Nelson College Rugby eNews - 29th August 2022

NELSON COLLEGE RUGBY NEWS

29th August 2022

What a spectacular day it was on Saturday out at Sports Park Motueka for the Miles Toyota Championship Final. After having the final delayed a week due to the flooding in Nelson, it was so nice to be able to get outside and enjoy watching the 1st XV play their final. And what a game! The team really stepped up and delivered a superb display of attacking Rugby and also some brutal defence. To come away with a 45-19 scoreline was impressive against a really good St Bede's team. Well done to the whole team, including the coaching staff of Jono Phillips, Marty O'Cain, Mike Fraser & Grant Billcliff, and the management team of Peter Grigg & William Moloney. A superb outcome and now the team gets to look forward to playing John McGlashan College in the South Island Final this coming Saturday at home. For more reading on the game, go to the NelsonApp or the Nelson Mail. To watch the game, click here.

A big thank you to Kelly Atkin and the Huia RFC for making sure the ground and changing rooms were in such great condition. Our parents and supporters for dressing up the ground and making sure our boys were well supported! Our Old Boys who turned up to support the team. To the Motueka locals who got in behind our team and made Sports Park a home ground away from home for us. Our fantastic sponsors that help make all this happen and to ShutterSport for taking such awesome photos of the game. Thank you all.

1st XV Match Report

The 1st XV had the chance to defend the Miles Toyota title for the first time against St Bede's College 1st XV, along with winning the title for a third time in 4 years, while also defending the Trust Bank Cup. This was certainly a big game and didn't they step up to the task. The team got off to a great start with Nelesoni Malaulau crossing for a try before conceding two tries to St Bede's. However, they moved forward and crossed twice more before the half to go up 19-14 into halftime. They never conceded the lead again, crossing four more times to win 45-19. The team scored 7 tries to Nelesoni Malaulau 3, Callum Robertson, Fletcher Hewitt-Smart, Harrison Inch & Krugar Griffith. Zyon Ford kicked 5 conversions.

Kind Regards

Mark Cochrane

Master in Charge of Rugby

E. ce@nelsoncollege.school.nz

Nelson College Rugby Handbook

The Age Grade Final were set to be played on Saturday 20th of August however the weather had other ideas. So these have yet to be played and we are still working on a date that suits all teams along with waiting for some roads to be reopened to allow these to go ahead. Once confirmed, everyone will be notified of where and when these games will be played.

U17 Final: Nelson College Oxford vs. Marlborough Boy's College Blue in Blenheim

U15 Final: Nelson College Kahurangi vs. Marlborough Boys' College Blue at home

U14 Final: Nelson College Argentina vs. Marlborough Boys' College Gold at home

Winter Tournament Week 2022

This year we had 3 teams planning to head away to tournaments across the country. Unfortunately for the U14A team, the road to Wellington became too difficult and we had to cancel there part in the Hurricanes U14 Tournament. The U16A & U15A teams however departed Sunday to their tournaments and will be looking forward to playing some quality Rugby. Here are the teams draws. Results will be posted on the Nelson College Rugby Facebook page daily. All the best teams!

U16A in Christchurch

Monday 29th 10.30am vs. John McGlashan College @ STAC

Tuesday 30th 12.15pm vs. Christ's College @ Christ's College

Wednesday 31st 10.30am vs. St Andrew's College @ STAC

U15A in Timaru & Oamaru

Monday 29th 11.15am vs. Shirley Boys' High School @ Pleasant Point Domain

Tuesday 30th 12.30pm vs. Timaru Boy's High School @ Pleasant Point Domain

Wednesday 31st 11.15am vs. King's High School @ Pleasant Point Domain

Thursday 1st (9am or 11am) vs. TBC @ Milner Park, Oamaru