Annual Report 2013

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OTAGO RUGBY FOOTBALL UNION

Annual Report 2013

133rd Annual Report of the Otago Rugby Football Union

Otago Rugby Football Union Inc.

Notice is hereby given that the 133rd Annual General Meeting of the Otago Rugby Football Union Incorporated will be held at the Dunedin Rugby Football Club, Moana Rua Road, on Monday 17th March 2014, beginning at 7.00pm.

Richard Kinley General Manager Presidents Report

The last two years, during my term as President, has seen massive changes in the operational style of the Union and the method in which we run our business. After the near demise of Otago Rugby in 2011/12 it appears the leaner and more financially efficient model we now have for provincial rugby is showing its true value.

It has been a difficult period and I must give full credit to Richard Kinley and his staff who have stuck with Otago Rugby through these trying times, having now got the Union back on solid ground both financially as well as on the paddock, where it really matters.

The efforts of the current coaching staff must also be commended as they have endured tough times recently and have stuck with Otago through all of it and it is to them that I give sincere personal thanks.

Having initially being elected, to the then Management Committee of the Otago Rugby Football Union in 1993, I have seen many changes in my time, both on the paddock as well as from the construction of the “ new ”stands at Carisbrook through to the demolition of same, through to the state of the art covered stadium we now have today.

Seven years on the Highlanders Board in amongst all of this has certainly given me a great insight into the operations of professional rugby, something which is still evolving everyday and something I will never forget.

The role of President has been a great honour for myself and caps off many years of rugby administration for both the Alhambra-Union club and the Otago Rugby Football Union.

I wish the Otago Union well in the coming years and under the current Board I can only but see us getting stronger on and off the field.

Adrian Read President

Chairman’s Report

Last year ‘it may be the first year of the new structure will turn out to be the easiest’. As it turned out, the 2012/2013 year was a very good year for Otago Rugby.

The clear highlight from a playing perspective was the winning of the Ranfurly Shield. That led to a number of things. From a governance perspective the most important was the joining of celebration throughout Otago, and rekindling of interest and support for Otago rugby. Not to be overlooked however in terms of importance, was the financial gain that came from the brief tenure of holding the shield.

The financial result for the 2013 year shows a very good result. The net profit for the year was $406,859. Equity in the Balance Sheet has increased to $548,493. And as will be noted from a review of the Balance Sheet, the Union as of balance date 2013 was debt free. This is a tribute to very careful cash and expense management by the management team, and also the extra result from the shield defence.

The improved financial position of the Union means we are no longer operating in survival mode, and can now look to put some resource into growing the game in the Otago region. This will be with care and prudence however, as we are still well below where the board would like to be with reserves. We are on the way however.

In terms of governance the current board has been conscious of improving the governance model the Union has, to make it clear and easy for future appointees to the role of governance. The Constitution review was part of that process, and that has led to the revised Constitution put forward for approval at this Annual General Meeting.

The year past has shown a growth in governance and management. I wish to pay tribute to the management team across the board, as they have taken on the role of running the Union under the model set by the Board. I also acknowledge the substantial efforts, time, and resources put in by honorary board members and President.

Doug Harvie Chairman.

General Manager’s Report

What a year! It would be an understatement to say it was a season full of excitement and outstanding achievement across all grades, including both community and representative rugby. Add to this, the passion, support and loyalty shown not just across the province but also throughout the country for all levels of the game, I believe rugby in Otago is in very good heart.

While I can’t mention every game and event I attended, some of the highlights would have to be; Otago Country Day at Lawrence followed by the Centenary celebrations of the Topp Cup, the Otago Spirit winning the J.J. Stewart trophy, the Under 20’s winning the South Island title and the South Island Primary Rugby Tournament held at Logan Park.

The Ranfurly Shield win deserves a special mention. The provincial outburst of emotional, celebration and possibly relief was one of the most amazing things I think I will ever experience. The scene at Dunedin Airport when the team arrived back with the Shield showed what the log ‘o’ wood means to Otago and the media coverage that resulted portrayed this to the country. The Otago Daily Times (ODT) and local radio stations got in behind the achievement with the ODT’s additional coverage of the Shield’s tour around Otago impressive. The paper adding the Golden ‘O’ to their front page banner for the week certainly added to the occasion. Also to see the interest from national television and radio gave Otago fans outside the province the opportunity to be part of the celebrations, albeit from a distance.

When looking at the community side of our game, our overall number of registered players increased slightly from 2012 to a total of 7352. This increase was mostly attributed to a growth in junior players. This is a promising sign for the future, but the immediate concern nationally is developing and implementing strategies that retain our secondary school aged players. There has been a large amount of research undertaken by New Zealand Rugby in consultation with the rugby community. A number of initiatives and programmes have being developed as a result. The challenge is to provide an experience that meets the needs of all secondary school players, whether that be competitive or purely social forms of the game.

Volunteers continue to be the back bone of our sport. Without their commitment and contribution the game would simply not happen. While the staff at the ORFU provide resource and support, it is the coaches, managers, club administrators and other volunteers that ensure all our 7352 registered players have the opportunity to play every week – a huge thank you to you all.

Running alongside our coaching, player and volunteer development programmes, further support for community rugby has been provided through the re-establishment of the Referee Education Officer. This position plays an important role in ensuring there is a pool of qualified referees recruited, trained and retained to officiate across all levels of the game.

Doug has mentioned in his report the positive financial outcome for the year. This is a huge step forward for the Union. It is important to acknowledge that this result was due to a number of factors including but not limited to; the Ranfurly Shield defence, a home ITM Cup semi-final, a lot of hard work behind the scenes to save costs by both staff and Board and lastly, the support provided by all our sponsors. Commercial income is critical to the future of the Union and all of our sponsors are hugely valued and appreciated. They are an important part of our business with our key focus to develop long lasting partnerships that result in positive outcomes for both parties.

Effective governance is critical to the performance of any organisation. The ORFU is fortunate to have a professional Board that bring a wealth of experience and expertise and I thank them for their input and guidance. I would also like to thank the Otago Country Board for the role they play in ensuring that rugby in Otago’s rural areas continues to operate smoothly.

Finally but by no means least, I would like to acknowledge the continued commitment and contribution all ORFU staff have made over the last twelve months. I am grateful to work alongside a great team of people passionate about ensuring all our players, coaches and volunteers have the support to be involved in rugby at whatever level they choose.

Looking forward, the Union plans to build on the momentum gained during 2013 both on and off the paddock and I personally am looking forward to another season of exciting rugby.

Richard Kinley General Manager On the Field

PLAYERS: Peter Breen, Liam Coltman, Scott Manson (Alhambra-Union); - Sam Anderson-Heather, Hugh Blake, Gareth Evans (Dunedin); - Jackson Hemopo, Buxton Popoalii, Ben Smith (Green Island); - Ezra Taylor (Harbour); - Lee Allan, Tony Ensor, Josh Renton, Jayden Spence (Kaikorai) – Tom Donnelly (Matakanui); - Craig Millar, Marshall Suckling (Pirates): - Tom Franklin, Tala (TJ) Ioane, Tei Walden (Southern); - Michael Collins, Kieran Moffat, Charlie O’Connell, Hayden Parker, Willis Scott, Aki Seiuli (Taieri); - Fa’asiu Fuatai, Paul Grant, Matt Faddes , Tama Tuirirangi (University); - Fumiaki Tanaka (Zingari-Richmond)

OTAGO Played 12 Won 7, Lost 5 Points For: 352, Points Against 352

August 9 Southland Won 47 – 28 August 18 Bay of Plenty Won 32 – 29 August 23 Waikato (RS) Won 26 – 19 Sept 1 Hawke’s Bay Lost 19 – 20 Sept 6 Tasman Lost 16 – 49 Sept 14 Canterbury Lost 22 – 32 Sept 20 Manawatu Won 52 – 41 Sept 28 Southland Lost 32 – 38 October 5 North Harbour Won 37 – 23 October 9 Northland Won 31 – 21 October 13 Auckland Won 37 – 33 October 20 Hawke’s Bay Lost 24 – 29 Semi

Management: Coach: Tony Brown Physiotherapist: Ash Stiven Assistant Coach: Phil Young Trainer: Karl Bloxham Scrum Coach: Kees Meuws Doctor: Asheer Singh Manager: Grant Hubbard PD Manager: Peter Sinclair Masseur: Jocko Parker On the Field Continued

OTAGO DEVELOPMENT Played 6 Won 5 Lost 1 Points For: 256 Points Against: 97

PLAYERS: Lucas Schular, Martin Swaffield, Brad Weber, Hugh Blake (Dunedin); - Glen Ballam (Harbour); - Blair Tweed, Lee Allan (Kaikorai); - Jury Arthur, Adam Gavegan, Jekope Maiono, Shaun McCarroll, Solomon T-Pole, Yoshihisa Sasagi (Pirates): - Sam Crompton, Hanipale Galo, Michael Mata’afa, Warren Moffat, Joshua Walden, Simon Knight, Ben Patston (Southern); - Michael McKee, Nicholas McLennan, Henry Parker, Kori Rupene, Shannon Young, Willis Scott (Taieri); - Nick Annear, Stephen Fenemor, Sam Sturgess, Matt Faddes (University); - Tom Rowe (Zingari)

MANAGEMENT: Coach: Barry Stevens, Paul Miller Manager: Jason Esplin Assistant Manager: Simon Wallace Masseur: Georgina Anderson Physiotherapist: Kirsten Millen Trainer: Shane Waldron, Andrew Brown

Record: August 17 Mid Canterbury Won 20 – 13 Warm Up August 24 Otago Country Won 78 – 12 August 31 Southland Country Won 68 – 3 September 7 Southland Metro Won 31 – 13 September 21 Tasman B Won 38 – 33 Semi September 28 Canterbury Colts Lost 21 – 23 Final

OTAGO SPIRIT WOMEN Played 7 Won 5 Lost 2 Points For: 202 Points Against: 94

PLAYERS: Paige Church, Nicky Crawford, Courtney Martin, Deirdre Roberts, Michaela Smith, Olivia Waldron, Pip Love, Rachel Scott, Halie Hurring (Alhambra-Union); - Maddi Finch, Sheree Hume, Gemma Tuhega, Jess Tuhega, Greer Muir, Angie Sisifa, (Pirates); - Summer Van Loenhout (Southern); - Jenna Aikman, Michaela Baker, Lucy Emery, Megan Manson, Georgina Mason, Syreeta Norris, Zoe Wills, Molly Wright, Anika Tiplady, Arna McLeod, Elenoa Lilo, Lucy Anderson, Claire Richardson, Rebecca Todd, Leyhana van Vugt, Lydia Inglis (University)

MANAGEMENT: Coach: Marty Gray Assistant Coach: Nick Turner Manager: Toni Wall Physiotherapist: Kristin Cameron Fitness Trainer: Johnny Herewini Performance Analyst Hannah T.rex Brady

RECORD: September 7 Wellington Won 21 - 17 September 14 Waikato Won 27 - 15 September 21 Taranaki Won 45 - 10 September 28 Auckland Won 29 - 23 October 5 Canterbury Lost 33 - 11 October 12 Counties Lost 13 - 11 October 19 Manawatu Won 37 - 7

On the Field Continued

OTAGO UNDER 20 Played 7 Won 7 Lost 0 Points For: 334 Points Against: 85

PLAYERS: Tom Dougherty, Hagen Free, Caleb Gray, Harley Iraia (Alhambra-Union); - Tim Tolovae (Dunedin); - Joe Collins, Charles Elton, Lisala Halaeva, Hadleigh May (C), Aleki Morris (VC), James Tomkinson (Harbour); - Sean Conner, Dan Dorgan, Kyle Harris, Nathan Hull, Lachlan Landels (Kaikorai); - Tim Cossens (Pirates); - Tyler Golightly, Adam Knight (VC), Ricky Riccitelli, Tom Scanlan, Eroni Soututu, Teihorangi Walden (Southern); - Michael Collins, Will Cosgriff, Alex Fitzgerald, Brodie Hume, Josh Larson, Ben Miller (Taieri); - Josh Dickson, Sam Ellis, Kieran Parker, Sione Teu, Angus Williams (University); - Masiu Akauola, Christain Walker (Zingari-Richmond)

MANAGEMENT: Coach: Mike Moeahu Assistant Coach: Brendon Timmins Manager: Nigel Hodge Medic Cat Coverson Selector: Tony Ord Physio: Janet Main Fitness Trainer: Mikey Moeahu

RECORD:

August 17 North Otago Development XV Won 43 - 0 August 24 Otago Country Colts Won 73 - 3 August 31 Canterbury Country U21 Colts Won 59 - 17 September 7 Tasman Under 20 Won 26 - 22 September 14 Canterbury Metro Under 20 Won 25 - 15 September 21 Otago Maori Won 50 - 14 September 28 Canterbury Metro Under 20 Won 30 - 14

OTAGO METRO UNDER 18 Played 6 Won 2 Drew 1 Lost 3 Points For: 129 Points Against: 92

PLAYERS: Noah Cooper (Alhambra-Union); - Nathan Seiuli (Harbour); - Chris O’Connell, Braden Jane (John McGlashan); - Corey Miller (Kaikorai); - Logan Garforth, Wilson Driver (Kings); - Jermaine Ainsley, Sekonia Pole, Johan Aoina, George Latta, Matt Hefferman, Brendon Murdoch, Riley McDowall, Jamie Mowat, Michael Williams, Reece Mau’u, Sio Tomkinson, Jack Hamer, Matt Jones, Ricky Washington, Kadin Brocks, Matt Ellis (Otago Boys High School); - Josh Tye, John Riccitelli (Southern); - Alex Fitzgerald (Taieri); - Josh Dawson, Nick O’Connell, Dillon Hunt, Mitchell Purvis, Sam Aitken (University)

MANAGEMENT: Coach: Ryan Martin Assistant Coach: Eric Vaafusuaga Manager: Craig Hendry Physio: Anna Hesselin

RECORD: September 14 Otago Country Won 53 - 0 September 21 North Otago Lost 25 - 26 September 29 Southland Lost 17 - 26 October 4 Nelson Bays Won 10 - 3 October 5 Canterbury Development Drew 12 - 12 October 6 Southland Lost 12 - 25

On the Field Continued

OTAGO METRO UNDER 16 Played 6 Won 4 Lost 2 Points For: 148 Points Against: 114

PLAYERS: Angus McDowell, Samuel Moir, Joshua Timu (John McGlashan); - Taylor Cumberland, Taylor Haugh, Eamon O’Brien, Rewi Pomare, Jayden Willcock, Rory O’Neill (Kings High School); - Christian Blackie, Josh Buchan, Kabe Calder, Nathan Foley, Alex Frood, Nathan Greer, Timothy Hogan, Tokerau Joseph (C), Mitchell Kelly, Darius Ludke-Takurua, Slade McDowall, Matthew McNamara, Michael McKay, Jarrell Pattison, Hemaua Samasoni (VC), Ben Scorgie, Liam Sharples (Otago Boys HS); - Callum Smeaton

MANAGEMENT: Coach: Jason Macdonald Coach: Luke Herden Manager: Vicki Jopson Selectors: Tim Belcher, Peter Buckley Physio: Will Marriott

RECORD: September 14 Otago Country Won 28 - 19 September 21 North Otago Won 50 - 0 September 29 Southland Lost 12 - 19 October 3 South Canterbury Won 23 - 8 October 4 Canterbury Metro Lost 6 - 46 October 5 Canterbury Country Won 29 - 22

OTAGO METRO UNDER 14 Played 4 Won 4 Lost 0 Points For: 185 Points Against: 69

PLAYERS: Jackson Dempster (East Otago HS); - Charlie Baker, Henry Bell, Morgan Jones, Ryan Neil, Reon Lowery, George Russell, Ness Scully, Thomas Sinclair (John McGlashan College); - Tama Masina (Kaikorai Valley College); - Jack Clement, Josh Duff, Corey McGrath, Matthew Monga, Liam McLister, Logan Taimalie, James Te Pairi (Kings HS); - Jacob Beal Harris, Sam Dickson, Sam Dipple, Eddie Grant, Kane Johnston, Jake Kirkness, Tyrone Prentice, Abraham Pole, Mamea Taimalie, Taine Te Whata, Josh Te Tau (Otago Boys HS)

MANAGEMENT: Coach: Duncan McEwan Assistant Coach: Danny Taimalie Manager: Jeff Masterton

RECORD: August 31 South Canterbury U14 Won 66 - 42 September 7 Otago Country U14 Won 58 - 12 September 14 Otago Country U14 Won 41 - 7 September 21 Canterbury Metro U14 Won 20 - 8

On the Field Continued

OTAGO UNDER 65kg Played: 8 Won 7 Lost 1 Points For: 269 Points Against: 99

PLAYERS: Sam Howard (Upper Clutha); - Max Gomez, Oliver Griffin (Dunedin); - Lewis Dyer, Cameron McNeill (Taieri); - Taine Evans, Inoke Siolaa (Kaikorai) – Max Aitcheson, Josh Dolan (Green Island); - Max Brown, Manawa Rakete-Shea, Leyland Rapata-Brookland (Wakatipu); - Thomas Howell (Maniototo); - Troy McIver (Tapanui); - Justin Perkins, Sam Walker (Toko); - Jack Pringle, Liam Turnbull, Justin White (Clutha); - Beau Meehan (Clyde-Earnscleugh); - Shade Rowe (Alhambra-Union); - Samuel Ryan (West Taieri); - Nick Washington (Southern)

MANAGEMENT: Coach: Damon Sutherland Assistant Coach: Mike Robertson Manager: Dave Clement Medic: Jay Finkin

RECORD: August 25 Otago Country U13 Won 69 - 19 September 7 Southland U65 Won 24 - 20 September 21 South Canterbury U65 Won 30 - 0 September 21 Southland U65 Won 18 - 7 September 22 Invitational U65 Won 49 - 0 September 28 Canterbury Country Won 17 - 10 October 10 Canterbury Metro Lost 25 - 27

OTAGO UNDER 48kg Played: 9 Won 4 Lost 5 Points For: 253 Points Against: 123

PLAYERS: Logan Park Admin Keegan Henman, Tom Howie, Jaspor Dove, Hamish Robinson, Nico Boweking, Blain Smolenski, Thomas Bolton (C), Jack Oaten, Brayden Office & Playing Laing, Tom McGregor, Connell Webb, Gregor Findlay, Ryan Jones, Nicholas O’Donnell-Fluit, Jack Leslie (VC), Vehekite Moata’ane, Lennix Fields Hibbert, Mason Tourell, Thomas Wilson Mulqueen, Jack Ryan, Nicholas Brosnahan, Joshua Smith, Connor Bolton, Samuel Pearce

MANAGEMENT: Coach: Grahame Reid Assistant Coach: Warren Thompson, Stu Cotton Manager: Maxine Fahey Medic: Milan Hubac

RECORD: August 25 Metro U12’s Won 52 - 10 September 7 Southland Lost 21 - 22 September 15 Metro U12’s Won 49 - 0 September 21 Southland Lost 5 - 5 September 21 South Canterbury Won 41 - 0 September 22 North Otago Won 59 - 0 September 29 Canterbury Metro Lost 7 - 27 September 30 Southland Lost 7 - 25 October 1 Canterbury Country Lost 12 - 24

On the Field Continued

OTAGO SEVENS Played: 5 Won 3 Lost 1 Draw 1 Points For: 115 Points Against: 124

PLAYERS: Peter Breen (Alhambra); - Gareth Evans, Brad Weber, Tumua Ioane, Liam Edwards (Dunedin); - Aleki Morris (Otago Boys High School); - Adam Knight, Apelu Alapatii (Southern); - Kieran Moffat, Michael Collins (Taieri); - Paul Grant, Matt Faddes (University)

MANAGEMENT: Coach: Roy Hawker Luke Herden Manager: Tim Colling Physiotherapist: Adam Lin

RECORD: January 12 Wairarapa Bush Won 47 - 0 January 12 North Harbour Won 21 - 19 January 12 Hawkes Bay Draw 19 - 19 January 13 Wellington Won 21 - 7 January 13 Taranaki Lost 7 - 17 Semi-Final

OTAGO COUNTRY PREMIER Played: 5 Won 2 Lost 3 Points For: 146 Points Against: 141

PLAYERS: B Vandervoort, M Paulin (Alexandra); - C McKenzie (Clinton); - S Grant, J Botting, R Harold, M McCutcheon (Clutha); - M Tetana (Clyde- Earnscleugh); - R Stevens, B McPhee (Cromwell); - V Maiono, M McCuthcheon, S Tauti, M Saimoni (Heriot); - A Brunn, B McDonald, H Wyber, J Spence , T Bichan, S Cross (Kaikorai); - S Young, M Homer, D Kenny (Lawrence); - C Cruthchley, N Huddleston, V Dowling (Maniototo); - N Gee (Matakanui-Combined); - F Izaguire (Roxburgh); - G Stark (SOHS); - G Stevenson, M Catherwood (Strath Taieri); - W Hurst (Taieri); - S Scott (Toko); - M Faddes (University of Otago); - B Purvis (Upper Clutha)

MANAGEMENT: Coach: Roger Cotton Assistant Coach: Rod Kenny, James Kenny Manager: Tony Pryde Selector: Willis Paterson

RECORD: August 8 North Otago Lost 15 - 24 August 24 Development Lost 12 - 78 August 31 Southland Metro Lost 20 - 28 September 8 Canterbury Country Won 37 - 18 September 14 Southland Country Won 15 - 10

On the Field Continued

OTAGO COUNTRY COLTS Played: 4 Won 0 Lost 0 Points For: 57 Points Against: 256

PLAYERS: Quaid Turipa (Alexandra); - Henry Bennesman (Arrowtown); - Reece Harold, Kurt Turnball (Clutha); - Keelan Baird (Clyde); - Jamie Sutton (Crescent); - Kieran Henderson, Blair Laughton, Cody Mitchell, Hayden Todd (Cromwell); - Hamish Finnie (Green Island); - Jordan Anderson, Dylan McKenzie, Cam Russell (Heriot); - Lance Taylor (Lawrence); - Nathan Huddleston, Sam Pringle (Maniototo); - Cam Burgess, MaCrae Sanderson (Owaka); - Will Scorgie (Pirates); - Crewze Kingi, Will Stuart (Roxburgh); - Angus Spence (Strath Taieri) ; - Ethan Harrex, Kurt Hammer, Karl Still (Taieri); - Dion Shaw (Toko)

MANAGEMENT: Coach: Bruce Wilkinson Assistant Coach: Gordon Wyber Manager: Bob Perriam Physiotherapist: Will Bowman

RECORD: August 24 Canterbury Metro Lost 13 - 76 August 31 Otago Metro Lost 3 - 73 September 8 Canterbury Country Lost 24 - 33 September 21 Tasman Lost 17 - 74

OTAGO COUNTRY UNDER 18 Played: 6 Won 1 Lost 5 Points For: 74 Points Against: 208

PLAYERS: Mitch Decke (Cromwell); - Lee Stiven (Heriot); - Matt Enright, Cody Laing, Simon Lloyd, Daniel McBreen (Dunstan); - Can Burrow (John McGlashan College); - Alex Edwards, Keegan Limmer, Cam Mckerchar (Mount Aspiring College); - Logan Bain, Alex Chapman, Charles Lucas, Jimmy McNicol (Otago Boys High School; - Reuben McLay, Connor Mills (Owaka); - Jackson Cook, Gareth Devereux, Caelib Edwards, Richard Goatley, Shea Robertson, Joshua Turnbull (South Otago High School); - Matt Sullivan (Telford); - Jacky Scott, Taylor Moeahu, Keiran O’Sullivan (Toko); - Scott Cunningham (Upper Clutha)

MANAGEMENT: Coach: John Ryley Assistant Coach: Naylor Edwards Manager: Greg Heller Medic: Angela Ryley Selectors: John Ryley Keith Robertson Greg Heller Doctor: Eric Wegner

RECORD: September 14 Metro Lost 0 - 53 September 21 Southland Lost 0 - 54 September 28 North Otago Lost 15 - 17 October 4 Canterbury Cavaliers Lost 7 - 19 October 5 Canterbury Country Lost 25 - 41 October 6 Canterbury Cavaliers Won 27 - 24

On the Field Continued

OTAGO COUNTRY UNDER 16 Played: 6 Won 3 Lost 3 Points For: 155 Points Against: 125

PLAYERS: Cameron Way (Catlins Area School): - Tyler Cameron, Nathan Craddock, Canaan Napier, Keegan O’Donnell, Joey Blaikie (Dunstan High School); - Ethan Hippolite, Mitchell Pryde (Kings High School); - Oscar Goodlet (Lawrence Area School); - Luke Jarvie, Ellis Meyer-Budge, Rube Peina (Mount Aspiring College); - Carlos Goatley, Tyler Hammer, Josh Kain, Scott Lawrence, Max Pennell, Raiden Pennicott, Rory Van Vugt, Matt Whaanga, Damian Wilson (South Otago High School); - Dylan Greer, Nic Shaw (Tokomairiro High School)

MANAGEMENT: Coach: Adam Whaanga Assistant Coach: Rob Van Vugt Managers: Nigel Pennell Medic: Marty Hurring Selectors: Tom Blaikie Fitness Trainer: Gareth Yates

RECORD: September 14 Otago Metro Lost 19 - 28 September 21 Southland Lost 15 - 25 September 28 North Otago Won 77 - 7 October 3 Canterbury Metro Lost 0 - 34 October 4 South Canterbury Won 20 - 15 October 5 Nelson Bays Won 24 - 16

OTAGO COUNTRY UNDER 14 Played: 6 Won 4 Lost 2 Points For: 146 Points Against: 141

PLAYERS: Anton Schroder, Isaac Steetjes (Cromwell); - Max Duncan, Caleb Nicholson, Reuben Pyle (Dunstan); - James Sinclair (John McGlashan); - Sam Dickson, Midge van Boxtel (OBHS); - Sean Boyle, Joshua Hill, Harrison Lawerence, Delany McKenzie, Reeve Murdoch, Brady Robertson, Levi Robertson, Matthew Roxburgh, Tim Tamoe (SOHS); - Caleb Hayes (Toko); - Lachie Garrick, Layen Opetaia, Mitch Mahoi Rae, Ned Holloway Williams (Upper Clutha); - Sam Jones (Wakatipu); - Zac McKenzie (West Otago)

MANAGEMENT: Coach: Dean Schroder Assistant Coach: Craig Lawrence Manager: Allan Hill

RECORD: September 7 Otago Metro Lost 14 - 61 September 14 Otago Metro Lost 7 - 47 September 30 Southland U14 Won 23 - 10 September 30 South Canterbury U14 Won 43 - 10 October 1 Southland Development Won 34 - 5 October 1 Southland U14 Won 25 - 8

Otago Maori Seniors Played: 6 Won 1 Lost 5 Points For: 105 Points Against: 225

PLAYERS: Tiaki Cameron, Caleb Grey, Michael Kapua, Brogan Kerrison, Tyrone Pelasio, James Stevenson-Wright, Nick Swain, Lionel Tuwairua, Ash Wheeler, Ben Qau Qau (Alhambra-Union); - Brent Campbell, Matt Kiore, Stan Moeke, Jessie Nicolou, James Piho, Manual Ropata, John Tutaki (Brighton); - Jay Cameron (Dunedin); - Andre Clark, James Spooner, Richard Te Ngahu, Simon Tupu, Anaru Wetere (Green Island); - Sam Collins, Ed Elvin, James Graham, Josh Housiaux, Rocky Pohatu, Mike Rangihika (Harbour); - Ben Martin, Ricky Tanakehu, Matt Te Tana, Thomas Toia, Rowan Tumai (Kaikorai); - Joseph Wilson , Daniel Te Au(Pirates); - Daniel Baxter, Nathan Cargo, Ben Carpenter, Jon Mcarthy, Johnny Simmonds, Tei Walden (Southern); - Kori Rupene, Shannon Young (Taieri); - Kieran Calteaux (Toko); - Sheldord Meads, Nick Staples, Che Tamihere, Tama Tuirirangi (University); - Alan Hill (West Taieri); - Tuhoro Christie, Jessy Muir, Stephen Scoles (Zingari- Richmond)

MANAGEMENT: Coach: Nevil Haua Manager: Sherman Weatherall Medic: Meelan & Nick Bennett Selector: Nevil Haua & Sherman Weatherall Physiotherapist: Ann Other: Raymond Te Huki (Chairman)

RECORD: February 23 Southland Maori Won 19 - 8 February 23 Canterbury Maori Lost 27 - 12 August 24 Otago Pacific Island Lost 46 - 26 September 7 North Otago Development Lost 31 - 35 September 21 Otago U20 Lost 74 - 14 October 4 Canterbury Maori Lost 35 - 3

Otago Secondary School Girls Played: 3 Won 1 Lost 2 Points For: 32 Points Against: 50

PLAYERS: Zoe Moore, Shanna Moore, Sinead Cormack, Claudia Hickman (Blue Mountain College); - Preeti Aryal, Kilistina Moata’are, Julia Murphy (Kavanagh College); - Michaela Day (Otago Girls); - Erin Pellett, Isla Pringle, Tegan Hollows, Keely Hurring, Kobie Latta, Sam Hollows, Olivia Pirie, Samarra Soper (SOHS); - Hannah Perkins, Elis Doyle, Courtney Hume, Bridget Hendry, Simone Ferguson, Meg Cowie (St Hildas)

MANAGEMENT: Coach: Richard Hurring Assistant Coach: Tom Hollows Manager: Tracey Latta

RECORD: September 28 Canterbury Lost 12 - 0 September 28 Hanah Shields Won 17 - 7 September 29 Southland Lost 31 - 15

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 12, Dunedin 19, Southern 20, Taieri 24, Kaikorai 27, Alhambra-Union 30, Pirates 32, Harbour 33

SPEIGHTS PREMIER DIVISION 1 GRADE

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

Placing's after Round 1: Taieri 43, Dunedin 32, Southern 32, Kaikorai 26, University 23, Harbour 23, Pirates 18, Alhambra-Union 14, Zingari-Richmond 10, Green Island 8.

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

SPEIGHTS CHAMPIONSHIP SHIELD:

Top Four: Dunedin, Taieri, University, Southern

Semi-finals: Dunedin 36 – University 33 Taieri 38 – Southern 28

Final: Dunedin 21 – Taieri 20

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

Winner Speight’s Challenge Shield – Dunedin

Club Rugby Competitions Continued

PREMIER DIVISION 2 GRADE

1st Round: Split into Two Sections – (Blue Section 6 teams & Gold Section 5 teams plus bye). (Points dropped end of 1st Round) 2nd Round: Full Round Robin 3rd Round: Top 4 Semi-finals. 4th Round: Final.

1st Round Placing’s: Southern 30, Taieri 26, University 24, Brighton 20, Dunedin 19, Zingari-Richmond 11, Green Island 11, Pirates 5, Harbour 5, Alhambra-Union 1, Kaikorai 0. (Kaikorai & Alhambra-Union combined after to form AUKs).

Championship Trophy:

2nd Round Placing's: Taieri 48, Southern 39, Brighton 38, Dunedin 29, University 25, Green Island 21, Zingari-Richmond 17, Pirates 15, Harbour 7, AUKs 0.

Top Four: Taieri, Southern, Brighton, Dunedin

Semi-Finals: Southern 21 – Brighton 14 Taieri 16 – Dunedin 13

Final: Taieri 24 – Southern 20

Final Placings: Taieri, Southern, Brighton, Dunedin, University, Green Island, Zingari-Richmond, Pirates, Harbour, AUKs.

SENIOR GRADE

1st Round: Full Round Robin 2nd Round: Split into Top 4, Middle 4 and Bottom 5 3rd Round: Semi-finals 4th Round: Final

1st Round Placings: West Taieri 54, Strath Taieri 51, Harbour 48, Eastern 48, Green Island 45, Kaikorai 36, Pirates 28, Toko 24, Brighton 20, Clutha 17, Taieri 13, Dunedin 11, Alhambra-Union 0.

Top Four: West Taieri, Strath Taieri, Harbour, Eastern Semi-finals: Strath Taieri 10 – Harbour 0; West Taieri 20 – Eastern 13 Championship Final: Strath Taieri 15 – West Taieri 14

Club Rugby Competitions Continued

Middle Four: Green Island, Kaikorai, Pirates, Toko Semi-Finals: Green Island 24 – Toko 14; Pirates 22 – Kaikorai 7 Middle Four Final: Green Island 40 – Pirates 12

Bottom Five: Brighton, Clutha, Taieri, Dunedin, Alhambra-Union

Final Placings: Strath Taieri, West Taieri, Harbour, Eastern, Green Island, Pirates, Kaikorai, Toko, Taieri, Brighton, Dunedin, Clutha, Alhambra-Union

WOMEN’S GRADE

1st Round: Three Full Rounds robin (Points carried into round 2) 2nd Round: Semi-final & Final

Placing’s: University 75, Alhambra-Union 62, Pirates 60, Blues 30, Southern 11, Kaikorai 7.

Top Four: University, Alhambra-Union, Pirates, Blues Semi-finals: University 63 – Blues 0; Alhambra-Union 17 – Pirates 7

Final: University 20 – Alhambra-Union 17

Gallagher Cup Championship: University

Final Placing’s: University, Alhambra-Union. Pirates, Blues, Southern, Kaikorai

DIVISION 1 COLTS GRADE

1st Round: Double Round Robin of 18 games (Points carried into round 2) 2nd Round: Semi-finals & Finals

Placing’s: Southern Magpies 87, University Blue 73, Dunedin Makos 66, Taieri 65, Kaikorai 57, Alhambra-Union 41, Pirates 28, Southern Ravens 27, Dunedin Bulls 14, Harbour 8.

Top 4 Semi Finals: Southern Magpies 24 – Taieri 21 University Blue 22 – Dunedin Makos 15

Final: Southern Magpies 18 – University Blue 9

Final Placing’s: Southern Magpies, University Blue, Dunedin Makos, Taieri, Kaikorai, Alhambra-Union, Pirates, Southern Ravens, Dunedin Bulls, Harbour.

Club Rugby Competitions Continued

JUNIOR COLTS GRADE

1st Round: Double Round Robin of 18 games (Points carried into round 2) 2nd Round: Semi-final & Final

Placing’s: University Gold 77, Dunedin Tigers 64, Eastern 60, OBHS 2nd XV 60, Kaikorai 38, Alhambra-Union 30, Taieri Eels 25, Telford 7, Zingari-Richmond 6.

Top 4 Semi Finals: University Gold 21 – OBHS 2nd XV 20 Dunedin Tigers 14 – Eastern 5

Final: University Gold 27 – Dunedin Tigers 14

Final Placings: University Gold, Dunedin Tigers, Eastern, OBHS 2nd XV, Kaikorai, Alhambra-Union, Taieri Eels, Telford, Zingari-Richmond

METROPOLITAN JUNIOR CLUB RESULTS

Under 13: Taieri

Under 12: Dunedin Tigers

Under 11: Taieri Blue

OTAGO SECONDARY SCHOOL RESULTS

Fulton Hogan Highlanders 1st XV: Otago Boys HS

Under 18: Taieri 1st XV

Under 16: OBHS U15 Blue

Under 15: John McGlashan

Under 14: John McGlashan

Club Rugby Competitions Continued

COUNTRY WIDE COMPETITION

Country Wide Final: Heriot 27 – Maniototo 10

CENTRAL COMPETITION

1st Round: Double Round Robin of 16 games (Points carried into round 2) 2nd Round: Semi-finals & Final

Placing’s Top 6: Wakatipu 59, Maniototo 58, Arrowtown 57, Cromwell A 53, Alexandra 32, Upper Clutha 29 Placing’s Bottom 5: Roxburgh 30, Matakanui-Combined 29, Clyde-Earnscleugh 22, Wakatipu Wanderers 17, Cromwell Black 0.

Bottom 5 Semi Finals: Roxburgh 22 – Wakatipu Wanderers 15 Clyde-Earnscleugh 15 – Matakanui-Combined 10

Final: Roxburgh 23 – Clyde-Earnscleugh 20

Top 6 Semi Finals: Wakatipu 24 – Cromwell 23 Maniototo 29 – Arrowtown 6

Final: Maniototo 43 – Wakatipu 10

Winner: Maniototo Winner of first round: Wakatipu White Horse Cup: Wakatipu Bottom 5: Roxburgh Presidents Cup: Roxburgh

SOUTHERN COMPETITION

1st Round: Double Round Robin of 16 games (Points carried into round 2) 2nd Round: Semi-finals and Final

Placing’s: Heriot 65, Clutha 64, Toko 44, Clutha Valley 44, Lawrence 36, Crescent 14, Owaka 13, Clinton 3.

Semi Finals: Heriot 63 – Clutha Valley 19; Clutha 48 – Toko 22

Final: Heriot 52 – Clutha 24

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

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