Magpies 2023
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Someone had a bit of a go at them on Facebook for no announcements and they said dropping soon.
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As I mentioned in the 2023 Hawke's Bay Representative Rugby thread, there was a game between a Manawatū and a Hawke's Bay team, last Saturday. Not even the Manawatū Facebook page has any information about this game, so I've no clue whether this was a game between the respective wider training groups, or between development teams. The HBT article below suggests it was a "trial game".
Anyway, our guys won 31 to 14.
This very short snippet is from the article below:
In the men’s game, the weather stayed dry but the wind was bitterly cold from the southeast. With no players from Tararua in either team, there was just the skill of the players on show to consider.
Many of the top players are still playing overseas, so it was an opportunity for locals to shine - and shine they did. With defence strategies not well-rehearsed, there were plenty of gaps in the midfield, although the forward defence was fierce.
Hawke’s Bay took an early lead with two tries. Manawatū came back to narrow the gap to one, but Hawke’s Bay scored again to take a 19-7 lead into halftime. The game was a thriller to watch with amazing back skills in both teams, and with Hawke’s Bay ending up 31-14 winners.
Errrrrrrrr, I hate this secrecy/lack of information!
Does anyone recognise any of the players on this photo? Maybe think of players who were missing from club rugby, last Saturday?
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As I mentioned in the 2023 Hawke's Bay Representative Rugby thread, there was a game between a Manawatū and a Hawke's Bay team, last Saturday. Not even the Manawatū Facebook page has any information about this game, so I've no clue whether this was a game between the respective wider training groups, or between development teams. The HBT article below suggests it was a "trial game".
Anyway, our guys won 31 to 14.
This very short snippet is from the article below:
In the men’s game, the weather stayed dry but the wind was bitterly cold from the southeast. With no players from Tararua in either team, there was just the skill of the players on show to consider.
Many of the top players are still playing overseas, so it was an opportunity for locals to shine - and shine they did. With defence strategies not well-rehearsed, there were plenty of gaps in the midfield, although the forward defence was fierce.
Hawke’s Bay took an early lead with two tries. Manawatū came back to narrow the gap to one, but Hawke’s Bay scored again to take a 19-7 lead into halftime. The game was a thriller to watch with amazing back skills in both teams, and with Hawke’s Bay ending up 31-14 winners.
Errrrrrrrr, I hate this secrecy/lack of information!
Does anyone recognise any of the players on this photo? Maybe think of players who were missing from club rugby, last Saturday?
@Stargazer said in Magpies 2023:
As I mentioned in the 2023 Hawke's Bay Representative Rugby thread, there was a game between a Manawatū and a Hawke's Bay team, last Saturday. Not even the Manawatū Facebook page has any information about this game, so I've no clue whether this was a game between the respective wider training groups, or between development teams. The HBT article below suggests it was a "trial game".
Anyway, our guys won 31 to 14.
This very short snippet is from the article below:
In the men’s game, the weather stayed dry but the wind was bitterly cold from the southeast. With no players from Tararua in either team, there was just the skill of the players on show to consider.
Many of the top players are still playing overseas, so it was an opportunity for locals to shine - and shine they did. With defence strategies not well-rehearsed, there were plenty of gaps in the midfield, although the forward defence was fierce.
Hawke’s Bay took an early lead with two tries. Manawatū came back to narrow the gap to one, but Hawke’s Bay scored again to take a 19-7 lead into halftime. The game was a thriller to watch with amazing back skills in both teams, and with Hawke’s Bay ending up 31-14 winners.
Errrrrrrrr, I hate this secrecy/lack of information!
Does anyone recognise any of the players on this photo? Maybe think of players who were missing from club rugby, last Saturday?
something about the top photo seems off - it is like everyone has been photographed against a green screen and then the pitch digitally placed behind them. Look at the ref - it is like he is floating!!
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@Stargazer said in Magpies 2023:
As I mentioned in the 2023 Hawke's Bay Representative Rugby thread, there was a game between a Manawatū and a Hawke's Bay team, last Saturday. Not even the Manawatū Facebook page has any information about this game, so I've no clue whether this was a game between the respective wider training groups, or between development teams. The HBT article below suggests it was a "trial game".
Anyway, our guys won 31 to 14.
This very short snippet is from the article below:
In the men’s game, the weather stayed dry but the wind was bitterly cold from the southeast. With no players from Tararua in either team, there was just the skill of the players on show to consider.
Many of the top players are still playing overseas, so it was an opportunity for locals to shine - and shine they did. With defence strategies not well-rehearsed, there were plenty of gaps in the midfield, although the forward defence was fierce.
Hawke’s Bay took an early lead with two tries. Manawatū came back to narrow the gap to one, but Hawke’s Bay scored again to take a 19-7 lead into halftime. The game was a thriller to watch with amazing back skills in both teams, and with Hawke’s Bay ending up 31-14 winners.
Errrrrrrrr, I hate this secrecy/lack of information!
Does anyone recognise any of the players on this photo? Maybe think of players who were missing from club rugby, last Saturday?
something about the top photo seems off - it is like everyone has been photographed against a green screen and then the pitch digitally placed behind them. Look at the ref - it is like he is floating!!
@Stockcar86 A floating ref, that's a new one haha.
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Posted on the HBRU socials. Apparently naming the new mascot has more priority than announcing signed players.
hbmagpies
NEW NAME NEEDEDIt's a new era in Hawke's Bay, as we introduce our new Mascot, who will be flying the sidelines at McLean Park!
Described as "Fierce, Fearless, and Fun" our new mate comes with no name, which is where we need your help Hawkes Bay!
We have joined forces with @thehitshawkesbay who will be running a competition both ON AIR and through their social channels to find the new name for our new mascot! Competition will start tomorrow so tune in to 89.5 in the AM!
So get your thinking hats on and keep an eye out for the competition details!
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@Stargazer
Yes we will have a cow identifying as a Lamb now probably. -
Lacking any player news, here's more of our new mascot.
https://www.facebook.com/thehitshawkesbay/videos/591813912832761/
https://www.facebook.com/thehitshawkesbay/videos/640831038108263/
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hbmagpies 04.07.2023
We know we've been holding out on you Magpies Fans, but starting next week we have some Squad Announcements coming your way!
:white_heart:Squad announcements, plural. So not the whole squad, but one or more names?
Or the Magpies and Tui squads?
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@Stargazer I actually don't mind that. It's his best position, and I've seen him rip backlines apart from 12.
@Billsy111 I just don't rate him at all, wherever he plays.
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@Billsy111 said in Magpies 2023:
Squad announcement on Tuesday. But Tiatia is back and will start at 12.
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Pouri Rakete Stones has joined the NZ XV in Auckland
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Pouri Rakete Stones has joined the NZ XV in Auckland
@Steven-Harris Great news!
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From Magpies Facebook page:
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Charity Jersey :white_heart:February 14, 2023, will be etched in the memories of everyone in Hawke’s Bay.
In spite of its destruction and unimaginable chaos, Cyclone Gabrielle brought people together, created connections and banded Hawke’s Bay together in a way no one could have foreseen. With this in mind, the team at Hawke’s Bay Rugby Union spent hours planning, designing - wondering how we could encompass that in a charity jersey design.
Hawke’s Bay is black and white. There’s no doubt about it. So a simple design that nods to our strength and ability to overcome, featuring an outline of the region, would be the most impactful.
To read the full Charity Jersey Release, head to https://bit.ly/CharityJersey2023
To get your hands on one of these jerseys, head to TeamShop.co.nz to pre order! https://bit.ly/CharityJerseyPreOrder
