Our Senior A team have an away game against East Coast tomorrow at 2.30pm. So head on out to Whareama and show your support for the boys!
JAB Draw for Saturday 20 June:
NOTE: Our Under 13s have a home game so come down and support!!
Under 13s vs Eketahuna @ Martinborough 10.30am
Under 11s vs Marist @ Marist 10.30am
Under 10s vs MRS @ Marist 9.30am
Under 8s @ MRS 9.30am
Under 6 Green vs Greytown & vs Tuhirangi @ Greytown 9.30am
Under 6 Black vs Tuhirangi & vs Carterton
Seniors A’s – Great battle with some touches of class from key players (Nathan Hunt, Cody Whittaker and the Haira Brothers) but ended up losing 31- 34. In the forwards we lacked hunger to win and retain the ball at times which cost us possession at critical times, however it definitely wasn’t a one-sided affair. We’ll be looking for improvement in looking after our ball and making the most of opportunities to help the score board ticking over. Next week Carterton at Carterton for both Seniors and Reserves, our position on the table makes this a must win for both teams to stay I touch with the top four.
Senior Reserves – played a great game with the lead changing constantly, unfortunately Greytown held their nerve to score a late try to seal the game 29-22. Senior A’s – a valiant effort by the team but Greytown too strong. We were in it at half time only down by 6 points but a Greytown continued to score try’s when needed to keep Marty at bay. Final score 44-19 Greytown.
A mean-street double! Senior Reserves convincingly beaten 52-14. Senior A’s got out to a good lead but got run over by a Pioneer train! Final score 36-25 to Pioneer. Player of the Day was Kody Thompson who’s having a great season. Plenty for both teams to work on and with Greytown next week it’ll be a tough challenge.
Senior A – we were expecting a tough game from Eketehuna and we got one. Final score 19 to 9 with Eke taking advantage of opportunities at critical points in the game, better than we did. Great game none the less by our team. Well done to Max Hornblow for getting player of the day and the 3 best and fairest points. Pioneer, followed by Greytown will be a big challenge over the next 2 weeks.
Senior Reserves – had another bonus point win beating Eketehuna 39 to 20. Some great breaks and tries during the game. Pioneer will be a tough game at the Jean St cauldron.
Great start to season. Big crowd turned up and the boys delivered exciting rugby. Thanks to all our sponsors and supporters, we are underway for 2014.
The Senior A’s put on a great performance to beat the Coasties 36 to 9. Forwards won the ruck contest, set piece was executed and the backs were dangerous, all day. Big shout-out to our 9 debutants who played extremely well with Tim Roberts taking out player of the day.
The Senior Reserves let Coasties in for an early try, then it was all one way traffic with Martinborough piling on plenty of tries in a dominant display. Final score, 49 to 12. Junior taking out player of the day and the $50 BK vouchers.
Next week – we’re taking on Eketehuna at home. It will be a tough game against an inform side who put a cricket score on Carterton to open the season!
Martinborough JAB Rugby invites children interested in playing rugby this season to come along to Rugby Clubrooms @ 10.00am on 30th March for weigh in & registration. Please pay subs on day; eftpos available. Bring old boots to swap or sell. If selling please have boots named and priced. Training jerseys & jackets for sale. A bouncy castle will be onsite among other activities!! If you cannot make it please let Nicholle know.
Saturday saw a energetic Senior team put on a good showing in front of the home crowd, unfortunately couldn’t secure the win against Petone but plenty of potential to get excited about for the upcoming regular season comp.
Check out this fantastic early morning event where hot air balloon enthusiasts from near and far came to town to show off their magnificent air-bound craft. Equally as engaging when they’re being inflated as they are in the sky! Very cool spectacle!
