Napier Old Boys Marist Rugby Club
TeamTalk
09.03.2026
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 2026”
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NEVER PUT OFF UNTIL TOMORROW WHAT YOU CAN DO TODAY
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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 – Cape Physio
– Devine Plumbing – Green Club – HBI Properties
– ICIB Broker Webb Insurance & Risk Advisory
– Motordrome Tyre & Auto Service – MRD Web
– Napier Collision Repair Centre – Onekawa Liquorland
– Proton Electrical – PWL Builders Ltd – Red Steel
– Richard Kepka Builders – Shape Life & Financial Services
– Sideline Bar – Tremain Real Estate
General
BWR – DB Breweries – Eastern & Central Community Trust
– Four Winds Foundation – Firetech Services Ltd
– Grassroots Trust – Lion Foundation
– New Zealand Community Trust – Pub Charity
– Scott Applegate Electrical – The Southern Trust
Members Support our valued Sponsors as they generously Support us
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”
Napier Old Boys Marist Rugby Football Club
President – Mike O’Connor
Chairman – Wade Colville-Smith
Director of Finance – Chris Benson
Directors of Rugby – Alex Nixon & Kurt Chambers
Director of Communications – Matt Robertson
Director of Club Management – Mitch Gardiner
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WE’RE LOOKING FOR MATCHDAY VOLUNTEERS
NOBM is looking to fill a few key game-day support roles for the upcoming season. These are vital roles that help keep everything running smoothly on match day.
Scoreboard Operator.
Field Setup Crew – help set up fields and equipment before games.
Player Welfare & Equipment Support – managing tape, ice, drinks, and basic matchday supplies.
Ground Controller
Opportunity to work as a group or team, which can be an option for fundraising.
No experience needed — just reliability and a willingness to help.
For more information on these roles, please direct message the club or contact – Wade: 021 059 3943
WE’RE LOOKING FOR MATCHDAY VOLUNTEERS
Team Management Personnel2026 Season
Premier – Ellery Wilson – 027 964 9060 : Matthew Wyatt – 022 616 4250
Manager – Mitch Gardiner – 0274 892 120 : Assist. – Peter Bainbridge – 027 245 8729 : Anthony Easson – 0275 347 800
Premier Reserves – to be appointed
Manager –
Thirds – Tom Grant – 021 220 5910 : Adam De Lautour
Colts – Steve Smithers – 022 498 5367 : Sam Birch – 027 355 8379
Manager – Jason Evans – 021 191 3248
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Napier Old Boys Marist Rugby Football Club
NOBM captain Will Tremain addresses the crowd following the
Spillane Cup presentation from NZM President Mike Donoghue.
Results from the Hastings Rugby & Sports 94th Spillane Tournament
Spillane Cup Winners
Semi Finals
Napier OBM 43 – 24 Hamilton Marist
Hastings R&S 45 – 31 Hutt OBM
Final
Napier Old Boys Marist 34 – 24 Hastings Rugby &Sports
Ham Cumming Cup
Hamilton Marist 26 – 7 Hutt Old Boys Marist
2026 TOURNAMENTXV
1. Patrick Teddy (NOBM) 2. Damaruus Hokianga (HRS) Vice captain.
3. Manu Naciva (HRS) 4. Josh Balme (Hamilton Marist)
5. Junior Tefoto (Hutt OBM) 6. Kane Ngawhare (NOBM)
7 Will Tremain (NOBM) 8. Rupeni Rariyawa (Hutt OBM)
9. Ellery Wilson (NOBM) Captain. 10. Jonty Stewart (NOBM)
11. Aaron Couper (Hamilton Marist) 12. Jed Corbett (NOBM)
13. Neria Fomai (HRS 14. Ellis Lewis (NOBM) 15. Daniel Ticklepenny (Hamilton Marist)
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Spillane Final
Napier Old Boys Marist claimed the annual NZ Marist preseason tournament title with two strong wins built on tempo, accuracy and superior fitness. They backed up a high scoring opener against Hamilton Marist with a composed effort over Hastings Rugby and Sports to finish unbeaten.
Game One – vs Hamilton Marist 43-24
Napier Old Boys Marist started their campaign in style, running in a stack of points to win 43-24 over Hamilton Marist. Their forwards laid a solid platform, giving the backs clean ball and allowing them to play with width and speed..
Key features of the match * High tempo on attack, stretching Hamilton Marist to both sidelines. * Dominant periods at set piece and breakdown, generating quick ruck ball. * Clinical finishing in the red zone, turning pressure into tries rather than penalties.
Game Two – vs Hastings Rugby and Sports 34-24
In the decider, Napier Old Boys Marist backed up superbly to secure a 3424 win over Hastings Rugby and Sports. Hastings brought more physicality and breakdown pressure, but NOBM’s composure and structure proved the difference.
Key features of the match * Improved defensive line speed to limit Hastings’ gain-line success. * Smart exit play and kicking, pinning Hastings to their own half at key moments. * Impact off the bench, with fresh legs helping to close out the final quarter.
A vital moment came midway through the second half when NOBM defended multiple phases inside their 22, forced a turnover, and then went the length of the field for a try that swung momentum firmly their way.
Tournament Wrap – Statement Start to 2026
Across the two games Napier Old Boys Marist piled on 77 points while conceding 48, underlining both their attacking threat and the work-on tightening defence before the regular season. Winning both fixtures and lifting the tournament trophy sends a clear early message to local and Marist opposition.
Key takeaways: * Attack already looks sharp, with combinations clicking early in the year. * Set piece and breakdown work provided a reliable platform across both matches.
* Depth in the squad showed, with group backing up physically and mentally over twp tough games to finish champions.
Report courtesy – Mitch Gardiner
Bernie McCahill Cup – Colts
Napier OBM 52 – 50 Hastings R&S
The victors and the vanquished. In an especially high scoring Spillane Colts encounter NOB Marist ‘narrowly’ came out
on top against their Hastings R&S counterparts 52 – 50. In doing so they earned themselves the Bernie McCahill Cup.
The 2026 season is fast approaching, and our Colts team was recently asked if we were interested in playing in the Spillane Tournament for the Bernie McCahill Cup. We jumped at the opportunity and got straight into preparation. With Tuesday and Thursday night trainings underway, it was awesome to see over 20 boys at each session — a great turnout for this time of year and a sign of the commitment building in the squad.
Saturday 7th of March finally arrived, and the weather was perfect for running rugby. We started strongly, scoring within the first few minutes. However, the big HRS side fought back and took the lead 19–7 midway through the first half. After making a few changes, the boys responded brilliantly and went into halftime with a 34–24 lead. The second half was just as intense, with both teams going try for try. In the end, the boys dug deep and held on for a thrilling 52–50 victory, bringing home the Bernie McCahill Cup.
The 2026 Colts squad is looking strong, with several boys returning for their third and fourth seasons alongside some exciting new players joining the team. It’s shaping up to be a great year, and we’re looking forward to the season ahead and making the club proud.
Report courtesy – Sam Birch
A CHALLENGE TO OUR PLAYERS
As a long established Hawkes Bay Rugby Club we are always on the lookout for New Players to join us.
How about bringing along a family member, a workmate or someone who just may be interested in
pulling on their boots and having some exciting ‘game time’ with Napier Old Boys Marist in 2026.
They could be interested in playing – Colts, Division 3, Premier Development or Premier Rugby.
You can either bring them along to training or pass their contact details etc to our >
Directors of Rugby – Alex Nixon – 021 240 4049 Kurt Chambers – 021 751 681
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New Players Welcomein 2026
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A fine lineup of St Johns College Old Boys….
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New Players in all teams will be Welcome in 2026
> Bring along a mate <
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Coaches Wanted for 2026
Premier Reserves
Expressions of interest to – nobmrfc@gmail.comor 021 751 681
NAPIER OLD BOYS MARIST JUNIOR RUGBY
Any queries, email: nobmjuniorrugby@gmail.com
“New Players Welcome to Team up with
Napier Old Boys Marist Junior Rugby in 2026”
2025 NOBM Junior Rugby Committee
For further Junior Rugby Info please contact >
Executive:
Glenn Fulcher(Chairman)021 676 174
Glenn Fulcher(Secretary)021 676 174 – Bevan Condin (Treasurer) 021 160 5118
Ben Guild(Convenor) 027 2089306
Committee:
Emma Chambers, Grant Frommherz, Therese Rodger,
Georgie Smithers, Rochelle Williams, Annalise Wyatt.
Any queries, email: nobmjuniorrugby@gmail.com
“New Players Welcome toTeam up with
Napier Old Boys Marist Junior Rugby in 2026”
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IT ALWAYS SEEMS IMPOSSIBLE UNTIL ITS DONE
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DID YOU KNOW
THAT we extend our Thanks to tournament hosts Hastings Rugby & Sports for running a professionally conducted 94th Spillane Tournament over the past weekend. And despite a somewhat poor showing from of number affiliate clubs who hadn’t made the effort to get their act together and participate, it still added up to another great weekend of Marist fellowship and Rugby.
THAT it’s great to see that our NOB Marist Colts participated in the 2026 Spillane tournament. Playing the Colts section they got a sniff of what the Spillane Tournament is all about.
THAT heres a FLASHBACK – 2002 Remember ? – Maddison Trophy Final – August 4 2002
From the 2002 Maddison Trophy Final and the comparison of scoring stats which should bring back a few memories for both players and supporters.
Looking back at some interesting data NOB Marist won 24-11. Taradale led 11-7 at halftime. NOB Marist keeping Taradale scoreless in the second half and packed on points.
Scorers for NOB Marist were: Tries: – Herman Ah Kiong, Jason Bright, Bevan Pickett, Donovan Hall. Conversions: – Marius Kriel (2).
NOBM Leading scorers 2002
Bevan Picket 139 Michael Johnson 65 Tries: Michael Johnson 13 Hermon Ah Kiong 10 Ben Trew 9 Clint Chamberlain 8
Team Tries 86 Points For 598 Against 177
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Taradale Leading scorers 2002
Ryan Lewis 139 Michael Chaffey 61 Tries: Michael Chaffey 10 Willie Faletutulu 9 Jovesa Naivalu 8 Ryan Lewis 6
Team Tries 82 Points For 579 Against 346
And for those of you who can recall those times, the Napier Old Boys Marist lineup for the 2002 Maddison Final: 15. Glyn Smith 14. Hermon Ah Kiong 13. Ben Trew 12. Bevan Pickett 11. Clint Chamberlain 10. Marius Kriel 9.Donovan Hall .8. Glen Varcoe 7. Earl Anderson 6. Michael Johnson 5. David Byrne 4. Alan Gardiner 3. Taane Lee 2. Howard Murray (captain) 1. Ian Baty. Bench: 16. Johnny Galo. 17. Johno Williams 18. Nigel Halpin 19. Jason Rhodes 20. Adam Jerram 21. Scott Taylor 22. Jason Bright 23. Steve Harrison 24. Manu Petera
2002 Maddison Trophy Semi Finals: Taradale 22 – 13 Havelock North : NOB Marist 22 – 6 Pirates.
And it had been so close. In the Maddison round three weeks earlier – * NOB Marist narrowly accounted for Taradale with their 24 – 23 winning result !
THAT A Coach will impact more young people in a year than the average person does in a LIFETIME
THATwe are expecting a visit from a member of the Perth based Joondalup Brothers Rugby Club, Russell Peart, who is making the trip across the ditch for the Hurricanes v Western Force match which was played at McLean Park on Friday evening. His club founded in 1998, is one of a number of affiliate Brothers rugby clubs throughout Australia who are all on our TeamTalk mailing list. He made contact with me and indicated that he would like get along to one of practice sessions visit our club and maybe sample a drop of Ale while he was in town. I was sure we would extend a warm welcome to a good Brothers rugby man. Ed.
THAT re WE’RE LOOKING FOR MATCHDAY VOLUNTEERS A suggestion to members these roles do not necessarily have to done by one person, maybe these important positions could be shared between two or three club members – sort of ‘share the load’. Give this some serious through guys and girls >>> YOUR SUPPORT WOULD REALLY BE APPRECIATED. Contact Wade if YOU or you know of someone who may be interested in taking on one of these important roles. Your Support will really be Appreciated.
“Change the game, don’t let the game change you.”
HERE and THERE . . .
Celebrating 30 years of News, Views, Opinion and Stats from the man in the stand . . .
WE HAD TO. . . smile on Wednesday morning after seeing comments under the Napier Old Boys Marist Facebook post about Saturday’s Spillane fixtures. Club stalwart Tony O’Connor asked, “When will the draw be posted?” and Krutter simply replied, “This is it mate.”
T’WAS . . . 50 years ago this year I moved from the Lily Whites to the Doolins, joining the Marist Under 21 Gold team coached by Dave Roberts. The top Green side was coached by Chris Downing and Kevin Plowman. Matches against Green were always challenging, and I still have team stats from that time. In 1976, I gained the nickname McGoo at the club, adapted from “little Magoo,” a name I’d picked up at Napier High School Old Boys after my dad dressed as Mr Magoo for a fancy dress night.
IMAGINE . . . running a mile while drinking four beers along the way. Canadian athlete Corey Bellemere currently holds the men’s beer mile world record with a time of 4:27.10, achieved at the 2025 Beer Mile World Classic in Lisbon. The women’s record belongs to Shelby Houlihan, who finished in 5:43.81 in 2023. The rules are simple: participants must drink four 12oz (5%) beers and run four 400m laps, receiving penalty laps if they vomit. However, this event is not officially recognized by World Athletics.
DURING . . . my recent visit to Perth, I saw a digital advertising sign at a traffic intersection in Myaree displaying a real estate advert: “Antony Doolin – Doolin it Right.” It is funny that this intersection also features Mel Maria, a Catholic school, on one of its corners, which adds an element of irony to the ads placement.
WITH THE . . . Melbourne F1 grand prix on this weekend I thought I’d make a rare comment about the sport. It’s a sport I can take or leave, so I think I’ll just leave it.
THAT’S A WRAP. . . Next week Rugby World Cup ticketing.
Cheers McGoo – mcgooz@outlook.com
THAT a rugby Coach will impact more young people in a year than the average person does in a LIFETIME
THATheres a Flashback to 1987 featuring the new chairman of NZ Rugby David Kirk after his side won the inaugural Rugby World Cup at Eden Park.
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 address.
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 2026 –
New Players are always WELCOME
A little combative action from OBM’s Oto Katoa in the Spillane Final.
THEY SAID IT
“The review concluded the Tupou Vaa’i’s action constituted leaving the ground to avoid a tackle, rather than simply diving forward to score a try, and that as a result the try should not have been awarded.”
Super Rugby Pacific referee Ben O’Keefe got it wrong after the Chiefs beat the Blues by four points.
“”Everyone will be aware that we’re at that crucial mid-period in the four year World Cup cycle. Two years in and so I’m sure unsurprising for everyone, the New Zealand Rugby Board and management have taken a very comprehensive review.”
NZR chairman David Kirk.
“The All Blacks are not on track in the way that we need them for the 2027 World Cup. And indeed for what will be a very demanding year in 2026 with four matches against South Africa in rugbys greatest rivalry.”
David Kirk continues.
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THE STRENGTH OF THE TEAM IS EACH MEMBER
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This Weeks Poser 1 – Who is the Hurricane out for the season through injury ?
Poser 2 – Who was the Crusader player banned for three weeks ?
Poser 3 – What has Magpie mentor Brock James been appointed to as assistant coach ?
Poser 4 – Who is the Black Fern who has just retired – for the second time ?
Some of us carry our
Heart in our hands
This Weeks Poser 1 – Who is the coach of the Brumbies team ? Answer – Stephen Larkham
Poser 2 – How many years since the Brumbies beat the Crusaders in Christchurch ? Answer – 26
Poser 3 – The 94 game veteran Pouri Rakete-Stones has headed to England, who is going to play for ?
Answer – Newcastle Reds Bulls
Poser 4 – On how many occasions has Napier OBM won the Spillane Cup ? Answer – 11
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New Players are Welcome in 2026
> Bring along a mate too <
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Round 1
13 Feb – Highlanders 25 – 23 Crusaders : Waratahs 36 – 12 Reds
14 Feb – Drua 26 – 40 Moana Pacifica : Blues 15 – 19 Chiefs : Force 24 – 56 Brumbies
Hurricanes – Bye
Round 2
20 Feb – Hurricanes 52 – 10 Moana Pacifika : Waratahs 36 – 13 Fijian Drua
21 Feb – Highlanders 23 – 26 Chiefs : Force 32 – 42 Blues
22 Feb – Crusaders 24 – 50 Brumbies
Reds – Bye
Round 3
27 Feb – Moana Pacifika 19 – 35 Force : Reds 31 – 14 Highlanders
28 Feb – Fijian Drua 25 – 20 Hurricanes : Chiefs 33 – 43 Crusaders : Brumbies 30 – 27 Blues
Waratahs – Bye
Round 4
Fri 6 March – Chiefs 57 – 24 Moana Pasifika : Waratahs 19 – 59 Hurricanes
Sat 7 March – Highlanders 39 – 31 Force : Blues 29 – 13 Crusaders : Brumbies 31 – 34 Reds
Fijian Drua – Bye
Round 5
Fri 13 March – Hurricanes v Force (Napier)
Sat 14 Mark – Fijian Drua v Brumbies : Crusaders v Highlanders : Reds v Waratahs
Sun 15 March – Blues v Moana Pacifika : Chiefs – Bye
McLean Park ACTION
Friday 13th March – 7.05pm Kickoff
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RUGBY ISN’T A GAME OF INDIVIDUAL BRILLIANCE, BUT A GAME OF TEAMWORK
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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: Mike Donoghue Vice President: Bernard Gittings
Secretary: Robert McCoid Treasurer: Jack Sanders
Chairman: Terry Gittings
Contact: 0274 524 521
Committee:
Lourdaiz Ah Chong, Josh Costello, Kevin Hickland, Craig Glendinning, Richie McCrea, Rochelle Ormsby
>>> NZ Marist website <<<
www.maristrugby.org.nz
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IF YOUR OPPONENT IS TOUGH, YOU MUST BE TOUGHER
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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 – Jo Donnelly : Secretary – Kelly Connell
Gear Custodian – Chesna Morgan – chesna.morgan@gmail.com
Committee Member – Mel Davis
email – exhighmaristhb@gmail.com
phone – 021 056 1155
Or contact us via Facebook and Messenger – (Napier Ex High Marist Netball Club)
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This Week Poser – What was the Silver Ferns result in the Vitality Netball International Series?
Last Weeks Poser – Winner of the Dame Lois Muir Supreme Award at the 2025 New Zealand Netball Awards?
Answer – Silver Ferns defender Karin Burger
“New Players Welcome to Team up with us for the 2026 Season
Napier Marist Football
Napier Marist fields 5 senior teams and 28 Junior teams
2025 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
We’re inviting all girls and women aged 14+ to join us for a fun, relaxed Football Training Night at Park Island this Wednesday, 4th March at 6pm as we explore launching a new Napier Marist Women’s Social Team!
We’ve got the coach confirmed, a team manager in place, and a brand new playing kit ready to go
If interested, come along this Wednesday and don’t forget to bring your friends !
Or Contact – Andy Smith 027 559 1254 or email interest to – admin@maristfc.co.nz
This Week Poser – What was the Football Ferns result vs Samoa ?
Last Week Poser – When and where do the All Whites play England in 2026 ? Answer – June 6th in Florida, USA
CLUB ASSOCIATE SUPPORTERS
Best Travel – Devine Physiotherapy – Ian Dick Concrete – ITM Napier – Muscle Injury Clinic –
Onlineautoshb Mechanical – Shed 2 on the Quay – Tamatea Pak’n’Save – Vision Homes
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“Play Napier Marist Football in 2026
Remember New Players AlwaysWelcome”
NAPIER OLD BOYS MARIST CRICKET
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 – 027 206 6498. Andrew Frame, Stuart O’Connor
WEEKEND SENIOR RESULTS:
Courtesy Scott Morgan
Premiers:
The Station NOBM Premiers lost to Taradale by 113 runs.
We won the toss and elected to bowl first, starting economically to have Taradale at 2/31 after 12 overs. Middle to late order partnerships allowed Taradale to score 237/9 from their 50 overs. Best of the bowlers were Mitchell Innes with 3/44 from 10 overs and Pritpal Singh with an economical 2/21 from 10 overs.
In response, we started solidly but regular wickets throughout the innings resulted in us scoring 124 all out in 32.1 overs. Best of the batters was Josh Paerau with 41 from 43 balls.
Division 2a:
The NOBM Eagles beat Hawkes Bay United Kings by 8 wickets.
We bowled first, with the Kings scoring 174 all out in 38.3 overs. Best of the bowlers were Sarwan Singh with 4/39 from 8 overs and Jagraj Singh Ghuman with 2/31 from 6 overs.
In response, Harry Gill (93 from 69 balls) and Faraz Rana (43 from 47) put on 104 for the first wicket and we ended up winning by 8 wickets in just 22.5 overs.
Division 2b:
The Sideline Bar NOBM Hobblers beat Marewa by 23 runs.
We won the toss and chose to bat. After an early wicket, Max Healy (93 from 79 balls) put on 75 with Calim Leathard (23 from 41) and 73 with John O’Brien (46 from 41). This put us into a good position and late hitting from Rattendeep Singh (30 from 18) and Jason Sayer (25 from 15) got us to 261/9 from 40 overs.
In response. Marewa started strongly and it took crucial wickets in the 13th and 15th overs to stem the flow of runs and bring us back into it. As time went on the required run rate grew along with regular wickets and Marewa needed 33 from the last over, from which they scored 9. Best of the bowlers was Cameron Todd with 2/31 from 6 overs, while Scott Morgan picked up the 2 wickets at the top.
Division 3:
The Downey’s Butchery Proton Electrical NOBM Sausages beat NBHS by 7 wickets. The following match report is from one of the players:
The Mighty Downey’s butchery Proton electric NOBM sausages played NBHS 3rd 11 today.
Losing the toss we bowled 1st, Varun Vinayak and Daniel Wallace bowled great at the start followed by the other bowlers all bowling tightly restricting NBHS to 147. Pick of the bowlers with Varun Vinayak 3 for 15 off 6 overs with Daniel Wallace and Alister Poulgrain both picking up 2 wickets each.
Chasing 147 to win Jason Mohi and Michael Atkinson made it an easy task with an opening stand of 86 (Jason Mohi 42 off 38 and Michael Atkinson 49 off 64). Boys have a couple of big games coming up in the next 2 weeks to seal a finals spot… Up The Mighty Sausages…
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THEY SAID IT
“What we’ve done a lot of, is we’ve played 60% of the game really well and we’ve let that last 40% slide.”
New NOBMCC Marist captain Charlie Caslake.
“So, over the last few weeks, we’ve talked about knowing the other side will have a partnership and knowing we might lose a few quick wickets but we also know we’re good enough to win games in this division and , if we keep going and keep our heads up and keep fighting, we’re good enough to win games over 100 overs. Two more wins and we’re in the finals.”
Charlie Caslake.
This Weeks Poser – Who currently holds the Hawke Cup ?
Last weeks Poser – NZ vs Pakistan – Who is captaining these teams ? Answer – Mitchell Santner and Salman Agha.
The Leprauchan Comments
An Irish priest and a Rabbi get into a car accident. They both get out of their cars and stumble over to the side of the road. The Rabbi says, “Oy vey! What a wreck!” The priest asks him, “Are you all right, Rabbi?” The Rabbi responds, “Just a little shaken.” The priest pulls a flask of whiskey from his coat and says, “Here, drink some of this it will calm your nerves.” The Rabbi takes the flask and drinks it down and says, “Well, what are we going to tell the police?” “Well,” the priest says, “I don’t know what your aft’ to be tellin’ them. But I’ll be tellin’ them I wasn’t the one drinkin’.”
Recipe for Irish Stew: Get some meat, some potatoes and a lot of Guinness Stout. Drink all of the stout. Forget about the stew.
Two Irishmen looking for work saw a sign that read TREE FELLERS WANTED. “Oh, now, look at that,” said Paddy. “What a pity there’s only de two of us!”
Upon seeing his son’s black eye Murphy asked him, “how’d ye be comin’ by that glorious black eye, me lad?” His son shook his head and replied, “‘Tis the damndest thing. I was over at Molly’s house, dancin’ with the lovely lass, when her father walked in.” “An’ old Master Callahan is thinkin’ that dancin’ is an evil thing, cured by a black eye, is that it?” “Na, na, Father. The old man’s deaf, an’ couldn’t hear th’ music.
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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