Napier Old Boys Marist Rugby Club
TeamTalk
06.09.2020
Contents usually include: Old Boys Marist Senior & Junior rugby reports – weekly competition & draw winners – NZ Marist – affiliates Cricket, Netball, Football and Softball seasonal reports – Club Social events + News & Views etc etc.
Views and comments often expressed in this publication are not necessarily
those of the executive or policy of the Napier Old Boys Marist Rugby Club.
“Team up with a winning Club in 2020”
Why would you play for Old Boys Marist ?
We have a simple philosophy at Napier Old Boys Marist – that we are a well organised rugby club both on and off the field, we are fit, disciplined, well coached and our players are very loyal. Our teams are always well presented.
At Napier Old Boys Marist we promote a strong work ethic, we play with a special passion and honesty which is fun to be part of, but we also expect our players to carry that honesty through to their work and personal lives.
In summary we as a club will create a positive environment so that players can expect to progress in their rugby careers. To excel players must also take responsibility for their rugby and life in general.
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New Players and school-leavers always Welcome
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A look back at the NOBM Premier Reserve team that played the Final
1. Morunga Whaanga 2. Wiremu Mete Kingi 3. Johnny Siitia 4. Mike McKellow 5. Andrew Robinson 6. Darryn Wester 7. Kurt Chambers 8. Paul Lapa 9. Adam Chapman 10. Hamiora Miringaorangi (Capt) 11. Sami Lauano 12. Willie Live Lemalu 13. George Moleli 14. Dylan Kiwara 15. Kitz Luliele Moleli
16. Niko Lapa 17. Matthew Burnside 18. Epeli Seru 19. Noah Growcott 20. Harry Rogers 21. Luke Donaldson 22. Ryan Lindeque
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All the talent in the world won’t get you anywhere without your teammates.
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Tim Jones
Director of Rugby
– 021 660 834
Your Rugby Enquiries Welcome
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A final look in at the abbreviated seasons results across our teams.
WIT Trust NOBM Premiers: Maddison Trophy – 20 June vs Tech (Whitmore) lost 12-17 : 27/6 vs Hastings R&S (Tremain) won 18-17 : 4 July vs Clive (Farndon) won 36-33 : 11/7 vs Central (Tremain) won 71-7 : 18/7 vs Pirates (Tremain) won 49-0 : 25/7 vs MAC (Flaxmere Pk) won 43-34 : 1 August vs Tamatea (Tremain) won 118-7 : 8/8 vs Taradale (Tareha Pk) lost 12-23 : 15/8 vs Havelock North (Tremain) won 61-27 : 22/8 – Semi Final vs Taradale lost 20-24 : 29/8 – Final
Richard Kepka Builders NOBM Premier Reserve: Jack Swain Cup – 20 June vs Tech (Whitmore) won 34-20 : 27/6 vs HRS (Tremain) won 24-10 : 4 July vs YMP (Tremain) 25-19 : 11/7 vs Maraenui (Tremain) lost 7-37 : 18/7 vs Pirates (Tremain) lost 21-25 : 25/7 vs MAC (Flaxmere) lost 24-36 : 1 August vs Clive (Tremain) won by default : 8/8 – vs Taradale won 40-24 : 15/8 vs Havelock North (Tremain) 26-26 : 22/8 Semi Final vs Pirates won 39-27 : 29/8 vs – Final vs Maraenui won 29-26
Sideline Bar NOBM Division 3: Ron Parker Memorial Cup – 20 June vs Bridge Pa (Tremain) lost 0-66 : 27/6 vs Tech (Whitmore) lost 15-62 : 4 July vs Maraenui (Tremain) lost 5-45 : 11/7 vs Clive (Tremain) lost 17-82 : 18/7 vs Havelock North (Anderson) lost 0-68 : 25/7 vs Flaxmere (Tremain) lost 0-59 : 1 August vs Taradale (Tareha) lost 0-50 : 8/8 – vs Bridge Pa lost 0-73 : 15/08 – Semi Finals : 22/08 – Final
Napier Collision Repair NOBM Colts: Pat Ryan Memorial Cup – 20 June vs Clive (Farndon) won 24-5 : 27/6 vs Pirates (Tremain) won 31-8 : 4 July vs Central (Tremain) won 48-12 : 11/7 vs Bye : 18/7 vs Eskview (Tremain) won 44-0 : 25/7 vs HRS (Elwood) lost 12-13 : 1 August vs Tech (Tremain) lost 24-31 : 8/8 vs Taradale (Tareha) lost 38-44 : 15/8 vs Onga-Tiko (Mathews Pk) won 24-10 : 22/8 – Semi Finals – vs HRS lost 20-25 : 29/8 – Final
NAPIER OLD BOYS MARIST JUNIOR RUGBY
💚 See you out there Green Machine!!
– Saturday Morning Action –
ALL NEW PLAYERS IN 2020 & ‘21 WELCOME
For further Junior Rugby Info
please contact > Bevan Condin (021) 160 5118 or Hayley Ceselli (021) 765 701
For more details check us out on Facebook:
2020 NOBM Junior Rugby Committee
Bevan Condin
(Chairman)
Dave Walls (Convenor), Hayley Ceselli (Secretary),
Grant Frommherz, Therese Rodger.
Glenn Fulcher, Rochelle Williams,
“New Players Welcome to Team up with us in 2021
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club noticeboard
MISSION STATEMENT
“To provide a sporting and recreational club for both men and women which encourages both individuals and teams to reach their maximum potential in their chosen sporting club endeavours.
In doing this it would always be our aim to maintain a fun club spirit, which treats every person equally and which ensures that the club runs on a profitable basis”
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Mark Friday 18 September on your calendar
as this will be the date of the Clubs
2020 Annual Dinner & Trophy Presentations
More details to be advised later
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Clubrooms Aftermatch Action Yesterday
Shape Life Brokers – Supporter of Day – no more until 2021
Broker Web Risk Services lucky members draw – $150 – Matt Johnson (not present)
Clubroom Raffle winner (Saturday)- $50 Club voucher – no more until 2021
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Annual ‘200 Club’ Draw 8
$100 – No. 96 Bernie Blundell
$100 – No. 155 Steve Smithers
$100 – No. 128 Anna Hawley
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CLUBROOM ACTION
All members and friends Welcome
Join our affiliate codes sportsmen/women – footballers, netballers, cricketers & softballers – at the clubrooms.
See YOU Soon
Call in for a cool TUI or two
Clubroom Bookings
for all Functions or Events
In the first instance please contact:
Director of Club Management
Wade Colville-Smith
Mobile – 021 059 3943
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SARACENS 2020 AGM
Date: Sunday 20th September 2020
Venue: Pettigrew Lounge, McLean Park, Napier
Time: AGM 11am followed by lunch
Match:
Hawke’s Bay v Counties Manukau
@ 2:05pm
DID YOU KNOW
THAT here is one happy coach, well at the final whistle anyway. Former Premier player and Hastings Boys High teacher Matt Roberston guided the clubs Premier Reserves to Jack Swain Cup Final and of course a win in his first season in the role last Saturday at Tremain Field.
THAT the following is a 2017 Flashback from the NZ Herald – ‘Sharplin Toast of Tour’ The 43rd annual New Zealand Marist Colts Rugby tour which included three Hawkes Bay players Napier Old Boys Marist’s Craig Sharplin, Jack Nelson-Murray and Joshua Burlace Hastings Rugby & Sports completed their unbeaten four match North Island tour with a 51-15 win over Harlequin Colts in Hamilton on Saturday. A game in which NOBM winger Sharplin scored a try and received the John Patete Cup for the teams Player of the Tour at the teams awards function.
The other tour games resulted in wins over Te Awamutu XV 29-15, Tauranga’s Greerton Marist XV 26-10 and Rotorua St Michaels Marist XV 25-19. This tour has as usual been quite a massive physical effort by the team in having to front up to play four games in eight days, and to come out of it with a clean sweep is really commendable. The squad certainly flew the Marist flag high through these northern regions over the past week.
THAT we are still sitting on quite a lot of sundry clothing, jackets, tops belonging to both adults and children that has been left behind in the clubrooms etc. It is quite obvious some folk can’t be bothered to enquire if we have seen it.
If this gear isn’t claimed within the next few weeks it will be donated to St Vincent De Paul Op Shop
THAT the following is a message from Maraenui’s James Panapa posted on Facebook following the Premier Reserve grades Jack Swain Cup Final….. In the Covid-19 level 2 Tremain Field spectator lockout game.
‘I’d just like to say a Big to thank you to Napier Old Boys Marist for opening their clubrooms to our supporters.
For the ones who got to go and watch our boys played were humbled and overwhelmed .
To the Marist boys wow what a game. Finished off like a team that knows finals footy.
We had ya but you never gave up and came back like the champs you are. Well done and congratulations.
Again Thank You Napier Old Boys Marist.’
And our clubs reply – Thanks James Panapa. It was a pleasure to have your older members with us on Saturday. Sharing a beer and watching some great rugby.
THAT even our Junior players found a vantage point on top of the clubs playground equipment to watch the thrilling Premier Reserves thrilling Final from. Who knows in years to come they could be out in the middle chasing the silverware for the Napier Old Boys Marist Club. Your day will come boys….
THAT the Hawkes Bay App has certainly proved a boon of recent times with their coverage of some Premier grade club rugby matches in this somewhat different and abbreviated club rugby season. To be able to see the action from other teams games while still watching your own has given one a new perspective on local club rugby. Also with limited number allowed to attend games due to Covid-19, to be able to played through your TV’s etc for larger number to view has proved an asset to club and others who have bothered to delve into how to manage it.
THAT an important message to our rugby, netball and football players and supporters >>> Make Sure YOU get back to the clubrooms on Saturdays for the regular aftermatch functions for some ‘other’ grade and womens Hawkes Bay rep games etc. It is a great opportunity to catch up with your fellow club members, share a convivial refreshment of your choice plus some tasty morsels from Rick & Sues kitchen and chew over the afternoons representative rugby and catch some action on our BIG screen. >>> Make Sure you call in for a Pint
THAT the Super 8 fixture 1ST XV fixture between Napier Boys High vs New Plymouth Boys High played in New Plymouth under the shadow of Mt Egmont yesterday saw the visitors succumb to hosts NPBHS 25-22
THAT here is another old Irish proverb – If it was raining soup, the Irish would go out with forks.
THAT an update to all ticket holders in the clubs annual major fundraiser lottery – The first five round of draws have now been made at the clubrooms. With the second to last rounds of the weekly cash draws of the 3 x $100 prizes yesterday and final 3 x R$100 next Saturday (12 Sept.) you’re still in with a show.
Then on the 19 September the Final draw consisting of a Travel Voucher to the value of $2700. (This could be held over and used post Covid when the borders reopen if you wish or else use for several trips within New Zealand – winners choice.) In addition there will be a further three draws of $100 each. We wish to Thank all our loyal supporters who have continued to support this annual club lottery. Good Luck….
THAT three of the clubs players turned out in the Hawkes Bay Rugby Academy XV’s team that played against King Country at Tremain Field yesterday. They were halfback Zach Donaldson, winger Ryan Lindeque and prop Lee Moleli.
THAT it’s been interesting to see where some members of the North – South team players first cut their teeth in inter-provincial first class rugby came from. Certainly not in the island they had hailed from. A classic example of this is that eight of the South Island starting XV named with their secondary schools were raised in the north: Codie Taylor (Horowhenua College), Nepo Laulala (Wesley), Sam Whitelock (Feilding High), Brad Weber (Napier Boys High), George Bridge (Lindisfarne), Jack Goodhue (Mt Albert Grammar), Brayden Ensor (St Kentigerns), Jordie Barrett (Francis Douglas).
THAT it’s been a few years since McGoo’s Here and There appeared. With lockdown and no sport happening Eddie offered me a chance to reprise my former sports column that used to appear in the local club and rep rugby programs. I’ve rummaged up some old gems from a few years ago along with a few new bits too.
THE . . . 81st edition of the North-South game has been done and dusted. The North being the Possibles and the South the Probables. Oh that’s right it wasn’t an All Black trial was it? I had one thought after watching the sides train in their respective provincial jerseys during the week. How great it would’ve been to see the players take the field in their respective provincial socks, aka like provincial club day where the players wear their club socks. apparently back in 2012 in the inter-island game they did wear provincial socks. (2020)
OF THE . . . 24 players who have represented the Central Vikings to date only three were born in Manawatu. Prop Simon Halford, and halfbacks Scott Waldergrave and Anthony Stephenson. When the Vikings met North Harbour at Napier the visitors also fielded a Manawatu halfback in Mark Robinson whose father Lindsay represented Manawatu-Horowhenua combined against the 1977 Lions. (1997)
COMBINED . . . provincial teams gaining promotion in the NPC is nothing new. Recent history would show to those with short memories that a combined team called Wairarapa Bush won the Second Division in the mid 1980s under the guidance of on BJ Lochore and more recently in the 1990s Nelson Bays, yet another combined team won promotion from the Third Division. (1997)
IN THE . . . after the full nine rounds, semi finals and final of this years Tui Maddison Trophy there’s been a total of 415 tries scored including five penalty tries. And there’s been 68 penalties kicked along with 272 conversions and just the one dropped goal too. The top teams try scoring wise being The Green Machine (67), HRS (66), Taradale 49 and MAC 48. The top individual points scorer new Magpie signing HRS halfback Connor McLeod with 117, our own Bain Champion second with 102 comprising of 2 tries, 40 conversions and four penalty goals. The Green Machine’s Micheal “The Eel” Buckley finished third on the try scoring list with eight touch downs in 2020.
MEANWHILE ACROSS . . . the ditch, my eldest grandson Bentley Neilson after three touchdowns this weekend, is now up to 45 tries from eleven games for his Nedlands junior side in Perth so far this season. Still working on his tackling, a bit sluggish in that area yesterday. (2020)
WHAT . . . has to be inspiring, is the ability of a 99 year old male runner who completed the marathon at the recent World Masters Games in Durban in 3 hours and 45 minutes. A time which many younger runners would be proud to achieve. A few years back (1987) I knocked out a 2 hour 34 minute marathon for 2nd place in the Hawke’s Bay Marathon Championship. (1997)
BACK . . . then I used compete against an up and coming athlete by the name of Robbie Johnston. Johnston, nows 53 had the distinction last weekend of being the first runner in New Zealand history to be disqualified for spitting. The 8km cross country race organisers in Dunedin had laid down strict Covid-19 rules for the championship which included a warning system for athletes who were seen to be having a hoick during races. Two yellow warning cards and a red for disqualification. Johnston, a former Olympian and Commonwealth Games rep, who was first across the line 30mins 07secs had seen no cards issued to him out on the course during the race so was absolutely stunned to hear he’d been DQed from the event. (2020)
THE . . . selection of the new Green Machine premier coach is quite Ellery-mentory my dear Watson, I mean Wilson. (2020)
Cheers McGoo
THEY SAID IT
“Home is where the heart is. I’m a born and bred Tokanui lad, I was a hostel boy at Southland Boys, I played for Woodlands and played for the Southland Stags. I’m about as Southland as it gets.”
123 game Southland veteran Jamie MacIntosh who has been playing offshore of recent years is to turnout for Otago in this years Mitre10 Cup.
“Yeah 100 percent. I wish it was a three-game series.”
The despite losing Norths Ardie Savea comments on the South’s last gasp 38-35 victory at Sky Stadium last night.
Test Your Rugby Knowledge
This weeks Poser 1 – Which teams recently played in the first Ranfurly Shield challenge for 2020 ?
Poser 2 – Which club does new All Black Hoskins Sotutu play for ?
Poser 3 – Flashback to 2019. Which two teams played off for the Meads Cup Final ?
Poser 4 – Who is the new back of the jersey sponsor that has signed with the Hawkes Bay Magpies ?
Last weeks Poser 1 – Who is the Rugby player known as ‘the bus’ ? Answer – Julian Savea
Poser 2 – The recently re-found Inter island North v South Rugby match trophy, what is it called ? Answer – The Loving Cup –
Poser 3 – What year did outgoing OBM Premier coach Craig Gowler take of the Premiers ? Answer – 2014
Poser 4 – How many Maddison Trophies did Craig’s Premiers win and what years ? Answer – 3 / 2016, 2017, 2019
MITRE10 CUP – Sun 13 Sept vs Southland (Invercargill) – Sun 20 Sept vs Counties Manukau (Napier) – Sat 26 Sept vs Canterbury (Napier) – Sun 4 Oct vs Otago (Dunedin) – Sun 11 Oct vs North Harbour (Takapuna) – Fri 16 Oct vs Northland (Napier) – Sat 24 Oct vs Manawatu (Napier) – Sun 1 Nov vs Bay of Plenty (Tauranga) – Sun 8 Nov vs Wellington (Napier) – Sun 15 Nov vs Taranaki (New Plymouth).
HOME INTERNATIONALS – An update on whether any of these or which games – Bledisloe Cup / Rugby Championship games will proceed is still to be announced.
New Zealand Marist Rugby Federation
An organization initiated to promote and foster a spirit of union, co-operation and close friendly relations between all Marist and similar rugby union football clubs in New Zealand, Australasia and the Pacific.
Neil Murphy, General Manager
Ellwood Function Centre, Otene Road, Hastings. Phone: 0274 070 809 E-mail:
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www. maristrugby.org.nz
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COMING EVENTS
+ Dates still to be finalized…
2020 NZ Marist Colts tour – Northland/Auckland regions – This years tour has been cancelled.
2020 NZ MARIST XV v NZR Divisional XV
>>> www.maristrugby.org.nz <<<
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ExHigh Marist Netball
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Pass the Word Around
Come along and join our club in 2021
After the Action
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Saturday 3 September
Yours truly off to Netball whizzing off to Hastings stopped rung Anna to make sure it was in Hastings but unfortunately had to turn back and head to Onekawa, Covid-19 has a lot to answer for. Both teams played at 2.00 pm.
Clovers played Haumoana the first 1/4 there were 8 all the 2nd 1/4 Haumoana had their full team and started to inch ahead with some very competitive play, which was unnerving for the Clovers. From the 3rd 1/4 on Haumoana stamped their authority on the game advantage being played in the circle to the detriment of our team. Again some very good positioning by Mekhi Jesse and GA with great support from the defence.
Bex played both ends of the court and owned each position she played she deserved the POD
Denise At WD was great tipping and intercepting passes. All the team played very well and great to have support there for them
Final score. Haumoana. 31 -19 POD – Bex
Celtics played Pirates and from all account it was very one sided which makes for a very pedestrian game Sarah played as normal competitive and every ball which cane down the defence end was hers.
The most amazing facet of the game Loren came out of the circle to receive a pass from Bridget and required a GPS to navigate her back into the circle should have been worth videoing. The game had a few light that being one of them and the other the combination of Laura and Loren although they are very lucky with outperform attack players feed the ball very well.
Final score 40-11 – POD – Sarah
Report courtesy – Glenys Hannan
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COMING EVENTS
>>> Sunday 13th Sept – Pancake Brekkie
…. this is our main fundraiser for the year so please support our club!
We will need helpers, donations of pancake supplies and your TIME! We will also need you to sell tickets to EVERYONE!!!! More details to come but please let Anna know if you are able to donate goods and your time:) alwcampbell@gmail.com
Saturday 26th Sept – Prizegiving – details to come but it will be from 5pm onwards
Saturday 3rd October – Mystery Bus Tour … celebrating the end of a challenging year with lots of fun, laughs and social distraction!!!!
If you have any questions or queries please let Anna know.
Please, please support all these events as we are doing them for YOU, the love of the club and the game!!!
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>>> For more Info please Contact:
President: Glenys Hannan 027 8355 565
Secretary: Rebecca Hollyman 022 621 0653 / Treasurer: Jacqui Gardiner 0272 398 204 /
Gear Manager: Jo Exeter 0276 227 607 / Jill Verschaffelt 027 299 2704
Like us on facebook to keep up to date with all the happenings.
‘Team up with ExHigh Marist Netball in 2021′
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Napier Marist FC
2020 Committee Members
Chairman – Chris Guillemot
Treasurer – Nicola Brown Secretary – Larissa Duwakin Club Captain – Ken Cooper
Executive – Sheree Lack, Marty Akers, Carl Hunt
Coaching Coordinator – Marty Akers
Junior Club Captain – James McIntosh. Junior Committee Rep – Anna Quinn
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Thanks to our clubs major sponsors
Alexander Electrical – Bay Mazda – Bay Tours & Charters – BTG – Engage Video – Latteys –
Matt Sinclair Harcourts – Nelson Signs – On Line Autos – Pak n Save – Pro Active Physio – Pro Blast – Red Steel – Shed 2 – Vision Homes – Westshore Beach Inn
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>>> For all Napier Marist Football info please contact – Chris Guillemot – 0278 450 952
chris.guillemot@coffeydavidson.co.nz
“Play Napier Marist Football in 2021 – New Players Welcome”
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NAPIER OLD BOYS MARIST CRICKET
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+ Hopefully we will have Info for you on the clubs AGM date shortly +
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Do you or one of your kids have a passion for cricket? Why not join our awesome club!!!
We have senior mens teams at a range of levels (Premier, 40 over semi-social and 30 over social) a women’s team and also junior teams from kiwi cricket up to year 7/8 hardball.
Open pre-season trainings for seniors are taking place between 6:30 and 8pm on Friday nights at the Indoor Cricket Facility at Whitmore Park, Napier.
Junior pre-season trainings/coaching are taking place at the same location between 10:00am and 11:30am on Sundays from August 16th.
Please email – nobmcricket@gmail.com
or call 0204 1557 857 to register for junior trainings.
All trainings will be dependant on the Covid-19 restrictions at the time and all Covid-19 safety requirements will be met at the trainings.
New members are very welcome!!
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NOBMCC OFFICERS 2019-20
Patron: John O’Shaughnessy
President: Dave Herrick
Secretary: Andrew Frame
Auditor: David Pearson Treasurer: James McCorkindale
Chairman: Del Whyte
Committee: Del Whyte, Matthew Sinclair, Glen Walklin, Daniel Whyte, Calim Leathard, Scott Morgan, Stu Lindsay
+ Club coaches and Team Captains
For all Cricket Info please contact:
– Secretary – Andrew Frame ph.843 7701 H / 021 102 4990 – theframes@slingshot.co.nz
or Del Whyte – 021 705 030 – del@nbhs.school.nz
“New Players Welcome to Team up with us again for the 2020-21 Season”
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NAPIER MARIST SOFTBALL
Contacts: Club Chairman: Craig Smith. Secretary: Abby Whitley – 027 8450 735 – abbyw1990@gmail.com
Club Contact: Dianne de Lautour – 027 240 3235
“New Players Welcome to Team up with us for the 2020-21”
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The Leprauchan Comments
Paddy Irishman and Angus the Scot met 25 years after their last get-together. They hugged and slapped each other’s back and tears formed in their eyes as they renewed their old friendship.
Paddy said, “Let’s have a drink like we did in the old days.”
“Aye,” replied Angus the Scotsman, “and don’t forget that this round is your shout.”
Three Englishmen were in a bar and spotted an Irishman. So, one of the Englishmen walked over to the Irishman, tapped him on the shoulder, and said, “Hey, I hear your St. Patrick was a drunken loser.”
“Oh really, hmm, didn’t know that.”
Puzzled, the Englishman walked back to his buddies. “I told him St. Patrick was a loser, and he didn’t care.” The second Englishman remarked, “You just don’t know how to set him off…watch and learn.” So, the second Englishman walked over to the Irishman, tapped him on the shoulder and said, “Hey, I hear your St. Patrick was lying, cheating, idiotic, low-life scum!”
“Oh really, hmm, didn’t know that.”
Shocked beyond belief, the Englishman went back to his buddies. “You’re right. He’s unshakable!”
The third Englishman remarked, “Boys, I’ll really tick him off… just watch.” So the third Englishman walked over to the Irishman, tapped him on the shoulder and said, “I hear St. Patrick was an Englishman!”
“Yeah, that’s what your buddies were trying to tell me.”
A Irishman and a German are the only survivors of a plane crash on an island. They are walking around looking for food when the German finds a bottle. He rubs it and a genie appears.
The genie says, “I will grant each of you one wish. But, I must warn you, whatever you wish for, the other man gets twice as much of.”
The German goes first. He says “I’ll have a glass of Dortmunder Pilsner Beer. That way that Irish bastard will get two glasses of it, and see what a real beer tastes like.
So the genie nods, and suddenly the German is holding a glass of fine German beer, and Irishman is holding two glasses of the same beer. The German says “Now taste a real beer, not that Guinness sewage!”
The genie then turns to the Irishman and says “Now it’s your turn, but remember the German will get twice what you wish for.”
The Irishman says “Genie, see that stick over there? Beat me half to death with it.”
We look forward to seeing all rugby players, footballers, netballers, cricketers and softballers and friends at the clubrooms each Saturday – Pop in for cool Tui or two – Also bring along your mates for an Ale and a chat. All members and Friends Welcome …………. Ed
www.napierobmaristrugby.co.nz
Napier Old Boys Marist Rugby – Napier Old Boys Marist Cricket – Napier Marist Football – Napier Marist Netball – Napier Marist Softball
”Team up with Napier Old Boys Marist”
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Our 2020 Napier Old Boys Marist Club Sponsors
Major
WIT Whatever It Takes – Richard Kepka Builders – Sideline Bar – Tremain Real Estate – Programmed Property Services – Napier Collision Repair Centre – Maurice Trapp Group – Best Travel – Motordrome Tyre Service – Broker Webb Risk Services – Devine Plumbing – BJ Mahony Shearing – Gailbraith Earthmovers – MRD Web – Hirepool – Red Steel – Shape Life & Financial Services – Tech Group – Scott Applegate Electrician – Vertex
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Thinkwater Hawkes Bay – DB Breweries – BWR – Conroy Removals – Napier Sandblasting – Danks Carpet Court – YOU Travel – Nelson Signs – Lawson Robinson – Kooga – Onekawa Liquorland – Chris Wiig – Cautions Restaurant @ Shed 2 – Konica Minolta – Proactive
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Eastern & Central Community Trust – Endeavour Community Foundation – Four Winds Foundation –
Infinity Foundation Ltd – Lion Foundation – New Zealand Community Trust – Pub Charity – The Southern Trust –
Members Support our valued Sponsors as they Support us
