NZ domestic competitions 2017

[waiopehu oldboy]

SF schedule confirmed:

Friday night Wellington v Northland
Saturday afternoon BoP v Otago
Saturday evening Canterbury v North Harbour
Saturday night Taranaki v Tasman

Meads & Lochore Cup SF all Saturday afternoon.

 

[waiopehu oldboy]

This guy is what grassroots rugby (& cricket) is all about:

https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby...others-get-a-dozen-from-bruce-martin-superfan

 

[Dan54]

Geez WOB, that's a great write up about Brucey, and anyone who knows Bruce over the years will know how true that all is. I still remember him leading the Athletic team back into clubrooms when we won the Championship in 95, and of course Brucey had been around all day. He worked for years at Levana, and to this day has never remembered my correct name, always called me by my brother's name!!

 

[waiopehu oldboy]

When Mo'unga got called over to Brisbane Shag apparently said he'd be released for the SF if not required in the 23 but so far Cant'y haven't heard if/ when this will happen. Presumably they'll wait until tomorrow arvo in case Sopoaga or DMac don't make it through the captain's run.

 

[waiopehu oldboy]

Beaugan heading home & Mo'unga staying in case Sopoaga or DMac fall over:

https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby...lity-of-firstfive-richie-mounga-for-semifinal

 

[waiopehu oldboy]

Northland put up a good fight but in the end Wellington were just too damn good:

Big day of footy today with the remaining three M10 & all four Heartland SF on, the biggy being, of course, TMN v Buller in Levin. Must be some technical issues why it's not being televised.

 

[waiopehu oldboy]

TMN are in the Meads Cup Final!

HK 18-17 Buller

Smashed 'em, bro

Wanganui 29'24 South Cant'y

1993 GF replay is go!

 

[waiopehu oldboy]

Lochore Cup SF:

Mid Cant'y 56-22 Poverty Bay
West Coast 24-14 North Otago

WC travel to Ashburton for the Final.

EDIT: but would be well-advised to get off the bus in Methven which is where the game is actually being played .

 

[Brumby Runner]

TMN are in the Meads Cup Final!

HK 18-17 Buller

Smashed 'em, bro

Wanganui 29'24 South Cant'y

1993 GF replay is go!

So, is that the Nua v Nui?

 

[waiopehu oldboy]

^^^^^^^^^ there are many "nui's" ("many" being one of many possible, context-dependant, meanings ) but THERE'S ONLY ONE NUA! So unique google translate can't even recognise it!

 

[waiopehu oldboy]

In other rugby-related news Bay of Plenty have qualified to finish runner-up in the M10 Championship:

 

[waiopehu oldboy]

Cantabs into yet another Premiership Final:

Sorry 'bout that, zer0

 

[waiopehu oldboy]

Tasman with a repeat of last year's SF result to set up a repeat of last year's GF:

 

[Dan54]

TMN are in the Meads Cup Final!

HK 18-17 Buller

Smashed 'em, bro

Wanganui 29'24 South Cant'y

1993 GF replay is go!

Never a doubt!!

 

[waiopehu oldboy]

Mo'unga, Drummond & Bird will play the GF then fly out Sunday tor join the Barbs.

https://i.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/p...bury-lock-dominic-bird-focused-on-job-at-hand

 

[waiopehu oldboy]

Lochore Cup SF:

Mid Cant'y 56-22 Poverty Bay
West Coast 24-14 North Otago

WC travel to Ashburton for the Final.

EDIT: but would be well-advised to get off the bus in Methven which is where the game is actually being played .

They're moving the Final for just about the most grass roots kiwi rugby reason there is, a clash of dates with the local A & P Show:

https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby...rbury-move-lochore-cup-rugby-final-to-methven

 

[Dan54]

And so the biggest game this weekend is starting to get some press:
https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby...to-lift-meads-cup-in-levin-for-the-first-time.
Geez I wouldn't mind being at the domain tomorrow!
Am somewhat upset that Fox sports haven't jumped in to pay (obviously big money) the required amount to telecast this one live!!

 

[Dan54]

^^^^^^^^^ there are many "nui's" ("many" being one of many possible, context-dependant, meanings ) but THERE'S ONLY ONE NUA! So unique google translate can't even recognise it!

Yep you can have The Nua, or the Naki (Taranaki), or the Tu (Manawatu) but as WOB says you must know who you talking about. We want no confusion!

 

[waiopehu oldboy]

Teams for the Championship Final at Westpac tonight (19:35 NZDT, 17:35 AEDT):

Wellington: Trent Renata, Julian Savea, Wes Goosen, Thomas Umaga-Jensen, Ben Lam, Jackson Garden-Bachop, Sheridan Rangihuna, Brad Shields (c), Mateaki Kafatolu, James Blackwell, Will Mangos, Sam Lousi, Alex Fidow, Leni Apisai, Tolu Fahamokioa. Reserves: Sitiveni Paongo, Vince Sakaria, Joe Apikotoa, Galu Taufale, Du'Plessis Kirifi, Kemara Hauiti-Parapara, Regan Verney, Malo Tuitama

Bay of Plenty: Chase Tiatia, Monty Ioane, Lalakai Foketi, Terrence Hepetema, Joe Webber, Mike Delany, Luke Campbell, Tyler Ardron, Hugh Blake, Mitchell Karpik, Tom Franklin, Keepa Mewett (c), Jeff Thwaites, Liam Polwart, Aidan Ross. Reserves: James O'Reilly, Jordan Lay, James Lay, Troy Callander, Jesse Parete, Te Aihe Toma, Matthew Garland, Elijah Nicholas

W'ton $1.15-$5.00 Bay

Premiership Final teams:

Canterbury: George Bridge, Josh McKay, Tim Bateman, Rob Thompson, Braydon Ennor, Richie Mo'unga, Mitchell Drummond, Luke Whitelock (captain), Billy Harmon, Tom Sanders, Dominic Bird, Hamish Dalzell, Siate Tokolahi, Ben Funnell, Alex Hodgman. Reserves: Nathan Vella, Chris Gawler, Oliver Jager, Reed Prinsep, Tom Christie, Jack Stratton, Brett Cameron, Inga Finau.

Tasman: Will Jordan, Tomas Aoake, Levi Aumua, Alex Nankivell, James Lowe, Mitchell Hunt, Finlay Christie, Jordan Taufua, Vernon Fredericks, Ethan Blackadder, Shannon Frizell, Alex Ainley (captain), Tyrel Lomax, Andrew Makalio, Siua Halanukonuka. Reserves: Ti'i Paulo, Tom Hill, Ryan Coxon/Drew Patelo, Pari Pari Parkinson, Pete Samu/Braden Stewart, Billy Guyton/Ben Finau, Tim O'Malley, Trael Joass.

Where: AMI Stadium, Christchurch

When: Saturday 19:35 NZDT, 17:35 AEDT

Referee: Mike Fraser

Canterbury $1.25-$3.70 Tasman

Meads & Lochore Cup Finals previews & teams:

http://www.mitre10cup.co.nz/News/31675/meads-cup-final-preview-horowhenua-kapiti-v-wanganui

TMN paying $2.40-$1.50 W'nui

http://www.mitre10cup.co.nz/News/31680/lochore-cup-final-preview-mid-canterbury-v-west-coast

Mid Cant'y $1.33-$3.00 Coast

 

[Dan54]

[quote="waiopehu oldboy, post:

Meads & Lochore Cup Finals previews & teams:

http://www.mitre10cup.co.nz/News/31675/meads-cup-final-preview-horowhenua-kapiti-v-wanganui

TMN paying $2.40-$1.50 W'nui

http://www.mitre10cup.co.nz/News/31680/lochore-cup-final-preview-mid-canterbury-v-west-coast

Mid Cant'y $1.33-$3.00 Coast[/quote]

There's a good way to double your money with a little extra, put your house on TMN, unless it a crooked ref, would be a guaranteed win for the boys!!