Apr 9, 2009

Features this week:

• Harbour Representatives named in New Zealand U20 Squad
• 2009 North Harbour Representative Coaches
• Rugby Talk with John McKittrick
• Secondary School Sevens
• Kids Club Holiday Programme
• Referees

Three Harbour Representatives named in New Zealand U20 Squad

Harbour continues to be a great breeding ground of talent with Ken Pisi, Nafi Tuitavake and Nalu Tuigamala all being named in this year's New Zealand Under 20 squad to compete in the IRB Junior World Championship in Japan in June.  Our development programme has an excellent reputation for producing quality up and coming players.  Last year Ben Afeaki, Chris Smith and Michael Harris were selected for the same team. Click here to see the full team list.

2009 Representative Coaches

North Harbour Rugby is pleased to announce the following Representative coaches for the 2009 season:

For more information, click here.

Rugby Talk with John McKittrick

The changing face of club rugby was certainly evident at Silverdale on the weekend when Silverdale had far too much firepower for Glenfield, running out winners 34 to 13, in round 3 of the Premier Competition.  Across the board the average age of most of the premier sides is getting younger by the year.  Glenfield is fielding the bulk of last year's champion Under 21 side whilst Dale captain Robbie Colhoun sang the praises of the seven under 20 year olds making their senior debut.
 
After just three rounds a very definite pattern has emerged with Shore, Marist and Taka all still undefeated at the top of the table whilst Glenfield, Kumeu and Mahurangi remain winless at the bottom. Taka's 28 to nil rout of Northcote has certainly sent shockwaves though the competition however Bays were not to be outdone getting up against Helensville out at the Ville 18-13. To read more, click here.

Click here to see this weekend's senior club draw.

Secondary School Sevens

Kingsway School provided a shock to the established schools by qualifying for the final of the Secondary School Sevens Tournament held at Hato Petera College last Friday afternoon.

Massey High School had to pull out all stops in the final to win 24-7, with Sam Aolele and Mark Peteru-Sepu producing stunning breaks to split the strong Kingsway defence. Jason Brown provided good back-up for Massey to take the title. Massey defeated Birkenhead College and Hato Petera College in pool play, and then Northcote College 17-7 in the semi-final on their way to the final.

To read more, click here. 

Harbour rugby Kids Club Holiday Programme

North Harbour Rugby's Kids Holiday Programme has been ranked No. 2 by ViewAuckland in their "15 Must Do School Holiday Activities". To check it out, click here.

So kids, come on down to North Harbour Stadium from the 22-24 April and see what our Kids Club Holiday Programme is all about. This is your chance to meet your rugby heroes and learn fundamental rugby skills in a fun, interactive and safe environment. For more information, click here.

To download a registration form, click here.

Referees

We have had 12 new referees our association this year but still require another 8-10 to enable us to provide a referee for all our games. If you are keen or know somebody who you think would make a good referee, please contact Ray Garrett on 027 571 5583 or ray@harbourrugby.co.nz

Congratulations to the following referees who have been involved in either Super 14 fixtures or overseas refereeing appointments.

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