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NorthTec Adam Blair Competition

Congratulations to the NorthTec Adam Blair 2015 Champions, Whangarei Boys High School. Click here to read full story.

Northland Champions 9-A-Side Tournament

Also, a congratulations to the following schools that qualified for the Northland Champions 9-A-Side tournament, to be hosted at Lindvart Park on 18th June 2015.

North Champions: Okaihau College 1, Kaitaia College, Okaihau College 2

South Champions: Dargaville High School, Whangarei Boys High, Kamo College

Northern Swords 13s – Team SelectionNorthern Swords 13s – Team Selection

List of players selected for Northern Swords 13s as of Tuesday, 3rd September. Congratulations goes to all players who made the selection.

U16s Woden Rams Touring team from Canberra Australia visit Northland for 3rd year runningU16s Woden Rams Touring team from Canberra Australia visit Northland for 3rd year running

Rugby League Northland again welcomed our Australian Brothers from the Woden Rams in Canberra to Northland. This is the third year they have come to the wonderful Northland. Originally, the link was established via Kalani Going, who started playing Junior League for the Rams while a part of the Canberra Raiders Academy. Going is the Grandson of Northland Great Union player Sid Going and the nephew of League Stars Thomas and Kylie Leuluai.

One thing is sure, rivalry between Australia and NZ at any level is always fierce. As Kiwis we can have bragging rights for the first time ever as the Kiwis are currently ranked #1 in the World and for the second time ever in the history of league the Kiwis have beaten the Kangaroos 3 times in a row. As for the rivalry between the Rams and Northland, the first year saw two Rams teams visit with each playing two games, the ledger that year was shared with Northland teams winning 2 and the Rams winning 2. Last year the Rams played Otaua and lost, then played Otaika that saw a game go right down to the wire for a draw!

On Tuesday last week, the Rams played against the Otaua Valleys in Kaikohe. Otaua led at 18 – 0 at half time. The Rams came back in the second half with a typical Australian spirit, but Otaua were able to hold on for a 28 – 18 win.

Tuesday 6th October at Kaikohe Rugby Ground – Woden Rams v Otaua Valleys – Results
Otaua Valleys 28: Tries: Kalani Waa, Iraia (2), Xavier Johnston, Ranipiri Tau, Goals: Brody Tamarua (4). Players of the Day – Joseph Ngere, Ranipiri Tau

Woden Rams 18: Tries: Daniel De Smet, Michael Ryan, Andrew Scheele. Goals: Daneil De Smet (2), Thomas Robertson. Players of the Day – Daneil De smet, Thomas Robertson

Friday 9th October at Fishbone Park – Whangarei – Woden Rams v Otaika Eagles
The Rams were able to turn around their loss to Otaua with a scintillating second half performance against the Otaika Eagles. Otaika had the early momentum leading 12 – 6 at half time before the Rams powered home to win 40 – 16.

Otaika Eagles 16: Tries: Petera, Keedon Bruce, Ash. Goals: Dylan Brown (2)
Woden Rams 40: Aidan Loyd, Daniel de Smet (2), Shaun Jenvey (3), Michael Ryan, Liam Rallis. Goals. Daniel de Smet (3), Liam Rallis

So the overall ledger is Northland 4 – Woden 3 and 1 draw.

Click here to view photographs on Northern Swords Facebook page.

Warriors and Pioneers remain undefeated after Round 2Warriors and Pioneers remain undefeated after Round 2

After two rounds the Takihiwai Warriors and Hokianga Pioneers are the only undefeated teams. Takahiwai defeated the Portland Panthers 28 – 18 in what was dubbed the match of the Round.

RLN Referee Chairman Grant Wharehoka refereed the match and was impressed by the pace and skill of the contest. “It was a great game played in great spirits – I reckon that both teams will be there come finals time.” Wharehoka said. “If this is a reflection of League in Northland then the game is looking very healthy.” He continued to say.

The Pioneers victory must be noted with their 46 – 16 thrashing of 2013 Minor Premiers the Moerewa Tigers. Word around the sidelines has been saying that Hikurangi’s time is up, however they showed in the weekend, that they can never be written off with a 52 – 24 demolition of the Muriwhenua Kuaka. Player/Coach Joe Rau said, “Muriwhenua played well today, they came prepared, but we played a good game today.”

The Northern Wairoa Bulls defeated a determined Otangarei Knights 48 – 22 with the Bulls showing a well balanced team from full back to prop. They even played without the services of 2013 Swords Player of the Year Solomone Palu who was the World’s largest Water Boy. In the other match of the round Horahora were too strong at home defeating the Kerikeri Makos 44 – 18. The Makos join the Knights at the foot of the table as both teams have yet to win a game.

The Stags sit on top of the table on points difference to the Warriors due to the fact that they have had one extra match.

Results and Points Table