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World Cup Champions

A couple of the Ardmore Marist Junior Club players got to spend a day with a few of their heroes in January 2012 for some footage for the NZRFU and the Small Blacks TV show (Sunday morning at 7:30am).

Back: Jack Wilson (U11 A), Zac Guildford (AB), Sam Rex (U12 B), Cory Jane (AB), Lauren Jenner (U13 B).

Front: Caleb Kopua (U11 A), Tyrone Kopua (U11 A), Sonny Bill Willams (AB).

Junior Grade Weights for 2012
(25 January 2012, 10:06am)

Junior Player Registration - 2012
(23 January 2012, 11:58am)

NZ Marist XV v NZ Heartland XV
(14 October 2011, 3:15pm)

Sherwin Stowers - Steelers Player of the Year
(26 September 2011, 8:40am)

Jeremy Corliss - Steelers B Player of the Year
(26 September 2011, 8:40am)

7 Ardmore Marist players in 2011 Counties Roller Mills Team
(29 September 2011, 4:21pm)




Senior Teams Competition Standings 2011


Junior Teams Competition Standings 2011

* - not eligible for semi final or final

NZ Marist XV v NZ Heartland XV - 15th Oct at Growers

NZ Marist XV to play the NZRU Heartland XV

Growers Stadium, Pukekohe, 15 October 2011, 2.35pm

10.30am

Gates open to public, entry via Gate B only (Grandstand) entry fee $10 per adult, children U15 free

11am

New Zealand Marist U13 Match

South Island Marist v North Island Marist

12.30pm

Counties Manukau Maori U18s v Waikato Maori U18s

2.35pm

NZRU Heartland XV v NZ Marist XV

NZ Marist XV Team List

Forwards

  • Patrick Leafa (Auckland Marist)
  • Francis Smith (Nelson Marist)
  • Arden David (Marist St Pat's, Wellington)
  • Tony Penn (Tukapa, New Plymouth)
  • Philip Beveridge (White Star, Westport)
  • Cody Schou (Greerton Marist)
  • Dan Dwyer (Ashburton Celtic)
  • Sikeli Nabou (Ardmore Marist)
  • Liam Squire (Nelson Marist)
  • Scott Uren (Marist North Harbour)
  • Antonio Kirikiri (Palmerston North OBM)
  • Tevita Fifita (Athletic Marist, Oamaru)

Backs:

  • Fraser Lau (Dunedin)
  • Danny Tusitala (Ardmore Marist)
  • Piers Francis (Auckland Marist)
  • Scott Eade (Invercargill Marist)
  • Tumua Ioane (Dunedin)
  • Joe Reynolds (Hamilton Marist)
  • James Ross (Hutt OB Marist)
  • Tino Nemani (Hastings R&S)
  • Sekope Maea (Timaru Celtic)
  • Chris Crichton (Marist Albion, Christchurch)

Management Team:

  • Coach: Darryl Suasua, Auckland Marist
  • Assistant Coach: Brendan Reidy, Marist St Pat's, Wellington
  • Team Manager: Robert Lochhead, Wanganui Marist
  • Physiotherapist: Sarah Fanuatanu, Ardmore Marist

    NZ Marist U13 North Island XV Team List

    • Caleb Wallbank (Hamilton Marist)
    • Bailey Chadwick (Hutt OB Marist)
    • Josh Tyler (Marist St Michael’s, Rotorua)
    • Caleb Lee (Napier OB Marist)
    • Joseph Casey (Ardmore Marist)
    • Sean Collier (Whangarei Marist)
    • Ziah Taumoepeau (Tukapa, New Plymouth)
    • Hunter Harding (Wairoa Celtic)
    • Anthony Staples (Auckland Marist)
    • Kingston Dean-Pene (Masterton Marist)
    • Bradley Knowles (Hastings R&S)
    • Noah Pereia (Marist Eastern, Auckland)
    • Xaiver English (Marist St Pat’s, Wellington)
    • Blair Osborne (Wanganui Marist)
    • Jacob Haydock (Palmerston North Marist OB)
    • Sam Babb (Marist North Harbour)
    • Damzel Watkins (Marist Eastern, Auckland)
    • Hoskins Sotutu (Auckland Marist)
    • Maletina Brown (Marist St Pat’s, Wellington)
    • Tawhiri Lambert (Ardmore Marist)

    NZ Marist U13 South Island XV Team List

    • Cameron Lawton (Greymouth Marist)
    • Nicholas Rowe (White Star, Westport)
    • Broyden Green (Pioneer, Gore)
    • Solomon Taylor (Athletic Marist, Oamaru)
    • Max Munro (Timaru Celtic)
    • Ben Whitmore (Greymouth Marist)
    • James Keating (Dunedin RFC)
    • Jack O’shaughnessy (Timaru Celtic)
    • Connor O’Grady (Ashburton Celtic)
    • Liam Stafford (Marist Albion, Christchurch)
    • Timothy O’Neill (Invercargill Marist)
    • Josh Strange (Ashburton Celtic)
    • John Lynch (Marist Albion, Christchurch)
    • Liam Lavelle-Pool (Dunedin RFC)
    • Tony Gill (Marist Albion, Christchurch)
    • Declan Su’a (Dunedin RFC)
    • Campbell Tipu (Invercargill Marist)
    • Matthew Costigan-Noble (Invercargill Marist)
    • Tobin Jackson-Sim (Dunedin RFC)
    • Anthony Romano (Nelson Marist)
    • Gene Marshall-Taingahue (Athletic Marist, Oamaru)

Junior Rugby Holiday Program for October

All Nations Sports Holiday Programme

When: This coming School Holiday for 4 days. October the 12th, 14th, 20th, 21st

Time: School hours 9am to 3pm or 5:30pm

Cost: $20 for a school day and $30 for a full day

Where: Ardmore Marist Rugby Club, Bruce Pulman Park, Walters Road, Papakura

Click here to download the holiday program information sheet.

Senior Coaches Required for the 2012 Season

Coaches for 2012

The Ardmore Marist Club is looking for coaches for the 2012 season.

If you have an ambition to coach at U 19, U21, Senior Reserves and Premiers consider the Ardmore Marist Rugby Club.

The Coaching Committee of Peter Goldsmith, Ken Parry, Brett Shirkey and Rick Pickard will receive the applications, interview candidates, provide support through the 2012 season and help you achieve your coaching goal whether it at club level, provincial level, or a potential coach in future Rugby World Cups.

Applications Close – Friday 14 October 2011

Send Applications to Peter Goldsmith on pcgt.goldsmith@xtra.co.nz

Junior Rugby World Cup

Ardmore Marist in conjunction with Real New Zealand Festival is proud to put on the Junior World Cup 2011 at Bruce Pulman Park on Saturday the 24th September.

This is a 10-a-side tournament for teams for the following grades:

  • Under 10 Open
  • Under 10 Restricted (38kg)
  • Under 11 Open
  • Under 11 Restricted (42kg)
  • Under 12 Open
  • Under 12 Restricted (48kg)
  • Under 13 Open
  • Under 13 Restricted (54kg)
  • Under 14 Open

Special Rules:

  • Five forwards five backs, No pushing in scrums, contested lineouts but no lifting. No conversions or penalty kicks for goal, unlimited rolling subs.
  • 15 players per team squad, 10 minute halves with a 1 minute half time turn around.
  • Cost of $50 per team to be paid with entry form limited to maximum of eight teams per grade.
  • Each team will represent a country in the world cup. Entry form to be sent in ASAP as when age group is full it will close.
  • Two pools of four teams 3 games per team with winner of each pool to play in final.
  • In the event of an odd number or a team or teams pulling out or not turning up, then a bye will result and a 10 nil win given for this game. In the event of team winning the same number of games the points for and against will count if still the same the toss of coin for final position.
  • No extra time - 4 points for win, 2 for draw and 1 bonus point for 4 or more tries.
  • Age and weights to be confirmed by New Zealand Rugby Union registration sheets (your club team sheet). If not registered than proof of age is required and must weigh in on the morning. No over weights or over age players allowed. Anyone found over age or over weight will mean teams will not qualify for final. In the event of a dispute the event manager of the days ruling will be final.
  • All final winning teams will receive one cup per team. In the event of a draw in final no extra time, point’s for and against for pool play will count, still no result then cup will be shared toss of a coin to see who takes cup home.
  • Kitchen and bar will be open all day we have eight changing sheds so do not leave gear in changing rooms. Small tents or shade covers allowed only in marked areas.

Click here for more detailed information about the day and the draw for the tournament.

Under 13 A Champions

The Ardmore Marist Under 13 A had a convincing win over Karaka at Manurewa last weekend (20th August) to claim the championship with a score of 75-0!

This is a very good team with a fantastic Coaching and Management team of Mike Anelu, Mark Shirley, Ben Saumani and Sheryl Fonoti.

Well done boys!

Raffle Winners - 2011

The winners of the Ardmore Marist Junior Rugby Raffle drawn on the 31st July 20110 were:

1st Prize - iPad - Teina, Ticket (0565) sold by Under 6 Yellow team

2nd Prize - Laptop - Lisa, Ticket (1570) sold by Under 6 Yellow team

3rd Prize - iPod Touch - Phil, Ticket (1488) sold by Under 10 B Red team

Sevens Coach Appointed

Bevan Murray has been appointed as the Ardmore Marist Sevens coach for the upcoming 2011/2012 season including the Wellington Sevens in February 2012. Bevan was the successful coach of the 2010 sevens team which won the Counties Manukau Sevens.

Assistant coaches and management to be appointed by Bevan and will be updated on this website ASAP.

Please contact Bevan Murray (021 865099) for Sevens training dates and times.

Premier Reserves Final Video - Ardmore v Karaka

Highlights from our champion Ardmore Marist Premier Reserves win over Karaka by 37-11. Great stuff guys.

Ardmore Marist Take Out Counties Sevens (Video)

The Ardmore Marist Sevens team coached by Bevan Murray took out the Counties Sevens in style this weekend beating a strong Patumahoe team (The Saints) ... more ...

What the video of the entire game right here!

Sherwin Nominated for NZ Sevens Player of the Year

Ardmore Marist star Sherwin Stowers has been nominated as NZ Sevens player of the year up against Kurt Baker and Lote Raikabula. Click here to check out the news

Ardmore Marist Win Bombay Sevens

The sevens boys under coach Bevan Murray have taken out the Bombay Sevens in a warm up for the Counties Sevens this weekend. The final was against Pukekohe and it is always good to put one over the boys from Pukekohe.

The team included Suli, Sikeli, Cody, Whai, Conway, Leighton, Carwyn, Rayza and a few of Sikeli’s mates as we had a few away overseas and couple of injuries. Whai picked up a pretty bad knee injury and is likely out until January.

Greg Goldfinch - Ardmore Marist Life Member

At the recent Annual General Meeting for the Ardmore Marist Rugby Club, held on Monday 18th October 2010, Greg Goldfinch was inducted into the Hall of Fame and received the honour of Life Member of the club ... more ...

500 Club members

Cunningham Gill International Freight ForwardersJan McCallum
McEntee HireBill McEntee
Mitchell Vranjes Consulting EngineersKevin Mitchell
JC Walker TransportChris Walker
Clevedon Coast OystersCallum McCallum
Fern RidgePeter Single
Moss Family TrustSteve Moss
Mark SullivanMark Sullivan
Green Hughes Harness Racing StablesJohn Green
International Racehorse TransportRoss Johnson
AquaEnvironmentalHugh Chapman
Celine Rita Fashion DesignerCeline Chapman
Supply Chain SolutionsWayne Cummins
Gareth Dixon Racing StablesGareth Dixon
Moray Cook ElectricalSteve Cook
Amcor Kiwi PackagingTommy Baker

Junior Club Rugby Code of Conduct

The Ardmore Marist Junior Rugby Club supports fair play and we adhere strictly to the general Code of Conduct Rules which are observed by all rugby clubs throughout New Zealand. The rules are listed below and apply equally to Players, Parents, Spectators, Coaches and Managers involved with Junior Rugby.

Please take time to read through these as this behaviour is expected of all members of the Ardmore Marist Rugby Club.

Spectator / Parent Code of Conduct

  1. Applaud the performance of both teams.
  2. Be positive with the referee.
  3. Acknowledge the efforts of the referee.
  4. Let the players play their game, not your game.
  5. Praise efforts, not results.
  6. Set an example for the players.

Player Code of Conduct

  1. Play for enjoyment.
  2. Play hard but fair.
  3. Play by the laws of the game.
  4. Be committed to your team. Attend all practices and matches.
  5. Never argue with the referee. Control your temper at all times.
  6. Work equally hard for yourself and your team.
  7. Be a good sport. Applaud all good play whether by your own team or your opponent.
  8. The goals of the game are to have fun, improve your skills and feel good.

Coach / Manager Code of Conduct

  1. Positively reinforce the actions of the players.
  2. Lead by example.
  3. Be honest with yourself and your players.
  4. Create an enjoyable environment in which to play the game.
  5. Develop team respect for referees.
  6. Give all players the opportunity to participate in the game.
  7. Insist on fair play and discipline.
  8. Be reasonable on the demand of the player's time, energy and enthusiasm.
  9. Encourage sportsmanship.
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