Otago Rugby Football Union Inc.

Notice is hereby given that the 136th Annual General Meeting of the Otago Rugby Football Union Incorporated will be held at the Kaikorai Rugby Football Club, 25 Lynn Street, Maori Hill, on Monday 27th March 2017, beginning at 7.00pm.

Richard Kinley General Manager Presidents Report

It is with real pleasure that I have the opportunity to report on what for me has been a most rewarding and enjoyable year. Since becoming your President at the beginning of the 2016 season, I have appreciated the long hard road back it has been for the Otago Rugby Football Union to recover from the financial situation of 6 years ago and to see where we are today. Not only have we made positive progress financially but also the strength of our player numbers, coaches, referees and volunteers continues to improve in most areas right across the province.

It is also clear that we have gained a degree of credibility from NZ Rugby with the increased allocation of resources to help grow the game in Otago at all levels. We all know we have a long way to go to regain our position of standing of some years ago, but having been involved with the current Board and Staff over the past year, I believe we are making sound progress towards achieving our goals.

The undoubted highlight for me this year has been watching the many junior, secondary school and senior club matches throughout the province both during the week and at the weekends together with having the opportunity of meeting up with players, parents, referees and supporters after the games. In general, the positive feedback I have received from the many people I have spoken to, certainly gives the Union confidence in knowing that the special features of Otago Rugby, which may have faltered through the difficult times, are certainly beginning to be recognised. In particular, I refer to the professionalism of the Board, the commitment of the Staff and most of all the incredible work done by our volunteer base across all areas of the game. Having the opportunity of attending many meetings at all levels, it never ceases to amaze me the time and effort that our volunteers put into the game.

I have really enjoyed watching Junior Club Rugby on a Saturday morning and in particular to see the enjoyment that these young girls and boys get out of playing the game. While we still have some way to go on side-line behaviour, the initiatives taken by the Union are certainly making progress in this area.

The numbers playing at the Secondary School level have remained constant and having attended all the secondary school meetings during the season, I believe that the game is in very good hands. I was fortunate enough to see a large number of interschool matches both in town and in the country and was impressed with the quality of the rugby and the general sportsmanship shown by both players and coaches.

Club rugby took up the majority of my time on Saturdays either travelling to country venues or watching metropolitan games at all levels. I congratulate both the Country Board and the Metropolitan Rugby Council on the way they administered their competitions. Not everyone will always agree on the decisions made on certain aspects of the various competitions, but from the positive feedback I have received, the administrators deserve a pat on the back for the fine work they have done this season.

President’s Report continued

In watching so much rugby throughout the season, I would particularly like to pass on the Union’s appreciation to the referees throughout the province who willingly give up their time to officiate our great game. As we all know, the rules of the game are not easy to follow or understand however we are so fortunate in having a very able group of volunteers who do their very best to contribute to give the players an enjoyable experience.

The Sassenachs Rugby Football Club once again played an important role in this year’s rugby programme giving players throughout the province the opportunity to gain experience at playing at a higher level as well as supporting the preparation for the Mitre 10 Cup Team.

While we are all disappointed with not winning the final of the Mitre 10 Cup Championship, it is important to remain positive and reflect overall on a very good team performance, particularly in light of the tough draw we faced at the beginning of the campaign. The 2017 season promises to be just as exciting with Otago again fielding a very competitive side.

In conclusion, may I express the Union’s appreciation to the many players, volunteers, sponsors and supporters of our wonderful game. Please know that your contribution is extremely important and very much appreciated, and I am sure that you have enjoyed this season as much as I have.

Des Smith MNZM President

Chairman’s Report

Success for your Otago Rugby Football Union can be measured in a variety of ways; winning, financial outcomes, numbers and statistics, however your Board has a strategic plan which identifies core targets which underpin the future of our game across our province. These are the key performance indicators (KPI’s) against which we measure ourselves and the performance of our management team.

High level goals are:

Participation – Increase the number and improve retention of players, coaches, referees, club administrators and volunteers. Deliver well organised competitions for players at all levels. High Performance – Effective talent ID systems and training programmes in place for players of all ages. Representative coaches and elite referees developed and supported. Quality representative programme in place. Otago has a winning NPC team. Sustainability – Robust financial planning, internal processes and systems in place. Effective structure in place to support rugby delivery. Increase revenue through new and existing programmes. Increase reserves by achieving a yearly profit. Collaboration/Communication – Effective communication in place with all registered players, volunteers, coaches, funders and sponsors. Work with stakeholders to raise the profile of Otago Rugby. Strong relationships in place with all clubs, NZR, Provincial Unions, Highlanders, DVML, Media and other stakeholders.

Your Board believes we have, and continue to make good progress on the KPI’s although the job is never complete.

As you will see and appreciate, many of our holistic goals are not merely about winning one competition, notwithstanding winning is a key driver of attracting and retaining players, coaches and volunteers across the game and across our province. Winning is holistic and embraces growing rugby at all levels throughout our province.

In summary, I believe your Board has served you and your game well over the year under review and we should be proud of and appreciate the level of commitment and dedication we have from a very able management team.

The environment in which we operate continues to be challenging, reputation of any business is of paramount importance and as our game has been under the spotlight at many levels it does create focus for your Directors to take all reasonable steps to encourage the appropriate behaviours across the game in the province. That said, we must also be mindful of the social value rugby delivers as a sport and ensure the attractiveness of the game and the camaraderie across the sport is retained and not compromised by requiring governors to become parents. It should not be the role of sports governance to “Bring up” young people, it is our role to put in place policies, pathways, plans, training and initiatives to create a sport that young people wish to play, in a safe environment.

Chairman’s Report Continued

As I write this report we are undertaking the annual appointment process of Directors to fill vacancies created by rotation. This year Kelvin Collins, Rowena Davenport and Ross Hanson retire by rotation with Kelvin not seeking re appointment. It is therefore appropriate to thank Kelvin for his service over the past five years, his energy on both the Rugby and Marketing / Sponsorship Committees has been well valued along with his link to Central Otago.

There is much being made at a national level as to diversity of Rugby governance which your Board supports, however I would like to make the point that diversity is not as narrow as gender diversity. Your board annually assesses where we believe we have gaps in skill sets and gives feedback to the appointments panel of skill sets we ideally need to fulfil delivery of the current strategy including a broad definition of diversity, including skill, ethnicity, gender and geographical.

Whilst we are pleased to report a positive financial outcome the reasons are simple, we hosted a test- match run in in conjunction with DVML and DCC for which we were remunerated. However our biggest challenge to support and grow the future of rugby in your province is spectator attendance at commercial games (Mitre 10 Cup) and sponsorship. Without retaining and growing those revenue streams we will be challenged in delivering against our overall strategic plan in the future.

We are a frugal organisation because we have to be, that also comes at a price in that we do not have free capital to invest in many of the activities we believe would be beneficial to you, our constituents. On that note I would like to record my thanks, on your behalf, for the volunteer work your Directors undertake in governing Otago Rugby.

In closing, I would be remiss not to mention the accolade of the MNZM your President Des Smith received, totally appropriate and absolutely earned. Congratulations Des.

We are well positioned both financially, resource wise and culturally to ensure the 2016/17 financial year and the 2017 rugby season is again successful.

Finally, we urge you to show your ownership of rugby in your province, season tickets are a great connection to your premier team, whilst I will thank our sponsors (investors) please do likewise and utilise their products and services.

Participants, sponsors and spectators are the team that will see the O grow Stronger.

Keith Cooper Chairman General Manager’s Report

2016 was a year of change, development and success both on and off the field. The year started with the Union realigning the structure of the organisation to be in a better position to meet the needs of our members. This move followed a comprehensive review involving stakeholders, staff and the Board on how we could better support the community game throughout Otago. A major emphasis of the new structure was to focus on providing more support to our volunteer coaches. The aim was to gain, train and retain the people we believe are one of, if not the most important resources we have.

Another focus area was to assist clubs and secondary schools with reviewing and improving their internal systems and procedures. To achieve this a Club and Schools Liaison role was also established. Finally, additional resource was allocated to the Union’s commercial area as this area was also identified as an area in need of support in a challenging environment.

On the back of the platform established, it is pleasing to report that our community game continues to flourish with numbers increasing by 2.9%, resulting in 7843 registered players in 2016 playing in our 33 clubs and 24 secondary schools. To support this growth we also experienced a 6% increase in trained coaches with a record 621 people coaching across all age groups and grades. This progress doesn’t occur without the continued commitment by the numerous volunteers across the province who play a pivotal role in supporting Rugby at the grassroots level. Thank you to everyone involved.

Another highlight for the year would have to be the establishment of the new training facility and office area. While there is still some finishing work to do, the gym is operational with all feedback received from players to date extremely positive. This development would not have happened without the funding support from the Lion Foundation and Computer Concepts Limited. I also would like to acknowledge the support from the players and staff that rolled up their sleeves during weekends or evenings and assisted by building and painting when required. The next phase is to complete our reception and office area along with finishing the flooring in the gym. This is planned to occur during 2017.

Overall our 2016 representative programme had another successful season with a total of 19 teams involved representing Otago Country, Metropolitan and Otago. Highlights would be Otago B winning the South Island Invitational Tournament, our Men’s and Woman’s 7’s teams both runners up at the Southern Regional Tournament and our Otago Men’s Under 19’s placing 5th in the National Tournament in Taupo.

Hosting the Mitre 10 Cup Championship final was a fantastic occasion and it was great to see over 10,000 fans being part of the event. While the result wasn’t what anyone involved with Otago Rugby wanted, 2016 was an exciting year with some fantastic rugby played during the campaign. The other important aspect to note is that our player development programme is starting to show some good results with ten of the players involved in the Mitre 10 Cup final born and raised in Otago.

General Manager’s Report Continued

Otago Rugby requires financial support to be in the position to implement our strategic plan through the delivery of our community rugby and representative programmes. The contribution made to the Union by all our funding partners is critical to this development and I would like to take this opportunity to thank you all.

I would like to acknowledge the governance support and guidance provided by both the Board and President Des Smith. It is extremely pleasing to see a staff structure now in place that is effectively working towards meeting the strategic objectives developed by the Board in consultation with our stakeholders. While we should always strive to grow and improve, upon reflection 2016 was a year where I believe major progress was made.

Finally, a special thanks to the team at the ORFU. Your contribution and passion over the last year has been exceptional with all staff working tirelessly behind the scenes to ensure Rugby at all levels across the province is developed and supported.

All the best for the 2017 season,

Richard Kinley General Manager

On the Field

PLAYERS: (Alhambra-Union RFC); - Sam Anderson-Heather, Donald Brighouse, Scott Eade, Hame Toma (Dunedin RFC); - Ben Smith, Jack Wilson (Green Island RFC); - Naulia Dawai, Sekonaia Pole, (Harbour RFC); - Lee Allan, Jonah Aoine, Tony Ensor, Paul Grant, Josh Renton, Blair Tweed (Kaikorai RFC); - Andrew Hore (Maniototo RFC); - Craig Millar, Jonathan Ruru, Hisa Sasagi (Pirates RFC); - Tom Franklin, Adam Knight, Mike Mata’afa, Josh Walden, Teihorangi Walden (Southern RFC); - Michael Collins, , Hayden Parker, Mitchell Scott, Aki Seiuli (Taieri RFC); - , Matt Faddes, Fa’asiu Fuata’i, Dillon Hunt, Fletcher Smith, Gavin Stark, Sione Teu, Kaide Whiting (University RFC); Tom Rowe (Zingari-Richmond RFC); - Nick Grogan (Loan Manawatu); - Josh Hohneck (Loan Waikato)

OTAGO Played 12 Won 8 Lost 4 Points For: 331 Points Against 304

August 21 Southland Won 40 – 17 August 25 Wellington Won 44 – 21 August 31 Northland Won 33 – 28 September 4 Bay of Plenty Won 33 – 32 September 10 Tasman Won 30 – 27 September 17 North Harbour Won 24 – 13 September 24 Canterbury Lost 34 – 45 October 1 Auckland Lost 17 – 54 October 8 Counties Manukau Lost 14 – 16 October 14 Manawatu Won 21 – 14 October 21 Bay of Plenty (Semi Final) Won 27 – 20 October 28 North Harbour (Final) Lost 14 – 17

Management: Coach: Cory Brown Physiotherapist: Ash Stiven Assistant Coach: Ben Herring Doctor: James Bishop Scrum Coach: Keith Cameron Manager: Grant Hubbard Strength & Conditioning Coach: Karl Bloxham Masseur: John Parker Professional Development: Peter Sinclair Analyst: Hayden Croft On the Field Continued

OTAGO B Played 5 Won 4 Lost 1 Points For: 164 Points Against: 154

PLAYERS: Poasa Cama, Legin Felix-Hotham, Ben Webby (Alhambra-Union RFC); - Elliott Adamson, Mark Grieve-Dunn, Hame Toma, Leroy van Dam (Dunedin RFC); - George Bower, Ewan Brumwell, Charles Elton, Lisala Halaleva, Jerome Harimate, Sekonaia Pole, Ben Whale (Harbour RFC); - Jonah Aiona, George Hendry, Matt Jones, Lachie Landels, Logan Moore (Kaikorai RFC); - Josh Gordon, Kyle Harris, , Michael Mata’afa, Ryan Thompson (Southern RFC); - Kurt Hammer, Brodie Hume (Taieri RFC); - Stephen Fenemor, Callum Hardie, Sam McLachlan, Jack Sherrat, Gavin Stark, Sam Sturgess, Sione Teu, Kaide Whiting, Angus Williams (University RFC)

MANAGEMENT: Coach: Marty Hurring Assistant Coach: Hayden Finch Manager: Hugh Tait Physiotherapist: Janet Main Trainer: Brett Harris Masseur: Paul O’Driscoll Medic: Josh Ferguson Medic: Thomas Wardhaugh

Record: August 6 Southland Stags/B Lost 7 – 47 August 13 South Canterbury Won 42 – 22 August 20 Canterbury Metro Won 38 – 37 August 27 Tasman Griffins Won 32 – 29 September 3 Canterbury Country Won 45 – 19

OTAGO SPIRIT WOMEN Played 6 Won 0 Lost 6 Points For: 66 Points Against: 300

PLAYERS: Paige Church, Eilis Doyle, Kiana Wereta, Zoe Whatarau (Alhambra-Union RFC); - Raewyn Gregory-Hunt, Lininia Kaufana, Kirsten Shalosky, Hannah Stolba, Morgan Walker (North Otago); - Madeleine Finch, Kathryn Kibby, Kilistina Moata’ane, Greer Muir, Rachel Ovens, Grace Schrader, Angie Sisifa (Captain), Gemma Tuhega (Pirates RFC); - Annemieke Van Vliet (Souther RFC); - Michaela Baker, Genevieve Cockburn, Sophie Dyhrberg, Julia Gorinski, Tegan Hollows, Patricia Hopcroft, Jess Kendall, Nicole Kennedy, Megan Manson, Georgia Mason, Georgina McCullough, Olivia Waldron (University RFC)

MANAGEMENT: Coach: Duncan McEwan Assistant Coach: Gareth Waldron Manager: Jess Tuhega & Larissa Muir Physiotherapist: Soraya Umaga-Jensen

RECORD: August 6 Manawatu Lost 32 – 5 August 20 Canterbury Lost 69 – 24 August 27 Counties-Manukau Lost 58 – 10 September 3 Wellington Lost 40 – 20 September 10 Auckland Lost 62 – 0 September 17 North Harbour Lost 39 – 7

On the Field Continued

OTAGO UNDER 19 Played 6 Won 3 Draw 1 Lost 2 Points For: 186 Points Against: 90

PLAYERS: Adam Simpson, Alex Frood, (Alhambra-Union RFC); - Max Pennell (Clutha RFC); - Daniel Hogan, Teague McElroy (Dunedin RFC); - Alex Barnsley, Malakai Tohi (Green Island RFC); - Nick Hegarty (Harbour RFC); - Jordan McEntee, Slade McDowall (Kaikorai RFC); - Daine Lowery (Lawrence RFC); - Ben Scorgie (Pirates RFC); - Axel Hohneck, Hemaua Samasoni, Josh Buchan (Southern RFC); - Benjamin Reidy, Blake Bradley, Connor Mcleod, Henry Lissaman, Jack Murray, Josh Dahlberg, Josh Timu, Kilipati Lea, Sam Pene, Taylor Haugh, Thomas Umaga-Jensen (University RFC); - Liam Sharples (Zingari-Richmond)

MANAGEMENT: Coach: Luke Herden & Hale T Pole Assistant Coach: Lee Allan Manager: Jason Esplin & Simon Wallace Assistant Manager: Warren Moffat Physio: Kirsten Millen Trainer: Ewan Brumwell

RECORD: August 21 Southland Won 54 – 7 August 27 Tasman Won 27 – 0 September 3 Canterbury Lost 16 – 22 September 15 Wellington Lost 14 – 37 September 18 Taranaki Won 62 – 23 September 21 Manawatu Draw 13 – 13

OTAGO METRO UNDER 18 Played 7 Won 6 Lost 1 Points For: 280 Points Against: 97

PLAYERS: Reece Stackhouse (Alhambra-Union RFC); - Brett Kingsbury, Harrison Lawrence, Henry Bell, Jackson Dempster, Jimmy Sinclair, Reon Lowery, Ryan Neill, Sam Moir-Grace, Woody Kirkwood (John McGlashan College); - MacKenzie Faulks (Kaikorai RFC); - Sepasetiane Vaka (Kavanagh High School); - Jack Clement, James Simpson-Te Pairi, Nicky Peat, Rawiri Wereta, Ta’u Latu, Tom Hume (Kings High School); - Abraham Pole, Burns Mills, Isimeli Tuivaga, Jackson Miller, Jake-Lane Fowler, James Holland, Joseph Aldrich-Williams, Kane Johnston, Layne Opetaia, Ricky Jackson, Sam Dickson, Sean Jansen, Tim Hogan (Otago Boys High School); - Liam Geddes (University RFC)

MANAGEMENT: Coach: Erik Vaafusuaga & Dean Moeahu Assistant Coach: Corey Kara Manager: Sherman Weatherall Assistant Manager: Herb Kirkwood Physiotherapist: Kate Brewerton & Kevin Deng Trainer: John Herewini

RECORD: September 3 South Canterbury Won 33 – 15 September 10 Southland Won 51 – 18 September 17 Mid Canterbury Won 63 – 8 September 24 Otago Country Won 34 – 9 September 30 Canterbury Country Won 53 – 0 October 1 Canterbury Metro Lost 24 – 33 October 2 Canterbury Metro Development Won 22 – 14 On the Field Continued

OTAGO METRO UNDER 16 Played 7 Won 3 Lost 4 Points For: 182 Points Against: 165

PLAYERS: Bob Martin (Captain), Josh Ollerenshaw, Breeshyn Witehira (Eastern RFC); - Hunter Cleland, Oliver Geddes, Toby Jarvis, Callum Struthers (John McGlashan College); - Michael Cordtz (Kavanagh College); - Jack Addis, Nathan Hastie, Josiah Lesa, Lemanu Ma’asi, Ben Pringle (Kings High School); - Bradley Affleck, Tevita Asi, Max Brown, Jordan Hand, Eru Moeke, Tom McGregor, Hilary Takau, Isaak Te Hiwi, Reuben Wairu, Nick Washington (Vice Captain), Jesse Va’afusuaga (Otago Boys High School); - Cameran Allan-McNeil, Hunter Blackwood, Hunter Dale (Taieri College)

MANAGEMENT: Coach: Danny Taimalie Assistant Coach: Alex Dickson & Ryan Bambry Manager: Craig Lawrence Medic/Physiotherapist: Ashleigh Taylor

RECORD: August 28 Southland Won 34 – 14 September 10 Southland Lost 13 – 17 September 17 North Otago Won 36 – 16 September 24 Otago Country Lost 20 – 22 September 29 South Canterbury Lost 19 – 34 September 30 Otago Country Won 41 – 26 October 1 Nelson Bays Lost 19 – 36

OTAGO METRO UNDER 14 Played 6 Won 4 Lost 2 Points For: 293 Points Against: 74

PLAYERS: Dominic Morrison, George Bell, Andrew McKenzie, Liam Ferguson, Caleb Hardie-Roberts, Bailey Dowling, Callum White (John McGlashan College); - Joel Bolton, Jarrod Kreft, Nasili Ikahihifo, Keanu Vanisi, Ryan Watterston, Emmanuel Ventura, Duncan Trevithick, Jaxon Elisara, Rohan Wingham, Luca Eymor, Bradley McPate, Joshua Nevin, Jamal Penese (Kings High School); - Ben Hill, Taylor Dale, Levi Turoa, Eli Ellison, Jake Te Hiwi, Oliver Haig, Jackson Thom (Otago Boys High School); - Ethan Walker, Ross Sutherland, Matthew Taylor (Taieri College)

MANAGEMENT: Coach: Tim Belcher Assistant Coach: Swannee Taiawa Manager: Whetu Te Hiwi

RECORD: August 27 Mid Canterbury Won 102 – 5 September 7 Sassenachs Won 19 – 5 September 10 Southland Lost 27 – 28 September 17 South Canterbury Won 86 – 3 September 24 Otago Country Won 45 – 21 October 1 Canterbury Red Lost 14 – 21

On the Field Continued

OTAGO UNDER 65kg Played: 6 Won 5 Lost 1 Points For: 153 Points Against: 96

PLAYERS: Eamon Flannery, Joshua Scobie (Captain), Reuben O’Neill (Alexandra RFC); - Paul Joseph, Jonathan Burnside, Dylan Harris (Alhambra-Union RFC); - Jonty Sopp, Lachlan Roy, Ethan Stirling (Clutha RFC); - Zacariah Randall (Clyde-Earnscleugh RFC); - Jericho Te Huna (Cromwell RFC); - Jay Davis, Taineara Eden, LaQuan Sem-Cheyne (Dunedin RFC); - Peter Sewell (Kaikorai RFC); - Reuben Bouman, Cruz Wallace (Pirates RFC); - Isaac Dolan, Oceana Campbell, Elias O’Kane (Southern RFC); - Jacob Murray (Toko RFC); - Tom Colbourne (Upper Clutha RFC); - Henry Cleaver (Wakatipu RFC)

MANAGEMENT: Coach: Mike Robertson Assistant Coach: Mike Moffitt Manager: Aaron Johnson Medic: Jess McCormick

RECORD: August 27 Southland (J. Stead Trophy) Won 27 – 15 September 3 Southland Won 33 – 17 September 17 South Canterbury Won 42 – 0 September 25 Nelson Bays Won 24 – 14 September 26 Canterbury Country Won 19 – 14 September 27 Canterbury Metro Lost 8 – 36

OTAGO UNDER 48kg Played: 6 Won 2 Lost 4 Points For: 100 Points Against: 145

PLAYERS: Joe Cockburn (Alexandra RFC); - Ben Smart, Lachlan Shanks, Clayton Cochrane (Clutha RFC); - Samuel Stratford (Clutha Valley RFC); - Michael Flanagan, Jacob Cumming (Dunedin RFC); - George Clark, Sam Hedges (Green Island RFC); - Adrian Branzuela (Harbour RFC); - Ryan Johnston (Heriot RFC); - Hamish Moore (Kaikorai RFC); - Finau Fosita, Orlando Tuliega-Vaitupu, Oliver Sinclair (Pirates RFC); - Issac Robertson (Southern RFC); - Thomas Andrews (Taieri RFC); - Josh Sanders (Toko RFC); - Archie McRae, Hugo Cochrane, Lachlan Moore, Will Scurr (Upper Clutha RFC); - Jordan Fernandez (Wakatipu RFC); - Toby Dean (West Taieri RFC)

MANAGEMENT: Coach: Stu Cotton Assistant Coach: Bob Sinclair Manager: Mike Dougherty

RECORD: August 27 Southland Lost 5 – 31 September 17 South Canterbury Won 31 – 14 September 25 Nelson Bays Won 27 – 12 September 26 Canterbury Country Lost 10 – 26 September 27 Marlborough Lost 15 – 19 September 27 Canterbury Metro Lost 12 – 43

On the Field Continued

OTAGO SEVENS MENS Played: 5 Won 0 Lost 5 Points For: 67 Points Against: 105

PLAYERS: Taylor Haugh (Kings High School); - Hemaua Samasoni (Otago Boys High School); - Josh Clark (Pirates RFC); - Matt Whaanga (South Otago High School); - Josh Ioane, Mikaele ‘Mika’ Mafi (Southern RFC); - Ben Miller, Kurt Hammer, Te Koroh ‘Kori’ Rupene (Taieri RFC); - Gavin Stark, Shae Tucker (University RFC); - Thomas Johnson (Zingari-Richmond RFC)

MANAGEMENT: Coach: Luke Herden Assistant Coach: Kane Jury Manager: Tim Colling Physiotherapist: Ash Stiven Trainer: Karl Bloxham

RECORD: January 16 Wellington Lost 7 – 17 January 16 Taranaki Lost 19 – 22 January 16 Hawke’s Bay Lost 19 – 26 January 17 Northland Lost 12 – 21 January 17 Wanganui Lost 10 – 19

OTAGO SEVENS WOMENS Played: 6 Won 1 Drew 1 Lost 4 Points For: 79 Points Against: 122

PLAYERS: Nicky Crawford, Michaela Baker (Alhambra-Union RFC); - Gayle Broughton, Latoya Grant, Mikayla Latta, Samara Hollows, Zoey Flockton (Otago 7’s); - Angie Sisifa, Greer Muir, Renaye Flockton (Pirates RFC); - Julia Gorinski (Southern RFC); - Alena Saili (Southland Girls – Loan)

MANAGEMENT: Coach: Mike Moeahu Assistant Coach: Andrew Rowland Manager: Nigel Hodge Trainer: Mikey Jacobs Physiotherapist: Janet Main

RECORD: January 16 Counties Manukau Lost 7 – 27 January 16 Wellington Lost 0 – 24 January 16 North Harbour Drew 14 – 14 January 16 Waikato Lost 12 – 33 January 17 Wairarapa Bush Won 34 – 5 January 17 Wellington Lost 12 – 19

On the Field Continued

OTAGO COUNTRY PREMIER Played: 5 Won 1 Lost 4 Points For: 75 Points Against: 228

PLAYERS: Ben Carr, Christian Jones, Joji Ravula, Laurence Waldham (Arrowtown); - Kerrod Baldwin, Rhys Harrold, Tyler Bichan (Clutha); - Brayden Wilson (Clutha Valley); - Tom Dougherty (Clyde); - Harley Mchardy, Jamie Brown (Crescent); - Andrew Grubb, Ben Maxwell, Daniel Hurring, Kelly Sadal (Cromwell); - Chris Courtier (Heriot); - Alex Smith, Patrick Clegg, Pete O’Malley (Lawrence); - Dave Kenny, Jimmy Northcote, Mike Phillips, Scott Milne (Matakanui); - Mitchell Lake, Nick Hayes, Tim O’Neil (Maniototo); - Jacky Scott (Toko); - Willie Scott (Upper Clutha); - Raf Tahura (Wakatipu)

MANAGEMENT: Coach: Fraser Fletcher Assistant Coaches: Ash Barron & Andrew Hore Manager: Kent Anderson Physiotherapist: Sarah Scott Fitness Trainer: Jason Clarke

RECORD: August 20 Tasman Red Devils Lost 7 – 41 August 27 Canterbury Maori Lost 10 – 68 September 2 Southland Lost 10 – 45 September 10 Southland Country Won 31 – 29 September 17 Canterbury Country Lost 17 – 45

OTAGO SASSENACHS COLTS Played: 4 Won 1 Lost 3 Points For: 65 Points Against: 173

PLAYERS: Ben Tuimanufili, Ben Webby, Legin Felix-Hotham (Alhamba-Union RFC); - Josh Harrex (Alexandra RFC); - Max Pennell (Clutha RFC); - Ben Marr, Conrad Williams (Clutha Valley RFC); - Ashley Craig, Charlie McCarten, Harry Dods, Jamie Mowat (Dunedin RFC); - Logan Allan, Morgan Buchanan, Nicholas Hegarty, Sam Porter, Vinnie Isherwood (Harbour RFC); - Chris Whitley, Kaden Brocks, Sam Wyber, Shea Robertson, Sidney Fidow (Kaikorai RFC); - Oscar Goodlet (Lawrence RFC); - Dylan Greer, Matt McLellan (Matakanui Combined RFC); - Nathan White (Owaka RFC); - Christian Kelly, Riley McDowall (Taieri RFC); - Brad Lee, Jacky Scott (Toko RFC); - Harrison Lawrence (University RFC); - Charles Lucas, George Gilchrist, Scott Cunningham (Upper Clutha RFC); - Chris McNoe, Thomas Johnston (Zingari- Richmond RFC)

MANAGEMENT: Coach: Roger Cotton Assistant Coach: Willis Paterson & James Kenny Manager: Jock Martin & Sean Roughan Medic: Rowena Paterson

RECORD: August 20 Otago U19 Lost 5 – 42 August 27 North Otago Development Won 38 – 31 September 3 Cantabrian Colts Lost 22 – 29 September 10 Auckland U18 Lost 0 – 71

On the Field Continued

OTAGO COUNTRY UNDER 18 Played: 7 Won 4 Lost 3 Points For: 147 Points Against: 175

PLAYERS: Taine Rarere (Blue Mountain College); - Heath Cruickshank (Clutha RFC); - Issac Steentjes (Cromwell RFC); - Jonty McKinnel, Reuben Pyle, Josh McMurray, Jack Clark (Dunstan RFC); - Morgan Jones (John McGlashan College); - Cole Wilson (Matakanui Combined); - Mitchell Pryde, Keegan O’Donnell, Sol Howatt, Midge van Boxtel (Otago Boys High School); - Brady Robertson, Logan Morrell, Josh Hill, Timothy Faamoe, Sam Fischli, Luc Thompson, Chase Owen, Delaney McKenzie (South Otago High School); - Sam Calder (Southern RFC); - Joseph Blaikie (Taieri RFC); - Sam MacDonald (Toko RFC)

MANAGEMENT: Coach: Bruce Wilkinson Manager: Tom Blaikie

RECORD: August 27 Southland Canterbury Won 20 – 17 September 3 Mid Canterbury Won 33 – 3 September 17 Southland Lost 17 – 37 September 24 Otago Metro U18 Lost 9 – 34 September 30 Canterbury Metro Lost 0 – 73 October 1 Canterbury Country Won 23 – 5 October 2 Southland Won 45 – 6

OTAGO COUNTRY UNDER 16 Played: 7 Won 2 Lost 5 Points For: 124 Points Against: 216

PLAYERS: Kees Scott (Vice Captain), Anaru Takiomoana (Cromwell RFC); - Jack Ryan, Jamie Marsh, Regan Hucklebridge, Joseph Harrison, Brayden Laing, Beau Meehan, Jacob Trask (Dunstan High School); - Joseph Wilson (Mt Aspiring College); - Lee Dylan, Jesse Hutton, Liam Turnball (Captain), Max Homer, Kace Shaw, Jack Pringle, Justin White, Jamie Beck, Jordan McPhee-Hale, Bax Colley (South Otago High School); - James Simpson, Alfie Duffy, Ben Ellis, Leyland Rapata-Brookland, Manawa Rakete-Shea (Wakatipu High School)

MANAGEMENT: Coach: Garry Marsh Assistant Coach: Mike Paine Manager: Cam Dykes

RECORD: August 27 South Canterbury Lost 15 – 36 September 10 North Otago Lost 17 – 28 September 17 Southland Lost 17 – 24 September 24 Otago Metro Won 22 – 20 September 29 Canterbury Metro Lost 0 – 41 September 30 Otago Metro Lost 26 – 41 October 1 Mid Canterbury Won 27 – 26

On the Field Continued

OTAGO COUNTRY UNDER 14 Played: 5 Won 4 Lost 1 Points For: 157 Points Against: 147

PLAYERS: Nick Ray, Ryan Jones (Cromwell RFC); - Doug Smith, Harlen Hancock, Mitchell Brown, Teariki Tapatu, Will Healey, Zak Healey (Dunstan RFC); - Daniel Thorn, Jack Dent, Kael Merritt, Kobe Thomson (Co-Captain), Liam Sell, Zayde Francis (South Otago High School); - Fergus Read, Harlen Hancock, Jack Colbourne, Jack East (Co-Captain), Jesse Robertson, Lachie MacDonald, Rhys Hughes, Ryan Schmack, Tait Scurr (Upper Clutha RFC); - Alesana Tulafono (Wakatipu RFC)

MANAGEMENT: Coach: Haagon East Assistant Coach: Vaughan Healy Manager: John Hancock

RECORD: September 27 South Canterbury Won 58 – 0 September 3 Mid Canterbury Won 37 – 17 September 10 North Otago Won 50 – 39 September 17 Southland Lost 0 – 48 September 24 Otago Metro Lost 21 – 45

OTAGO SECONDARY SCHOOL GIRLS Played: 8 Won 2 Draw 1 Lost 5 Points For: 177 Points Against: 209

PLAYERS: Meg Breen, Kendra Crawford (Columba College); - Ngahuia Takatohiwi-Emery, Della Clark (Cromwell College); - Brigid Corson (Kavanagh College); - Michaela Day, Storm Maole, Gemma Millar (Otago Girls High School); - Sylvia Pomare (Queens High School); - Megan Brice, Jessica Kendall, Shankia McKenzie, Bailey Owen, Isla Pringle (South Otago High School); - Ali Adams, Lily Davies, Caitlyn George, Olivia George, Abbey Johnston, Stacey Sanders, Annie Timu, Meg Timu, Holly Wright (Saint Hilda’s Collegiate)

MANAGEMENT: Coach: John Hedges Assistant Coach: Simon Maole Manager: Vicki Millar

RECORD: August 28 Hanan Shield Lost 20 – 40 September 4 Southland Draw 24 – 24 September 11 Hanan Shield Won 34 – 22 September 25 Hanan Shield Lost 7 – 22 September 25 Tasman Lost 21 – 41 September 26 Canterbury Lost 12 – 31 September 26 Canterbury Dev Won 44 – 0 September 27 Southland Lost 15 – 29

Club Rugby Competitions

AINGE CHARITY SHIELD WINNER

Winner of Club with best overall teams finishing record: University (To qualify a club must field a minimum of 5 teams)

Final Placings: University 9, Southern 25, Dunedin 25, Taieri 25, Alhambra-Union 33, Pirates 36

SPEIGHTS PREMIER DIVISION 1 GRADE

1ST Round: Full round Robin for Speight’s Jug

Placing's after Round 1: Harbour 37, University 35, Dunedin 28, Taieri 25, Kaikorai 24, Southern 20, Green Island 18, Alhambra-Union 14, Zingari-Richmond 10, Pirates 5

2nd Round: Full round Robin for Gallaway Trophy. (Points carried forward from 1st round)

Placing’s after Round 2: University 69, Harbour 60, Dunedin 57, Kaikorai 56, Southern 53, Taieri 37, Green Island 34, Alhambra-Union 27, Zingari-Richmond 23, Pirates 7

Speights Championship Shield

Top Four: University, Harbour, Dunedin, Kaikorai

Semi-finals: Harbour 20 – Dunedin 21 University 22 – Kaikorai 31

Final: Dunedin 22 – Kaikorai 29

Gainsborough Shield

Semi-Finals: Taieri 24 – Green Island 22 Southern 55 – Alhambra-Union 33

Final: Southern won by default vs Taieri

Final Placing’s: Kaikorai, Dunedin, University, Harbour, Southern, Taieri, Green Island, Alhambra-Union, Zingari-Richmond, Pirates

Winner Speight’s Challenge Shield – Kaikorai

Club Rugby Competitions Continued

PREMIER DIVISION 2 GRADE

1st Round: Full Round Robin for Speight’s Cup 2nd Round: Two cross section pools for Championship Trophy. (Points carried forward from 1st round) 3rd Round: Top 4 Semi-finals. 4th Round: Final.

1st Round Placing’s: Eastern 50, University 46, Kaikorai 42, Dunedin 42, Taieri 39, Harbour 28, Southern 27, West Taieri 26, Alhambra-Union 14, Green Island 13, Pirates 5, Zingari-Richmond 5

Championship Trophy

2nd Round Placing's: Eastern 75, Taieri 68, University 66, Kaikorai 66, Dunedin 66, Southern 44, West Taieri 42, Harbour 40, Green Island 19, Alhambra-Union 16, Pirates 16, Zingari-Richmond 11

Top Four: Eastern, Taieri, University, Kaikorai

Semi-Finals: Eastern 26 – Kaikorai 25 Taieri 17 – University 0

Final: Eastern 17 – Taieri 27

Final Placings: Taieri, Eastern, University, Kaikorai, Dunedin, Southern, West Taieri, Green Island, Alhambra-Union, Pirates, Zingari-Richmond

SENIOR GRADE

1st Round: Full Round Robin 2nd Round: Split into Top 6, Bottom 6 3rd Round: Semi-finals 4th Round: Final

1st Round Placings: Grizzly Hawks 48, Strath Taieri 40, Brighton 40, Pirates 34, Kaikorai 32, Eastern 26, Toko 23, Alhambra-Union 21, Dunedin 9, Taieri 8, Crescent 7

Top Six: Strath Taieri, Grizzly Hawks, Brighton, Pirates, Kaikorai, Eastern Semi-finals: Strath Taieri 15 – Pirates 5 Grizzly Hawks 19 – Brighton 12 Championship Final: Strath Taieri 32 – Grizzly Hawks 12 Senior Championship Winners Strath Taieri

Club Rugby Competitions Continued

Bottom: Toko, Alhambra-Union, Dunedin, Taieri, Crescent Semi-finals: Toko 16 – Taieri 10 Alhambra-Union 83 – Dunedin 0 Final: Toko 20 – Alhambra-Union 22 Senior Bottom 5 Winners: Alhambra-Union Final Placings: Strath Taieri, Grizzly Hawks, Brighton, Pirates, Alhambra-Union, Toko, Kaikorai, Eastern, Dunedin, Taieri, Crescent

WOMEN’S GRADE

1st Round: Triple Round Robin 2nd Round: Final

Placing’s: University 34, Pirates 31, North Otago 15, Alhambra-Union 10, Southern 0

Semi-finals: Pirates 99 – Alhambra-Union 7 University 25 – North Otago 5 Final: Pirates 13 – University 17

Gallagher Cup Championship University

Final Placing’s: University, Pirates, Alhambra-Union, North Otago, Southern

DIVISION 1 COLTS GRADE

1st Round: Full Round Robin 2nd Round: Cross-over Pool Play (5 Flag points added for Pool-Play Bye) 3rd Round: Semi-finals 4th Round: Finals

Placing’s: University Blue 52, Taieri 49, Alhambra-Union Maroon 44, Dunedin Makos 44, SBHS 36, Southern 36, OBHS 32, Kaikorai 12, Pirates 7

Semi Finals: University Blue 15 – Dunedin Makos 6 Taieri 7 – Alhambra-Union 9

Final: University Blue 12 – Alhambra-Union 9

Final Placing’s: University Blue, Alhambra-Union, Taieri, Dunedin, SBHS, Southern, OBHS, Kaikorai, Pirates

Club Rugby Competitions Continued

JUNIOR COLTS GRADE

1st Round: Full Round Robin 2nd Round: Two Cross Section Pool (Points carried forward from 1st round) 3rd Round: Semi-finals 4th Round: Finals

Placing’s: Alhambra-Union 61, University Gold 58, Southern Ravens 53, Green Island 45, Dunedin Tigers 38, Taieri 35, Zingari-Richmond 27, Dunedin Dog Sharks 27, Southern Unicol 16, Clutha 9

Top 4 Semi Finals: Alhambra-Union 30 – Green Island 12 University Gold 29 – Southern 22

Final: Alhambra-Union 15 – University 21

Final Placings: University Gold, Alhambra-Union, Southern Ravens, Green Island, Dunedin Tigers, Taieri, Zingari-Richmond, Dunedin Dog Sharks, Southern Unicol, Clutha

METROPOLITAN JUNIOR CLUB RESULTS

Under 13: Southern Magpies

Under 12: Pirates Skulls

Under 11: Southern Magpies

OTAGO SECONDARY SCHOOL RESULTS

Southern Wide Real Estate Premier Schools: John McGlashan College 23 v Waitaki Boys High School 0

Senior Division 1: Kavanagh College 1st XV

Top 4 Challenge Knockout Games:

Co-Ed Otago Final: South Otago High School 22 v St Kevins College 18

Co-Ed Highlanders Final: South Otago High School 64 v St Peters College 11

Co-Ed South Island Final: South Otago 14 v Burnside High School 20

Boys Highlanders Semi-Finals: John McGlashan College 17 v Otago Boys High School 15

Boys Highlanders Final: Southland Boys High School OBHS 31 v John McGlashan College 17

Club Rugby Competitions Continued

COUNTRY WIDE COMPETITION

Country Wide Final: Clutha 58 v Cromwell 24

CENTRAL COMPETITION

1st Round: Double Round Robin of 16 games 2nd Round: Semi-finals & Final

Placing’s: Maniototo 59, Arrowtown 55, Cromwell 51, Clyde-Earnscleugh 10, Matakanui Combined 44, Upper Clutha 38, Wakatipu 35, Alexandra 8, Roxburgh 7 .

Semi Finals: Maniototo 5 v Clyde-Earnscleugh 0 Arrowtown 11 v Cromwell 14

Final: Maniototo 18 v Cromwell 21

Winner: Cromwell White Horse Cup: Maniototo Super Liquor Trophy: Cromwell Gordon White Cup: Matakanui-Combined

SOUTHERN COMPETITION

1st Round: Double Round Robin of 14 games (Points carried into round 2) 2nd Round: Semi-finals and Final

Placing’s: Lawrence 67, Clutha 55, Heriot 41, Crescent 41, Toko 39, Clutha Valley 35, Clinton 16, Owaka 2

Semi Finals: Clutha 30 – Heriot 15 Lawrence 25 – Crescent 18

Final: Lawrence 20 – Clutha 24

McIntosh Cup: Lawrence West Otago Shield: Lawrence Springbok Horns (winner of 1st round): Lawrence South Otago Banner: Clutha Speight’s Cup Winner Southern Region: Clutha Nissan Balclutha Motors Cup: Clutha Valley

The Otago Rugby Football Union acknowledges:

FujiXerox Mediaworks Les Mills Dunedin City Motors Leslie Rugby WAE Coke TicketDirect OceanaGold Blacks Fasteners 1st XV Sponsors:

Anchor Milk Otago, Harvie Green Wyatt, CT Business Solutions, RD Petroleum, Aotea Electric, Orbit House of Travel, Dunedin’s Golden Centre Mall, Mornington Tavern, McDonalds Dunedin, CrombieLockwood, Inline Nutrition, Chipmunks, Brocklebanks Drycleaners

Tertiary Sponsors:

University of Otago, Otago Polytechnic

Team Suppliers:

Gilchrist Media, USL Sport, Barkers, Otago Daily Times, Smiths Sport Shoes, Asics, Plaza Café, R80, Bloke

Official Charity:

Otago Medical Research Foundation

Trust Partners:

Air Rescue, CERT (Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Trust), NZCT, Pub Charity, Otago Community Trust, Bendigo Valley, Lion Foundation, The Southern Trust, Otago Amateur Rugby Charitable Trust