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NELSON COLLEGE RUGBY NEWS 4th July 2022 What a week! For the fourth year in a row, the 1st XV took out the Quadrangular title! This is the first time Nelson College has won four years in a row so is a huge achievement for the team and one we can all be very proud of. The team has played a lot of rugby leading into this tournament, much of it on soft, muddy ground, so they boys relished what looked like a pristine field to play running rugby on. Congratulations to the whole team including the coaching and management staff (both at home and in Whanganui) of Jono Phillips, Mike Fraser, Marty O'Cain, Grant Billcliff, Max Fraine, Chris Wahnig, Matt Doonan, Peter Grigg, Tony Anderson, Will Moloney & Alethea Stove. Well done. 1st XV Report The 1st XV played Wellington College 1st XV on Monday in their Quad Semi Final and had to work right until the end to secure the win, fortuitously down to a missed penalty opportunity for Wellington on full-time. The kick was heading right down the centre until a gust of wind sent it wayward and we grabbed a 34-31 win to advance to the final. Read the Match Report here. The final was played on Wednesday against Christ's College 1st XV in a match that doubled as a Miles Toyota Championship game. With a number of our boys' playing in their final Quad game, the expectation was high and they certainly did not disappoint. The team ran in 8 tries, converting 4 and never gave Christ's a chance. Tries were scoored by Callum Robertson 2, Jordan Smith, Tayne Hemopo 2, Nelesoni Malaulau, Sione Mafi & Zyon Ford tries, with Zyon Ford converting 4. Congratulations to the team on a great win. Full Match Report here. The team now prepares for a game against Rangiora High School in Rangiora on Saturday 9th July. All the best boys. All Blacks vs. Ireland Test Debutant - Leicester Fainga'anuku Leicester became Nelson College's 23rd All Black and the 1200th person to wear the All Black jersey on Saturday evening playing against Ireland at Eden Park. This is a great achievement for him and we are all very proud of him for achieving this. It was awesome to see him come up against another old boy in James Lowe, who played in the same No.11 jersey. Congratulations to Leicester and James. Read more about the game here.
Kind Regards Mark Cochrane Master in Charge of Rugby M. 0274 80 3005  |
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It was another big week of games for all our teams and we came away with 6 wins from 9 games which is pretty good. Well done to all our players, coaches and managers on this and keep up the good work. This week is the final game of term 2 before we all head away for a two week break. For the players, please make sure you let your coach know if you cannot be there, but ultimately make every effort to play this weekend. The are changes to the U14 grade which splits into top 4 and bottom 4 starting this weekend. Aim For Fairplay This initiative is now in its 4th year and still going strong. The teams that behave the best across the season will be rewarded with their team going to Armageddon Paintball for a fun day out. Congratulations to U14 Kahurangi, U17 Cambridge and U17 Kahurangi who are all at the top of their grades for behavior. Well done. Players of the Day Congratulations to these boys who were acknowledged for their great play. Thank you NPD for the vouchers. U14 Quinns - Will Lasenby U14 Kahurangi - Tommy & George Moloney U14 Agrentina - Noah Brehaut U15 White - Quinton Tuhakaraina (Backs) & Will Horncastle (Forwards)
U15 White would also like to thank NBS for supplying their team new water bottles. Much appreciated. |
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THE NELSON COLLEGE RUGBY WAY OUR VISION, OUR VALUES, OUR WAY
OUR VISION To be a leader in our community and to provide the best Rugby education in New Zealand
OUR VALUES Equity – everyone is treated fairly Belonging – everyone belongs Character – we always aim to do the right thing Excellence – we aim to be innovative and do our very best Self-Discipline – we take responsibility
OUR WAY Ngākau Pono – Integrity – Faamoani – Angatonu - Yalododonu We will always do what is right & play by the rules
Whakaute – Respect – Faaaloalo – Faka’apa’apa – Veidokai We will always treat others, the way we want to be treated including opposition players, coaches, and the officials’
Takohanga – Responsibility – Tiutetauave – Fatongia – Itavi We will take responsibility and ownership for our actions
Arotau – Sportsmanship – Tāʻaloga – Tu’unga Fakasipoti – Dauqito We will enjoy the contest and remain humble regardless of the outcome
Mahi Tahi – Teamwork – Gāluega Faʻatasi – Ngaue Fakataha – Cakacaka Vata We will always put our team ahead of ourselves |
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