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2017MEDIA GUIDE

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CONTENTS

Published by New Zealand Rugby

New Zealand Rugby House | 100 Molesworth Street | Wellington

heartlandchampionship.co.nz

ISSN 1177-5297 | Copyright © New Zealand Rugby, 2017

Content may be reproduced for editorial purposes only

The Meads Cup And The Lochore Cup 2

From New Zealand Rugby 3

Mitre 10 Heartland Media Info Online 4

Information For Media 4

Media Contacts 4

Competition Information 5

High Performance Referees 9

Game Priorities 12

Judicial Process 13

Competition Regulations 14

Results And Records 23

Buller 30

East Coast 34

Horowhenua Kapiti 38

King Country 42

Mid Canterbury 46

North Otago 50

Poverty Bay 54

South Canterbury 58

Thames Valley 62

Wairarapa Bush 66

Wanganui 70

West Coast 74

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FROM NEW ZEALAND RUGBYOn behalf of New Zealand Rugby, it is my pleasure to introduce the 2017 Mitre 10 Heartland Championship media guide. This is a great competition with all the elements that have given rugby in New Zealand its strength and heart. Everyone involved in the Heartland Championship has immense love for the game.

We are delighted to have the continued support of Mitre 10 for the Heartland Championship (Meads Cup): as well as the Premier (Lohore Cup) division: Farah Palmer Cup and Jock Hobbs Memorial National Under 19 tournament, which is a fantastic commitment to provincial rugby.

Last year Wanganui won the Meads Cup for the fifth time, by winning all of their 10 matches in the Mitre 10 Heartland Championship. They became the second team to record a 100 percent record – matching the effort of their own team of 2008. Their 440 points scored in the Championship was a new record, passing their 2011 total of 426.. Last years Lochore Cup final saw a repeat of the 2015 contenders battling for top spot. On this occasion, North Otago reversed the 2015 result with their 44-22 win over King Country.

As well as being a great opportunity for players to get out and play with their mates, the Mitre 10 Heartland Championship can be a pathway to further honours for players, coaches, referees and administrators, including involvement with the Heartland XV. Throughout other national teams - including the All Blacks, Investec Super Rugby and Mitre 10 Cup there are many who started out with Heartland rugby.

I would like to thank all the members of the media who cover the Mitre 10 Heartland Championship, especially those who attend training nights, regularly turn up on the side-lines and travel around the country to cover their local team and share their stories. The hard work that you put in and the stories you relate are essential to the success of our Heartland competition. I hope you enjoy the rugby and that you find this guide useful.

Nga mihi

Maurice Trapp

New Zealand Rugby President

In 2006, the Meads Cup and Lahore Cup started a new life as champions trophies for the Heartland Championship. Previously, both cups were challenge trophies, like the Ranfurly Shield, and contested respectively in Divisions Two and Three of the Air New Zealand NPC.

For the Heartland Championship, the Meads and Lahore Cups were reconditioned by jewellers Walker & Hall. The two cups appear identical but the Meads Cup (left) has a silver base while the Lahore Cup (right) sits on a wooden base.

THE MEADS CUP AND THE LOCHORE CUP

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COMPETITION INFORMATION

SEMIFINAL 15th-ranked team

v8th-ranked team

SEMIFINAL 26th-ranked team

v7th-ranked team

SEMIFINAL 22nd-ranked team

v3rd-ranked team

SEMIFINAL 1Top-ranked team

v4th-ranked team

Buller

East Coast

Horowhenua Kapiti

King Country

Mid Canterbury

North Otago

Poverty Bay

South Canterbury

Thames Valley

Wairarapa Bush

Wanganui

West Coast

MEADS CUP FINAL28 October

LOCHORE CUP FINAL28 October

MEDIA CONTACTS

MITRE 10 HEARTLAND CHAMPIONSHIPS MEDIA INFO ONLINE

Heartlandchampionships.co.nz Allblacks.com/mediacentre

NEW ZEALAND RUGBY CONTACTS

For competition media enquiries:

Libby Boggs, Media Advisor 027 699 8099 [email protected]

Juli Clausen, Media Manager 027 570 7045 [email protected]

To receive New Zealand Rugby media releases and advisories and to update your contact details: [email protected]

INFORMATION FOR MEDIA

• If you are not on New Zealand Rugby’s media release list please contact the team at [email protected].

• Referee and assistant referee details will be provided regularly throughout the Mitre 10 Heartland Championship via media advisory.

• Judicial hearings throughout the Mitre 10 Heartland Championship will generally be held via teleconference early in the week following the match. Media will be advised of any citings and details of any hearings as they are confirmed. More information about Judicials is available on page 13.

• Schedules for the Semifinals and Finals will be sent out following the completion of the round robin matches.

• Information in this Mitre 10 Heartland Championship Media Guide is provided as at the time of publication (18 August 2017).

• Squads are subject to change and in most cases are provincial wider squads only. Check the final squad with the Provincial Union.

• Provisional match results and information will be available online 24 hours following matches and will provide official results when they are available.

• For the latest news and results throughout the season, check out heartlandchampionship.co.nz

MEADS CUP LOCHORE CUP

ROUND ROBIN26 August - 14 October

SEMIFINALS21 October

FINALS 28 October

mailto:[email protected]

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2017 MITRE 10 HEARTLAND CHAMPIONSHIP

As of 14 August 2017, Details subject to change. Kick off times may change if teams travel schedules dictate. Home team listed first.

K/O MATCH VENUE

WEEK 1 : 26 August

2.30pm East Coast v Thames Valley Whakarua Park, Ruatoria

2.30pm Horowhenua Kapiti v North Otago Levin Domain, Levin

2.30pm King Country v West Coast Owen Delany Park, Taupo

2.30pm Mid Canterbury v Poverty Bay Ashburton Showground, Ashburton

2.30pm Wanganui v Wairarapa Bush Cooks Gardens, Wanganui

2.00pm Buller v South Canterbury Victoria Square, Westport

WEEK 2 : 02 September

2.00pm North Otago v Mid Canterbury Whitestone Contracting Stadium, Oamaru

2.30pm Poverty Bay v Horowhenua Kapiti More FM Rugby Park, Gisborne

2.30pm South Canterbury v King Country Alpine Energy Stadium,

2.00pm Thames Valley v Wanganui Paeroa Domain, Paeroa

2.30pm Wairarapa Bush v East Coast Trust House Memorial Park, Masterton

2.30pm West Coast v Buller Rugby Park, Greymouth


2.00pm Horowhenua Kapiti v Thames Valley Levin Domain, Levin

2.30pm Buller v North Otago Victoria Square, Westport

2.30pm East Coast v West Coast Whakarua Park, Ruatoria

2.30pm King Country v Wairarapa Bush Rugby Park, Te Kuiti

2.30pm Mid Canterbury v South Canterbury Ashburton Showground, Ashburton

2.30pm Wanganui v Poverty Bay Cooks Gardens, Wanganui


1.30pm Thames Valley v Buller Paeroa Domain, Paeroa

2.00pm North Otago v King Country Whitestone Contracting Stadium, Oamaru

2.30pm Poverty Bay v East Coast More FM Rugby Park, Gisborne

2.30pm South Canterbury v Wanganui Alpine Energy Stadium, Timaru

2.30pm Wairarapa Bush v Mid Canterbury Trust House Memorial Park, Masterton

2.30pm West Coast v Horowhenua Kapiti Rugby Park, Greymouth


2.30pm Buller v Wairarapa Bush Victoria Square, Westport

2.30pm Horowhenua Kapiti v East Coast Otaki Domain, Levin

2.30pm King Country v Thames Valley Rugby Park, Te Kuiti

2.30pm Mid Canterbury v Wanganui Ashburton Showground, Ashburton

2.30pm Poverty Bay v West Coast More FM Rugby Park, Gisborne

2.30pm South Canterbury v North Otago Alpine Energy Stadium, Timaru

The 2017 Heartland Championship features a modified round robin, developed in conjunction with the Provincial Unions, which will be played over eight weeks.

Each team plays eight of the other 11 teams in the competition. This is the same format as played last year.

KEY FEATURES

Key features of the competition are:

• It starts on Saturday 26 August 2017

• The competition will run for ten weeks - an eight-week regular season followed by Semifinals and Finals

• Each team will play four matches at home and four away during the regular season

• Each team will not play three of the other teams during the regular season

• The top four teams after the regular season will play for the Meads Cup

• Teams finishing in places 5-8 after the regular season will play for the Lochore Cup

• Semifinals will be played on Saturday 21 Oct (match details will be communicated to media once known)

• Finals played will be played on Saturday 28 Oct (match details will be communicated to media once known)

The draw was determined with emphasis given to including the following:

• Teams that didn’t play each other during the regular season the previous year would meet this season, where possible

• Matches played at one team’s home during the previous year’s regular season should be played at the other’s home this season

MEADS CUP AND LOCHORE CUP SEMIFINALS AND FINALS

The teams that finish first to fourth, based on their competition points, will contest the Meads Cup. The first semifinal will feature the teams seeded 1 and 4; the second semifinal, teams seeded 2 and 3.

The teams seeded five to eight, based on their competition points, will contest the Lochore Cup. The first semifinal will feature the teams seeded 5 and 8; the second semifinal will be contested by the teams finishing in 6th and 7th.

Meads Cup and Lochore Cup Finals will be played on the last weekend of the Heartland Championship.

Throughout the Finals, the higher-seeded team in any match will play at home.

COMPETITION INFORMATION

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Richard Gordon

Born: 02.08.90 HC debut: 2015

Provincial Union: Wellington HC matches: 6

High Performance Referees Squad debut: 2015

Tim Griffiths

Born: 19.03.82 HC debut: 2016

Provincial Union: Manawatu HC matches: 0


Vincent Ringrose

Born: 24.09.91 HC debut: 2014

Provincial Union: Wellington HC matches: 9


Boris Jurlina

Born: 25.01.85 HC debut: 2016

Provincial Union: Northland HC matches: 0


James Munro

DOB: 22.01.1987. Premier Competition debut: 2011

Provincial Union: Canterbury

THE REFEREESMatch Officials Sponsor for New Zealand’s domestic competitionsWEEK 6 : 30 September

2.30pm East Coast v Buller Whakarua Park, Ruatoria

2.00pm North Otago v Poverty Bay Whitestone Contracting Stadium, Oamaru

2.00pm Thames Valley v Mid Canterbury Paeroa Domain, Paeroa

2.30pm Wanganui v King Country Cooks Gardens, Wanganui

2.30pm West Coast v South Canterbury Rugby Park, Greymouth

12.10pm Wairarapa Bush v Horowhenua Kapiti** Westpac Stadium, Wellington

WEEK 7 : 07 October

2.30pm Horowhenua Kapiti v Wanganui Levin Domain, Levin

2.30pm Mid Canterbury v Buller Ashburton Showground, Ashburton

2.00pm North Otago v East Coast Whitestone Contracting Stadium, Oamaru

2.30pm Poverty Bay v King Country More FM Rugby Park, Gisborne

2.30pm South Canterbury v Wairarapa Bush Alpine Energy Stadium, Timaru

2.30pm West Coast v Thames Valley Rugby Park, Greymouth

WEEK 8 : 14 October

2.30pm Buller v Horowhenua Kapiti Victoria Square, Westport

2.30pm East Coast v South Canterbury Whakarua Park Ruatoria

5.00pm King Country v Mid Canterbury Owen Delany Park, Taupo

2.00pm Thames Valley v Poverty Bay Paeroa Domain, Paeroa

6.00pm Wairarapa Bush v West Coast Trust House Memorial Park, Masterton

2.30pm Wanganui v North Otago Cooks Gardens, Wanganui

WEEK 9 : 21 October

LOCHORE CUP SEMI FINALS

2.30pm 5th ranked team from pool round v 8th ranked team from pool round

2.30pm 6th ranked team from pool round v 7th ranked team from pool round

MEADS CUP SEMI FINALS

2.30pm Top ranked team from pool round v 4th ranked team from pool round

2.30pm 2nd ranked team from pool round v 3rd ranked team from pool round

WEEK 10

LOCHORE CUP FINAL

*28 October TBC Winner Semi 1 v Winner Semi 2

MEADS CUP FINAL

*28 October TBC Winner Semi 1 v Winner Semi 2

*Date subject to Operational and Broadcasting logistics

** Televised live on Sky Sport

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This is a guide for coaches, players and referees. The aim is to deliver ‘game with physicality, movement, flair and a low error rate by all participants’.

WHAT DOES A GREAT HEARTLAND CHAMPIONSHIP LOOK LIKE:

• Low error rate

• Physical contest

• Movement

• Speed

• Continuity

• Less whistle

• Competitive

Ideally we want the game to be like Super Rugby, and we don’t want it to change too much.

TACKLE/RUCK

The tackle/ruck phase needs to be a contest but it also needs refereeing so we get ‘good quality ball’ in order to have movement, speed and continuity. To achieve this coaches and referees need to ensure:

• Tackler must immediately roll away east/west (not in 9’s space)

• Assist tackler must show clear release

• Tackler must be on the ball and attempting to lift

• Arriving players who put hands past the ball to hold space must be penalised for not supporting their body weight

• Clean out should be low to high action

• Low clean outs must move a body

• Driving/tackling people well past the ruck area is a PK

SCRUM

The scrum needs to be a competition, but players must be positive in actions/intent and work with referees to minimise collapses which become a blight on the game. Ball in/out is the aim. To achieve this coaches and referees need to ensure:

• Front rows must align at set up with a clear gap to ‘set’ into

• Pre-engagement is okay as long as there is no excessive leaning

• Stablity is required at each step of call

• Players bind legally

• Front row push straight

• Ball at back and stationary = “use it”

• To avoid unnecessary resets, referees will encourage 9’s to “play the ball” when it is at the back

GAME PRIORITIES

Michael Winter

Born: 28.11.87 HC debut: 2015

Provincial Union: Waikato HC matches: 0


Nick Webster

Born: 17.01.80 HC debut: 2016

Provincial Union: North Otago HC matches: 0


Hugh Reed

DOB 27.10.1988 HC debut: 2016

Provincial Union: Hawke’s Bay HC matches: 4


Tipene Cottrell

DOB 30.10.1991 HC debut: 2017

Provincial Union: XXX HC matches: 0


Nick Hogan

DOB 28.05.1990 HC debut: 2017

Provincial Union: XXX HC matches: 0


THE REFEREES

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SPACE

Players need space to play the game with flair and movement, so referees must ensure

space is available from set piece, phase play and counter attack. To achieve this coaches and

referees need to ensure:

• Pillars on onside (hands and feet)

• Kick chase players STOP until put onside

• Close to try line defence is well managed

• Players are onside from scrum and lineout until ball “out”

• Referees and their team fo 3 understand the line speed and 1st ruck defence

• Referees and their team of 3 understand the “same way attack”

LINEOUT/MAUL

Teams launch attach off linouts but it must remain a fair contest – both in the air and once

the maul has been formed. To achieve this coaches and referees need to ensure:

• Teams form without delay – late forming does not give the defenders time to match numbers and this isn’t their issue

• If a team does not compete at lineout the tolerance for the throw is increased

• Dummy jumpers that step/jump across and block opponents are to be penalised

• Teams cannot obstruct the catcher in the air

• Lineout maul obstruction – look for clear and obvious obstruction by lifters or when teams shift drive

• Defenders cannot collapse mauls and referees should deal with cynical collapses close to the try line

FOUL PLAY

Safety of players is paramount and we all own that responsibility. Sactions for contact to

the head have increased on and off the field in 2017. To achieve this coaches and referees

need to ensure:

• Understand direct contact to head with force = RC

• Clean outs must have an attempt to wrap the arms

• Neck rolls are illegal

• Players must be in a realistic position to catch ball when they challenge the air

• Tip tackes which lift legs about the horizontal are illegal

JUDICIAL PROCESS

NZR will appoint a Citing Commissioner who will complete his duties via television. The Citing Commissioner has a citing period of 48 hours, which is an increased time frame from previous seasons.

Teams (and CCLOs) must refer any incidents of Foul Play for consideration by the Citing Commissioner within 4 hours of the end of the match.

Teams referring any incident of alleged Foul Play must complete the Team Referral to Citing Commissioner form before the matter will be considered. This form can be found in the Forms and Templates section of this Manual or a copy can be obtained from the Citing Commissioner Liaison Officer at the venue. Verbal referrals will not be considered until backed up by a written, signed one.

A Complaint by the Citing Commissioner can be in the one of two forms, either:

A Citing Commissioner Warning (please note this is simply a change in terminology from what used to be an Off Field Yellow Card). This will go on the player’s yellow card/Citing Commissioner Warning tally for the playing season.

A Citing. All citings will proceed to a Disciplinary Hearing

NZR will appoint a Judicial Officer in the event that a player is ordered off or cited.

Frances Duffin will co-ordinate all judicial matters on behalf of NZR. The weekly Judicial Run Sheet will outline your contact for each match.

NZR Judicial Hearings will generally be held via video-conference within 48 hours of the conclusion of the match. These may occur later than 48 hours, if the citing commissioner has utilised the full 48hour citing period. Affected players and unions will be notified as early as possible of the exact time of the hearing.

As necessary, the Judicial Officer, and or the Player, may request that the hearing be held in person. In this case, NZR will pay travel (and if necessary, accommodation costs) for the player (both contracted and non-contracted) and one support person.

The referee is responsible for ensuring that any Temporary Suspension or Ordering Off forms are completed in a full and accurate manner by all match officials concerned and that they are filed in the manner detailed at the foot of the form. All Officials will be required to complete these forms BEFORE leaving the Match Venue, unless extraordinary circumstances dictate otherwise. Referees have been supplied with the forms required for the purpose of submitting reports under the NZR Disciplinary Rules.

Referees are to contact NZR directly if they have a player ordered off in a fixture.

Referee and Assistant Referees are reminded that they may be required to attend or provide evidence at a hearing should an ordering-off or a citing take place.

NZR will complete and distribute a weekly Judicial Run Sheet that details all the logistics the Host PU needs to be aware of.

GAME PRIORITIES

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COMPETITION REGULATIONS (AS AT 14 AUGUST 2017) COMPETITION REGULATIONS (AS AT 14 AUGUST 2017)

1 COMPOSITION

1.1 The domestic interprovincial competitions are conducted by the NZRU on an invitation basis and there is no obligation for a Provincial Union to participate.

1.2 In the event that a Provincial Union’s application to participate in the domestic competitions (“Domestic Competitions”) is accepted by the NZRU, it is a condition of continued participation in the Domestic Competitions that the Provincial Union comply with the terms of their application and the Participation Agreement as far as that relates to participation in the Domestic Competitions.

1.3 The Domestic Competitions will be played in two divisions:

a. Premier Competition; and

b. Heartland Championship.

1.4 The NZRU may, at its discretion, on an annual basis decide to establish a B Competition for Provincial Unions participating in the Premier Competition. If a B Competition is established, all Provincial Unions participating in the Premier Competition will be required to participate in the B Competition.

2 DEFINITIONS

2.1 In these Regulations, unless the context requires or indicates otherwise, the following definitions shall apply:

“Board” means the Board of the NZRU;

“Competition Manual” means the manual published by the NZRU from time to time relating to the operation of the Domestic Competition;

“Finals Round” has the meaning set out in clauses 15-17 of Appendix 1 and clauses 11-12 of Appendix 2;

“NZRU Fixture” has the meaning set out in the NZRU Regulations Relating to the Definition of an NZRU Fixture, the Order of Precedence and First Class Fixtures;

“Home Union” has the meaning set out in clause 6.3;

“Home Match” means a match to be played at the venue specified in the Provincial Union’s application for participation in the Domestic Competitions;

“NZRU” means the New Zealand Rugby Union Incorporated;

“Playing Uniform” means rugby jerseys, shorts, tracksuits, socks, boots, boot studs, laces, headgear, mouth guards, mitts, visible undergarments, protectors, elastic bandages and any other type of “strapping”, used for the purposes of participating in, or preparing for, any rugby match, including as a substitute;

“Provincial Union” means an Affiliated Union as defined in the NZRU Constitution;

“Visiting Union” has the meaning set out in clause 7.1.

3 FORMAT

3.1 The Premier Competition will be played in the format set out in Appendix 1 to these Regulations.

3.2 The Heartland Championship will be played in the format set out in Appendix 2 to these Regulations.

3.3 If played, the B Competition will be played in the format set out in Appendix 3 to these Regulations.

4 SCHEDULING AND CANCELLATION

4.1 The NZRU will set the dates, venues and times for all Domestic Competition matches.

4.2 The NZRU has the right to appoint a match as the main curtain-raiser for any Domestic Competition match.

4.3 All Domestic Competition matches during the Premier Competition or Heartland Championship are NZRU Fixtures.

4.4 Subject to clause 4.6, each Provincial Union participating in the Domestic Competition must play all matches that it is scheduled to play as directed by the NZRU pursuant to clause 4.1.

4.5 Subject to clause 4.6, if:

a. A Domestic Competition match is not played on its scheduled day; and

b. In the opinion of the NZRU, a valid reason exists for that Domestic Competition match not being played on that day;

the NZRU shall, in consultation with the Provincial Unions who were to have participated in the match and with the cooperation of those Provincial Unions, arrange for the match to be rescheduled on an alternative date (which is to be as soon as reasonably possible after the originally scheduled date) and, if required by the NZRU at an alternative venue.

4.6 If a Domestic Competition match is not played on its scheduled day and, in the opinion of the NZRU, no valid reason exists for that match not being played on that day, the NZRU may, in its discretion:

a. Determine that one or both of the Provincial Unions who were to have participated in the match was responsible for the match not being played on that day; and

b. Impose any of the penalties set out in clause 14 of these Regulations on that Provincial Union or Unions.

4.7 If a Domestic Competition match is not played on its scheduled day, the NZRU may direct that the match is cancelled if:

a. The result of that match would have no effect on determining the semifinalists (if relevant), or the finalists of that Competition; and

b. both of the Provincial Unions who would have participated in the match agree to the match being cancelled; and

c. If (a) and (b) occur, the points for the match will be shared on the basis of two points to each team.

4.8 All Provincial Unions are required to ensure that all travel arrangements made for its Domestic Competition team allow for the arrival of the team with sufficient time to ensure that Domestic Competition matches are played at the scheduled date, time and venue.

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4.9 All Provincial Unions are required to ensure that they have a home venue that meets the “Minimum Stadia Requirements” as set out in the Competition Manual available for the entire period of the Domestic Competition including any Finals Round. In the event that a Provincial Union advises the NZRU that it does not have a home venue available for a Home Match scheduled in accordance with clause 4.1 to the satisfaction of the NZRU the match will be moved at the NZRU’s discretion to:

a. the home venue of the Visiting Union participating in the match; or

b. an alternative neutral venue as determined by the NZRU.

5 COMPETITION POINTS

5.1 Points for Domestic Competition matches will be awarded on the following basis:

a. 4 points for a win;

b. 2 points for a draw;

c. 1 point for losing by 7 or fewer points; and

d. 1 point for scoring 4 or more tries.

6 REFEREES AND ASSISTANT REFEREES

6.1 The NZRU will appoint referees for all matches in the Domestic Competitions, unless otherwise directed in the Competition Manual.

6.2 The NZRU will appoint both assistant referees and the television match official for all Finals Round matches, unless otherwise directed in the Competition Manual.

6.3 The Provincial Union for whom the Domestic Competition match is a Home Match (“the Home Union”) will appoint two suitably qualified and experienced referees as assistant referees for Round Robin matches and shall identify one of those assistant referees as the reserve referee for that match.

6.4 The Home Union will appoint other match officials as may be directed by the NZRU as per the Competition Manual.

7 FUNDING

7.1 The NZRU will provide travel for the team of the Provincial Union for whom the Domestic Competition match is not a Home Match (“the Visiting Union”) as follows:

a. Except as provided for in below, air travel for the Visiting Union from the most appropriate departure airport (as determined by the NZRU in consultation with the Visiting Union) to the most appropriate airport close to the venue of the match.

b. Coach transport to and from:

i. The home base departure point, where the airport is outside the home base city or town.

ii. The arrival point, where the match is to be played outside the environs of the arrival city or town.

c. Where (in the opinion of the NZRU) air travel is impractical, coach transport from the home base to the venue. Guidelines will be provided in the Competition Manual.

7.2 All other expenses associated with the Visiting Union’s participation in all Domestic Competitions matches are the responsibility of the Visiting Union, subject to the express provisions of these Regulations and Appendices.

7.3 Gate charges for all matches will be determined at the discretion of the Home Union.

8 COMPLIMENTARY TICKETS

8.1 Each Union will allocate complimentary tickets to the following with the number to be prescribed from time to time in the Competition Manual:

a. To the Visiting Union.

b. To the NZRU for distribution to the NZRU’s sponsors and officials or other persons nominated by the NZRU.

9 MATCH BALLS

9.1 Only balls manufactured or supplied by the NZRU’s official supplier of rugby footballs are to be used for Domestic Competition matches.

10 PLAYING STRIP COLOUR CLASHES

10.1 Where the NZRU determines a colour clash will arise in a Domestic Competition match, the team that will be required to play in an alternative strip will be determined as follows:

a. in accordance with any approval of colours given by the CEO in terms of sub clause 20.2 of the NZRU Constitution; and

b. if not determined by (a) above, then the Visiting Team will play in its alternative strip.

11 ADVERTISING ON PLAYER UNIFORMS

11.1 Any advertising, sponsor or manufacturer marks on Playing Uniforms must comply with:

Directions made by the NZRU (in accordance with World Rugby Regulations), with respect to size, location and number of marks.

11.2 Provincial Unions are required to affix the Domestic Competition logo, as provided by the NZRU, to the centre bottom of the right hand sleeve of their team’s playing jersey including any alternate jersey. Each Provincial Union will provide the NZRU with an example of its Team’s playing jersey each year for promotional and display purposes.

12 TEAM NUMBERING

12.1 All playing jerseys must be numbered according to generally accepted Rugby practice and in particular in the manner provided in Regulation 15.1 of the World Rugby Regulations Relating to the Game.

13 TEAM NAMING

13.1 Provincial Unions are required to announce publicly 24 hours prior to the kick-off of any Domestic Competition match the 15 players who will start that match and their respective positions together with the seven replacements/substitutes.

14 PENALTY

14.1 If satisfied that an administrative error or an oversight has occurred that

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may cause or has caused a breach of these Regulations, or may result or has resulted in unfair consequences that are contrary to the purpose of one or more provisions of the NZRU Player Movement Regulations or the NZRU Player Eligibility Regulations, NZRU Management can, at its discretion, take the necessary steps to remedy the error or oversight or avoid the unfair consequences without the need to refer the matter to the Board if the implications of the breach or unfair consequences are or would be manifestly disproportionate or unfair in light of the conduct in question.

14.2 Subject to clause 14.1, the Board has jurisdiction to determine whether or not there has been any breach of these Regulations, the NZRU Player Movement Regulations or the NZRU Player Eligibility Regulations. For the avoidance of doubt, any breach of the NZRU Salary Cap Regulations will be dealt with in accordance with the relevant provisions of the NZRU Salary Cap Regulations and not these Regulations.

14.3 Where the Board considers a breach of the Regulations referred to in clause 14.2 has occurred it may impose any penalty as, in its discretion it considers appropriate, including one or more of the following:

a. A financial penalty (which may, in the case of a Provincial Union in breach of clause 4.6, be paid in whole or in part to the Provincial Union whose team were available to play);

b. A deduction in points awarded to a Provincial Union on the points table for the Domestic Competition; and/or

c. Where the Board considers that there are exceptional circumstances and that a fair result requires a reallocation of points, any points deducted from a Provincial Union may be awarded to another Provincial Union or Provincial Unions on the points table for the Domestic Competition;

d. The awarding of points to the Provincial Union not at fault;

e. Expulsion from the Domestic Competition.

15 DISPUTES AND INTERPRETATION

15.1 Subject to Rule 10 of the NZRU Constitution, any dispute as to:

a. The meaning or interpretation of these Regulations; or

b. As to any matter or questions relating to matches played as part of the Domestic Competition but not provided for in these Regulations will be determined by the NZRU.

APPENDIX 2 • REGULATIONS RELATING SOLELY TO THE HEARTLAND CHAMPIONSHIP

ENTRY

1. Entry to the Heartland Championship is at the discretion of the NZRU.

2. Continued participation in the Heartland Championship is at the discretion of the NZRU acting reasonably and is subject to on-going compliance with the terms of application and the Participation Agreement as far as it relates to the Domestic Competitions.

3. The Heartland Championship will contain up to 12 Provincial Unions as determined by the Board.

MEADS CUP AND LOCHORE CUP

4. The Meads Cup and the Lochore Cup will be contested in the Heartland Championship.

5. If the holder of either the Meads Cup or the Lochore Cup is not a participant in the Heartland Championship, that Cup will be returned to the NZRU.

FORMAT

6. The Heartland Championship will be played over ten weeks:

a. In one round of pool play (“Round Robin”); followed by

b. Semifinals and finals (“the Finals Rounds”) in the Meads Cup and the Lochore Cup.

ROUND ROBIN

7. The Round Robin will consist of each Provincial Union playing eight matches, four of which will be home matches and four will be away matches

8. The NZRU will be responsible for determining the draw for the Round Robin including the order of matches and the allocation of home and away matches.

STATUS OF MATCHES

9. All matches in the Round Robin carry full competition points.

TIES DURING OR AT CONCLUSION OF ROUND ROBIN

10. In the event that two or more Provincial Unions in the Heartland Championship have the same number of competition points, the positions of the Provincial Unions will be determined in accordance with the following criteria, which will be applied in the order in which they appear below until a result as to the positions of the relevant Provincial Unions is determined:

a. Where any two Provincial Unions are tied:

i. The winner of any Round Robin match played between the two Provincial Unions in that year will have the higher position.

ii. The Provincial Union which has the higher points difference in the Round Robin will have the higher position

b. Where three or more Provincial Unions are tied:

i. the tied Provincial Union with the most competition points in that year against the other tied Provincial Unions shall have the higher position

ii. if three or more Provincial Unions have an equal number of competition points against the other tied Provincial Unions, the tied Provincial Union which has the higher points difference in the Round Robin will have the higher position

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TIES IN FINALS PLAY

18. In the event that teams are tied at the end of a semifinal or final match, the winner will be determined by the following criteria, which shall be applied in the order in which they appear until a result is determined:

a. The winner following a further ten (10) minutes of extra time each way.

b. The team scoring the most tries in the match (including extra time).

c. The winner of any Round Robin match played in that year between the two teams.

d. The team having the higher points difference in the Round Robin.

e. The team that scored the most tries in the Round Robin.

f. The team that scored the most points in the Round Robin.

g. The team with the higher number of competition points in the Round Robin.

FINALS PAYMENT

19. The NZRU will pay an amount to the Visiting Union competing in a semifinal or final match in either the Meads Cup or the Lochore Cup, with the amount to be determined by the NZRU from time to time and set out in the Competition Manual.

20. The NZRU reserves the right to audit the ticket receipts of Home Unions for all Finals Round matches and the Unions must provide the NZRU with access to all relevant records and such assistance as the NZRU may reasonably require for this purpose.

c. If a tie cannot be broken by the criteria set out in subclauses (a) and (b) of this clause:

i. The Provincial Union that scored the most tries in the Round Robin shall have the higher position.

ii. The Provincial Union that scored the most points in the Round Robin shall have the higher position.

iii. The toss of a coin will be used.

FINALS ROUND

11. The four Provincial Unions with the highest number of competition points at the completion of the Round Robin will proceed to the Finals.

12. The four Provincial Unions with the fifth highest to the eighth highest number of competition points at the completion of the Round Robin will proceed to the Lochore Cup Finals.

FINALS

13. The semifinals in the Meads Cup will be played as follows:

a. The Provincial Union in the Meads Cup semifinals with the highest number of competition points in the Round Robin will play the Provincial Union in the Meads Cup Semifinals with the lowest number of competition points in the Round Robin; and

b. The Provincial Union in the Meads Cup semifinals with the second-highest number of competition points in the Round Robin will play the Provincial Union in the Meads Cup Semifinals with the second-lowest number of competition in the Round Robin.

14. The winning semifinalists will play each other in the Meads Cup final. The winning finalist will be awarded the Meads Cup.

LOCHORE CUP FINALS

15. The semifinals in the Lochore Cup will be played as follows:

a. The Provincial Union in the Lochore Cup semifinals with the highest number of competition points in the Round Robin will play the Provincial Union in the Lochore Cup semifinals with the lowest number of competition points in the Round Robin

b. The Provincial Union in the Lochore Cup semifinals with the second-highest number of competition points in the Round Robin will play the Provincial Union in the Lochore Cup semifinals with the second-lowest number of competition points in the Round Robin.

16. The winning semifinalists will play each other in the Lochore Cup final. The winning finalist will be awarded the Lochore Cup.

VENUES FOR FINALS ROUND

17. The venue for all Finals Round matches will be the home venue of the Provincial Union with the higher number of competition points in the Round Robin of the two teams participating in that match. Ties will be broken in accordance with clause 10 of this Appendix.

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NATIONAL PROVINCIAL CHAMPSHIP WINNERS

MITRE 10 CUP MITRE 10 HEARTLAND CHAMPIONSHIP

PREMIERSHIP CHAMPIONSHIP MEADS CUP LOCHORE CUP

2016 Canterbury beat Tasman

North Harbour beat Otago

Wanganui beat Buller

North Otago beat King Country

ITM CUP HEARTLAND CHAMPIONSHIP

PREMIERSHIP CHAMPIONSHIP MEADS CUP LOCHORE CUP2015 Canterbury beat

AucklandHawke’s Bay beat

WellingtonWanganui beat

South CanterburyKing Country beat

North Otago

2014 Taranaki beat Tasman

Manawatu beat Hawke’s Bay

Mid Canterbury beat Buller

Wanganui beat North Otago

2013 Canterbury beat Wellington

Tasman beat Hawke’s Bay

Mid Canterbury beat North Otago

South Canterbury beat Buller

2012 Canterbury beat Auckland

Counties Manukau beat Otago

East Coast beat Wanganui

Buller beat South Canterbury

2011 Canterbury beat Waikato

Hawke’s Bay beat Manawatu

Wanganui beat East Coast

Poverty Bay beat South Canterbury

ITM CUP MEADS CUP LOCHORE CUP

2010 Canterbury beat WaikatoNorth Otago beat

WanganuiWairarapa Bush beat

Buller

AIR NEW ZEALAND CUP MEADS CUP LOCHORE CUP

2009 Canterbury beat WellingtonWanganui beat Mid

CanterburyNorth Otago beat

West Coast

2008 Canterbury beat WellingtonWanganui beat Mid

CanterburyPoverty Bay beat

Horowhenua Kapiti

2007 Auckland beat WellingtonNorth Otago beat

WanganuiPoverty Bay beat South Canterbury

2006 Waikato beat WellingtonWairarapa Bush beat

WanganuiPoverty Bay beat

King Country

RESULTS AND RECORDS

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DIVISION ONE DIVISION TWO DIVISION THREE

2005 Auckland beat Otago Hawke’s Bay beat Nelson BaysWairarapa Bush beat Horowhenua Kapiti

2004 Canterbury beat Wellington Nelson Bays beat Hawke’s BayPoverty Bay beat Wairarapa Bush

2003 Auckland beat Wellington Hawke’s Bay beat Nelson Bays Wanganui beat King Country

2002 Auckland beat WaikatoHawke’s Bay beat

Counties ManukauNorth Otago beat Horowhenua Kapiti

2001 Canterbury beat Otago Hawke’s Bay beat East CoastSouth Canterbury beat

North Otago

2000 Wellington beat CanterburyBay of Plenty beat

Nelson BaysEast Coast beat North Otago

1999 Auckland beat WellingtonNelson Bays beat

Bay of PlentyEast Coast beat Poverty Bay

1998 Otago beat WaikatoCentral Vikings beat

Bay of PlentyMid Canterbury beat Horowhenua Kapiti

1997Canterbury beat

Counties ManukauNorthland beat Central Vikings

Marlborough beat North Otago

1996Canterbury beat

Counties ManukauSouthland beat Northland Wanganui beat Marlborough

1995 Auckland beat Otago Taranaki beat NorthlandThames Valley beat

Poverty Bay

1994 Auckland beat North HarbourSouthland beat

Hawke’s BayMid Canterbury beat

Poverty Bay

1993 Auckland beat Otago Counties beat Bay of Plenty Horowhenua beat Wanganui

1992* Waikato beat Otago Taranaki beat Counties Nelson Bays beat Horowhenua

1991 Otago King Country South Canterbury

1990 Auckland Hawke’s Bay Thames Valley

1989 Auckland Southland Wanganui

1988 Auckland Hawke’s Bay Thames Valley

1987 Auckland North Harbour Poverty Bay

1986 Wellington Waikato South Canterbury

1985 Auckland Taranaki North Harbour

*Playoff format commenced in 1992

DIVISION ONE DIVISION TWO (NORTH) DIVISION THREE (SOUTH)

1984 Auckland Taranaki Southland*

1983 Canterbury Taranaki Mid Canterbury*

1982 Auckland Taranaki* Southland

1981 Wellington Wairarapa Bush* South Canterbury

1980 Manawatu Waikato* Mid Canterbury

1979 Counties Hawke’s Bay* Marlborough

1978 Wellington Bay of Plenty* Marlborough

1977 Canterbury North Auckland* South Canterbury

1976 Bay of Plenty Taranaki* South Canterbury

*Winner of North/South playof

POOL PLAY - 2016

P W D L B4 B8 F A PTS

Wanganui 8 8 0 0 6 362 110 38

South Canterbury 8 7 0 1 7 1 324 162 36

Buller 8 6 0 2 5 1 258 190 30

Wairarapa Bush 8 6 0 2 4 2 240 174 30

Mid Canterbury 8 5 0 3 6 1 278 198 27

King Country 8 4 2 2 4 1 236 170 25

Poverty Bay 8 3 0 5 6 2 296 268 20

North Otago 8 2 2 4 5 1 230 246 18

Horowhenua Kapiti 8 2 1 5 4 1 224 260 15

West Coast 8 2 0 6 3 0 188 400 11

Thames Valley 8 0 1 7 1 2 158 324 5

East Coast 8 0 0 8 2 1 166 458 3

MEADS CUP

SEMIFINALS

Buller 16, South Canterbury 6 Saturday 22 October, Timaru

Wanganui 20, Buller 18 Saturday 22 October, Wanganui

FINAL

Wanganui 20, Buller 18 Saturday 29 October, Wangaui

LAHORE CUP

SEMIFINALS

King Country 48, Poverty Bay 26 Saturday 22 October, Taupo

North Otago 36, Mid Canterbury 24 Saturday 22 October, Ashburton

FINAL

North Otago 44, King Country 22 Saturday 29 October, Te Kuiti

RESULTS AND RECORDS RESULTS AND RECORDS

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TEAM RECORDS

Note: Records are for competition matches since 2006 and are not all-time provincial records.

2016 SEASON RECORDS

SEASON TOTALS

Most points 440 WanganuiMost tries 58 WanganuiMost conversions 40 WanganuiMost penalty goals 9 King CountryMost dropped goals 1 Buller

MATCH RECORDS

Most points 76 Mid Canterbury v East Coast

Most tries 10 Wanganui v West CoastWanganui v East CoastMid Canterbury v East CoastKing Country v East Coast

Most conversions 8 Mid Canterbury v East Coast

Most penalty goals 3 Horowhenua Kapiti v Wairarapa Bush

Most dropped goals 1 Buller v Mid Canterbury

Biggest winning margin 68 Wanganui v West Coast (74-6)

COMPETITION RECORDS

SEASON TOTALS

Most points 440 Wanganui, 2016

Most tries 63 Wanganui, 2008

Most conversions 45 Wanganui, 2008

Most penalty goals 30 Wairarapa Bush, 2012

Most dropped goals 2 By seven teams

MATCH RECORDS

Most points 116 North Otago v East Coast, 2010

Most tries 17 North Otago v East Coast, 2010

Most conversions 14 North Otago v East Coast, 2010

Most penalty goals 7 Thames Valley v Mid Canterbury, 2009Thames Valley v East Coast, 2009Poverty Bay v Buller, 2013

Most dropped goals 1 On 47 occassions

Biggest winning margin 113 North Otago 116 v East Coast, 2010

PLAYER RECORDS

Note: Records are for competition matches since 2006 and are not all-time provincial records.

SEASON RECORDS

SEASON TOTALS

Most points 124 James Lash (Buller)Most tries 12 Te Rangatira Waitokia (Wanganui)

MATCH RECORDS SEASON TOTALS

Most points 24 James Lash (Buller) v Poverty BayTe Rangatira Waitokia (Wanganui) v Poverty Bay

Most tries 4 Te Rangatira Waitokia (Wanganui) v Poverty BayMost conversion 7 Dane Whale (Wanganui) v West Coast

Isaia Vuki (Poverty Bay) v West CoastMost penalty goals 2 10 occasions (7 players)Most dropped goals 1 James Lash (Buller) v Mid Canterbury

COMPETITION RECORDS

SEASON TOTALS

Most points 144 Liam Edwards (South Canterbury), 2012Most tries 14 Pati Fetuai (Wanganui), 2006

MATCH RECORDS

SEASON TOTALS

Most points 35 Scott Leighton (Poverty Bay) v Thames Valley, 2007 (SF)Most tries 5 Luke Herden (North Otago) v East CoastMost conversion 9 Rob Aloe (Horowhenua Kapiti) v East Coast, 2008Most penalty goals 7 David Harrison (Thames Valley) v Mid Canterbury, 2009

David Harrison (Thames Valley) v East Coast, 2011Sam Parkes (Poverty Bay) v Buller, 2013

Most dropped goals 1 On 48 occasions (35 players)

2016 TOP SCORERS

2016 LEADING POINTS SCORERS

PLAYER TEAM PTS

James Lash Buller 124Jarred Percival Mid Canterbury 104Isaia Vuki Poverty Bay 74Te Rangatira Waitokia Wanganui 72Joshua Casey North Otago 64

2016 LEADING TRY SCORERS

PLAYER TEAM PTS

Te Rangatira Waitokia Wanganui 12

James Lash Buller 8

Jarred Percival Mid Canterbury 8

Ratu Daurua Poverty Bay 8

Anthony Tailua Buller 8

RESULTS AND RECORDS RESULTS AND RECORDS

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Facebook.com/BullerRFU

MEDIA CONTACT

Brian Ahern, CEO 027 464 8413 [email protected]

MITRE 10 HEARTLAND CHAMPION 2017

DATE KICK OFF OPPONENT VENUE TOWN

Sat 26 Aug 2.00pm South Canterbury Victoria Square Westport

Sat 2 Sept 2.30pm West Coast Rugby Park Greymouth

Sat 9 Sept 2.30pm North Otago Victoria Square Westport

Sat 16 Sept 1.30pm Thames Valley Paeroa Domain Paeroa

Sat 23 Sept 2.30pm Wairarapa Bush Victoria Sqaure Westport

Sat 30 Sept 2.30pm East Coast Whakarua Park Ruatoria

Sat 7 Oct 2.30pm Mid Canterbury Ashburton Showground Ashburton

Sat 14 Oct 2.30pm Horowhenua Kapiti Victoria Sqaure Westport


21 October Top ranked team from pool round v 4th ranked team from pool round

21 October 2nd ranked team from pool round v 3rd ranked team from pool round


21 October 5th ranked team from pool round v 8th ranked team from pool round


FINALS

28 October Meads Cup Semifinal 1 Winner v Meads Cup Semifinal 2 Winner

28 Lochore Cup Semifinal 1 Winner v Lochore Cup Semifinal 2 Winner

CONTACT US

PO Box 361, Westport 7866 C/- Craddock Memorial Park, Domett Street, Westport 7825 03 789 833 [email protected]

MAIN GROUND

Victoria Square, Westport Capacity 5000

OUR PEOPLE

CEO Brian Ahern 027 464 8413 [email protected]

CO-COACH Craig Neill 027 581 8215 [email protected]

CO-COACH Craig Scanlon 027 678 1885 [email protected]

2016 RESULTS - FINISHED 3RD


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DATE OPPOSITION VENUE RESULT

27 August South Canterbury Timaru 26-28

3 September Mid Canterbury Westport 34-32

10 September Poverty Bay Gisborne 30-18

17 September West Coast Westport 48-0

24 September East Coast Westport 54-22

1 October Wairarapa Bush Masterton 26-24

8 October Wanganui Westport 0-28

15 October King Country Taupo 40-38

MEADS CUP PLAYOFFS


22 October South Canterbury Timaru 16-6

MEADS CUP PLAYOFFS


29 October Wanganui Wanganui 18-20

TOP SCORERS

TRIES CONS PENS DGS TOTAL

James Lash 8 32 5 1 124

Anthony Tailua 8 48

Setefano Sauqaqa 7 42




BULLER

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BULLERPlease note that this squad and information is provided as at 16 August 2017. Squads are

subject to change. For updates and news go to bullerrugby.co.nz

NAME POSITION DOB CLUB HEIGHT (M) WEIGHT (KG) GAMES

Robbie Bonisch Loose Forward 15.02.94 White Star 1.87 100 0

Luke Brownlee Loose Forward 09.04.80 White Star 1.8 95 185

Stephen Crackett Prop 07.07.87 Westport 1.8 110 43

Glen Duncan Hooker 08.03.84 Westport 1.8 114 41

David Egelstaff Loose Forward 03.02.92 Ngakawau 1.87 103 12

Anthony Ellis Hooker 22.04.91 Ngakawau 1.78 113 18

Ryan Forman Loose Forward 24.09.91 Ngakawau 1.79 80 0

Cailan Gibson Prop 16.09.92 Ngakawau 1.79 111 0

Joshua Hedley Lock 09.06.94 Westport 1.99 109 0

Isaac Hogarth Second Five Eighth 28.12.95 White Star 1.76 75 5

Corey Jenkins Halfback 16.11.89 Westport 1.74 75 0

James Lash First Five-Eighth 16.01.90 Loan - Tasman 1.68 72 23

Michael Lealava’a Midfield Back 03.09.88 Ngakawau 1.79 100 12

Jeff Lepa Lock 10.09.91 Loan - Tasman 1.98 111 0

Blair Mcilroy Loose Forward 21.05.84 Loan - Canterbury 1.75 104 53

Jareth Mackay Prop 14.08.90 Westport 1.78 110 7

Tim Manawatu Five Eighth 04.12.81 Westport 1.9 99 14

Sam Marris Utility Back 31.03.86 White Star 1.81 85 60

Logan Mundy Prop 13.09.81 White Star 1.86 115 107

Ciaran Neilsen Lock 28.12.97 Ngakawau 1.85 90 9

Scott Neighbours Outside Back 23.06.90 Westport 1.82 90 49

Iliesa Ravudra Outside Back 10.03.88 White Star 1.85 95 12

Petaia Saukuru Wing 21.09.90 Westport 1.89 100 11

Anthony Tailua Fullback 01.09.88 White Star 1.85 90 12

Erenimo Tau Outside Back 12.02.89 Loan - Tasman 1.84 90 0

Joshua Tuidriva Outside Back 17.01.92 White Star 1.85 103 12

Andrew Stephens Halfback 18.04.81 Ngakawau 1.78 80 96

Zach Walsh Loose Forward 03.08.96 Westport 1.84 100 0

Luke Watson Loose Forward 07.09.95 White Star 1.86 95 10

EAST COAST EAST COAST

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FOLLOW US ONLINE

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facebook.com/EastCoastRFU

MEDIA CONTACT

Cushla Tangaere-Manuel, Executive Officer 027 573 1791 [email protected]

2017 MITRE 10 CUP HEARTHLAND CHAMPIONSHIP DRAW


Sat 26 Aug 2.30pm Thames Valley Whakarua Park Ruatoria

Sat 2 Sept 2.30pm Wairarapa Bush Trust House Memorial Park Masterton

Sat 9 Sept 2.30pm West Coast Whakarua Park Ruatoria

Sat 16 Sept 2.30pm Poverty Bay More FM Rugby Park Gisborne

Sat 23 Sept 2.30pm Horowhenua Kapiti Otaki Domain Otaki

Sat 30 Sept 2.30pm Buller Whakarua Park Ruatoria

Sat 7 Oct 2.30pm North Otago Whitestone Contracting Stadium Oamaru

Sat 14 Oct 2.30pm South Canterbury Whakarua Park Ruatoria







FINALS



CONTACT DETAILS

PO Box 106, Ruatoria 187 Waiomatatini Road, Ruatoria 4032 P: 06 684 8812 [email protected]

MAIN GROUND

Whakarua Park, Waiomatatini Road, Ruatoria Capacity 3000

OUR PEOPLE

CEO Cushla Manuel 0275731791 [email protected]

Co Coach Wayne Ensor 0272630200 [email protected]

Co Coach Troy Para 0220891170 [email protected]

Manager Lorne Goldsmith 21782518 [email protected]

Physio Carl Mcdonald

Trainer Regan Horsfall

2016 RESULTS - FINISHED 12TH


8 0 0 8 2 1 166 458 3


4 June Poverty Bay Ruatoria 26-8

27 August Poverty Bay Gisborne 30-54

3 September Wanganui Ruatoria 8-74

10 September West Coast Greymouth 30-36

17 September North Otago Ruatoria 8-48

24 September Buller Westport 22-54

1 October Mid Canterbury Ruatoria 22-76

8 October King Country Ruatoria 24-72

15 October Wairarapa Bush Masterson 22-44

TOP SCORERS


Todd Doolan 3 12 3 48

Lonitesi Fisi’ihoi 5 30

Stefan Destounis 3 18

EAST COAST EAST COAST

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UNION UNION

Please note that this squad and information is provided as at 16 August 2017. Squads are

subject to change. For updates and news go to npec.co.nz


Tevita Ahoafi 1/2 Back 5.12.87 TVC 1.68 85

Paddy Allen Flanker 27.06.93 Ruatoria City 1.88 95 1

Tim Barbarich Lock 30.01.82 Ruatoria City 1.86 104

Verdon Bartlett Utility Back 11.02.87 TVC 1.78 86

Ryan Buchanan 1/2 Back 25.11.85 Hicks Bay 1.72 80

Michael Chambers Prop 7.05.86 Tokomaru United 1.8 98

Laman Davies Prop 28.09.85 Uawa 1.9 125

Te Peehi Fairlie Wing 9.08.96 Tokomaru United 1.85 90

Fabyan Kahaki I/2 Back 20.09.98 Hikurangi 1.78 76

Daniel Knubley Prop 2.10.90 Uawa 1.78 88

Perrin Manuel Hooker 9.03.90 Waiapu 1.8 92

Jayden Milner Fullback 30.03.97 Ruatoria City 1.7 76

Moana Nuku Prop 25.03.93 Uawa 1.8 92

Manaia Nyman Lock 18.10.97 TVC 1.9 90

Kareti Palmer Flanker 2.10.94 Hikurangi 1.78 84

Kris Palmer Fullback 6.12.92 Hikurangi 1.74 78

Hayden Pardoe Lock 7.12.86 Uawa 1.9 101

Trent Proffit Flanker 2.10.89 Hikurangi 1.88 90

Keelan Poi 1St 5/8 14.09.90 Waiapu 1.8 86

Neihana Ratahi-Brown 1/2 Back 20.05.91 Ruatoria City 1.76 86

Slade Tiopira 1St 5/8 9.12.92 Waiapu 1.7 78

Rhys Walker Lock 15.04.92 Hikurangi 1.8 96

Kahu Ward 2Nd 5/8 10.01.91 Hikurangi 1.78 88

Darly Whaitiri Lock 4.06.92 Ruatoria City 1.9 88

Pera Bishop Prop 3.03.82 Ruatoria City 1.83 100

Hone Haerewa Lock 29.05.96 Wellington -Loan 1.9 100

Parekura Lalaga Number 8 1.04.91 Wellington -Loan 1.86 98

Morgan Poi Number 8 7.03.95 Wellington -Loan 1.9 100

Te Wehi Wright Centre 27.11.92 Wellington -Loan 1.78 82

Sailosi Vatubua Centre 9.10.89 Auckland-Loan 1.89 88

HOROWHENUA KAPITI HOROWHENUA KAPITI

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MEDIA CONTACT

Corey Kennett CEO 027 686 4457



Sat 26 Aug 2.30pm North Otago Levin Domain Levin


Sat 9 Sept 2.00pm Thames Valley Levin Domain Levin


Sat 23 Sept 2.30pm East Coast Otaki Domain Otaki

Sun 1 Oct 12.10pm Wairarapa Bush Westpac Stadium Wellington

Sat 7 Oct 2.30pm Wanganui Levin Domain Levin

Sat 14 Oct 2.30pm Buller Victoria Sqaure Westport







FINALS



CONTACT US

PO Box 503, Levin Horowhenua Motor Company Building, Cnr Bristo & Stanley Streets, Levin 06 367 8059 [email protected]

MAIN GROUND

Levin Domain, Bath Street, Levin Capacity 12,000

OUR PEOPLE

COACH Chris Wilton 027 390 5789

ASSISTANT COACH Katsu Takeuchi 021 268 0015

MANAGER Nathan Picchi 027 206 6049

ASSISTANT MANAGER Nathan Taylor 027 348 3223

PHYSIO Lizzie Nelson 027 262 6181



8 2 1 5 4 1 224 260 15


27 August Thames Valley Paeroa 34-30

3 September Wairarapa Bush Wellington 22-32

10 September North Otago Oamaru 36-36

17 September Mid Canterbury Levin 26-42

24 September King Country Levin 18-42


8 October West Coast Levin 52-22


Top Scorers


Warwick Lahmert 3 11 2 44

Perry Hayman 1 5 5 26

Fa’afoi Ioapo 3 18


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Ryan Shelford Lock 13.03.87 Paraparaumu 1.96 119 68

Nathan Kendrick Hooker/Loose Forward 13.11.93 Paraparaumu 1.83 94 8

Tiwana Paringatai Prop 18.10.93 Waikanae 1.8 110

Sebastian Jackson Prop 19.11.94 Levin College Old Boys 1.86 129 2

David McErlean Hooker 08.06.87 Foxton 1.75 110 19

Rahiri Connor Johnson Prop 12.04.87 Rahui 1.9 165 31

William Lander Lock 03.01.90 Athletic 1.86 106 36

Tawhio Gupwell Prop 30.11.93 Rahui 1.83 116

Scott Cameron Prop 02.08.87 Waikanae 1.83 120 27

Aaron Lahmert Loose Forward 17.02.91 Waikanae 1.82 100 26

Tyson Maki Number 8 09.04.89 Levin College Old Boys 1.86 112 14

Louie Tovo Loose Forward 28.07.88 Levin College Old Boys 1.83 115 16

Tyrone Rerekura Hooker 22.09.90 Waikanae 1.8 105 6

Braden Drake Halfback 26.08.93 Paraparaumu 1.7 70

Hone Taiapa Lock 04.03.93 Wanderers 1.86 110

Spencer Bishop Loose Forward 09.01.96 Foxton 1.83 97

Ethan Wade Number 8 05.01.92 Shannon 1.78 105

Kane Tamou Halfback 19.05.88 Foxton 1.65 80

Willie Paia’aua Outside Back 24.12.92 Levin College Old Boys 1.73 97 8

Trent Reti Halfback 23.08.95 Waikanae 1.88 96 3

Solomona Solomona Halfback 25.06.92 Levin College Old Boys 1.75 79

Ethan Reti First five-eighth 14.12.98 Waikanae 1.83 80

Logan Broughton Centre 26.02.90 Shannon 1.83 105

Robin Kila Wing 21.04.94 Foxton 1.8 70

Izak Eksteen Wing 01.02.94 Foxton 1.83 86

Robert Millar Midfield back 03.03.89 Waikanae 1.83 95 16

Lyric Faolua Wing 18.09.94 Levin College Old Boys 1.8 86 2

Ethan Pollock Midfield back 23.11.89 Foxton 1.83 98 8

Fa’afoi Ioapo Prop 09.01.92 Northern United 1.86 140 4

Andrew McDougall Outside Back 20.07.94 College Old Boys Palmerston North 1.78 82

Jaxson Taylor Lock/Loose Forward 17.09.88 Kia Toa 1.98 115

Robin Praat Prop 03.10.86 Varsity 1.91 125 20

Kalim Kelemete Midfield back 05.12.91 Tawa 1.8 106

Robert Paia’aua Midfield back 05.02.91 Levin College Old Boys 1.8 115


subject to change. For updates and news go to hkrfu.co.nz

KING COUNTRY KING COUNTRY

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MEDIA CONTACT

Susan Youngman CEO 027 544 1167 [email protected]



Sat 26 Aug 2.30pm West Coast Owen Delany Park Taupo

Sat 2 Sept 2.30pm South Canterbury Alpine Energy Stadium Timaru

Sat 9 Sept 2.30pm Wairarapa Bush Rugby Park Te Kuiti

Sat 16 Sept 2.30pm North Otago Whitestone Contracting Stadium Oamaru

Sat 23 Sept 2.30pm Thames Valley Rugby Park Te Kuiti

Sat 30 Sept 2.30pm Wanganui Cooks Gardens Wanganui

Sat 7 Oct 2.30pm Poverty Bay More FM Rugby Park Gisborne

Sat 14 Oct 5.00pm Mid Canterbury Owen Delany Park Taupo







FINALS



CONTACT DETAILS

PO Box 394, Te Kuiti 3941 Cotter Street, Te Kuiti P: 07 878 5745 [email protected]

MAIN GROUND

Rugby Park, Te Kuiti and Owen Delany Park, Taupo

OUR PEOPLE

COACH Daniel Alofa

027 266 2676

[email protected]

ASSISTANT COACH Paul olsen

027 577 3020

[email protected]

MANAGER Nick Clarke

027 551 1820

nickcontnelines.co.nz



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30 July Waikato Matamata 0-55

27 August Wairarapa Bush Masterton 18-16

3 September Poverty Bay Taupo 30-24

10 September Thames Valley Te Aroha 22-22

17 September Wanganui Te Kuiti 10-22

24 September Horowhenua Kapiti Levin 42-18

1 October North Otago Te Kuiti 4-4

8 October East Coast Ruatoria 72-24

15 October Buller Taupo 38-40

Lochore Cup Playoffs


22 October Poverty Bay Taupo 48-26

Lochore Cup Final


29 October North Otago Te Kuiti 22-44

Top Scorers


Zayn Tipping 1 19 9 62

Dean Church 6 36

James Hemara 6 336

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subject to change. For updates and news go to kingcountryrugby.co.nz


Baven Brown Outside Back 19.06.98 Waitete 185 87 0

Shaun Burr Loose Forward 4.08.87 Waitete 180 90 29

Dean Church Outside Back 8.09.89 Waitomo 180 85 59

Josh Dais Hooker 29.02.88 Taupo Sports 178 93 30

Mike Horrocks Lock 10.01.86 Taumarunui Eels 194 104 0

Ollie Kay Lock 21.09.90 Waitomo 190 95 8

Stormy McCarthy 1st 5/8 4.06.90 Piopio 187 87 5

Alby Mathewson Halfback 13.12.85 Taupo United 175 90 0

Adam Morris Hooker 26.07.88 Taumarunui Eels 185 115 20

Nigel Neustroski Prop 3.03.83 Waitete 191 110 23

Cam Robinson 1st 5/8 29.11.97 Taupo Sports 182 87 2

Rob Sherson No 8 30.09.88 Taumarunui Eels 191 108 48

Nathaniel Smith Halfback 28.10.99 Taumarunui Districts 178 80 0

Beau Taylor Lock 10.10.81 Waitete 190 112 59

Stephan Turner Midfield Back 10.01.91 Piopio 178 92 9

Ratu Vosaki Midfield Back 12.07.84 Taupo Sports 190 97 0

Sisa Vosaki Loose Forward 9.06.87 Taupo Sports 195 104 0

Jesse Williams Midfield Back 14.11.91 Waitomo 187 97 13

Anthony Wise Lock 12.07.82 Otorohanga Sports 187 110 38

Robbie Alabaster Prop 19.10.88 Taumarunui Eels 185 105 6

Nick barnes Prop 18.10.85 Taupo Sports 185 115 0

Josera Curuki Prop 10.09.90 Taumarunui Districts 192 118 0

MID CANTERBURY MID CANTERBURY

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MIDCANTERBURY

RUGBY UNION

MIDCANTERBURY

RUGBY UNION

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MEDIA CONTACT

Ian Patterson, CEO 027 222 7374 [email protected]



Sat 26 Aug 2.30pm Poverty Bay Ashburton Showground Ashburton


Sat 9 Sept 2.30pm South Canterbury Asburton Showground Ashburton

Sat 16 Sept 2.30pm Wairarapa Bush Trust House Memorial Park Masterton

Sat 23 Sept 2.30pm Wanganui Ashburton Showground Ashburton


Sat 7 Oct 2.30pm Buller Ashburton Showground Ashburton

Sat 14 Oct 2.30pm King Country Owen Delany Park Taupo







FINALS


28 October Lochore Cup Semifinal 1 Winner v Lochore Cup Semifinal 2 Winner

CONTACT DETAILS

PO Box 98, Ashburton 7740 A&P Showgrounds, Brucefield Avenu, Ashburton 03 308 8718 [email protected]

MAIN GROUND

A&P Showgrounds, Brucefield Avenue, Ashburton

Capacity 5000

OUR PEOPLE

CO-COACH James Jowsey

021 039 8754

[email protected]

CO-COACH Craig Dunlea

022 071 9092

[email protected]

MANAGER Tony Harrison

021 271 7149

[email protected]

TRAINER Scot Puckett

PHYSIO Rob Wightman



8 5 0 3 6 1 278 198 27


27 August North Otago Ashburton 40-32


10 September Wairarapa Bush Ashburton 16-26

17 September Horowhenua Kapiti Levin 42-26

24 September West Coast Ashburton 34-22

1 October East Coast Ruatoria 76-22

8 October Thames Valley Ashburton 38-22




22 October North Otago Timaru 24-36

Top Scorers


Jarred Percival 8 27 1 104

Mike Lynch 5 30

Timoci Nabakeke 3 18



MID CANTERBURY MID CANTERBURY

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MIDCANTERBURY

RUGBY UNION


subject to change. For updates and news go to midcanterburyrugby.co.nz


Mark Andrew Prop 04.05.83 Rakaia 1.86 105 19

Matt Bentley Lock 23.10.92 Rakaia 1.96 100 1

Tyler Blackburn Halfback 14.04.97 Methven 1.84 93 9

Nete Caucau Midfield Back 11.06.95 Rakaia 1.82 117 32

Iromi Dawai Lock 24.01.90 Celtic 1.80 113 4

Jackson Donlan Hooker 11.07.91 Rakaia 1.81 105 28

Eric Duff Lock/Six 13.10.88 Southern 1.94 100 31

Sam Finau Loose Forward 09.03.99 Mt Wellington (Auckland) 1.92 109 1

Dan Fransen Fullback/Wing 11.04.96 Rakaia 1.80 84 2

Tom Hanham-Carter First Five 09.07.98 Rakaia 1.93 90 0

Tom Heywood Prop 02.08.97 Rakaia 1.86 107 1

Regan King Midfield Back 02.10.80 Southern 1.88 93 1

Jason Kjestrup First Five 19.06.86 Methven 1.76 78 1

Seta Koroitamana Loose Forward 01.06.95 Rakaia 1.87 100 32

Gideon Lambrechts Wing 02.02.86 Southern 1.78 94 17

Angus Lindsay Six/Lock 27.06.91 Celtic 1.87 96 5

Will Mackenzie Halfback 29.04.85 Southern 1.80 93 49

Hamish Mackenzie Loose Forward 27.08.89 Southern 1.83 97 0

Isireli Masiwini Wing 17.04.94 Celtic 1.86 92 1

Phill Mills Hooker 2.08.93 Celtic 1.80 100 1

Timoci Nabakeke Wing 02.11.91 Rakaia 1.78 80 9

Jarred Percival Fullback/First Five 09.06.92 Celtic 1.83 78 11

Kurt Polson Loose Forward 22.08.93 Celtic 1.85 97 1

Maleli Sau Wing/Centre 18.03.94 Rakaia 1.85 92 9

Adam Stewart Prop 13.06.93 Methven 1.85 116 1

Christian Vainerere Wing/Centre 28.10.96 Celtic 1.85 97 10

Domenic Vesesio Prop 23.04.92 Celtic 1.86 120 1

Phil Watson Six/Lock 31.07.84 Shirley (Canterbury) 1.88 100 7

Adam Williamson Prop 05.02.94 Southern 1.73 118 12

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MEDIA CONTACT

Colin Jackson CEO 027 538 8762 [email protected]



Sat 26 Aug 2.30pm Horowhenua Kapiti Levin Domain Levin

Sat 2 Sept 2.00pm Mid Canterbury Whitestone Contracting Stadium Oamaru

Sat 9 Sept 2.30pm Buller Victoria Square Westport

Sat 16 Sept 2.00pm King Country Whitestone Contracting Stadium Oamaru


Sat 30 Sept 2.00pm Poverty Bay Whitestone Contracting Stadium Oamaru

Sat 7 Oct 2.00pm East Coast Whitestone Contracting Stadium Oamaru

Sat 14 Oct 2.30pm Wanganui Cooks Gardens Wanganui







FINALS



CONTACT DETAILS

PO Box 102, Oamaru 9444 Shop 6, 203 Thames Arcade, Thames Street, Oamaru P: 03 434 2053 [email protected]

MAIN GROUND

Whitestone Contracting Stadium, Oamaru Capacity 7000

OUR PEOPLE

COACH Nigel Walsh 027 453 2316 [email protected]

ASSISTANT COACH Jason Forrest 027 212 1277 [email protected]

TEAM MANAGER Duncan Kingan 027 536 3742 [email protected]

PHYSIO Philippa Masoe

2016 RESULTS - LOHORE CUP WINNER


8 2 2 4 4 1 230 246 17


27 August Mid Canterbury Ashburton 32-40

3 September Thames Valley Oamaru 30-22

10 September Horowhenua Kapiti Oamaru 36-36

17 September East Coast Ruatoria 48-8

24 September Wairarapa Bush Oamaru 22-38

1 October King Country Te Kuiti 4-4

8 October South Canterbury Oamaru 16-44

15 October West Coast Greymouth 42-54



22 October Mid Canterbury Ashburton 36-24

Lochore Final


29 October King Country Te Kuiti 44-22

Top Scorers


Joshua Casey 3 22 1 64

Simon Lilicama 7 42

Shae Tucker 6 36


NORTH OTAGO NORTH OTAGO

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Antini Brown First Five 14.7.1993 Athletic Marist 1.82 90 0

Timoci Bulitavu Hooker 3.08.1993 Athletic Marist 1.83 110 0

Ralph Darling Prop 21.08.1986 Old Boys 1.8 115 82

Junior Fakatoufifita Flanker 22.12.1994 Athletic Marist 1.83 105 0

Morgan Dawes Flanker 3.01.1997 Excelsior 1.83 105 0

Harvard Fale Lock 25.06.1994 Kurow 2.1 100 2

Jake Greenslade Hooker 13.08.1996 Valley 1.7 102 7

Adam Johnson Wing 15.07.1995 Maheno 1.7 85 0

Anthony Kent Prop 28.06.1994 Excelsior 1.85 115 0

Melikisua Kolinisau Prop 20.03.1995 Valley 1.7 130 8

Mike Lawrence Lock 31.08.1993 Maheno 1.88 115 0

Dan Lewis First Five 10.11.1995 Valley 1.7 90 0

Simon Lilicama Wing 21.08.1997 Athletic Marist 1.7 90 10

Don Lolo Lock 21.07.1994 Old Boys 1.88 105 0

Tom Macdonald No. 8 01.10.1994 Excelsior 1.9 115 0

Sosefo Maake Half Back 15.09.1991 Old Boys 1.65 88s 0

Aaron Martin Wing 29.03.1997 Excelsior 1.8 98 0

Lemi Masoe Centre 16.07.1981 Old Boys 1.7 92 85

Maene Mapusaga Flanker 23.94.1985 Old Boys 1.8 100 16

Inoke Naufahu Half Back 19.01.1995 Old Boys 1.7 80 10

Connor Newlands Full Back 07.11.1997 Athletic Marist 1.8 90 2

Robert Pamment Fullback 30.11.1990 Excelsior 1.8 85 8

Joe Pickett Prop 17.05.1990 Excelsior 1.7 110 10

Sale Pi’i Lock 06.05.1985 Old Boys 1.9 117 38

Petelo Pouhila Prop 12.05.1996 Kurow 1.85 110 0

Robbie Smith Halfback 24.05.1989 Maheno 1.7 85 32

Samuel Sturgess Hooker 10.07.1991 Valley 1.8 108 9

Hayden Tisdall Hooker 10.02.1994 Maheno 1.8 110 0

Filipo Veamatahau Flanker 25.09.1996 Old Boys 1.9 105 18

Matthew Vocea Wing 05.01.1995 Valley 1.9 92 14

Jared Whitburn Lock 28.07.1993 Athletic Marist 1.9 102 20


subject to change. For updates and news go to northotagorugby.co.nz

POVERTY BAY POVERTY BAY

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CONTACT DETAILS

PO Box 520, Gisborne 4040 Level 1, 74 Grey Street, Gisborne 06 868 9968 [email protected]

MEDIA CONTACT

Marty Davis, CEO 06 868 9968 [email protected]



Sat 26 Aug 2.30pm Mid Canterbury Ashburton Showground Ashburton

Sat 2 Sept 2.30pm Horowhenua Kapiti More FM Rugby Park Gisborne

Sat 9 Sept 2.30pm Wanganui Cooks Gardens Wanganui

Sat 16 Sept 2.30pm East Coast More FM Rugby Park Gisborne

Sat 23 Sept 2.30pm West Coast More FM Rugby Park Gisborne


Sat 7 Oct 2.30pm King Country More FM Rugby Park Gisborne

Sat 14 Oct 2.30pm Thames Valley Paeroa Domain Paeroa







FINALS



MAIN GROUND

Rugby Park, Gisborne, Capacity 18,000

OUR PEOPLE

COACH Mana Otai 021 0864 6399

ASSISTANT COACH Dwayne Russell 027 231 5023

MANAGER Stephen Smith 027 369 4010

PHYSIO Mike Evans

DOCTOR Pat McHugh

TRAINER Tuterangi Apatu-Nepe



8 3 0 5 6 2 296 268 20


2 May NZ Universities Gisborne 0-64

4 June East Coast Ruatoria 8-26

13 August Wairarapa Bush Masterton 14-26

27 August East Coast Gisborne 54-30

3 September King Country Taupo 24-30

10 September Buller Gisborne 18-30

17 September South Canterbury Timaru 28-52

24 September Wanganui Gisborne 30-52

1 October West Coast Greymouth 62-28

15 October Thames Valley Te Aroha 50-14



22 October King Country Taupo 26-48

Top Scorers


Isaia Vuki 4 26 5 86

Ratu Daurua 8 48

Jody Allen 5 30


POVERTY BAY POVERTY BAY

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subject to change. For updates and news go to povertybayrugby.co.nz


Semisi Akana Prop 08.09.94 Ngatapa 190 120 3

Juston Allen Lock 30.12.87 Pirates 191 116 11

Jacob Cook Lock 05.05.95 OBM 187 90 8

Mario Counsell Halfback 08.07.84 Waikohu 170 81 28

Ratu Daurua Wing 07.04.92 Loan 181 92 10

Jesse Fleming Centre 24.04.91 Waikohu 181 98 1

James Grogan Loose Forward 05.02.96 OBM 180 98 14

Willy Grogan Halfback 22.09.92 OBM 180 88 10

George Halley Wing 21.04.93 HSOB 167 72 1

Tamanui Hill Prop 28.07.91 HSOB 188 112 10

Leslie Hills Loose Forward 05.08.96 HSOB 194 110 10

Sandy Hohipa-Campbell Prop 09.05.88 Waikohu 186 120 1

Jake Holmes Five eighth 09.01.93 OBM 179 82 6

Anthony Karauria Midfield Back 22.04.91 Ngatapa 178 90 2

Viliame Kavai Loose Forward 06.12.93 HSOB 185 85 0

Isaiah Leach Hooker 15.11.97 Origin 177 100 10

Korey Love Fullback 10.01.96 HSOB 179 89 1

Matekairoa Mcguire Hooker 18.08.91 HSOB 182 100 3

Karl Macpherson Wing 18.08.92 Ngatapa 184 82 0

Siosiua Moala Loose Forward 29.05.89 HSOB 188 105 18

Sione Ngatu Prop 23.09.81 Ngatapa 116 197 143

Ethine Reeves Fullback 02.08.92 Waikohu 170 80 34

Everard Reid Lock 23.05.84 Pirates 192 115 17

Pamona Samupo Midfield Back 21.10.91 Pirates 182 90 10

Kelvin Smith Five eighth 20.04.92 Waikohu 173 90 22

Willis Tamatea Loose Forward 27.03.86 YMP 192 95 28

Tawhao Stewart Midfield Back 19.12.97 Waikohu 180 85 0

Isaia Vuki Utility Back 06.09.93 Loan 174 81 10

Rikki Waitoa Lock 12.04.86 Pirates 195 110 3

Fawn White Loose Forward 03.12.97 YMP 185 100 1

SOUTH CANTERBURY SOUTH CANTERBURY

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MEDIA CONTACT

Craig Calder, CEO 021 115 5572 [email protected]



Sat 26 Aug 2.00pm Buller Victoria Square Westport

Sat 2 Sept 2.30pm King Country Alpine Energy Stadium Timaru

Sat 9 Sept 2.30pm Mid Canterbury Ashburton Showground Ashburton

Sat 16 Sept 2.30pm Wanganui Alpine Energy Stadium Timaru

Sat 23 Sept 2.00pm North Otago Alpine Energy Stadium Timaru


Sat 7 Oct 2.30pm Wairarapa Bush Alpine Energy Stadium Timaru

Sat 14 Oct 2.30pm East Coast Whakarua Park Ruatoria







FINALS



CONTACT DETAILS

PO Box 787, Timaru 7940 328 Church Street, Timaru 03 688 8653 [email protected]

MAIN GROUND

Alpine Energy Stadium, Timaru, Capacity 12,000

OUR PEOPLE

HEAD COACH Barry Matthews 027 483 6050 [email protected]

ASSISTANT COACH Grant McFarlane 027 428 4898 [email protected]

MANAGER Cedric Coll 027 472 6723 [email protected]

ASSISTANT MANAGER John Simpson

TRAINER Richard Deucrass

PHYSIO Geoff Thompson

2016 RESULTS - FINISHED 2ND


8 7 0 1 7 1 324 162 36


27 August Buller Timaru 28-26

3 September West Coast Greymouth 58-20

10 September Wanganui Wanganui 30-32

17 September Poverty Bay Timaru 52-28

24 September Thames Valley Paeroa 62-16

1 October Horowhenua Kapiti Timaru 36-24

8 October North Otago Oamaru 44-16

15 October Mid Canterbury Timaru 10-4

Meads Cup Playoffs


22 October Buller Timaru 6-16

Top Scorers


Zac Southen 1 15 36

Kalavini Leatigaga 6 36

Maxx Morris 5 30




SOUTH CANTERBURY SOUTH CANTERBURY

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subject to change. For updates and news go to scrfu.co.nz


Marac Beckham Hooker 01.09.1991 Geraldine 1.8 115 0

Luke Brice Lock 21.12.1987 Pleasant Point 1.87 90 17

Sireli Buliruarua Wing 10.01.1997 Harlequins 1.75 92 0

Kieran Coll No 8 18.3.1988 Pleasant Point 1.9 106 20

Keith Darby Flanker 15.10.1993 Temuka 1.8 93 0

Matt Fetu Prop 16.11.1983 Celtic 1.78 120 86

George Folau Wing 25.01.1986 MacKenzie 1.8 111 0

Luke Haslam Prop 15.01.1991 Old Boys 1.9 127 0

Ben Hewitson Prop 19.03.1986 Pleasant Point 1.83 118 45

Jack Kingsford Flanker 18.08.1993 Pleasant Point 1.88 100 0

Juan-Pierre Koen Prop 17.10.1983 Pleasant Point 1.83 112 0

Kalavini Leatigaga Wing 01.11.1992 Temuka 1.75 95 5

Miles Medlicott 1st 5 12.6.1991 Waimate 1.78 97 35

Kevin Moore Flanker 21.07.1988 Pleasant Point 1.88 95 4

BJ Oliver Hooker 20.01.1990 Geraldine 1.8 105 0

Setafano Sauqaqa Mid-field 14.06.1986 MacKenzie 1.83 110 0

Iosefo Senibua Wing 20.05.1988 MacKenzie 1.77 81 0

Stephen Smith Lock 26.12.1991 Waimate 2 120 0

Nick Strachan Flanker 1.8.1988 Celtic 1.8 98 63

Glen Sturgess Half-Back 13.11.1988 Old Boys 1.71 80 0

Vatiliai Tora Mid-field 22.03.1992 Harlequins 1.76 110 0

Loni Toumohuni Mid-field 01.04.1992 Waimate 1.9 110 2

Jared Trevathan 1st 5/8 20.11.1987 MacKenzie 1.8 88 42

Josateki Veikune Lock 15.7.1984 Harlequins 1.9 107 18

Willie Wright Half-Back 30.04.1992 Celtic 1.75 82 20

Philip Henderson Lock 03.08.92 Canterbury 1.91 100 0

THAMES VALLEY THAMES VALLEY

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MEDIA CONTACT

Edmond Leahy CEO 027 480 9637 [email protected]



Sat 26 Aug 2.30pm East Coast Whakarua Park Ruatoria

Sat 2 Sept 2.00pm Wanganui Paeroa Domain Paeroa

Sat 9 Sept 2.00pm Horowhenua Kapiti Levin Domain Levin

Sat 16 Sept 1.30pm Buller Paeroa Domain Paeroa

Sat 23 Sept 2.30pm King Country Rugby Park Te Kuiti

Sat 30 Sept 2.00pm Mid Canterbury Paeroa Domain Paeroa

Sat 7 Oct 2.30pm West Coast Rugby Park Greymouth

Sat 14 Oct 2.00pm Poverty Bay Paeroa Domain Paeroa







FINALS



CONTACT DETAILS

PO Box 245, Paeroa 3640 140a Normanby Road, Paeroa 07 862 6352 [email protected]

MAIN GROUND

Pareroa Domain, Capacity 3000

OUR PEOPLE

CEO Ed Leahy 027 480 9637 [email protected]

COACH Matthew Bartleet 027 292 6568 [email protected]

Assistant Coach David Harrison 027 316 3795 [email protected]

Assistant Coach Joe Murray 027 332 3333 [email protected]

Manager Lucas McIver 021 458 227 [email protected]

ASSISTANT MANAGER Carl Bishop 021 182 0666

PHYSIO Joe Van-Doorn

PHYSIO Lauren Spring



8 0 1 7 1 2 158 324 5

DATE OPPOSITION VENUE RESULT6 June Waikato Paeroa 13-83

27 August Horowhenua Kapiti Paeroa 30-34


10 September King Country Te Aroha 22-22

17 September Wairarapa Bush Masteron 18-28

24 September South Canterbury Paeroa 16-62


8 October Mid Canterbury Asburton 22-38

15 October Poverty Bay Te Aroha 14-50

Top Scorers


John Te Ruki-Chambers 2 6 2 28

Hayden Wisnewski 4 24

Ben Bonnar 3 18


THAMES VALLEY THAMES VALLEY

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Aaron Carrol Lock 11/10/93 Bay of Plenty 193c 108 0

Alex Bradley Loose Forward 30/9/81 Waikato 188c 123 0

Ben Bonnar Halfback 22/6/92 Waihou 169c 79 9

Beau Hamilton Outside Back 11/5/94 Mercury Bay 173c 82 16

Brett Runga Loose Forward 19/1/91 Origin - Bay of Plenty 191c 107 26

Chris Doak Inside Backs 25/1/84 Waihou 180c 90 29

Connor McVerry Loose Forward 19/12/94 Mercury Bay 187c 100 12

Eden McLean Outside Back 30/9/92 Mercury Bay 173c 82 5

Eli Lavery Prop 16/4/91 Hauraki North 180c 130 0

Ethan Roycroft Hooker 26/12/93 Cobras 180c 107 7

Harry Laufituanai Midfield 13/10/92 Loan - Waikato 190c 90 0

Hayden Wisnewski Hooker 21/3/92 Waihou 178c 115 25

Huperio Riwhi Lock 23/3/89 Thames 192c 110 5

Jarrod Bayliss Halfback 3/8/91 Cobras 183c 94 0

Jarrod Goodall Inside Backs 15/7/96 Thames 180c 78 0

Jonty Woods Halfback 24/5/94 Waihi 179c 85 0

George Siaosi Lelenoa Prop 29/5/91 Waihou 185c 143 11

Josh Law Outside Back 9/10/91 Thames 178c 86 22

Keegan Lewis Lock 4/10/92 Waihou 195c 105 0

Lance Easton Outside Back 4/9/80 Paeroa West 181c 90 61

Logan Matai-Povey Hooker 14/8/95 Thames 174c 102 0

Matt Hart Loose Forward 8/3/96 Waihi 185c 83 0

Matt Ralston Lock 22/2/87 Waihi 207c 126 9

Roger Cairns Prop 6/10/81 Thames 184c 128 0

Rory Maloney Loose Forward 4/1/95 Hauraki North 182c 103 0

Rupeni Voyocaki Outside Back 18/7/91 Thames 180c 101 0

Sam McCahon Midfield 20/4/93 Waihou 178c 98 0

Shaun Hill Midfield 5/5/88 Hauraki North 186c 110 1

Siti Topou Prop 24/2/91 Thames 180c 150 0

Tim Erceg Lock 23/11/90 Waihou 189c 95 5

Tumua Uluilelata Midfield 23/7/96 Thames 183c 103 0

Travis Scott Prop 22/1/92 Waihou 183c 98 0

Tyrone Keith Outside Back 13/5/95 Cobras 174c 84 15


subject to change. For updates and news go to thamesvalleyswampfoxes.co.nz

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Facebook.com/wairarapa.bush

MEDIA CONTACT

Gavin Hodder, Manager 027 441 1836 [email protected]



Sat 26 Aug 2.30pm Wanganui Cooks Gardens Wanganui

Sat 2 Sept 2.30pm East Coast Trust House Memorial Park Masterton

Sat 9 Sept 2.30pm King Country Rugby Park Te Kuiti

Sat 16 Sept 2.30pm Mid Canterbury Trust House Memorial Park Masterton

Sat 23 Sept 2.30pm Buller Victoria Sqaure Westport

Sun 1 Oct 12.10pm Horowhenua Kapiti Westpac Stadium Wellington

Sat 7 Oct 2.30pm South Canterbury Alpine Energy Stadium Timaru

Sat 14 Oct 2.30pm West Coast Trust House Memorial Park Masterton







FINALS



CONTACT DETAILS

PO Box 372, Masterton 5840 149 Dixon Street, Masterton 5810 (next to Memorial Park) 06 378 8369

MAIN GROUND

Memorial Park, Masterton Capacity 10,000

OUR PEOPLE

CEO Tony Hargood 027 473 8367 [email protected]

COACH Joe Harwood 029 946 5827

ASSISTANT COACH James Bruce 027 277 2962



8 6 000 2 4 2 240 174 30


13 August Poverty Bay Masterton 26-14

27 August King Country Masterton 16-18

3 September Horowhenua Kapiti Wellington 32-22

10 September Mid Canterbury Ashburton 26-16

17 September Thames Valley Masterton 28-18


1 October Buller Masterton 24-26

15 October East Coast Masterton 44-22

Meads Cup Playoffs



Top Scorers


Tim Priest 16 7 46

Cameron Hayton 6 36

Eddie Cranston 5 30

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WAIRARAPA BUSH WAIRARAPA BUSH


Robbie Anderson Centre 05.04.91 Eketahuna 1.80 94 16

Cyrus Baker Midfield Back 14.06.90 Origin - Manawatu 1.81 99 0

Reece Calkin Halfback 29.04.96 Pioneer 1.75 80 0

Brendon Campbell Number Eight 02.10.91 Eketahuna 1.80 100 19

Eddie Cranston Loose Forward 29.04.92 Gladstone 1.80 97.5 10

Nikora Ewe Wing 03.01.94 Pioneer 1.78 100 0

James Goodger Loose Forward 27.5.88 Marist 1.92 90 40

Brad Griffith First Five-eighth 22.8.98 Gladstone 1.80 65 0

Ryan Hargood Hooker 23.04.99 Marist 1.80 98 0

Nick Hohepa Prop 18.02.87 Greytown 1.78 106 8

Jacko Hull Prop 26.01.93 Carterton 1.88 117 18

Tavita Isaac Number Eight 22.6.85 Greytown 1.82 98 0

Inia Katia Halfback 08.06.89 Gladstone 1.60 81 55

Matt Kawana Prop 02.04.82 Pioneer 1.80 116 18

Soli Malatai Wing 15.09.97 Marist 1.78 80 0

Chaz Matthews Loose Forward 16.07.95 Greytown 1.92 98 0

Lachie McFadzean Lock 14.02.89 Carterton 1.95 100 29

Andrew McLean Lock 23.03.85 Gladstone 1.97 107 65

Matt McRae Wing 05.04.95 Gladstone 1.83 91 0

Sam Monaghan First Five-eighth 11.10.88 Eketahuna 1.85 93 18

Nick Olson Fullback 04.02.87 Greytown 1.70 80 79

James Pakoti Hooker 30.08.92 Martinborough 1.80 110 0

Tim Priest First Five-eighth/Fullback 13.10.87 Martinborough 1.70 72 20

Chris Raymond Loose Forward 01.10.96 Martinborough 1.85 92 8

Armyn Sanders Second Five-eighth 24.6.87 Martinborough 1.75 90 0

Hone Vella Hooker 14.05.89 Carterton 1.75 105 0

Jacob Warren Lock 24.10.93 Martinborough 1.93 98 0

Piri Weepu Halfback 07.09.83 Returning Nzer 1.78 92 0


subject to change. For updates and news go to wairarapabush.co.nz

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Facebook.com/WanganuiRugbyFootballUnion

MEDIA CONTACT

Bridget Belsham, CEO 027 285 9010 [email protected]



Sat 26 Aug 2.30pm Wairarapa Bush Cooks Gardens Wanganui


Sat 9 Sept 2.30pm Poverty Bay Cooks Gardens Wanganui


Sat 23 Sept 2.30pm Mid Canterbury Ashburton Showground Ashburton

Sat 30 Sept 2.30pm King Country Cooks Gardens Wanganui

Sat 7 Oct 2.30pm Horowhenua Kapiti Levin Domain Levin

Sat 14 Oct 2.30pm North Otago Cooks Gardens Wanganui







FINALS



CONTACT DETAILS

PO Box 4213, Wanganui 4541 40 Maria Place Extn, Wanganui 4500 06 349 2313 [email protected]

MAIN GROUND

Spriggens Park & Cooks Garden, Wanganui Capacity 8000 and 15,000

OUR PEOPLE

COACH Jason Caskey 027 494 1022 [email protected]

CO COACH Jason Hamlin 021 244 6662 [email protected]

MANAGER Chris Back 027 447 0965 [email protected]

SKILLS COACH Ross Williams

PHYSIO Kent Stembridge, Harry Fitzgerald

SELECTOR Marty McGrath

VIDEO ANALYST Kate Soutar

2016 RESULTS - FINISHED 1ST


8 8 0 0 6 0 362 110 38


6 August Waikato Cambridge 12-32

27 August West Coast Wanganui 74-6

3 September East Coast Ruatoria 74-8

10 September South Canterbury Wanganui 32-30

17 September King Country Te Kuiti 22-10

24 September Poverty Bay Gisborne 52-30

1 October Thames Valley Wanganui 60-14

8 October Buller Westport 28-0

15 October Horowhenua Kapiti Wanganui 20-12

Meads Cup Playoffs


22 October Wairarapa Bush Wanganui 58-26

Meads Cup Final


29 October Buller Wanganui 20-18

Top Scorers


Te Rangatira Waitokia 12 72

Craig Clare 3 11 3 46

Gavin Thornbury 7 41



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subject to change. For updates and news go to wanganuirugby.co.nz


Lake Ah Chong Loose Forward 17.08.94 Marist 1.88 98 0

Cole Baldwin Hooker 16.07.83 Border 1.85 104 95

Josaia Bogileka Midfield Back 11.11.90 Marist 1.84 90 0

Craig Clare Five Eighth 19.08.84 Ruapehu 1.84 93 9

Cameron Crowley Outside Back 30.11.89 Marist 1.82 88 37

Kaveni Dabenaise Midfield Back 04.04.95 Border 1.83 90 2

Simon Dibben Wing 13.07.87 Marist 1.81 96 41

Tremaine Gilbert Number 8 04.12.86 Taihape 1.85 110 27

Gabriel Hakaraia Prop 16.10.96 Ruapehu 1.78 115 1

Fraser Hammond Lock 23.10.84 Ruapehu 1.90 105 58

Nick Harding Fullback 29.07.93 Border 1.92 90 7

Campbell Hart Loose Forward 11.10.91 Ruapehu 1.93 102 10

Cody Hemi Outside Back 18.06.98 Wanganui Collegiate 1.80 85 0

Lindsay Horrocks Halfback 13.02.90 Border 1.75 86 41

Bryn Hudson Loose Forward 02.12.88 Ngamatapouri 1.90 113 25

Jamie Hughes Loose Forward 10.10.89 Ruapehu 1.68 83 10

Fa’alele Iosua Halfback 25.06.95 Pirates 1.75 85 1

Sokonaia Kalou Lock 06.04.84 Border 2.00 108 1

Samu Kubunavanua Wing 09.08.89 Ngamatapouri 1.86 90 25

Sam Madams Lock 14.01.90 Marist 1.95 105 30

Te Rangitapu McLeod Outside Back 15.05.90 Taihape 1.80 85 0

Hamish Mellow Prop 06.09.91 Border 1.84 120 12

Angus Middleton Loose Forward 08.07.91 Border 1.75 85 0

Raymond Salu Prop 20.06.92 Pirates 1.79 110 0

Timoci Seruwalu Midfield Back 09.01.92 Ngamatapouri 1.85 105 1

Viki Tofa Prop 09.02.93 Marist 1.72 118 29

Roman Tutauha Hooker 28.03.86 Ruapehu 1.71 98 48

Dane Whale Five Eighth 01.07.92 Taihape 1.87 90 19

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27 August Wanganui Wanganui 6-74

3 September South Canterbury Greymouth 20-58

10 September East Coast Greymouth 36-30


24 September Mid Canterbury Ashburton 22-32

1 October Poverty Bay Greymouth 28-62

8 October Horowhenua Kapiti Levin 22-52

15 October North Otago Greymouth 54-42

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Nik Cunningham 2 11 1 36

Erenimo Tau 5 30

Troy Tauwhare 4 24

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David Crouchley Prop 10.09.86 Grey Valley 1.78 108 34

Dan Foord Prop 25.11.92 Kiwi 1.96 130 5

Jesse MacRae Prop 5.03.93 South Westland 1.9 107 12

Dylan Turnball Prop 19.06.92 Marist 1.88 112 0

Greg Crampton Prop 25.09.93 Marist 1.91 123 0

Sam Rist Prop 28.04.92 Grey Valley 1.87 110 0

Daniel Davies Prop 31.01.00 South Westland 1.78 105 0

Troy Tauwhare Hooker 12.01.00 Kiwi 1.85 108 46

Rowan O’Gorman Hooker 31.03.00 Marist 1.84 105 46

Josh Manning Lock 24.01.91 Marist-Chch 1.98 111 15

Kelly Rasmussen Lock 4.09.90 Kiwi 1.85 114 6

Gabe Waipouri Lock 26.12.93 Marist 1.83 110 0

Lawrence Babe Lock 28.10.88 Blaketown 1.92 101 0

Amenatave Tukana Number 8 19.09.93 Belfast-Chch 1.87 108 8

Josh Tomlinson Flanker 8.01.91 Wests 1.87 90 0

Steve Soper Flanker 12.01.94 Wanders-Nelson 1.8 96 0

Brad Tauwhare Flanker 25.07.82 Kiwi 1.86 107 23

Simon Cameron Flanker 4.05.93 South Westland 1.87 98 0

Cameron Graham Flanker 24.11.98 Wests 1.82 103 0

Isei Lewaqai Lock 20.03.85 Marist 1.97 110 5

Robert Thompson Number 8 31.10.84 Blaketown 1.82 110 43

Jarred Ferguson Halfback 19.07.88 Kiwi 1.73 77 6

Pieter Prinsloo Halfback 31.01.91 Blaketown 1.83 94 0

Thor Manawatu Halfback 7.01.94 Grey Valley 1.79 91 0

Nik Cumming Five eighth 2.04.92 Sumner-Chch 1.8 83 16

Tom Reekie Five eighth 25.03.95 Marist 1.87 85 0

Noah Waaka Midfield Back 23.09.87 Grey Valley 1.75 102 0

Logan Heath Midfield Back 16.02.95 Grey Valley 1.75 87 7

Regan Stanton Midfield Back 4.12.91 Blaketown 1.94 102 23

Nathaniel Hamilton Outside Back 5.11.92 Wests 1.75 84 0

Maleli Mudu Utility Back 4.03.85 Marist 1.67 73 85

Pete Te Rakau Outside Back 8.03.90 Kiwi 1.85 100 5

Sean McClure Midfield Back 3.07.88 Kiwi 1.83 87 33

Todd Struthers Outside Back 8.12.93 Kiwi 1.8 88 0

Jesse Pitman Outside Back 9/22/1991 Wanders-Nelson 1.76 85 0


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