HB Club Rugby 2018

[Stockcar86]

https://www.theroar.com.au/tv/kiwi-club-side-bag-a-dead-set-try-of-the-century-contender/

[Higgins]

@stockcar86 Naturally, although every time I front up to pay up I generally have to drink it myself by default!

[Number 10]

Watched Tech OB v Napier OB Marist.

Napier OB Marist struggled to keep their winning run going but eventually did so with a 35-25 win, five tries to three, having to come from behind to win.

Tech led 25-21 midway through the second half, but OB Marist scored two more converted tries, the last one by Ellery Wilson was right on fulltime, the last act of the game.

The Tech scrum was well superior, loosehead Mark Braidwood was clearly better than the two tightheads he faced.

Having said that, it was the NOBM forwards who contributed more to their win. The backline did not offer much of a threat at all apart from Mitchell Drew on the left wing.

Tech had an interesting backline. JJ Taulagi scored a try and kicked two penalty goals and 2 conversions. Certainly has talent but has a quick temper which saw the referee have to calm him down a couple of times.

In the second half Tech brought on Sebastian Visinia at centre, played for Auckland Under 19 last year at the Jock Hobbs tournament. Is a big unit.

The Magpies coaches were there watching the game.

[Stargazer]

Round 2 - Tui Nash Cup Premiers:

Taradale 30 (D McIntyre, K Hewitt, N Ramsay, N Martin, E Tareha tries; McIntyre con, pen), Napier Pirate Rugby and Sports 8 (T Symes try; Z Clarke pen). HT: 15-3.

Napier Old Boys Marist 35 (J Lauano, M Buckley, E Gerrard, P Bickle, E Wilson tries; L Edwards 5 cons), Napier Technical 25 (J Taulagi, T Walters, J Saufoi tries; Taulagi 2 cons, 2 pens ). HT: Tech 17-14.

Hastings Rugby and Sports 66 (M Emerson 3, D Toala 3, T Taliu, J Makris, J Rihia, E Chung Ching tries; Toala 4, T Vaiusu 4 cons), Clive 21 (R Nuku, S Purotu, R Pohatu tries; J Henry 3 cons). HT: 42-0.

Tamatea 38 (R Paewai 2, S Takano 2, J Harmer, K Kereru-Symes tries; A Robinson 4 cons), Central 27 (T Parsons 3, C Pratt tries; B Hardwidge 2 cons, pen). HT: 31-15.

Havelock North 35 (R Tongia 2, J Paewai, T Brown, P Taulanga tries; T Spooner-Neera 2 cons, 2 pens), MAC 22 (J Ika 2, F Selesele tries; V Kereti 2 cons, dropped goal). HT: MAC 17-16.

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Good to see that several Magpies got on the score board with one or more tries.

[Kiwidom]

@stargazer I think I saw the name of Hika Elliot listed in an article for club rugby recently. Has he finished up in France then ?

[Stargazer]

@kiwidom Nope, he's still playing there for Oyonnax. Not in the no. 2 jersey, but usually with a 6 on his back!

[kiwimatrix]

@kiwidom said in HB Club Rugby 2018:

@stargazer I think I saw the name of Hika Elliot listed in an article for club rugby recently. Has he finished up in France then ?

He was listed in the tamatea squad in the paper,perhaps the journo didn't research it properly.

[Stargazer]

Only just found the article that - I think - @Kiwidom and @kiwimatrix were referring to. Team lists!

WIT Napier Old Boys Marist
Forwards: Chris Benson, Adam Slobbe, Lee Moleili, Jack Nelson-Murray, Terry Marsh, Matt Thompson, Kane Paterson, Tyler Symone-Bourke, Sean Skeet, Willie Benson, Ricky Hayes, Chris Johnston, Matth Gardner, Hannon Brighouse, 
Backs: Sam Weber, Zac Donaldson, Ellery Wilson, Johnny Lauano, Paul Bickle, Shae Tucker, Migao Lauano, Saia Paese, Mitch Drew, Craig Sharplin, Dan Sharplin, Sonny Lilo, Sammi Lauano, Liam Edwards, Michael Buckley.
Coaches: Craig Gowler (Head Coach), Steve Bennett (Assistant Coach).
Captains: Chris Johnston (c), Johnny Lauano (vc).
Key Gains: Shae Tucker, Michael Buckley, Saia Paese, Tyler Symone-Bourke, Kane Paterson.
Major Losses: Mike King, Jarvy Aoake, Tom Bywater.
2017 Nash Cup finish: 1st.
2017 Maddison Trophy finish: 1st.

Tanalised Napier Pirate Rugby and Sports
Forwards: Sean Morrison, Nick Agnew, Pouri Rakete-Stone Jr, Damian Scott, Jesse King, Gerome Naera, Ryan Gardner, Hamish Willis, Ormond Heather .
Backs: Mitsuhide Matsuyama, Josh Kennedy, Zion Clarke, Tione Hubbard, Matt Hill, Al Moimoisea, Kane Nepe-Apatu, Hayden Hann, Ted Symes, Sam Lewis.
Coach: Pouri Rakete-Stones Snr.
Captain: Hayden Hann. 
Key Gains: Damian Scott, Hamish Willis. 
Major Losses: Aaron McPhee (Australia), Naua Auisele (retired).
2017 Nash Cup finish: 9th.
2017 Maddison Trophy finish: 5th.

Altherm Window Systems Napier Technical
Forwards: Mark Braidwood, Tere Joel, Perrin Manuel, Lani Latu, James Hughes, Bailey Galbraith, Tauese Fatialofa, Elijah Martin, Todd Cushing, Jordan Faia, Slade Lange, Travis Jenson.
Backs: JJ Taulagi, Niue Vaimoli, Levi King, Junior Saufoi, Tane McGuire, Ted Walters, Sam Giddens, Dylan Ramsay, Misi Lealaisalona, Johnny Bristol, Tamati Samuels, Sebastian Visinia.
Captain: Tere Joel.
Coaches: Asa Ene and David Briggs.
Key Gains: Perrin Manuel (East Coast), Bailey Galbraith (Pirates), JJ Taulagi (Brisbane), Niue Vaimoli (NOBM), Sam Giddens (NOBM), Junior Saufoi, Sebastian Visinia (Auckland).
Major Losses: Izzy Martin (Retired), Sam Mann, Kaleb Sweet (Taradale), Nathan Ramsay (Taradale), Tim Farrell (injured).
2017 Nash Cup finish: 4th.
2017 Maddison Trophy finish: 3rd.

Hastings Rugby and Sports:
Forwards: Jacob Devery, Filipe Domonibitu, Ben Hamelink, Jason Long, Jono Makris, Desmond Manuo, Fale Matamata, Angus McGuire, Paulo Nu'u, Tamatikahu Ratapu, Jon Scales, Toe Taliu, Josiah Tavita-Metcalfe, Aleki Vuku, Mark Ioane.
Backs: Thomas Agnew, Enoka Chung Ching, Jardine Chung Ching, Mason Emerson, Folau Fakatava, Ausage Fomai, Ioane Ioane, Sione Kite, Jayden Rihia, Saifiti Saifiti, Star Timu, Danny Toala, Timo Vaiusu.
Captains: Ben Hamelink and Jason Long.
Coaches: Tivaini Fomai, Hayden Lafaele, Bevan Lynch, Adam McDonald.
Key Gains: Filipe Domonibitu, Folau Fakatava, Sione Kite, Josiah Tavita-Metcalfe, Danny Toala, Aleki Vuki.
Major Losses: Ben Parsons (Central).
2017 Nash Cup finish: 3rd.
2017 Maddison Trophy finish: 4th.

Carters Frame and Truss Taradale
Forwards: Joe Apikotoa, Reese Aranui, Jack Byrne, Andrew Gardner, Vinny Guildford, James Humphrey, Josh Kupa, Lui Luamanu, Kelsey Miller, Angelo Mufana, Kaleb Sweet, Ellery Tareha, Jordan Kupa, Petera Smith.
Backs: Thomas Eden, Karl Hewitt, Niki Martin, Lester Maulolo, Daniel McIntyre, Nathan Ramsay, Ashton Tuck, Kaleb Whakataka, Wade Woolly, Brad Truesdale.
Coaches: Mutu Ngarimu, Jason Shoemark.
Captains: Andrew Gardner and Kaleb Whakataka. 
Key Gains: Joe Apikotoa, Lui Luamanu, Lester Maulolo.
Major Losses: Chris Eaton, Jacob Baker.
2017 Nash Cup finish: 5th.
2017 Maddison Trophy finish: 9th.

Northfuels Central
Forwards: Simon Brayben, Travis Taylor, Mitchell McFadden, Cam Pratt, Apolosi Ranawei, Tama Nepe-Apatu, Ben Bennet, Ben Parsons, Tom Parsons, Jason Cutbush, Scott Mathias, Tomo Fogarty, Warwick Slingsby, Wilbur Redwood, Trei Nepe-Apatu. 
Backs: Tim Sciascia, Tom Beachen, Braydon Hardwidge, Jack White, Cole Eru, Pasqualle Dunn, Lewis Marshall, Karl Lepelaars, McKenzie Oliver, Anthony Maaka, Steven Baker.
Coaches: Exham Wichman (Head coach). Brad Higgs (Backs coach). 
Captain: Tomo Fogarty. 
Key Gains: Tom and Ben Parsons, Travis Taylor, Lewis Marshall, Pasqualle Dunn, Warwick Slingsby. 
Major Losses: None.
2017 Nash Cup finish: 7th.
2017 Maddison Trophy finish: 7th.

K9 Pet Foods Clive
Forwards: Adam Jones, Tinirau McIlroy, Kereama Peni, Kevin Becker, Rana Huata, Joseph Leota, Nathan Bruce, Tamatoa Higgins, Ben Taylor, Rana Huata, Tali Faiumu, Dusky Pineaha, Lucas Goodin, Josh Eden-Whaitiri, Rocky Pohatu, Api Sione, Jesse Tuhua, Karl Lowe, Beau Tresidder, Xavier Hill, Manase Uaisele, Rapa Nuku, Mackay Sione, Sam Purotu, Viliamu Malaitai, Joe Winter.
Backs: Bronson Hokianga, Jacob Henry, Moses Riley, Tianua Poto, Duff Penitito, Willy Schuster, Shannon Hawea, Sean Hiroki Kaka, Eti Collins, Elijah Tuavera, Sakapo Ofa, Cory Tautau, Peter Bassett, Brendon Pena, Charlton Karauria, Stephen Tonnies, Luke Odumesi, Sosefo Maake.
Coaches: Vaine Maui (Head Coach), Sam Ebbitt (Assistant Coach), Des Allen (Technical Advisor).
Captains: Lucas Goodin (Captain), Josh Eden-Whaitiri and Tianua Poto (Vice Captains).
Key Gains: None.
Major Losses: Jorian Tangaere, Nathan Bruce (both retired).
2017 Nash Cup finish: 6th.
2017 Maddison Trophy finish: 2nd.

Progressive Meats Havelock North
Forwards: Jack Van Bussel, Chad Harris, Sam Lamborn, Wayne Lush, Phillip McRoberts, Sam Matson, Matt Phillips, Bronson Primmer, Te Kakau Ririnui, Jonty Strong, Paea Taulanga, Sam Ulufonua, Jasper Wylie, Devan Flanders, Tony Lamborn, Jacob Stephenson 
Backs: Teihana Brown, Taylar Greville, Trent Hape, J'andre Liebenberg, William McGoon, Isaac Paewai, Jesse Paewai, Kalin Paewai, Luke Rurawhe, Ryan Tongia, Mikey Vuicakau. 
Coaches: Simon Halford, Richard Jarman, Ben Spriggens, Adam Bradey. 
Captains: Isaac Paewai, Phillip McRoberts.
Key Gains: William McGoon (Christchurch), Ryan Tongia (Southland), J'andre Liebenberg (from injury), Jacob Stephenson (HBHS), Jasper Wylie (Colts), Sam Ulufonua ( Auckland), Trent Hape (HBHS).
Major Losses: Adam Blake (injured), Liam Murphy (injured), Ethan Bradey (to Sydney), Semisi Tonga-ofa (overseas), Shannan Chase (injured). 
2017 Nash Cup finish: 2nd.
2017 Maddison Trophy finish: 6th.

MAC 
Forwards: Aminga Mikaele, Faleminga Selesele, Frank Tupuola, Kenny Makonia, Walter Fareni, Chad Huirama, Teina Huia, Kome Palaamo, Lexus Tiki Greening, Kaleo Olotua, Matini Atapana, Talivaa Iuli, Faletolu Leaega, Larry Olive.
Backs: Tom Iosefo, Vailoa Kereti, Brigham Morley, Alexander Brown, Iafeta Taau, Faleniu Ioli, Samu Iosua, Filimoni Asolua, Sale Esekia, Tivoli Vaa, Johnny Ika, Alatise Peko (Apprentice).
Coaches: Len Huia, Anthony Morley, Jim Edwards.
Captains: Vailoa Kereti, Tom Iosefo, Faleminga Selesele.
Key Gains: Frank Tupuola, Faleminga Selesele, Tivoli Vaa, Faleniu Iosi, Iafeta Taau, Johnny Ika, Walter Fareni, Teina Huia (Returning), Lexus Greening (Returning).
Major Losses: None.
2017 Nash Cup finish: 10th. 
2017 Maddison Trophy finish: 8th.

Jarks Tamatea
Forwards: Alex Kireka-Starnes, Hika Elliot, Kianu Kereru-Symes, Teaomarama Tomoana, Mason Kean, Te Maangi Hamlin, Tama Hutana, John Wong, Witere Kupa, Ivan Bellamy, Hamiora Rowlands, Dillon Solomon, Everard Reid, Henare Harris, Pohaitere Ross, Jamie Muir, Buffy Wainohu, Mosez Hawkins.
Backs: Toshi Amino, Mataeus Marsh, Wayne Nikora, Lincoln McClutchie, Colin Hokianga, Jordarn Harmer, Shota Takano, Terira Rowlands, Jarom Mareikura, Jimi Harris, Ash Robinson, Roger Paewai, David Neho.
Coach: Matt Marsh.
Pou Tikanga: Don Hutana.
Captain: Mason Kean.
Key Gains: Kianu Kereru-Symes, Witere Kupa, Dillon Solomon, Everard Reid, Toshi Amino, Lincoln McClutchie, Shota Takano, Roger Paewai, David Neho.
Major Losses: None.
2017 Nash Cup finish: 8th.
2017 Maddison Trophy finish: 10th.

@Kiwidom As you can see, Hika Elliott is named in the Tamatea squad. Odd. Maybe he'll return from France, once the Top 14 season is over? Although his contract was for two seasons (including 2018-19), but you never know. With only four round robin games to go, Oyonnax is a good candidate for relegation to the Pro D2. @kiwimatrix may be right though.

No Trent Boswell-Wakefield, although I think he returned from overseas last week. I guess these line-ups aren't set in stone.

nzherald.co.nz/hawkes-bay-today/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=1503460&objectid=12019027

[Kiwidom]

@stargazer Yeah I thought he'd signed in France for two years, so was surprised to see him listed. Maybe as mentioned it was a typo, or he will turn out for a couple of games during his 'off season'... With the number 6 on his back

[Number 10]

Watched Hastings RS v MAC. Hastings RS won 46-13.

Selesele and Tom Iosefo did not play for MAC; Jacob Devery did not play for Hastings RS. All three are in the Magpies 52-man training squad.

Danny Toala was at first-five for Hastings. Looks to have bulked up a bit since last year. Kicked seven out of eight. Wasn't afraid to take on the line and made a couple of breaks. Didn't show much of a kicking game out of hand.

Halfback Folau Fakatava only played the final 30 minutes and looked impressive. Good pass, had the confidence to kick a couple of times - a good high ball which one of his team mates retrieved, and a good crossfield kick into the MAC 22 that bounced out. Also took on the line a couple of times - excellent variation. Also had no problem yelling at his forwards. Stick him in the Magpies behind Brad Weber this year, I reckon.

Mason Emerson scored a stunner of a try in just the second minute. Intercepted a pass in his own 22, ran 80 metres down the touchline with four MAC players coming across to try and get him. Two couldn't get near him, the third went high and just slowed him, he broke free to score in the corner in the tackle of the fourth.

The big tighthead prop Josiah Tavita-Metcalfe played the first 50 minutes at number eight. Was hard to stop when the ball was given to him, but looked better went he went into the front row. Played the whole 80, though.

Toala, Fakatava and Tavita-Metcalfe all just 19 this year in their first year out of Hastings BHS.

[Stargazer]

@number-10 Thanks for that; good to hear these Magpies are going well in club rugby. Isn't Devery still injured? They included 7 injured players in the wider training squad, so he could be one of them.

About Toala, Fakatava, Tevita-Metcalfe: don't you think they'll play Under 19s first this year? Before even being considered for the Magpies?

[Stargazer]

Premiers - Nash Cup (round 4, Sat 15/4/2018)

Napier Tech 26 (J Taulagi 3, T Cushing tries; Taulagi, D Ramsay cons)
Taradale 5 (A Gardner try)
HT: 14-0

Havelock North 32 (W McGoon 3, R Tongia, S Ulufonua tries; Tongia 2 cons, pen)
Tamatea 25 (J Muir, M Kean, A Robinson, J Mareikura tries; Robinso con, pen)
HT: 19-13

Hastings R&S 46 (M Emerson, J Tavita-Metcalfe, T Agnew, J Rihia, B Hamelink, penalty try tries; D Toala 4 cons, 2 pens)
MAC 13 (P Siofolau try; J Ika 2 pens, con)
HT: 27-6

Napier Pirate 26 (M Albert 2, A Momoisea tries; Z Clarke 3 pens, con)
Central 19 (J Cutbush, S Mathias tries; S Baker 3 pens)
HT: Central 13-10

Napier OB Marist 76 (M Drew 3, M Buckley 2, S Tucker 2, E Wilson 2, L Edwards, S Skeet, R Hayes tries; Edwards 5, Drew 2, Wilson cons)
Clive 0
HT: 45-0

Taulagi seems to be a bit of a try scoring machine in club rugby. I think he's scored almost every game he played? Often more than one try, too. And Tongia is kicking conversions and penalty goals!?!

[Number 10]

@stargazer

Yes, they will definitely play for the Under 19's this year, only a callup for the Magpies will prevent it.

But I think Fakatava has the best chance of playing for the Magpies in 2018.

And, yes, Devery was injured.

[Stargazer]

@number-10 Any ideas about a back-up 10?

[Magpie_in_aus]

@stargazer Dagg....

[Stargazer]

@magpie_in_aus Uhm, no. First of all, I hope he makes the ABs. Second, he never plays at 10. He knows how to kick for goal, but that's about it. I'd rather have his experience at the back.

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[Stargazer]

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[Stockcar86]

I'm assuming no signs of Brendon Edmonds playing yet?