OFFICIAL TOURNAMENT PROGRAMME #JHU19S JOCK HOBBS MEMORIAL NATIONAL UNDER 19 TOURNAMENT 2015 NEW ZEALAND WELCOME FROM RUGBY NEW ZEALAND RUGBY Our Vision On behalf of New Zealand Rugby, trophies that carry their names Inspiring and Unifying I am delighted to welcome you and are on the line this week. New Zealanders all to the 2015 edition of the Jock Hobbs Memorial National Our thanks go to the King Under 19 Tournament. Country Rugby Union and to Our Purpose the Taupō District Council for We lead, support, This Tournament enjoyed a all their hard work to ensure grow and promote successful debut last year. that this Tournament proceeds New Zealand’s game Traditional provincial rivalries smoothly, in particular to the were very much in evidence army of volunteers. Our best Patron Sir Brian Lochore and the standard of play was wishes go to all 16 teams and to President David Rhodes extremely high, with Wellington the match officials, without who Chairman Brent Impey claiming the Premiership and we couldn’t have a game. CEO Steve Tew Southland the Championship. Finally, to all rugby supporters, Wellington Office Jock Hobbs made a tremendous whether here at the park or +64 4 499 4995 contribution to rugby in this following the Tournament PO Box 2172 country as a player, coach and from afar, New Zealand Rugby Wellington administrator and he worked appreciates you getting behind extremely hard to secure the the game, the players and the Auckland Office game’s future, so it’s fitting officials. I hope you enjoy this +64 9 300 4995 that a Tournament that provides very special occasion. PO Box 2453 opportunities for the top-level Shortland Street players, coaches and referees David Rhodes Auckland of the future carries his name. New Zealand Rugby President Over 450 young players, match [email protected] officials and coaches will take part in this week-long rugby nzrugby.co.nz event, which features 24 games allblacks.com of rugby, development workshops communityrugby.co.nz and activities. We expect to see many of the names listed in this programme appearing at first class level and above in the coming years, with graduates from the 2014 Tournament already earning selection for senior provincial and national teams. It is also very special that we are able to recognise the massive contributions to the game – on and off the field – made by Graham Mourie, Michael Jones and DJ Graham, through the 2 WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/NATIONALUNDER19S #JHU19S JOCK HOBBS MEMORIAL NATIONAL UNDER 19 TOURNAMENT 2015 THANK YOU TO A big welcome to all of the SUPPORTERS OF teams, coaches, managers and supporters here for the Jock THE JOCK HOBBS Hobbs Memorial National Under MEMORIAL 19 Tournament for 2015. NATIONAL UNDERA big welcome to all of the teams, coaches, managers and supporters here for 19 TOURNAMENTthe Jock HobbsWe Memorialpride ourselves National on holding Under 19 Tournament for 2015. quality events in the Taupō We pride ourselvesDistrict onand holding it is great quality to events in the Taupō District and it is great to be play hostplay to host this to large-scale this large-scale tournament for the second year running. Last year’s inauguraltournament tournament for the wassecond a yearhuge success and we are thrilled it has returned. running. Last year’s inaugural tournament was a huge success Congratulationsand weto youare thrilledall for itbeing has here. It is an honour to play at a national level and I amreturned. sure you will do so with pride. Principal PartnerThis of is an importantCongratulations year for to rugbyyou all, forwith the World Cup upon us, and I’m sure you’re all just as excited as the rest of us! It’s a great time to be playing and New Zealand Rugby being here. It is an honour to enjoying the hype around New Zealand’s favourite game. play at a national level and I am sure you will do so with pride. Whether you win or lose, I am sure you will enjoy the competition, and make plenty of friends along the way. Hopefully while you are here, you will have the chance to getThis out is and an importantabout and year see for what our district has to offer. rugby, with the Rugby World Cup upon us, and I’m sure you’re all New ZealandDavid Trewavasjust as excited as the rest of us! Broadcast PartnerMAYOR It’s a great time to be playing and enjoying the hype around New Zealand’s favourite game. Whether you win or lose, I am sure you will enjoy the competition, and make plenty of friends along the way. King Country Rugby Union Host Union Hopefully while you are here, you will have the chance to get out and about and see what our district has to offer. David Trewavas Mayor ILLUSTRATIONS allblacks.com Dave Lintott Photography WWW.ALLBLACKS.COM/COMPETITIONS/JOCKHOBBSU19S 3 JOCK HOBBS MEMORIAL NATIONAL UNDER 19 TOURNAMENT 2015 A GREAT PATHWAY TO EQUIP YOUNG PLAYERS This is the second year of the Jock Hobbs Memorial National about the #jhu19s Under 19 Tournament, an exciting event for young 400 players players that was launched in 2014. It will run from Sunday 16 teams, made up of: 27 September until Saturday 3 • one team from each of the October at Owen Delany Park. ITM Cup Provincial Unions • a second team from After the successful inaugural Auckland, reflecting that tournament last year, New Union’s high registered Zealand Rugby is making player numbers this a regular on the rugby • a Heartland Under 19 calendar in order to help team, selected from the develop emerging talent in 12 teams in the Pink Batts the Under 19 age group. Heartland Championship (with at least one player New Zealand Rugby General from each Union) Manager of Community and Provincial Rugby, honours, the Tournament Three match days: Brent Anderson, said the aims to expose as many • Sunday 27 September tournament was integral to young players as possible • Wednesday 30 September rugby development because it from around New Zealand to • Saturday 3 October provides players with reasons inter-provincial rugby. The to stay in the game and the Tournament therefore includes 24 matches (eight on each opportunity to aim for higher 16 teams: 14 Provincial Union match day) honours, including their senior teams; an additional Auckland Provincial Union side and the B side; and a Heartland Some matches will be televised New Zealand Under 20 squad team comprised of players live on SKY Sport (see the draw for the World Rugby Under 20 from across the Unions that and guides for more details) Championship. compete in the Pink Batts Heartland Championship. All matches take place at Owen “This tournament is about Delany Park, Taupō providing a great pathway to Teams will compete across two equip our best young players divisions - Premiership and to develop their skills for the Championship - for the Graham next level of the game.” Mourie Cup and the Michael Anderson said it is also a Jones Trophy respectively. great “viewing platform” for selectors to keep an eye on Each squad will be made up of Pictured: Mitchell Karpik, emerging talent, particularly 25 players who were registered 2014 Player of the Tournament after high school. to play club rugby in their pictured with Sir John Graham, Provincial Union and who are for whom the DJ Graham Developed primarily as a under 19 as at 1 January 2015. Award is named stepping stone to those higher provincial and national 4 WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/NATIONALUNDER19S #JHU19S JOCK HOBBS MEMORIAL NATIONAL UNDER 19 TOURNAMENT 2015 CELEBRATING LIFETIMES OF RUGBY SERVICE AT THIS TOURNAMENT, NEW ZEALAND RUGBY CELEBRATES THE MANY AND VARIED RUGBY ACHIEVEMENTS OF FOUR GREATS OF THE GAME. JOCK HOBBS JOCK HOBBS MEMORIAL NATIONAL UNDER 19 TOURNAMENT Better known as Jock, Michael James Bowie Hobbs was born in Christchurch and represented Canterbury, Wellington and the All Blacks. He played 39 games in the black jersey - most of them on the openside flank - including 21 Tests and 16 matches as Captain. One of rugby’s greatest administrators, he secured the future of professional rugby in New Zealand in 1995 by leading negotiations with the players; from 2002 to 2010 was Chairman of New Zealand Rugby, which included successfully bidding for and hosting Rugby World Cup 2011; and ably represented New Zealand at international level. Hobbs passed away in 2012, following a struggle with cancer. GRAHAM MOURIE GRAHAM MOURIE CUP FOR THE PREMIERSHIP WINNER Graham Neil Kenneth Mourie was born in Opunake and represented Wellington, New Zealand Colts, New Zealand Juniors and New Zealand Universities before making his All Blacks debut in 1976. A talented loose forward, Mourie played in 61 matches, including 21 Tests and was Captain on 57 occasions, including the first time the All Blacks secured a Grand Slam, with wins over England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales in 1978. After hanging up his boots, Mourie coached Wellington and the Hurricanes and served on the New Zealand Rugby Board from 2002 until 2012, serving as NZR representative on a number of World Rugby committees. MICHAEL JONES MICHAEL JONES TROPHY FOR THE CHAMPIONSHIP WINNER Michael Niko Jones was born in Auckland and was identified as a strong rugby talent at a young age, making his debut for the senior Auckland side at 20 years of age and earning selection in the New Zealand Colts in 1986. He made his debut for the All Blacks at Rugby World Cup 1987 - a year after playing one Test for Western Samoa in 1986 - and played 74 matches for that team, playing in all three loose forward positions. Jones moved into coaching as first Assistant Coach and then Head Coach of Samoa, stepping down from that role after Rugby World Cup 2007 and he was a Rugby Ambassador for Rugby World Cup 2011.