Play Won Lost Draw For Ag Tries Con Pen DG
Premier 15 12 3 0 511 202 15 12 3 0
Women 8 3 5 0 169 338 8 3 5 0
Premier Reserve 14 9 5 0 502 298 14 9 5 0
Colts Green 12 11 0 1 491 96 12 11 0 1
Colts Black 12 6 6 0 237 230 12 6 6 0
85kg Scallywags 9 5 4 0 307 271 9 5 4 0
69ers 11 1 9 1 143 354 11 1 9 1
Pink Ginners 12 2 10 0 221 296 12 2 10 0
Righteous Bros 11 2 9 0 164 364 11 2 9 0
Teddy Bears 12 3 7 2 165 243 12 3 7 2
U12 Conrad Smiths 8 5 3 0 247 265 43 16 - -
U9 Steinmetz 8 5 3 0 360 270 72 - - -
U7 Preston Wilson 8 3 0 5 470 445 94 - - -
Totals 140 67 64 9 3,987 3,672 325 70 58 4
Thanks to Emma Paisley (WRFU) for providing the statistical data!
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31. Prize Winners 2020
Junior Prize Giving
Under 7 Preston-Wilsons – Most Improved Player
Jessica Elkin
Under 7 Preston-Wilsons – Best Team Player
Milo Banks
Under 7 Preston-Wilsons – Player of the Year (Jon Preston Trophy & Stu Wilson Trophy)
Juliet Street
Under 9 Steinmetz – Most Improved Player
Dahlia Banks
Under 9 Steinmetz – Best Team Player
Lachlan Best
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Under 9 Steinmetz – Player of the Year (Paul Steinmetz Trophy)
Henry Valsenti
Under 12 Conrad Smiths – Most Improved Player
Jack Edwards
Under 12 Conrad Smiths – Best Team Player
Jack Benson
Under 12 Conrad Smiths – Player of the Year (Conrad Smith Trophy)
Ethan Rothman
Dave Loveridge Trophy – Junior Volunteer of the Year
Troy Newton
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Senior Prize Giving
Peni P Finau (Pink Ginners) - 5 tries
Mike Lorigan Memorial Shield – Most tries in social rugby
Fraser Hunter - Pink Ginners 28 pts
Graham Haggett Cup – Most points in social rugby
Teddy Bears
Brown Copeland Cup – Most successful off field social team
Teddy Bears
Peter Scott Cup – Most successful on-field social team
Teddy Bears
Jackie Ruru Shield – Holder
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Owen Thomas - Pink Ginners
Jackie Ruru Blazer – The Player who epitomizes the values of the Ruru Shield
Edward Griffiths – Righteous Pack
Frank Scott Memorial Trophy – The Social Player that best served the Club
Blair Miller
Braddock/Forde Cup – 85kg Player of the year
Not Awarded
Peter Preston Cup - Best Under 21 grade player: Colts White
Isaiah Tuputupu
Darryl Longley Cup - Best Under 21 grade player: Colts Black
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Miller McQuoid
Prime Corporation Cup – Best Under 21 grade player: Colts Green
Sam Champion 118 Colts Green
Dai Hayward Trophy - Top age grade points scorer
Liam Zinzley
Nick Jones Memorial Cup - Player who has contributed most to Colts Green side (selected by the players)
Not Awarded
First Grade - Player of the year
Stewart Gray
Sir Richard Wild Cup – Premier Reserve player of the year
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Nicole Wilson
Stephen Robertson Cup – Most Improved Women’s player
Chloe Te Moananui
Sisam Cup - Women’s Player of the year
Sam Reid – Premiers - 14 tries
Most tries scored – Training Grades
Dale Sabbagh – 131 pts - Premier
Most points scored – All Grades
Tobias Christensen – Colts Green
Noel Ryder Cup - Outstanding Player First Year out of School
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Caleb Delaney
Al Keown Memorial Cup – Best Under 21 Player
Colts Black
Dr Elliot Memorial Cup – Club Team of the Year
Jonathan Fuimaono - Premier
Old-Boys University Cup – Most Loyal Club Player/Member
Paddy Carter - Premiers
Stu Wilson Trophy- The Player who best epitomized the spirit of OBU Rugby
Dallas Paotonu – Colts Green
MJB (Jock) Hobbs Trophy Coach of the Year
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Lt Gen Bernard Freyberg Trophy - Volunteer of the Year
Finbarr Kerr-Newell
Brown Copeland Presidents Cup - Person who has best served the Club
Kenan Gillson
Supporters Cup – Most Improved Premier Team Player
Dale Sabbagh
Ian Archibald Trophy – Premier Team Player of the Year
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WRFU Awards
Sam Reid – Co-Winner Montana Heslop – Co-Winner WRFU Billy Wallace Men’s Best & Fairest WRFU Women’s Best & Fairest Award Award
Peter Scott Caleb Delany Lifetime Contribution Salver Ken Comber Cup WRFU Academy Player of the Year
Jubilee Cup HD Morgan Memorial Cup Paris Memorial Premier 2nd Round Premier Reserve 5-8 2nd Round Under 21 1st Division 1st Round
John E Kelly Memorial Dewar Shield: Under 21 1st Division 2nd Round Most Championship Points
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Victoria University of Wellington Awards
Sports Blues
Adam Clark Caleb Delany (Maori Sportsperson of the Year)
Other OBU Milestones:
Sam Reid Morgan Poi Matt Fowler 50 matches 50 matches 50 matches OBU Premier OBU Premier OBU Premier
Losaline Hopoi 50 matches OBU Women
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32. Directory of Office Holders 2020
Executive & Elected Officials Murray Anderson President (10/11)*r Jaesen Sumner Chairman (7/11)* Richard Boag Secretary (11/11)* BDO NZ Ltd Treasurer (8/8)* M Chivers Club Captain (5/7)* (resigned October 2020) Alastair Forde Junior Convenor (10/11)* Ian Kennedy NZ Universities Delegate (0/11)* David Loveridge Rugby Development Officer, Executive (7/11)* Bob Coyle Reserve Grade Convenor (0/11)* Richard Gordon WRFU Delegate Alternate (5/11)* Jennie Roscow Women’s Liaison (9/11)* Jack Green Wellington College Liaison (1/11)* Peter McFarlane Deputy Chair (11/11)* Tomasi Palu General Manager Rugby Services (8/11)* R Boag (temp) Capricorn Club Captain (11/11)** No appointment OBU Party Starters (-/11)* Hon Auditor (-/11)** Ford Sumner Hon Solicitor (7/11)** *(Attendance/Executive Meetings) ** (Not Compulsory Attendance). Note Executive Year is March-February
Patrons Prof W Grant Guilford (Victoria University of Wellington), Gregor J Fountain (Wellington College)
Life Members M G Anderson (OBU 7), A G Archer (OBU 4), R M Barlow (VUW 18), D B Barrowman (VUW 13), R L Boag (OBU 14), S G Bremner (VUW 19), G R Brooking (OBU 5), D H Catley (WCOB 29) M C Copeland (OBU 6), R J Curtis (OBU 8), V L Darke (WCOB 36), D R Davis (WCOB 33) A J Forde (OBU 2), P B Gapes (OBU 11), R S Grocott (WCOB 37), G R Jensen (VUW 13) G A McLean (WCOB 25), R J Moses (OBU 13), P C Osborne (VUW 17), A J Seerup (OBU 12) B L Thomas (OBU 3), H G Vance (OBU 9), R H Vance (OBU 10), R A Waddel (WCOB 28)
Vice Presidents B N Anderson D J Archer P S Barrett M J Brodie M S Conway I R Cuff R B D Drummond P A Garty P A Gough D R Gregg B J W Houlahan M R Larsen D S Loveridge A D McBeth F M Mexted M O Mexted G N K Mourie N S Phillips T J Reilly S D Robertson P R Scott C G Smith P S Stannard W G Thurston A D Timms K J Torbit Prof D G Trow B A Waddle P J Walsh S S Wilson T N WoIfe
Past Presidents P S Barrett (VUW (16) 1990-1991), S G Bremner (VUW (14) 1980-1981) D H Catley (WCOB (23) 1988 -1989, OBU (3) 1997-2007), M C Copeland (OBU (8) 2019) D R Davis (WCOB (22) 1986-1987), R S Grocott (WCOB (24) 1990-1991, OBU (5) 2012-2013) B N Gundersen (OBU (6) 2014-2015), P C Osborne (VUW (15)1983-88, OBU (4) 2008-2011)
Honorary Vice Presidents – HE Fausto Crozet
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33. Representative Players 2020
The following players, coaches and management were selected for 2020 representative teams, while being current OBU members
Hurricanes
Ben May Wes Goosen
Hurricanes Hunters / U20
Caleb Delany Shamus Hurley-Langton Taine Plumtree Morgan Poi
Wellington Lions
Morgan Poi Teariki Ben-Nicholas Taine Plumtree
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Wellington Lions (contd)
Wes Goosen Caleb Delany James Poloniati
Wellington Pride
Thamsyn Newton Montana Heslop Emma Dalley Georgia Daals
Other
Emma Teariki Ben-Nicholas Ben May Shamus Hurley-Langton Tongan Women Highlanders Taranaki Manawatu
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34. Club Sponsors Our thanks to our great team of sponsors, whose generous support is much appreciated:
Lion Breweries Ltd
Cambridge Hotel
Victoria University of Wellington
TBI Health Ltd
Pelorus Trust
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Infinity Foundation
Lion Foundation
Wellington Chamber of Commerce
Air Rescue Trust
First Sovereign
NZ Racing Board
Hell Pizza
Kooga
BDO Ltd
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35. Registered Players & Club Members 2020
VUW VUW Team Registered WCOB Current Alumni
Premier 46 16 12 6 Women 34 19 5 0 Premier Reserve 37 7 9 5 Colts Green 37 31 1 8 Colts Black 37 34 0 4 85 kg Scallywags 41 28 3 1 Reserve II 69ers 42 1 14 2 Reserve II Pink Ginners 40 15 10 3 Reserve II Righteous Bros 45 5 14 3 Reserve II Teddy Bears 40 7 12 4 Antiques 10 0 3 0 Unallocated / Not Playing 35 22 3 5 Senior Total 444 185 86 41
Junior Under 12 Conrad Smiths 12 Junior Under 9 Steinmetz 16 Junior Under 7 Preston / Wilsons 16 Junior Total 44
Total 488 185 86 41
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Registered Players & Club Members 2020 (Contd.)
VUW VUW Club Members Registered WCOB Current Alumni Patrons 2 - 1 1
Life Members 22 - 12 11
Vice Presidents 22 - 14 9
Hon Vice Presidents 0 - - 0
Financial Members (full) 27 - 28 10
Financial Members (email only) 7 - - 4
Sponsors 9 - - 1
Affiliates 6 - - 0
Administration/Volunteers/Coaches 54 - 12 17
Total 149 - 53 32
Capricorn Club Members 89 - - -
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36. OBU Virtual Clubrooms & SG Bremner’s 90th
During the covid-19 lockdown months, the OBU Virtual Clubrooms was set up to keep the social interaction with supporters active. The programme was based upon members joining a ‘Zoom’ session at 5pm on Saturdays with a key focal guest as a conduit towards lively, fun discussions and having a quiet tipple with clubmates. It was particularly pleasing to have so many club members from outside of Wellington getting a rare chance to participate directly in club activities
We were very fortunate with the range of guests who provided some unique insights into their lives and careers as well as some very interesting input into the ‘state of the game’ and where Rugby is heading.
The club extends it grateful thanks to the following who gave so generously of their free time, particularly in difficult & time constrained circumstances
Date Focus Guest Notes Sat 28 March Dave Loveridge Former All Black Captain Sat 4 April Avan Lee CEO Hurricanes Sat 11 April Bryan Waddle Cricket Commentator Sat 18 April Hon Grant Robertson Minister of Finance Sat 25 April Evan Gray Former Test Cricketer Sat 2 May Nick Farr-Jones Former Australian Captain Sat 9 May Mark Robinson CEO NZ Rugby Sat 16 May Rt Hon Winston Peters Deputy Prime Minister Sat 23 May Andy Foster Mayor of Wellington Sat 30 May Jamie Williams / Jon Preston OBU Premier Coach / former All Black Sat 6 June John Plumtree / Ian Kirkpatrick Asst All Black Coach / Patron NZ Rugby
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Mick Bremner’s 90th Birthday Celebration L toR: Don Trow, John Walker, David Howman, Kerry McDonald, Brent Impey, Mark Robinson Peter Osborne, Mick Bremner, Barry Dineen, Roger Drummond
Selwyn George (“Mick”) Bremner
A great All Black, former University team coach, President of the VUWRFC, President of the Wellington Rugby Union and current President of Centurions Rugby Club celebrated his 90th birthday, 2 August 2020. Mick was an All Black in 1952, 1956 and 1960 when vice-captain for tour of South Africa. During his playing days, he was also selected for NZ Universities (1955- 57) and the provincial teams for Auckland (1952-53) Wellington (1954) Manawatu (1955) and Canterbury (1955-59). From 1963 to 1965 and 1971 and 1972, he was coach of the Victoria University of Wellington first fifteen, winning the Jubilee Cup in 1964. His illustrious playing career and tactical acumen was recognised with his election as President of VUWRFC from 1980 to 1982 and later as President of the Wellington Rugby Union. He is a Life Member of OBU & is proud to have an OBU Junior team named after him – the Under 8 Bremners.
Mick played mostly at second five eight, but also at first five. He is remembered as a fine sportsman, a most reliable five eight who played the game with enthusiasm, and who often featured as the key person for achieving a win for his team. There are three occasions in particular in the 1950s when Mick initiated play that brought an exhilarating result for his team. These three wins have been long remembered in the history of the game in New Zealand.
For Canterbury, against the British and Irish Lions team of 1959. This game has been described by the members of the Lions team as the toughest and roughest of their whole playing career. Near full time, the teams were tied and then a jinking run from Bremner to score a try and a historic win for Canterbury.
For New Zealand Universities against the Springboks, at Athletic Park in 1956, the Universities played spectacular rugby but didn't clinch the extraordinary win until Tanner ran the length of the field to score a try. But it was an intercept from Bremner earlier in the movement that allowed Tanner to break free.
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For University against Petone at the end of the season in 1954. University was attempting to win its third Jubilee Cup in succession. At full time, the score was even and the game seemed at an end when Petone were awarded a defensive scrum. However, an unsung hero. Denis McHalick the University hooker won the tight head and the ball was passed to Bremner. Bremner reversed the play and kicked the ball back over the scrum into the hands of the flying Ron Jarden on the left wing, to score the winning try. This result brought huge excitement and celebration for the University team and their supporters. The decisive play from Bremner was talked about by the old timers for many, many years afterwards.
Thank you, Mick, from OBU, for all that you have done to contribute to the betterment and enjoyment of rugby at Victoria University and throughout New Zealand.
Prepared by
Don Trow Vice President OBURFC
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37. Obituaries
Robert Henry (Bob) Leggett 1940 - 2020
Bob Leggett was a stalwart member of the WCOB club in the 1970’s and 80’s. He served in many capacities, including being an ever-popular bar manager and active in team management duties. He is remembered fondly by those who knew him as ‘an outstanding club man’.
Bob passed away peacefully on 10 September 10, 2020 after a short illness at the Wellington Regional Hospital, surrounded by family, aged 80 years
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Ian Grant Waddell 13 June 1958 – 24 January 2021
Ian Waddell suddenly passed away in January 2021. Ian attended Victoria University in the late 1970’s and early 1980's and subsequently joined the Victoria University of Wellington Rugby Club.
Ian played for the Senior First team as prop for a number of years. While Ian had ambitions of playing at higher levels, he unfortunately broke his shoulder in a club match against Western Suburbs. Ian was scrummaging against All Black prop Scott Crichton on the day, matching his ability with the best. Typical of Ian, he wasn't to be deterred and had a shoulder reconstruction and with a lot of gym work eventually turned out again for the club in future seasons.
After finishing his playing career, Ian, being a rugby fanatic, could often be found watching Victoria University and OBU from the side-lines, or watching Wellington Lions, the Hurricanes and All Blacks at Athletic Park or the Wellington Regional Stadium Ian remained a loyal and active OBU supporter, especially with his assistance to the club during the covid lockdown period. Ian was also an avid golfer, playing off a single digit handicap many times a week.
Ian was a highly respected & notable accountant and sharebroker in Wellington & in recent times had also been a guest lecturer at VUW Business courses.
Our deepest sympathies go out to his wife Karyn and family.
Acknowledgement:
Stephen Atkin
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38. Directory of Financial Members 2020
Last name First name Position Grade Team Adams Georgia Senior Player Women’s Women’s Aleveropoloulus-Borrill Alanna Senior Player Women’s Women’s Allan Brett Senior Player Reserve Teddy Bears Allen Jess Senior Player 85kg Scallywags Ammunson Luani Senior Player Under 21 Colts Green Anderson Brent Vice President Anderson Brent Senior Player Reserve Pink Ginners Anderson Murray Life Member President Executive Apiata Harlow Senior Player Under 21 Colts Green Apolo Anthony Senior Player Premier Reserve Premier Reserve Apolo Lawrance Senior Player Reserve Pink Ginners Arashad Lavy Senior Player Reserve 69ers Archer Andy Life Member Archer David Vice President Archer Graham Full Member Armstrong Callum Senior Player Reserve Pink Ginners Ashford Benjamin Senior Player Reserve Teddy Bears Atkin James Senior Player Reserve Pink Ginners Atkin Stephen email Member Atton Sian Senior Player Women’s Women’s Bailey James Member Capricorn Club Baker Tamara Senior Player Women’s Women’s Bampton Harry Senior Player Under 21 Colts Black Banks Dahlia Junior Player Under 9 Tackle Steinmetz Banks Milo Junior Player Under 7 Rippa Preston Wilsons Barlow Rhys Life Member Barnes Michael Coach Premier Premier Barrett Calum Senior Player Reserve Pink Ginners Barrett Paul Full Member Barrowman Donald Life Member Bartlett Christian Junior Player Under 9 Tackle Steinmetz Beaglehole Dominic Senior Player Under 21 Colts Green Beard Brian email Member Beattie Jack Senior Player Under 21 Colts Black Beckwith Jordan Senior Player 85kg Scallywags Bell Joshua Senior Player Reserve 69ers Bell Manawaiti Full Member Ben-Nicholas Teariki Senior Player Premier Premier Benson Jack Junior Player Under 12 Tackle Conrad Smiths Berthelsen Jacob Senior Player Premier Reserve Premier Reserve Best Callum Junior Player Under 7 Rippa Preston Wilsons Best Lachlan Junior Player Under 9 Tackle Steinmetz Birchler Mike Senior Player Reserve Antiques Bisset Andrew Senior Player Reserve Righteous Pack
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Last name First name Position Grade Team Blundell Nathan Senior Player Premier Premier Boag Richard Life Member / Secretary Executive Boyce Dylan Senior Player Reserve Righteous Pack Boyes Edyn Senior Player Women’s Women’s Bramley Christopher Senior Player Under 21 Colts Black Bremner Mick Life Member, Past Pres Brewis Mark Assistant Coach Under 21 Colts Green Brill Kata Senior Player Reserve Teddy Bears Brodie Mike Vice President Brooking Graeme Life Member Brown George Senior Player Under 21 Colts Black Brown Rebecca Junior Counsel Junior Club Brownlee Norton Junior Player Under 9 Tackle Steinmetz Buckley Jason Sponsor Buda Nico Junior Player Under 12 Tackle Conrad Smiths Bull Harry Junior Player Under 12 Tackle Conrad Smiths Bull Noah Junior Player Under 9 Tackle Steinmetz Burgess Corey Senior Player Reserve 69ers Burke Luke Senior Player Reserve Righteous Pack Butler Mitchell Manager 85kg Scallywags Butters James Senior Player Reserve 69ers Buys Michael Senior Player Reserve Righteous Pack Cannell Baxter Senior Player Premier Reserve Premier Reserve Carpenter Jason Senior Player Reserve 69ers Carr Colin Full Member Carr-Benge Ethan Senior Player Under 21 Colts Black Carter Paterson Senior Player Premier Premier Carter William Senior Player Under 21 Colts Green Cartwright Benjamin Senior Player Reserve 69ers Catley Douglas Life Member, Past Pres Cavanagh Barry Senior Player Reserve Antiques Chamberlain Blake Senior Player Reserve Righteous Pack Champion Sam Senior Player Under 21 Colts Green Chaston Jeremy Senior Player Reserve Righteous Pack Chisholm Luke Senior Player Premier Premier Chivers Charlotte Senior Player Women’s Women’s Chivers Maree Club Captain Executive Christensen Tobias Senior Player Under 21 Colts Green Chung Stanley Senior Player Reserve Righteous Pack Clark Adam Senior Player Premier Premier Clarke Ethan Senior Player Under 21 Colts Black Clarke Noah Senior Player 85kg Scallywags Clarke Simon Senior Player Reserve Teddy Bears Cleary Michael Senior Player Premier Reserve Premier Reserve Clements Ethan Senior Player Reserve Pink Ginners Cole Dave email Member Cole James Senior Player Under 21 Colts Green
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Last name First name Position Grade Team Cole James Senior Player Under 21 Colts Black Collins Daniel Senior Player Reserve Righteous Pack Coltart Paul Full Member Combs Sam Senior Player Premier Premier Connor Jack Senior Player Reserve Pink Ginners Conway Martin Vice President Cook Joshua Senior Player Reserve 69ers Copeland Mike Life Member,Past Pres Coyle Robert Res Grade Convenor Executive Crafar Coby Senior Player Reserve 69ers Craig Paul Full Member Crampton Flynn Senior Player Under 21 Colts Green Cromie Richard Manager Golden Oldies Antiques Crosbie Kim Senior Player Reserve 69ers Crotty Ross email Member Cuff Ian Vice President Curtis Richard Life Member Daly Madison Senior Player Reserve Teddy Bears Dalzell Roydon Member Darke Vern Life Member Darlow James Junior Player Under 9 Tackle Steinmetz Darlow Lucy Junior Player Under 9 Tackle Steinmetz Davey Matthew Sponsor Davis Deane Life Member de Kort Marcel Senior Player 85kg Scallywags de Roo Jacob Senior Player Under 21 Colts Green Delany Caleb Senior Player Premier Premier Denton Miles Senior Player Reserve Teddy Bears Dewar Robert Full Member Dewes Whaimutu Full Member Dobson Jamie Senior Player Reserve Righteous Pack Doesburg Rhys Sponsor Dombroski Cameron Senior Player Under 21 Colts Green Doube Evan Senior Player Under 21 Colts Green Drummond Roger Vice President Eales Connor Senior Player 85kg Scallywags Early Jethro Senior Player Under 21 Colts Green Eathorne Matthew Senior Player Premier Reserve Premier Reserve Eckert Brendan Manager Reserve Teddy Bears Edwards Callum Coach Under 7 Rippa Preston Wilsons Edwards Jack Junior Player Under 12 Tackle Conrad Smiths Edwards Jake Junior Player Under 7 Rippa Preston Wilsons Elkin Jessica Junior Player Under 7 Rippa Preston Wilsons Elkin Jonathan Senior Player Reserve Righteous Pack Eric Ben Senior Player Reserve Pink Ginners Faamau Michael Senior Player Reserve Pink Ginners Faamausili Isaac Senior Player Under 21 Colts Black
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Last name First name Position Grade Team Fabish Tiaki Senior Player Premier Premier Faingataa Faleola Senior Player Premier Reserve Premier Reserve Fairbairn Raymond Full Member Fakahau Soane Senior Player Under 21 Colts Green Falconer Angus Senior Player Reserve Pink Ginners Falter Fabio Senior Player Reserve 69ers Fanatanu Junior Senior Player Reserve Pink Ginners Fawcett Harry Senior Player Reserve Pink Ginners Ferguson Norm Coach Under 21 Colts Black Ferguson Phoebe Manager Under 21 Colts Black Ferris William Senior Player 85kg Scallywags Finnigan Curtis Senior Player Under 21 Colts Black Fisilau Saia email Member Fitzgerald- Little Cam Senior Player Reserve 69ers Foo Desmond Senior Player Reserve 69ers Forbes Logan Senior Player Reserve Teddy Bears Ford Rodney Sponsor Forde Alastair Life Member / Jun Con Executive Forrester Josh Senior Player Reserve Pink Ginners Foster Todd Full Member Fountain Gregor Patron Fowler Matt Senior Player Premier Premier Fraser Riley Senior Player Under 21 Colts Black Fraser Samuel Senior Player Reserve Teddy Bears Fraser Shea Senior Player Reserve Teddy Bears Frost Ryan Senior Player Reserve 69ers Fuimaono Jonathan Senior Player Premier Premier Funau Peni Senior Player Reserve Pink Ginners Gapes Peter Life Member Garty Peter Vice President Gavey Nicholas Senior Player Reserve Righteous Pack Gemmell Garrick Senior Player Reserve Teddy Bears Gibbons John Member Gibbs Thomas Senior Player Reserve Teddy Bears Gibson Louis Senior Player 85kg Scallywags Gifkins Jim Full Member Gilbert Luke Senior Player Premier Reserve Premier Reserve Gillson Kenan Senior Player Premier Premier Gilsenan Kieran Senior Player Reserve 69ers Gimblett Josh Senior Player Premier Premier Godsiff Josh Senior Player Under 21 Colts Green Godwin Samuel Senior Player Premier Premier Good Liam Senior Player Reserve Righteous Pack Goosen Wes Senior Player Premier Premier Gordon Richard WRFU Delegate Executive Gore Hayden Senior Player Reserve Righteous Pack Gore Jason Senior Player Reserve Righteous Pack
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Last name First name Position Grade Team Gough Paddy Vice President Graham Jason Senior Player Reserve 69ers Grant Carl Coach Under 12 Tackle Conrad Smiths Grant Joshua Junior Player Under 12 Tackle Conrad Smiths Grattan Dave Full Member Gray Evan Member Gray Stewart Senior Player Premier Reserve Premier Reserve Grayling Sam Senior Player Reserve Teddy Bears Green Jack Wgtn Coll Liaison Executive Green Jack Senior Player Premier Premier Green Sam Senior Player Premier Reserve Premier Reserve Gregg Dave Vice President Gregory Bob Full Member Griffiths Clem Member Griffiths Edward Senior Player Reserve Righteous Pack Griffiths Rose Junior Player Under 7 Rippa Preston Wilsons Grigg Sean Senior Player Reserve Pink Ginners Grocott Richard Life Member,Past Pres Guilford Grant Patron Gundersen Bryan Past President Haines Doug Member Capricorn Club Hall William Senior Player Reserve Righteous Pack Halmshaw Stephen Senior Player Reserve Righteous Pack Hanipale Thomson Thomas Senior Player Reserve Righteous Pack Hardie Jordan Senior Player Under 21 Colts Black Harding Stephen Senior Player 85kg Scallywags Harkin Callum Senior Player Premier Premier Harris Martin Full Member Hayes Clinton Senior Player Reserve Teddy Bears Heappey Geordie Full Member Heather David Full Member Hefford-Thomsen Dylan Senior Player Reserve 69ers Hehir Benjamin Coach,Manager Reserve Pink Ginners Henry Luke Senior Player Reserve Righteous Pack Herlihy Dominic Senior Player Under 21 Colts Green Herrmann Chris Senior Player 85kg Scallywags Heslop Montana Senior Player Women’s Women’s Hetherington Joshua Senior Player Reserve Teddy Bears Hickson Craig Full Member Hill Matthew Senior Player 85kg Scallywags Hoare Daniel Senior Player Under 21 Colts Green Hodson Aaron Senior Player Reserve 69ers Holloway Tom Senior Player Premier Reserve Premier Reserve Holloway Tom Senior Player Reserve Righteous Pack Holter Edward Senior Player Reserve Teddy Bears Hope Matthew Member Capricorn Club Hope Matthew Senior Player Premier Reserve Premier Reserve
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Last name First name Position Grade Team Hopewell Jordan Senior Player Reserve Pink Ginners Hopoi Emma Senior Player Women’s Women’s Hopoi Losaline Senior Player Women’s Women’s Horan Toby Senior Player Under 21 Colts Black Horsnell Tara Coach Women’s Women’s Hoskin Tom Senior Player Under 21 Colts Green Houlahan Brad Vice President / Asst Mgr Premier Premier Houston Jack Senior Player Reserve Righteous Pack Howman David Member Hubbard Zoe Senior Player Women’s Women’s Hughes Charles Senior Player Under 21 Colts Black Hunt Darin Senior Player Reserve 69ers Hunt Denis Full Member Hunt Fergus Senior Player Under 21 Colts Black Hunt Tony email Member Hunter Fraser Senior Player Reserve Pink Ginners Hutchinson Robbie Senior Player Reserve Teddy Bears Hyland-Dixon Atticus Junior Player Under 9 Tackle Steinmetz Iloilo Iloni Senior Player Reserve Righteous Pack Ireland Garth Member Capricorn Club Ireland Maxwell Senior Player Under 21 Colts Green Jacobs Conor Senior Player Under 21 Colts Black Jager Chris Senior Player Reserve 69ers James William Junior Player Under 9 Tackle Steinmetz Jansen Ali Senior Player Reserve Pink Ginners Jansen Kees Senior Player Under 21 Colts Black Jaques Brendan Senior Player Reserve Righteous Pack Jenkin Peter Full Member Jensen David Assistant Coach Women’s Women’s Jensen Graham Life Member Joblin Mark Senior Player Reserve Pink Ginners Joe Winston Senior Player Reserve 69ers Johnson Dylan Member Johnson Jesse Member Johnson Luke Senior Player Under 21 Colts Green Johnson Mike Full Member Jones Mason Senior Player 85kg Scallywags Jooste Dawid Senior Player Reserve 69ers Kameta Rikirangi Senior Player Reserve Pink Ginners Kane Stephanie Affiliate Karlsson Martin Senior Player Reserve Righteous Pack Keat David Affiliate Kember Simon email Member Kerr Kiff Senior Player Reserve Righteous Pack Kerr Michael Senior Player Reserve Pink Ginners Kershaw Graeme Full Member King Alistair Senior Player Under 21 Colts Black
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Last name First name Position Grade Team King Charlie Senior Player Reserve Teddy Bears King Nathan Senior Player Reserve Teddy Bears Koloto Ben Senior Player Reserve 69ers Koneferenisi Samson Senior Player Under 21 Colts Green Kumar Krishan Senior Player Reserve Teddy Bears Kyd Matthew Senior Player Premier Reserve Premier Reserve Lacey Benjamin Member Landrigan Joseph Senior Player Reserve Pink Ginners Landrigan Nicholas Senior Player Reserve 69ers Langton Shamus Senior Player Premier Premier Larsen Adrienne Senior Player Women’s Women’s Larsen Mark Vice President Laurie Ben Senior Player 85kg Scallywags Leaufagatele Soloi Senior Player Reserve Pink Ginners Leo Viane Senior Player Reserve Pink Ginners Lim Laurence-Jarel Senior Player Premier Reserve Premier Reserve Liuvaie Anthony Senior Player Premier Reserve Premier Reserve Livingston Daniel Senior Player Under 21 Colts Green Lloyd David email Member Lordan Jeremy Senior Player Reserve Teddy Bears Loveridge Charlie Junior Player Under 7 Rippa Preston Wilsons Loveridge David Vice President / RDO Executive Loveridge Jan Member Capricorn Club Loveridge Matthew Member Capricorn Club Loveridge Simon Senior Player 85kg Scallywags Lui Michael Senior Player Reserve 69ers Lusty-Winter Jesse Senior Player Reserve Teddy Bears Lusty-Winter Jesse Senior Player Reserve Teddy Bears Lynch Oskar Senior Player Under 21 Colts Green Maaka Nicky Manager Reserve Righteous Pack Maaka Nicky Senior Player Reserve Righteous Pack MacDonald Richie Fitness Coach Premier Premier Mackie Campbell Senior Player Reserve Teddy Bears Mackinnon Luke Senior Player 85kg Scallywags Maha Wai Senior Player Reserve Pink Ginners Maher Simon Senior Player Reserve 69ers Maihi Awa Senior Player Premier Reserve Premier Reserve Mair Jake Senior Player Premier Reserve Premier Reserve Maitland Peter Affiliate Malo Faasalele Senior Player Reserve Teddy Bears Malo Immanuel Junior Player Under 9 Tackle Steinmetz Malo Zion Junior Player Under 7 Rippa Preston Wilsons Malo Zoe Junior Player Under 9 Tackle Steinmetz Mama Dylan Senior Player Reserve 69ers Mannix Nic Senior Player 85kg Scallywags Mansell Hamish Senior Player 85kg Scallywags Marley Samuel Senior Player Reserve Pink Ginners
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Last name First name Position Grade Team Marshall Brad Senior Player Reserve Teddy Bears Marshall Hamish Full Member Marshall William Full Member Martin James Senior Player Reserve Teddy Bears Matschek Anton Senior Player Premier Reserve Premier Reserve McBeth Alasdair Vice President McDermott Roydon Senior Player Reserve 69ers McElroy Ruth Senior Player Women’s Women’s McFarlane Pete Dep Chair Executive McFarlane Toby Junior Player Under 12 Tackle Conrad Smiths Mcintyre George Senior Player Reserve Righteous Pack McKenzie Andrew Senior Player Reserve 69ers McKinnon Ian email Member McLaughlin Ashleigh Senior Player Women’s Women’s McLean Gerry Life Member Mcleod Mitchell Senior Player Under 21 Colts Green McManus William Senior Player Reserve Pink Ginners McMillan Otto Junior Player Under 9 Tackle Steinmetz McQuoid Miller Senior Player Under 21 Colts Green McRae Hiria Senior Player Women’s Women’s Meehan Andrew Full Member Mexted Fraser Vice President Mexted Jack Senior Player Under 21 Colts Green Mexted Milton Vice President Milford John Sponsor Mitchell Cameron Senior Player Reserve Righteous Pack Monckton Jack Senior Player 85kg Scallywags Montgomery Ian Senior Player Reserve Righteous Pack Morrah Dan Member Morton Rab email Member Moses Roger Life Member Mourie Graham Vice President Mudgway Brad Senior Player Reserve Righteous Pack Muir Michael Senior Player Under 21 Colts Green Mullany Greg Coach Premier Reserve Premier Reserve Mullins Matthew Senior Player Reserve Teddy Bears Newton Thamsyn Senior Player Women’s Women’s Newton Troy Coach Under 12 Tackle Conrad Smiths Newton Urlich Luka Junior Player Under 12 Tackle Conrad Smiths Nimmo Olivia Sponsor Niutao Falaniko Senior Player Reserve Righteous Pack Niutao Vena Senior Player Reserve Righteous Pack Nixon Brian Member Norgate Harrison Senior Player Reserve Pink Ginners Norman Daniel Senior Player Reserve Righteous Pack Norwood Wayne Full Member O'Neill Regan Senior Player Reserve Teddy Bears
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Last name First name Position Grade Team Osborne Peter Life Member, Past Pres Palu Tomasi GM Rugby Executive Paotonu Dallas Assistant Coach Under 21 Colts Green Paotonu Oliver Senior Player Under 21 Colts Green Parata Wirangi Senior Player Premier Premier Parker Daniel Senior Player Reserve Righteous Pack Pate Sam Senior Player Reserve Pink Ginners Phillips Noel Vice President Piercy Logan Senior Player Reserve Teddy Bears Plumtree Reece Senior Player Premier Premier Plumtree Taine Senior Player Premier Premier Poe Ty Senior Player Premier Premier Poi Morgan Senior Player Premier Premier Poi Tim Full Member Polamalu Joseph Senior Player Reserve Pink Ginners Poloniati Semisi Senior Player Premier Premier Ponting David Senior Player Reserve Teddy Bears Ponting David Senior Player Reserve Teddy Bears Pouvalu Siaosi Senior Player Reserve Pink Ginners Poy Jim Full Member Preston Jon Sponsor Preston Kyle Senior Player Premier Premier Price Cory Senior Player Reserve 69ers Print Stuart Senior Player Reserve 69ers print xavier Senior Player Reserve 69ers Purvis Henry Senior Player Reserve Righteous Pack Quin Cody Senior Player Premier Reserve Premier Reserve Quin Oscar Senior Player Under 21 Colts Black Rawles Lincoln Affiliate Read Kahurangi Senior Player Reserve Teddy Bears Reid Samuel Senior Player Premier Premier Reilly Terry Vice President Richards Harley Senior Player Reserve Righteous Pack Rixon Samuel Senior Player Reserve Teddy Bears Robertson Stephen Vice President Robinson Fergus Senior Player Reserve Teddy Bears Robinson Seth Senior Player Reserve Teddy Bears Rodgers Dennis Senior Player Reserve Antiques Romano Anthony Senior Player Reserve Teddy Bears Roscow Jennie Women’s Liaison Executive Rothman Ethan Junior Player Under 12 Tackle Conrad Smiths Rothman Eve Junior Player Under 7 Rippa Preston Wilsons Rowat Claire Sponsor Rutherford David Member Sabbagh Dale Senior Player Premier Premier Sadler William Sponsor Sarten Roland Full Member
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Last name First name Position Grade Team Satyanand Anand Full Member Schollum Liam Senior Player 85kg Scallywags Schollum Niko Senior Player 85kg Scallywags Scott Finlay Senior Player Reserve Righteous Pack Scott Peter Vice President Scully Matthew Senior Player Reserve Righteous Pack Seal Jeremy Manager Reserve Pink Ginners Seerup Alan Life Member Sefilino Herman Senior Player Under 21 Colts Black Seiuli Zephaniah Senior Player Under 21 Colts Black Shan Oscar Junior Player Under 7 Rippa Preston Wilsons Sharland Joe Senior Player Under 21 Colts Green Sheridan Thomas Senior Player Reserve Teddy Bears Shewan John Full Member Shino Muneya Senior Player Reserve Righteous Pack Sickler Kurt Senior Player Premier Reserve Premier Reserve Simpson Phillip Senior Player Reserve 69ers Sleith Matt Senior Player Premier Premier Smith Conrad Vice President Smith Grant Member Capricorn Club Smith Hayden Manager Premier Premier Smith Jackson Manager Premier Reserve Premier Reserve Smithson Will Senior Player Reserve Pink Ginners Solia Sauimoana Senior Player Women’s Women’s Soole Cain Senior Player Reserve Pink Ginners Soper Aaron Senior Player Reserve Teddy Bears Sorovaki Josaia Senior Player Under 21 Colts Black Sorovaki Sale Member Spencer Stephen Full Member Sprott Jeremy Full Member Stannard Peter Vice President Steele Brian Assistant Coach Under 9 Tackle Steinmetz Steele Luke Junior Player Under 9 Tackle Steinmetz Steinmetz Paul Sponsor Stevens Isaac Senior Player Reserve 69ers Stigley Paul Full Member Strong Tuveni Senior Player Reserve Pink Ginners Strong Zachary Senior Player Reserve Pink Ginners Sturgeon Andrew Affiliate Su’a Hirama Senior Player Reserve Pink Ginners Sullivan Phoebe Senior Player Women’s Women’s Sumner Jaesen Chairman Executive Sundahl Anne-Mette Senior Player Women’s Women’s Sutherland John email Member Swain Nikolas Senior Player Reserve Teddy Bears Swift Paul Assistant Coach Premier Reserve Premier Reserve Taiaki Hinemaia Senior Player Women’s Women’s
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Last name First name Position Grade Team Tait John Member Tait Odette Member Tangaroa Aaron Senior Player Reserve 69ers Tapsell Mark Coach Women’s Women’s Tasi Christian Senior Player Reserve Righteous Pack Tau'alupe Tevita Senior Player Premier Reserve Premier Reserve Taylor Aaron Senior Player Reserve 69ers Taylor Anthony Coach Under 9 Tackle Steinmetz Taylor Ivy Junior Player Under 9 Tackle Steinmetz Te Moananui Chloe Senior Player Women’s Women’s Te Ruki Chambers Jonnie Affiliate Terry Glenn Manager Reserve 69ers Tew Steve Member Thomas Owen Senior Player Reserve Pink Ginners Thomas Ted Life Member Thompson Ethan Senior Player Reserve Pink Ginners Thomson Bruce Full Member Thomson Mitchell Senior Player Reserve Pink Ginners Thurston Bill Vice President Tiddy Locryne Senior Player Under 21 Colts Black Tily Karl Senior Player Reserve Teddy Bears Timms Tony Vice President Tora Timothy Junior Player Under 7 Rippa Preston Wilsons Torbit Kevin Vice President Trass Brendon Senior Player Reserve Teddy Bears Trow Don Vice President Tu’inukuafe Cale Senior Player Under 21 Colts Black Tu'inukuafe Jackson Senior Player Under 21 Colts Black Tu'inukuafe Max Senior Player Under 21 Colts Black Tuna Talamaivao Senior Player Reserve 69ers Tuputupu Isaiah Senior Player Under 21 Colts Black Turnbull Christopher Senior Player Reserve Teddy Bears Udy Mike Senior Player Reserve 69ers Vaikvee Toivo Full Member Vaka Antonio Senior Player Premier Reserve Premier Reserve Valentine-Robertson Flynn Senior Player Reserve Pink Ginners Valsenti George Junior Player Under 9 Tackle Steinmetz Valsenti Henry Junior Player Under 9 Tackle Steinmetz Van Berkel Ben Senior Player Reserve Teddy Bears Van der Burgh Sam Senior Player Reserve Pink Ginners Vance David Member Vance Hamish Life Member Vance Robert Life Member Vaughan Hadley Senior Player Reserve Antiques Waddel Richard Life Member Waddell Ian Full Member Waddle Bryan Vice President
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Last name First name Position Grade Team Waddy Charles Senior Player Reserve Pink Ginners Walker John Full Member Walker Karauria-Kahawai Junior Player Under 12 Tackle Conrad Smiths Walker Samuel Senior Player Reserve Righteous Pack Walsh Pat Vice President Walters Matt Senior Player Premier Reserve Premier Reserve Walton-France Jack Senior Player Under 21 Colts Black Wanden Grayson Senior Player Reserve Pink Ginners Webster Daniel Senior Player Reserve Righteous Pack Weidling John Senior Player Reserve Pink Ginners Welch John Full Member Weston Connor Senior Player Reserve 69ers Whalen Karl Affiliate White Eric Senior Player Premier Reserve Premier Reserve Whitley Chris Senior Player Premier Reserve Premier Reserve Whittaker Matthew Senior Player Under 21 Colts Black Wiggins Ken Full Member Williams Jamie Coach Premier Premier Williams Jamie Sponsor Williams Leo Senior Player Under 21 Colts Black Willis David Full Member Willis Michael Senior Player Reserve Righteous Pack Wills Matthew Senior Player Reserve Righteous Pack Wills Matthew Senior Player Reserve Teddy Bears Wilson Isaac Senior Player Under 21 Colts Green Wilson Jacob Senior Player Reserve 69ers Wilson Joshua Senior Player Premier Reserve Premier Reserve Wilson Michael Senior Player Reserve 69ers Wilson Nicole Senior Player Women’s Women’s Wilson Stu Vice President Wolfe Neil Vice President Wootton Brent Full Member Wright Alistair Full Member Wright Campbell email Member Wright Keegan Senior Player Under 21 Colts Black Wylie Tait Senior Player Under 21 Colts Green Young Grant Senior Player Reserve Righteous Pack Young Louie Junior Player Under 7 Rippa Preston Wilsons Zinzley Henry Member Zinzley Liam Senior Player Under 21 Colts Green
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