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Waimea Old Boys claim Nelson Bays Div 2 title

Monday July 30 2018 02:23 p.m. 0 comments

Waimea Old Boys have claimed the Car Company Nelson Bays second division rugby title after a thrilling 27 - 20 win in extra time over Wanderers at Brightwater Domain.

Nelson Test Week Golf Day

Wednesday July 25 2018 11:20 a.m. 0 comments

As part of the week leading into the Test, the Nelson Tasman Chamber of Commerce will host a Charity Golf Tournament (Ambrose format) on Thursday 6 September at Nelson Golf Club. Proceeds will go toward Junior Rugby & Junior Golf.

Rugby connections a key for Port Nelson businesses

Wednesday July 25 2018 11:02 a.m. 0 comments

QuayConnect / Central Express Limited (CEL) have become the Tasman Mako team’s newest Brand Sponsor, taking up a position on the side panel of the playing jersey for the next three years.

CEO chat with Tony Lewis

Wednesday July 25 2018 10:53 a.m. 0 comments

Nelson claim NPD Tasman Trophy Premiership. Growing up as a kid in Dunedin I remember watching and playing many a rugby game when the ground was a field of mud. After a few minutes teams were unrecognisable and the game became a slog fest between the forwards while the backs struggled with the rain, wind and mud. I was a back and in most of these games the back three were struggling with hyperthermia and just wanted a hot shower.

Nelson crowned NPD Tasman Trophy Premiers

Monday July 23 2018 12:22 p.m. 0 comments

It wasn’t pretty, but Nelson has celebrated its 150th anniversary in style, winning the Tasman Trophy after a brutal battle with Marist. In atrocious conditions at Neale Park, the game was always going to be won up front and Nelson’s pack, led by the uncompromising duo of Isaiah Miller and Ethan Blackadder, out-muscled Marist for a 16-6 victory.

Wanderers beat Central to claim NPD Tasman Trophy Championship

Monday July 23 2018 12:15 p.m. 0 comments

Wanderers turned their season around with victory in the NPD Tasman Trophy championship division one final at Lansdowne Park today. The Brightwater-based crew beat Central 24-20 in a hard-fought second-tier decider.

Nelson defeat Marist for NPD Tasman Trophy

Monday July 23 2018 09:03 a.m. 0 comments

Nelson 16 (Penalty try; Pen 3: Willi Havili) v Marist 6 (Pen 2: James Hawkey)

Nelson and Marist to contest NPD Tasman Trophy

Friday July 20 2018 11:32 a.m. 0 comments

Both teams will have plenty to play for on Saturday at Neale Park – Nelson is looking to cap its 150th anniversary season in style, while Marist has unfinished business after losing the Nelson Bays sub-union final to Stoke in June.

CEO Chat with Tony Lewis

Wednesday July 18 2018 10:32 a.m. 0 comments

Semi-final results have set up an epic NPD Tasman Trophy Premiership Final between the two inner-city clubs, Nelson and Marist. The Final promises to be an enthralling end to what has been an entertaining and closely fought season played out by all Senior Clubs. In an exciting innovation, Central will host Wanderers in the first Championship Final that was contested by the middle four clubs on the ladder.

Nelson to face Marist in the NPD Tasman Trophy Final

Monday July 16 2018 10:34 a.m. 0 comments

Nelson will meet Marist in the Tasman Trophy final next weekend after both sides booked their berths with hard fought semi final wins. A first half blitz saw Nelson register a 37-19 win over Renwick at a muddy Neale Park, while Marist held off a strong challenge from Waimea Old Boys to sneak home 26-20.