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The Tasman Trophy senior club competition is here yet again, and we are pleased to have E’stel Beverages on board as naming rights sponsor. This is the best senior rugby competition in the South Island. Every year it produces Mako, Super, NZ Under 20 and NZ 7s players. I’m positive the quality of the rugby will enthral spectators and introduce us to the stars of the future.

The Tasman Rugby Union (TRU) is proud to have on board E’stel Beverages as our premier Tasman Trophy sponsor for senior club men and women. E’stel is a Nelson based, independent, family owned and run beverage company with a focus on natural alkaline water.

TASMAN RUGBY UNION DIRECTOR POSITIONS VACANT:
1. APPOINTED INDEPENDENT MEMBER (1); AND
2. NOMINATED SUB UNION BOARD MEMBERS (2).
The Tasman Rugby Union Incorporated (“Tasman Rugby”) invites applications for Director positions on its Board. The vacancies relate to two and three-year terms commencing on or about April 2019.

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF THE TASMAN RUGBY UNION INCORPORATED.
DATE: Monday 8 April 2019 at 7PM
VENUE: Tasman Rugby Union Office, Lansdowne Park, Blenheim

Tasman's Te Puoho Stephens has been called up for an All Blacks Sevens debut at next week's Las Vegas tournament. "Te Puoho has had a couple of years for Tasman at the national sevens and in our development programme this season, so it is a great opportunity for him," says coach Clark Laidlaw.

Marlborough & Nelson Bays Sub-Unions will host their AGMs on 11 March & 12 March respectively.

The TRU high performance team are looking for a highly motivated and hardworking Strength and Conditioning Intern to join us for the 2019 Mitre 10 Cup Campaign from July – end of October.

The Tasman Rugby Union (TRU) along with the Tasman Rugby Referees are seeking applications for a Referee Education Officer to manage the development, promotion and implementation of initiatives that increase the recruitment, retention, training and education of referees.

Men: Sam Chamberlain (C), Timoci Tavatavanawai, Te Puoho Stephens, Erenimo Tau, Fletcher Matthews, Falaula Fotu Moala, Jayden Woolley, Graham Urquart, Jesse Pitman, Stein Schreiber, Josh McPherson, Michael Vaeno. Coach – Sam Gibbens.

Women: Jess Drummond (C), Stephani Mitchell, Lyric Siaki, Amanda Fitisemanu, Olivia Bird, Jess Foster-Lawrence, Rachael Wood, Sydnee Wilkins, Anya Schultz, Demi Salton, Leah Miles, Wairakau Greig. Coach – Bevan Thompson/Chris Binns

Team of the Year - Turf Hotel Tasman Sevens Men.
Junior Sportswoman of the Year - Risleaaana Pouri-Lane.
Sportsmen of the Year - Trael Joass & Andrew Knewstubb.
Lifetime achievement Awards - Tony Peacock & Steve Mitchell.
Special Community Award - Tasman Rugby Union hosting of the All Blacks Test.