TEAMTALK Update – 39/24 – 10.11.2024
Celebrating the 54th Anniversary of TeamTalk
Napier Old Boys Marist Rugby Club
TeamTalk
10.11.2024
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 2024”.
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.SET YOUR GOAL HIGH, AND DON’T STOP TILL YOU GET THERE.
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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.
Napier Old Boys Marist Club Sponsors
Major
BJ Mahony Shearing – Benson Property Limited – Bay Scaffolding Ltd – Devine Plumbing –
HBI Properties Ltd – Higgins Concrete – ICIB Broker Webb Insurance & Risk Advisory –
Motordrome Tyre & Auto Service – MRD Web – Napier Collision Repair Centre –
Napier Collision Repair Centre – Onekawa Liquorland – Proton – PWL Builders Ltd –
Red Steel – Richard Kepka Builders – Shape Life & Financial Services – Sideline Bar –
Tech Group – Tremain Real Estate
General
BWR – DB Breweries – Eastern & Central Community Trust
– Endeavour Community Foundation – Four Winds Foundation –
Firetech Services Ltd – Infinity Foundation Ltd – Kauri & Co Hawkes Bay
Lion Foundation – Napier Sandblasting – New Zealand Community Trust – Pub Charity –
Scott Applegate Electrical – The Southern Trust – Thinkwater Hawkes Bay
Members Support our valued Sponsors as they generously Support us
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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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ADVANCE NOTICE
The NOBM Rugby Club’s 35th Annual General Meeting
will be held at the clubrooms on
Monday 9th December at 6pm.
At the Clubrooms
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> OBM Brothers in ARMS <
Team Management Personnel 2024 Season
Premier – Ellery Wilson – 027 964 9060
Manager – Mitch Gardiner – 027 877 6322 : Assist. – Peter Bainbridge – 027 245 8729 : Ants Easson – 0275 347 800
Premier Reserves – Chris Halas – 027 533 0925 : Ross Clements – 022 350 0281
Manager – Chris O’Connor – 027 311 5222
Thirds – Robbie Morrison – 8452535 : John de Lautour – 027 276 7952
Manager – Bryan McGreevy – 021 195 1944
Colts – Steve Smithers – 022 498 5367 : Sam Birch – 027 355 8379 : Jason Evans: 021 191 3248
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CLUB SUPPORTERS / EMPLOYERS –
We have a number of school leavers joining our Club next year and if you / or anyone you know of has any employment opportunities of
any sorts we would appreciate you contacting our club chairman – Wade Colville-Smith – 021 059 3943 / wcolville.smith@gmail.com
CLUB SUPPORTERS / EMPLOYERS –
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…And on the Horizon in early 2025…
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New Players Welcome in 2025
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A fine lineup of St Johns College Old Boys
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New Players will be Welcome in 2025
> Bring along a mate next year <
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NAPIER OLD BOYS MARIST JUNIOR RUGBY
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>>> For the latest NOBM Junior Club information <<<
Any queries can be directed to Josh Wynands (Chairman) at – nobmjuniorrugby.com
or 027 200 7555
2023 NOBM Junior Rugby Committee
For further Junior Rugby Info please contact >
Josh Wynands (Chairman) 027 200 7555
Glenn Fulcher (Secretary) 021 676 174 – Bevan Condin (Treasurer) 021 160 5118
(Convenor) – Ben Guild – 027 208 9306
“New Players always Welcome to Team up
with Napier Old Boys Marist Junior Rugby”
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UPCOMING – SPORTS – ACTION
Annual NOBM Invitational 7s
next Saturday 16th November, Tremain Field – Draw to be released
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There is also a Touch Rugby module starting Thursdays
that is being run by Sport Hawkes Bay and NOBM Junior Rugby
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Marist Football is also running social Football on Thursday Nights.
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PLUS – PLUS – PLUS
Bar Open – Thursdays 6.30pm for the next 2 weeks
>>> then Bar & Kitchen <<<
will both be open Thursday nights from the 21st November at 5.30pm thru until 19th December..
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IF YOU CAN DREAM IT, YOU CAN DO IT.
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DID YOU KNOW
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THAT The following are a few test match facts: The All Blacks have played 28 Tests against Ireland since 1905 for a record of 22 wins, 5 losses and one draw. Ireland’s first win over the All Blacks came on neutral soil during a 40-29 win in Chicago in 2016. The teams have played in Dublin 19 times and six times at Aviva Stadium since their first meeting at the new venue in 2010. Aviva Stadium holds 52,000 fans and was built on the site of the former Lansdowne Road ground where the sides met on 17 occasions, including their first match in 1905.
THAT a reminder to all NOBM players – Pass the word around amongst your team mates and also any likely New Players your know of – be they family, friends or workmates. In 2025 we will vacancies in all grades from Colts through to Premiers so remember – Let it be known that New Players will always be Welcome at Napier Old Boys Marist – Also invite a friend or a new players to ‘Team up with NOBM in 2025….
IRISH LOGIC ~ “A good laugh and a long sleep are the two best cures.
HERE and THERE . . .
Celebrating 29 years of News, Views, Opinion and Stats from the man in the stand . . .
WHEN . . . Joseph-Aukoso Suaalii took the field this morning against England he became the 17th new Wallaby coach Joe Schmidt has used in 2024. This is the most debutant players used since 1928. The 21-year-old former Sydney Roosters NRL star Suaalii picked up the Player of the Match award in the Wallabies last gasp 42-37 victory at Twickenham. This was their first victory here against England since 2015.
IN ALL MY . . . years being involved in athletics I’d never heard of the term “Banditing” until this week. It seems quite rife with an estimated 200 doing it in last weekend’s New York Marathon. It’s where a competitor uses a race bib from a previous event or uses someone else’s race bib. American runner Alberto Pera found himself in the spotlight on Reddit after he was spotted crossing the finish line of the 2024 New York City Marathon wearing a bib from a different race. The 44-year-old sported a bib from the 2024 New Jersey City Marathon which he’d back in April. One of the main reasons for people going to the extreme of “Banditing” is the exorbitant cost of race entry fees. The New York City Marathon which attracted 55,000 entrants this year costs $US400 to enter.
THE . . . Hurricanes vs Fijian Drua on 22nd April next year will be the 17th Super Rugby game played a McLean Park. It’ll be the first at the venue since the Canes played the Western Force back in 2021. The Canes have won 10 of their 13 games played at McLean Park. The Crusaders won two as the home side in 2011-2012 seasons. The Fijian Drua will be the 11th different Super Rugby side to play in Napier.
BACK TO . . . the US for this billboard spotted in a place called Indian Hills. “Ban re-shredded cheese, make America grate again.”
‘Cheers McGoo – mcgooz@outlook.com
THAT Do you know someone missing these newsletters ? If you know someone that would like to receive our Napier Old Boys Marist weekly newsletters, please forward this email on to them – to forward their address to – eddiewilson@xtra.co.nz We know there are supporters out there who will have changed their email addresses who will want to receive the latest info and messages from our club.
“May the grass grow long on the road to Hell for want of use.
THAT A Flashback to the glorious ‘sixties’ from our club cartoonist Mike Richardson, currently on holiday in Australia as he reminisces on ‘back in those days’ of the former Napier Marist Club. Sadly our mates Joe and Russell have now passed on but they will still remain foremost in our minds and remembered as great guys, team mates and friends, and of the great times and games we’ve had together. It’s what a Clubs are and can be all about…..
‘Ask not what your Club can do for you. But what you can do for your Club…’
THAT It was an interesting interview with veteran commentator Grant Nisbett yesterday morning following the test v Ireland and the messages from a string of All Black players, coaches and media personalities recognising his 350 test match commentary’s over the years. Grant has now commentated on more the half the 649 tests that the All Blacks have played over the years both in New Zealand and internationally.
Incidently Grant was the invited guest speaker at the former Napier High School Old Boys Rugby Club’s reunion that was held in the clubrooms earlier in the year courtesy of being an acquaintance of member Bill Heap.
THAT former Wallaby winger and personality David Campese just can’t help himself with not sounding off about the game today and the things that nark him. Here is just another snippet of his latest niggle….
“And then there’s [head coach] Joe Schmidt. He has no idea about Australian rugby. And he’s a New Zealander! He’s not interested in finding out who we are. We used to counter-attack or, at least, attack from the opposition 22. Now, we maul from the 22. That’s not Australian rugby. We used to attack! In Australia, we need to entertain to get people to watch.
I’m not saying he’s a bad coach, but why do we have to have a New Zealand coach? We’re not New Zealanders. No one has ever coached a foreign team to a Rugby World Cup victory. Eddie Jones was an assistant coach with South Africa in 2007 but look around the world now and most sides have native coaches.”
Actually ‘Campo’ we’re sure your fellow Wallaby supporters wouldn’t be complaining about their teams 42-37 winning result on the road against England at Twickenham overnight…….. Ed
THAT If YOU wish to take the opportunity and want to have family members, relations or friends receive a copy of our regular TeamTalk newsletters just forward their name & email addresses to – eddiewilson@xtra.co.nz
THAT As usual we apologise for any errors or mistakes you may find in this edition. Ed.
“Team up with the ‘GREEN MACHINE’ again in 2024 – New Players are always WELCOME
THEY SAID IT
“I try not to get stuck into referees…..it must be one of the hardest games to adjudicate on. So, I try to stay away from that.”
Grant Nisbett
“Tony Ward is the most important rugby player in Ireland. His legs are far more important to his country than even those of Marlene Dietrich were to the film industry. A little hairier, maybe, but a pair of absolute winners.”
– C.M.H. Gibson, Wales v Ireland match programme (1979).
“I’m 49, I’ve had a brain haemorrhage and a triple bypass and I could still go out and play a reasonable game of rugby union. But I wouldn’t last 30 seconds in rugby league.”
– Graham Lowe (1995).
“We know Ireland will be fizzing, the crowd, but I don’t thinks the boys will be worried about that stuff to much.”
Promoted All Black hooker Asafo Aumua.
“Yeah, it’s a real honour to be named starting. I’m just really excited. I got a good taste of it last week…..I can still feel that today, but it’ll be even better as the week goes on.”
Asafo Aumua can’t wait to hit the ground running at Aviva Stadium.
“The way Eddie treated his coaching staff was horrific. It was unreasonable, obnoxious, unfair. People lived in fear. There probably wasn’t a day when I wouldn’t think about punching him.”
A former England rugby employee on head coach Eddie Jones PR or lack of them skills with his staff.
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YOU ARE NOT DEFEATED WHEN YOU LOSE. YOU ARE DEFEATED WHEN YOU QUIT.
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Poser 1 – Who is the current captain of the Wallabies ?
Poser 2 – Can you name Razors former assistant with the Crusaders now a backs coach with Ireland ?
Poser 3 – How old was Don Clarke when first played for Waikato ?
Poser 4 – When and where was Irelands first win over the All Blacks ?
Some of us carry our
Heart in our hands
Last Weeks Poser 1 – Who scored a brace of tries against Japan in Yokohama ? Answer – Ruben Love
Poser 2 – Can you name any former Napier OBM players who can join Ian MacRae as President of the NZRFU ?
Answer – Matthew Cooper
Poser 3 – Who was the first team to beat the Al Blacks ? Answer – Munster (The 12–0 victory took place in 1978)
Poser 4 – What years were the combined Hawkes Bay/Manawatu Central Vikings in existence ?
Answer – 1997-98
UPCOMING FIXTURES….
All Blacks vs
6 July – England – Dunedin – won 16 – 15
13 July – England – Auckland – won 24-17
20 July – Fiji – San Diego – won 47-5
10 Aug – Argentina – Wellington – lost 30 – 38
17 Aug – Argentina – Auckland – Won 42 – 10
31 Aug – South Africa – Johannesburg – lost 27 – 31
7 Sept – South Africa – Cape Town – lost 12 – 18
21 Sept – Australia – Sydney – won 31 – 28
28 Sept – Australia – Wellington – won 33-13
26 Oct – Japan – Yokohama – won 64 -19
2 Nov – England – London – won 24-22
3 Nov – Munster – won – 38-24
9 Nov – Ireland – won – 23-13
16 Nov – France –
23 Nov – Italy –
ACTION AT DUBLIN’S AVIVA STADIUM
Well performing flanker Wallace Sititi’s progress is stymied by Ireland defenders Joe McCarthy
and Josh van der Flier as team mate Sam Cane is about to move in and add his support.
13 – 23
Halftime – Ireland 6 – 9 All Blacks
All Blacks XV Fixtures…
Nov 3: All Blacks XV v Munster – Limerick – won 38-24
Nov 11: All Blacks XV v Georgia – Montpellier
June 26 – Regional Sports Park – Hawkes Bay 57 – 7 King Country RS : July 27 – Hawkes Bay 80 – 5 Whanganui RS
The Hawke’s Bay Magpies Bunnings NPC draw for 2024: August 11 (Sunday, 2.05pm), v North Harbour, at North Harbour Stadium Won 32 – 41 – August 17 (Saturday, 4.35pm), v Southland, at McLean Park, Napier RS Won 31-17 – August 23 (Friday, 7.05pm), v Northland, at McLean Park, Napier RS Won 55-30 – August 28 (Wednesday), 7.05pm), v Canterbury, at Apollo Projects Stadium, Christchurch Won 27-21 – September 1 (Sunday, 4.35pm), v Manawatu, at Central Energy Trust Arena, Palmerston North Won 38-26 – September 7 (Saturday, 7.05pm), v Tasman, at McLean Park, Napier RS Lost 24-25 September 14 (Saturday, 7.05pm,), v Waikato, at FMG Stadium, Hamilton Lost 5-50 – September 20 (Friday, 7.05pm), v Taranaki, at McLean Park, Napier Lost 19-63 – September 28 (Saturday, 2.05pm), v Auckland, at McLean Park, Napier Won 36-35 – October 5 (Saturday, 4.35pm), v Wellington, in Wellington – Lost 28-46. – Quarter Final – October 12 (Saturday, 2pm) v Bay of Plenty – in Tauranga – Lost 17-19
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You have to believe in yourself when no one else does
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We look forward to seeing YOU at the Clubrooms soon.
Come in and join us whether its
Football, Netball, Cricket, Softball or Rugby…
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.
Ellwood Function Centre, Otene Road, Hastings. Phone: 0274 070 809
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President: Neil Murphy Vice President: Mike Donoghue
Secretary: Robert McCoid Treasurer: Jack Sanders
Chairman: Terry Gittings
Contact: 0274 524 521
Committee: Andi Burrell, Josh Costello, Martin Devoy, Bernard Gittings, Neil Murphy, Paul Teddy
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>>> NZ Marist website <<<
www.maristrugby.org.nz
NAPIER OLD BOYS MARIST CRICKET
Napier Old Boys Marist Cricket Club
Patron: Lawrence Willis
President: Bevin Pollock
Vice Presidents:
Gerard O’Shaughnessy, David Pearson, David Bovey, Simon Coe, G Rogers, Peter Nixon, Bill Reilly, Abby Burrows, Dave Herrick.
Secretary: Cameron Todd Auditor: John McCorkindale Treasurer: James McCorkindale
Chairman: Del Whyte – 021 705 030
Committee:
Glen Walklin, Daniel Whyte, Stu Lindsay, Scott Morgan, Andrew Frame, Stuart O’Connor
WEEKENDS RESULTS UPDATE…
PREMIER CRICKET
The Station NOBM Premiers were beaten by Taradake by 73 runs.
Bowling first, we started well with two early wickets to Ethan Madden. This turned into 5/88 after 26 overs. Some late partnerships for Taradale got them to a total of 247/8 after 50 overs. Best of the bowlers was Josh Paerau with 2/44 from 10 overs.
In reply, a blistering innings of 55 from 41 balls from PJ Singh got us off to great start and we were 1/102 after 16 overs. We then lost regular wickets and were eventually bowled out for 174 in 34 overs. Along with PJ’s innings, Karan Param continued his fine batting form this season with 60 from 84 balls.
DIVISION 2 AND 3 RESULTS:
Division 2a
The NOBM Eagles beat Marewa by 4 Wickets.
Marewa batted first and score 114 all out in 21 overs.
Best of the Eagles bowlers were Jaggi Singh with 4/38.
In reply, the Eagles got to the target with 4 wickets in hand after 21 overs. Best of the batters were Jagdeep Singh with 41* from 52 balls and Tajinder Singh with 24 from 38 balls.
Division 2b
The Sideline Bar NOBM Hobblers lost to St John’s First X1 by 9 wickets.
We won the toss and batted first. After a positive start we lost wickets a little too regular and ended up scoring 154 all out in 34 overs. Best of the batters was Danile Evans with 28 from 38 balls, while others made starts.
In reply, bowling was economical in the first 20 overs to have St John’s at 1/66. They were able to score faster though in the second half of the innings to get to 158/1 after 34 overs. Reid McGrath picked up our only wicket (1/39) while Scott Morgan was economical in his 8 overs, going for just 17 runs.
Division 3
The Downey’s Butchery NOBM Sausages lost to NBHS 3rd X1 by 1 wicket.
Batting first the Sausages scored 168 all out in 29 overs. Best of the batters was Troy Reihana with a run-a-ball 31.
In reply, NBHS got to the target in the 29th over at 9 wickets down in a tight match. Best of the bowlers was James McCorkindale with 2/24 from 6 overs.
Report courtesy – Scott Morgan
Poser – What is the name of Neil Wagners new book ?
Last Weeks Poser – What was Mitchel Santners wicket haul against India in Pune ? Answer – 13 wickets
“New Players Welcome to Team up with us for the
2024-25 Season
Pass the Word Around………
Come along and join our club in 2025 – New Players always Welcome
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>>> For more Info please Contact:
Committee Members
President – Anna Campbell alwcampbell@gmail.com
Treasurer – Maudena Kemp maudenahereni@gmail.com
Secretary – Amanda Rich kerry.amanda2017@outlook.com
Club Captain and Gear Custodian – Chesna Morgan chesna.morgan@gmail.com
Committee Member – Louise Grinstead louise@theinsuranceteamnz.co.nz
Or contact us via Facebook and Messenger – (Napier Ex High Marist Netball Club)
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This Weeks Poser – What was the score in the third test in the Constellation Cup in Perth ?
Last Weeks Poser – What was the final score in the Constellation Cup played in Perth ?
Answer – Silver Ferns 61 Australia 43
“New Players Welcome to Team up with us for the
2025 Season
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Napier Marist Football
Napier Marist fields 5 senior teams and 28 Junior teams
& is one of the largest Football clubs in Hawke’s Bay
2024 Committee Members
Chairman – Andy Smith – andrew@bpx.co.nz / 027 559 1254
Club Captain – Jayden Barrow / 027 612 7216
Junior Club Coordinator – Michelle Reilly / 021 705 385
Junior Development – Dwayne Smith / 021 081 30914
Sponsorship Manager – Byron Fergus / 021 512 751
Treasurer – Jeremy Norman / 027 707 9915
Social Media – Paige Hunt / 027 321 7645
Junior football queries – juniors@maristfc.co.nz
Senior football queries – admin@maristfc.co.nz
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This Weeks Poser – 3 games in and how many goals has Auckland FC scored since they started – For / Against ?
Last Weeks Poser – Can you name Auckland FC coach ? Answer – Steve Corica
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“The more difficult the victory, the greater the happiness in winning.”
– Pelé
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CLUB ASSOCIATE SUPPORTERS
Best Travel – Onlineautoshb Mechanical — Ian Dick Concrete – Muscle Injury Clinic – ITM Napier – Vision Homes – Devine Physiotherapy
Alexander Electric – Bay Mazda Napier – Create – Dave Argent: Greenstone Insurance – Lattey Group – Nelson Signs – Online Auto’s –
Pak n Save Tamatea – Alexander Construction – Roguehop – Shed 2 – Vision Homes – Westshore Beach Inn
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“Play Napier Marist Football in 2025
Remember New Players Always Welcome”
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NAPIER MARIST SOFTBALL
Contacts: Club Chairman: Craig Smith. Secretary: Abby Whitley – 027 8450 735
Club Contact: Dianne de Lautour – 027 240 3235
“New Players Welcome to Team up with us for the 2024-25 season”
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“New Players Welcome to Team up with us for the
2024-25 Season
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NAPIER MARIST SOFTBALL
Contacts: Club Chairman: Craig Smith. Secretary: Abby Whitley – 027 8450 735
Club Contact: Dianne de Lautour – 027 240 3235
“New Players Welcome to Team up with us for the 2024-25 season”
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The Leprauchan Comments
A Catholic priest, a Protestant minister, and a Jewish rabbi were discussing when life begins.
“Life begins,” said the priest, “at the moment of fertilization. That is when God instills the spark of life into the fetus.”
“We believe,” said the minister, “that life begins at birth, because that is when the baby becomes an individual and is capable of making its own decisions and must learn about sin.”
“You’re both wrong,” said the rabbi. “Life begins when the children have graduated and moved out of the house.”
Old Sean O’Farrell was reminiscing about the good old days.
“When I was a boy, my mother would send me with $1.00 to the corner store. I’d come back with 5 potatoes, 2 loaves of bread, 3 bottles of milk, a hunk of cheese, a box of tea and a dozen eggs.
You just can’t do that today…too many security cameras.”
Clancy was invited to Doolan’s home for dinner. Doolan proceeded every request to his wife by endearing terms, calling her honey, my love, darling, sweetheart, pumpkin, etc.
Clancy was impressed since the couple had been married almost 70 years, so while Mrs. Doolan was off in the kitchen he said to Doolan; “I think that it is wonderful that after all these years you’ve been together, you still call your wife pet names.”
Doolan hung his head. “To tell you the truth”, he said, “I forgot her name about 10 years ago”.
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
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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