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Tasman Sevens big winners at the Nelson Sports Awards

Monday November 26 2018 03:40 p.m. 0 comments

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.

Stoke men and Mot High women win Turf Hotel 7s

Tuesday November 13 2018 08:46 a.m. 0 comments

Women’s Final: Motueka High Senior 21 Waimea Old Boys 14
Men’s B Final: Riwaka 24 Valley Stags 14
Men’s Cup Final: Stoke 24 Waimea Old Boys 14

Marist men & Mot High women win at Renwick Sevens

Tuesday November 6 2018 12:20 p.m. 0 comments

Marist A claimed the men’s title at the Tasman Sevens rugby tournament staged at the Renwick Domain on Saturday. They proved too hot for Kahurangi in the final, winning 17-5, while Motueka High Senior beat their fellow Moteka High Girls combination to take out the women’s final 26-12.

Gilbert Rugby become Official Ball Supplier to Tasman RU

Thursday November 1 2018 12:50 p.m. 0 comments

The Tasman Rugby Union and GILBERT are excited to announce a new and exciting partnership. This agreement will see GILBERT become the Official and Exclusive Ball Supplier across all levels of Tasman Rugby at club, school and representative levels.

20 Mako earn 2019 Super Contracts

Thursday November 1 2018 09:35 a.m. 0 comments

Chiefs -Alex Nankivell, Kane Hames, Solomon Alaimalo
Crusaders - David Havili, Ethan Blackadder, Quin Strange, Leicester Faingaanuku*, Mitch Hunt, Will Jordan, Andrew Makalio, Tim Perry, Jordan Taufua
Highlanders - Pari Pari Parkinson, Tyrel Lomax, Liam Squire, Ray Niuia*, Shannon Frizell
Blues - Jed Brown, Levi Aumua
Hurricanes - Finlay Christie

Successful Tasman B campaign provides depth to Mako

Wednesday October 3 2018 02:17 p.m. 0 comments

The Tasman B team have just concluded a highly-successful four-match programme, the Mako feeder side providing plenty of match-fit options for NPC opportunities. Tasman B, coached this year by Gray Cornelius, with help from Glen Blackmore and Kane Hames, downed their counterparts from Otago, Canterbury, Wellington and Southland.

Lucy Mahuika named skipper of Nelson Bays U48kg team

Wednesday October 3 2018 02:10 p.m. 0 comments

For the first time in its history, a female has been named captain of the Nelson Bays U48kg rugby team. Lucy Mahuika will lead the side in Christchurch during an U48kg rugby tournament this week.

Test luncheon raises big funds for Women's Rugby

Thursday September 27 2018 04:45 p.m. 0 comments

The All Blacks coach Steve Hansen proved a massive drawcard too, with more than $25,450 being raised to go towards development. "The value of getting him along was immense.

Junior Mako finished sixth at U19 Nationals

Wednesday September 19 2018 08:41 a.m. 0 comments

The Tasman U19 finished sixth at the Jock Hobbs Memorial National Under 19 tournament in Taupo at the weekend.

All Blacks visiting rugby clubs in Nelson

Sunday September 2 2018 10:40 a.m. 0 comments

The All Blacks are dropping into the Top of the South tomorrow as part of their annual All Blacks to the nation campaign ahead of their first ever test match in Nelson next week. Split up into mini-teams, they will be taking part in community events in four different areas of Nelson and Tasman - Brightwater, Richmond, Riwaka and Stoke this Sunday.