waiopehu oldboy
George Smith (75)
QF4:
NZ Domestic comps
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waiopehu oldboy
George Smith (75)
NPC Final will be an afternoon kickoff for the first time in a looong time. If Wellington host it'll be on Sunday as there's a WXV double-header at Sky Stadium on Saturday but if it's 'naki or Cantabs it'll be Saturday. Personally I think it should be Sunday regardless but maybe a little later with the Lochore & Meads Cup Finals preceeding. Say midday LC, 2pm MC, 4pm NPC.
Dan54
David Wilson (68)
Will have my harden up pills on Friday night and be at Yarrows Stadium, and if the mighty Naki win I will be cheering for the Bay on Saturday so we get final. Like you WOB think Sunday would be better day for it, but not a biggy.
I pretty keen on the Naki team for tomorrow night, probably strongest we can field with the exception maybe of Crowley being injured at 9, but even then not a lot between him and Lennox.
C'mon the Naki
I pretty keen on the Naki team for tomorrow night, probably strongest we can field with the exception maybe of Crowley being injured at 9, but even then not a lot between him and Lennox.
C'mon the Naki
Dan54
David Wilson (68)
Yehaa the Naki, geez I enjoyed that game, was bloody fun! Now c'mon Hawkes Bay, I want a home final.
Hell even Mrs Dan was jumping around yelling last night, and covering eyes etc when Naki Perofeta was kicking for goal to take us out to 7 point lead near eand. I love this game!!!!
Hell even Mrs Dan was jumping around yelling last night, and covering eyes etc when Naki Perofeta was kicking for goal to take us out to 7 point lead near eand. I love this game!!!!
Dan54
David Wilson (68)
Bang on mate, be surprised if noone is looking at signing him in a super team. Would be a good buy for any of Canes (yes please) Clan especially or even Crusaders who have lost Burke, or even Blues. The only one perhaps not in NZ is Chiefs who have plenty of 10 cover. Would potentially be a good pick up for any Aus team too (I hope not though)
waiopehu oldboy
George Smith (75)
Found myself backing the сайтовs, purely on the basis they were the last SI team left.
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waiopehu oldboy
George Smith (75)
South сайтовs upholding SI honour...
Edit: although it got unnecessarily ugly towards the end:
www.nzherald.co.nz
Stripping them of the title probably going too far but there need to be consequences.
Lochore Cup Final West Coast v Poverty Bay tomorrow.
Edit: although it got unnecessarily ugly towards the end:
Watch: Fans storm field during Meads Cup final, allegedly punch opposition players
Around 50 fans, including South Canterbury’s mascot, invaded the pitch.
www.nzherald.co.nz
Stripping them of the title probably going too far but there need to be consequences.
Lochore Cup Final West Coast v Poverty Bay tomorrow.
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waiopehu oldboy
George Smith (75)
Windy Wellington living up to it's moniker tonight, hopefully it doesn't get up to the 204 km/h recorded earlier today down in Cantabland! Edit: Le Bons Bay on Banks Peninsula, to be precise.
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waiopehu oldboy
George Smith (75)
Talk about conflicted...
I love Sunday arvo footy.
I dislike Wellington.
Wellington win = Sunday arvo footy which they might win.
Wellington lose = no Sunday arvo footy but also no Wellington.
But..
No Sunday arvo footy =/= no Sunday arvo beers.
Therefore...
I dislike Wellington more than I love Sunday arvo footy.
Edit: sounds like TJ dislikes Wellington as much if not more than I do...
I love Sunday arvo footy.
I dislike Wellington.
Wellington win = Sunday arvo footy which they might win.
Wellington lose = no Sunday arvo footy but also no Wellington.
But..
No Sunday arvo footy =/= no Sunday arvo beers.
Therefore...
I dislike Wellington more than I love Sunday arvo footy.
Edit: sounds like TJ dislikes Wellington as much if not more than I do...
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waiopehu oldboy
George Smith (75)
waiopehu oldboy
George Smith (75)
Classic game of two halves in Greymouth, all 43 points scored by the team with the gale behind them. Coasters prevail 23-20 to pick up their first ever National trophy (as opposed to the regional Seddon Shield).
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waiopehu oldboy
George Smith (75)
Dan54
David Wilson (68)
Yep @waiopehu oldboy , it was not only "a bloody good game" 
, but also a surpberb advert for our game, and sport in general. Good crowd most seemingly in high spirits from start to finish, incredibly tense with everythingin balance until final whitle. Even thehalftime entertainment was great, they got a lot of the mascots (well suits) from around countr and they were lined up for a 100m sprint. Throw in a few fellas in those balloon like suits running blocks .Good fun!
Also have to say not getting ripped off badly with a drink and food also helps, $5 for chips, burgers at about $8-10 and can of craft beer at $9 makes it easier fow families etc.
, but also a surpberb advert for our game, and sport in general. Good crowd most seemingly in high spirits from start to finish, incredibly tense with everythingin balance until final whitle. Even thehalftime entertainment was great, they got a lot of the mascots (well suits) from around countr and they were lined up for a 100m sprint. Throw in a few fellas in those balloon like suits running blocks .Good fun!Also have to say not getting ripped off badly with a drink and food also helps, $5 for chips, burgers at about $8-10 and can of craft beer at $9 makes it easier fow families etc.
waiopehu oldboy
George Smith (75)
^ there was a brief moment I thought Magpies were going to steal some more shiny stuff but 'nail were worthy winners on the day & will hopefully take better care of the Cup than HB did the Shield...
Also, I'll re-state my unalterable position that the only thing better than Saturday arvo footy is Sunday arvo footy when the nearest pub(s)/ Club(s) have a late licence & Monday is either a holiday or RDO (& boss doesn't really expect me to be of much use on Tuesday)
Also, I'll re-state my unalterable position that the only thing better than Saturday arvo footy is Sunday arvo footy when the nearest pub(s)/ Club(s) have a late licence & Monday is either a holiday or RDO (& boss doesn't really expect me to be of much use on Tuesday
)
waiopehu oldboy
George Smith (75)
NZR Awards night nominees are out:
New Zealand Rugby Referee of the Year: Maggie Cogger-Orr, Angus Mabey, Ben O’Keeffe.
Charles Monro Rugby Volunteer of the Year: Chris Fife (Northland), John Hume (Counties-Manukau), Sharlene Wiselam (Canterbury), Allen Grainger (Waikato).
Rugby Club of the Year: Tamatea Rugby Sports Clubs (Hawke’s Bay), Auckland University Rugby Football Club (Auckland), Beachlands Maraetai Rugby Club (Counties Manukau).
Te Hāpai New Zealand Rugby Community Impact Award: Steven Li (Asian Non-Contact Rugby Program),Te Kahurangi Skelton (Otago Māori Rugby), Richard Perkins (Otago Rugby Football Union).
New Zealand Rugby Age Grade Player of the Year: Harry Godfrey (Hawke’s Bay), Macca Springer (Tasman), Angelica Mekeke-Vahai (Auckland).
Ian Kirkpatrick Medal (Heartland Championship Player of the Year): Siu Kakala (South Canterbury), Stuart Leach (Poverty Bay), Alekesio Vakarorogo (Whanganui).
Duane Monkley Medal (NPC Player of the Year): Etene Nanai-Seturo (Counties Manukau), Adrian Choat (Auckland), Fergus Burke (Canterbury), Timoci Tavatavanawai (Tasman).
Fiao’o Faamausili Medal (Farah Palmer Cup Player of the Year): Krysten Cottrell (Hawke’s Bay), Laura Bayfield (Canterbury), Kaipo Olsen-Baker (Manawatu).
National Men’s Coach of the Year: Nigel Walsh (South Canterbury), Neil Barnes (Taranaki), Scott Robertson (Crusaders).
National Women’s Coach of the Year: Rawinia Everitt (Northland), Blair Baxter (Matatū), Willie Walker (Auckland).
New Zealand Coach of the Year: All coaches of national teams are eligible.
Super Rugby Pacific Player of the Year: Mark Tele’a (Blues), Scott Barrett (Crusaders), Damian McKenzie (Chiefs).
Super Rugby Aupiki Player of the Year: Renee Holmes (Matatū), Lucy Jenkins (Matatū), Luka Connor (Chiefs Manawa), Tanya Kalounivale (Chiefs Manawa).
Tom French Memorial Māori Player of the Year: Aaron Smith (Ngāti Kahungunu, Manawatu), Billy Harmon (Ngāi Tahu), Stacey Waaka (Ngāi Tūhoe), Arihiana Marino-Tauhinu (Nga Puhi, Ngai Tahuhu).
Richard Crawshaw Memorial All Blacks Sevens Player of the Year: Leroy Carter, Akuila Rokolisoa, Dylan Collier.
Black Ferns Sevens Player of the Year: Jorja Miller, Stacey Waaka, Risaleaana Pouri-Lane.
Black Ferns Player of the Year: Maiakawanakaulani Roos, Liana Mikaele-Tu’u, Amy du Plessis.
All Blacks Player of the Year: Jordie Barrett, Scott Barrett, Ardie Savea, Aaron Smith.
National Men’s Team of the Year: Crusaders, Taranaki Bulls, South Canterbury.
National Women’s Team of the Year: Auckland Storm, Northland Kauri, Matatū.
New Zealand Team of the Year: All national teams are eligible.
To be presented on the night: Steinlager Salver: Outstanding contribution to New Zealand Rugby and Kelvin R Tremain Memorial Player of the Year.
Awards night is 14 December.
New Zealand Rugby Referee of the Year: Maggie Cogger-Orr, Angus Mabey, Ben O’Keeffe.
Charles Monro Rugby Volunteer of the Year: Chris Fife (Northland), John Hume (Counties-Manukau), Sharlene Wiselam (Canterbury), Allen Grainger (Waikato).
Rugby Club of the Year: Tamatea Rugby Sports Clubs (Hawke’s Bay), Auckland University Rugby Football Club (Auckland), Beachlands Maraetai Rugby Club (Counties Manukau).
Te Hāpai New Zealand Rugby Community Impact Award: Steven Li (Asian Non-Contact Rugby Program),Te Kahurangi Skelton (Otago Māori Rugby), Richard Perkins (Otago Rugby Football Union).
New Zealand Rugby Age Grade Player of the Year: Harry Godfrey (Hawke’s Bay), Macca Springer (Tasman), Angelica Mekeke-Vahai (Auckland).
Ian Kirkpatrick Medal (Heartland Championship Player of the Year): Siu Kakala (South Canterbury), Stuart Leach (Poverty Bay), Alekesio Vakarorogo (Whanganui).
Duane Monkley Medal (NPC Player of the Year): Etene Nanai-Seturo (Counties Manukau), Adrian Choat (Auckland), Fergus Burke (Canterbury), Timoci Tavatavanawai (Tasman).
Fiao’o Faamausili Medal (Farah Palmer Cup Player of the Year): Krysten Cottrell (Hawke’s Bay), Laura Bayfield (Canterbury), Kaipo Olsen-Baker (Manawatu).
National Men’s Coach of the Year: Nigel Walsh (South Canterbury), Neil Barnes (Taranaki), Scott Robertson (Crusaders).
National Women’s Coach of the Year: Rawinia Everitt (Northland), Blair Baxter (Matatū), Willie Walker (Auckland).
New Zealand Coach of the Year: All coaches of national teams are eligible.
Super Rugby Pacific Player of the Year: Mark Tele’a (Blues), Scott Barrett (Crusaders), Damian McKenzie (Chiefs).
Super Rugby Aupiki Player of the Year: Renee Holmes (Matatū), Lucy Jenkins (Matatū), Luka Connor (Chiefs Manawa), Tanya Kalounivale (Chiefs Manawa).
Tom French Memorial Māori Player of the Year: Aaron Smith (Ngāti Kahungunu, Manawatu), Billy Harmon (Ngāi Tahu), Stacey Waaka (Ngāi Tūhoe), Arihiana Marino-Tauhinu (Nga Puhi, Ngai Tahuhu).
Richard Crawshaw Memorial All Blacks Sevens Player of the Year: Leroy Carter, Akuila Rokolisoa, Dylan Collier.
Black Ferns Sevens Player of the Year: Jorja Miller, Stacey Waaka, Risaleaana Pouri-Lane.
Black Ferns Player of the Year: Maiakawanakaulani Roos, Liana Mikaele-Tu’u, Amy du Plessis.
All Blacks Player of the Year: Jordie Barrett, Scott Barrett, Ardie Savea, Aaron Smith.
National Men’s Team of the Year: Crusaders, Taranaki Bulls, South Canterbury.
National Women’s Team of the Year: Auckland Storm, Northland Kauri, Matatū.
New Zealand Team of the Year: All national teams are eligible.
To be presented on the night: Steinlager Salver: Outstanding contribution to New Zealand Rugby and Kelvin R Tremain Memorial Player of the Year.
Awards night is 14 December.
waiopehu oldboy
George Smith (75)
NZHurld reporting that Wellington's home ground for NPC 2024 will be Jerry Collins Stadium (Porirua) rather than Sky Stadium. Wouldn't be surprised if other big Unions follow suit. TV-quality lights will obviously be the determining factor.
Dan54
David Wilson (68)
@WOB, sounds great, wonder if they will put up tv quality lights down at the Hub in Hawera, save me a drive to New Plymouth.
I know it's not provincial, but pleased to see last week I have received the club draw for the Nali club comp next year, well for 1st, 2nd and colts as the 3rds are done closer to comp with confirmation of teams, as there are basically 3rd grad from all prem clubs plus the country clubs like Kaponga, Patea ,Toko,Okie etc etc that may struggle to field a team
I know it's not provincial, but pleased to see last week I have received the club draw for the Nali club comp next year, well for 1st, 2nd and colts as the 3rds are done closer to comp with confirmation of teams, as there are basically 3rd grad from all prem clubs plus the country clubs like Kaponga, Patea ,Toko,Okie etc etc that may struggle to field a team
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