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The match of round 9 will feature two Top 4 teams, Marist and Waitohi going head to head at Tahunanui. Wanderers will be looking to consolidate their spot in the Top 4 when hosting East Coast at Brightwater, Kahurangi will host the improving Central at Sports Park Motueka, Nelson will want to continue the momentum of their usual E’stel Tasman Trophy challenge at Renwick while Stoke will be looking for points when last placed Moutere visit Greenmeadows.

Wow, what a great weekend for rugby on the first Saturday in May, highlighted by the start of JAB and Age Group rugby. I remember back to this age, as I'm sure many of you do, and the absolute joy of the first game of the season. My grandfather would be telling me to dress and look like a rugby player as that might fool the opposition.

Marlborough Boys College 52 Mid-Canterbury Combined 8
St Thomas 43 Waimea Combined 12
St Andrew's College 33 Nelson College 31

Motueka High School 36 Wanderers 22
Moutere 40 Waimea Old Boys 24

Marist 26 drew with Waimea 26
Wanderers 32 def Stoke 30
Nelson 26 def Kahurangi 22
Waitohi 24 Moutere 8
Central 30 def East Coast 10

Tasman Rugby in partnership with Armageddon Paintball are rewarding fair play and sportsmanship in Age-Grade Rugby. This positive initiative aims to encourage teams to play in the ‘spirit of the game’ based on the Tasman Community Rugby values.

E'stel Beverages are proud sponsors of Tasman Rugby and want to support your club in your fundraising efforts. They now offer you E’stel Water at a vastly discounted price of $1.00 +GST per bottle. To place your order or if you have any questions, please contact Andy at nzsales@estel.nz

The TRU representative teams including Tasman Mako men and women are now using supplements from a New Zealand company, PowerAmp® Sports Limited. PowerAmp has developed a batch tested range of products including a rehydration drink, specifically designed to meet the needs of elite players and endurance athletes.

Marist and Waimea Old Boys are set for an almighty clash on Saturday as both sides kept their unbeaten records alive in the E'stel Tasman Trophy at the weekend. Both Waitohi and East Coast will want to consolidate their positions in the top 4 against Moutere and Central away. Kahurangi, fresh off the bye will be looking to stay in touch with the leaders when hosting Nelson.

East Coast, new holders of the John Goodman Challenge Trophy. The E’stel Tasman Trophy has reached the halfway point and there are seven teams with a chance of being in the semi-finals.