WELCOME

to the NZ Marist Rugby Football Federation
- an organisation initiated to promote and foster a spirit of union, co-operation and close friendly relations between all Marist and similar rugby union football clubs in New Zealand and the Pacific

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ARDMORE MARIST THE 2012 CLUB SEVENS CHAMPIONS!

See Sevens photo collection below ...

RESULTS


Cup
Ardmore Marist 21 vs. Napier Old Boys' Marist 17

Plate
Whangarei Marist 14 vs. Marist St Pat's 12

Bowl
Hutt Old Boys' Marist 33 vs. Marist St Pat's II 24

Womens' Championship
Hastings Rugby & Sports 26 vs. Wellington 15

International
Patumahoe 31 vs. Pacific Warriors 5

Pacific Rim Trophy
Patumahoe 40 vs. Ardmore Marist 14

Players of the tournament:
Mens: Brad Weber - Napier Old Boys Marist
Womens: Kate Bradshaw - Hastings Rugby & Sports

NZ Marist 7's Team selection to play
Fiji Marist International Sevens Tournament,
March 2-3, 2012


Issac O'Connor, Marist St Pat's
Ricky Letisone, Marist Albion
Leka Tupuola, Hutt OB Marist
Adrian Wyrill, Tukapa
Sam Weber, Napier OB Marist
Brad Weber, Napier OB Marist
Timo Viausu, Hastings R&S
Bruce Kaino, Ardmore Marist
Suliasi Taufatele, Ardmore Marist
Tevita Li, Ardmore Marist
Vili Seveti, Whangarei Marist
Siti Timu - Hutt Old Boys Marist

   

Ardmore Marist, Winners of 2012 NZ Marist Club Sevens Championship

Hastings Rugby & Sports Womens' Team, Inaugural winners of the Womens' Championship Cup Whangarei Marist, Winners of the Plate Championship Patumahoe, winners of the Pacific Rim Trophy
Hastings Rugby & Sports Womens' Team vs Wainui Marist Albion in play against MSP Tukapa battles Napier


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NZ Marist XV wins Heartland XV game
and the inaugural North Island vs South Island
Under 13 game a roaring success!

Seen our Heartland win feature on the All Blacks website?
Click here ...

RESULTS

NZ Marist Under 13
North Island vs South Island

North Island Win:

Half-time: 34-5 to North Island
Full-time: 75-5 to North Island

Scorer details...

NZ Marist North Island Under 13

Tries:
Anthony Staples (3), Sam Babb (2), Sean Collier (1),
Joseph Casey (1), Bradley Knowles (1), Tawhiri Lambert (1),
Maletina Brown (1), Hoskins Sotutu (1),
Callum McLachlan (1), Noah Pereia (1)
Conversions: Josh Tyler (4), Callum McLachlan (1)

NZ Marist South Island Under 13

Tries: Campbell Tipu (1)

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Heartland XV vs NZ Marist XV

NZ Marist Win:
Half-time: 12-11 NZ Marist
Full-time 15-14 NZ Marist

Tries:
Chris Crichton (1), Liam Squire (1)
Conversion: Piers Francis
Penalty:
Scott Eade

NZ Marist Wins Third Year in a Row!

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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)
Nick Passi (Marist St Pat's)
Liam Squire (Nelson Marist)
Scott Uren (Marist North Harbour)
Antonio Kirikiri (Palmerston North OBM)
Stephen Wolfgramm (Auckland Marist)

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

South Island Marist Under 13 Team

Camron 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)
Oliver Proudman (Invercargill Marist)
Josh Strange (Ashburton Celtic)
John Lynch (Marist Albion, Christchurch)
Liam Lavelle-Pool (Dunedin RFC)
Tom Gill (Marist Albion, Christchurch)
Declan Su'a (Dunedin RFC)
Campbell Tipu (Invercargill Marist)
Martel Anderson (Invercargill Marist)
Tobin Jackson-Sem (Dunedin RFC)
Anthony Romano (Nelson Marist)
Gene Marshall-Taingahue (Athletic Marist Oamaru)

North Island Marist Under 13 Team

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)
Callum McLachlan (Hutt OB Marist)

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2011 Colts Tour
Waikato - Bay of Plenty, 12-21 August 2011


Tour Awards

JOHN PATETE MEMORIAL
Player of the Tour: Hayden McCaw - Whangarei Marist

JEREMY DAVID MEMORIAL
The Players' Player: Des Kruger - Ashburton Celtic

MAURICE SCANLON CUP
Marist Man: Tane Howe - Greerton Marist


The Games

Game 1, Sunday 14 August at Greerton Marist grounds, 2.30pm:
NZ Marist Colts vs Greerton Marist Invitation XV
Game 1 Results:
Half-time 35-12 to Marist Colts
Full-time 69-17 to Marist Colts

TRIES:
Paul Churchman (2); Josaan Levien (2);
Robert Lunjevich (1); Tane Howe (1); Tanu Suavine (1);
Lolani Lepupa (1); Urbain Lawrence (1);
Mark Grieve-Dunn (1); Jarvy Aoake (1)

CONVERSIONS:
Des Kruger (6), Blake McGregor (1)

Game 2, Tues 16 Aug, Paroa Sports Rugby, Lawson Park, 5.30pm:
NZ Marist Colts vs Whakatane Marist Invitation XV
Game 2 Results:
Half-time 5-0 to Whakatane Marist
Full-time 11-7 to Whakatane Marist

TRIES:
John Braddock

CONVERSIONS:
Blake McGregor


Game 3, Thursday 18 Aug at Eastern Pirates Rugby grounds, 5.45pm:
NZ Marist Colts vs Rotorua Central Bay Colts
Game 3 Results:
Half-time 29-14 to Marist Colts
Full-time 55-19 to Marist Colts


TRIES:

Mat Neilson (3), Jason Temara (2),
Paul Churchman (1), Lolani Lepupa (1),
Robert Lunjevich (1), Poasa Faletoilalo (1)

CONVERSIONS:
Blake McGregor (2), Des Kruger (2),
Jason Temara (1)

Game 4, Saturday 20 August at Hamilton Marist RFC, 12.15pm:
NZ Marist Colts B vs Te Awamutu Development Team
Game 4 Results:
Half-time 12-0 to Marist Colts
Full-time 19-0 to Marist Colts

TRIES:
Poasa Faletoilalo (1); Zayin Nahi (1);
Blake McGregor (1)

CONVERSIONS:
Blake McGregor (1)

Game 5, Saturday 20 August at Hamilton Marist RFC, 2.00pm:
NZ Marist Colts A vs Hamilton Peace Cup Team
Game 5 Results:
Half-time 17-0 to Hamilton Peace Cup Team
Full-time 32-22 to Hamilton Peace Cup Team

TRIES:
Talimasiva Sili (1); Jason Temarai (1);
Hayden McCaw (1)

CONVERSIONS:
Des Kruger (2)
also One Penalty

Team List
1. Leuma Wilson (Masterton Marist)
2. James Laing (Marist St Michael's, Rotorua)
3. Baxter King (Tukapa, New Plymouth)
4. Tane Howe (Greerton Marist)
5. Jarvy Aoake (Napier OB Marist)
6. Christopher Vertogen (Marist Albion, Christchurch)
7. Mark Grieve-Dunn (Dunedin)
8. James Carter (Brisbane Brothers)
9. Jose Seru (Ardmore Marist)
10. Lolani Lepupa (Marist St Joseph's, Samoa)
11. Tamati Tatua Wilkie (OBM, Gisborne)
12. Anthony Kahura (Te Awamutu Marist)
13. Caleb McNeish (Greymouth Marist)
14. Josaan Levien (Hamilton Marist)
15. Hayden McCaw (Whangarei Marist)
16. Lee Foster (Wests, Hokitika)
17. Paul Churchman (Marist St Pat's, Wellington)
18. Zayin Nahi (Whakatane Marist)
19. Paea Ahokava (Auckland Marist)
20. George Westenra (Nelson Marist)
21. Des Kruger (Ashburton Celtic)
22. Talimasiva Sili (Apifo'ou Marist, Tonga)
23. Tanu Suavine (Timaru Celtic)
24. Robert Lunjevich (Marist North Harbour)
25. Sione Mahe Tupe (OBM Gisborne/Wairoa)
26. Urbain Lawrence (Invercargill Marist)
27. Sione Pangataa (Athletic Marist, Oamaru)
28. Poasa Faletoilalo (Hastings R&S)
29. Mat Neilson (Wanganui Marist)
30. Jason Temara (Palmerston North Old Boys Marist)
31. John Braddock (White Star, Westport)
32. Blake McGregor (Hutt OB Marist)
33. Dave Morrison (Ashburton Celtic)

Coaching Staff
Karl Hoskin, Coach (Wanganui Marist)
Brendan Reidy, Asst. Coach (Marist St Pat's, Wellington)
Specialist Coaches
Gordon Teitjens (NZRU 7's Coach)
Matt Te Pou (former NZRU Maori Coach)
Team Managers
Richard McCrea, Manager (Ashburton Celtic)
Clinton Barke (Greerton Marist)
Tyson Hullena, Asst. Manager/Physio (Masterton Marist)
Tour Management
Tony Meachen (NZ Marist Rugby Federation)
Liam Halpin (NZ Marist Rugby Federation)

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New Zealand Marist XV will play NZRU Heartland XV
Pukekohe, 15 October 2011

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Congratulations to our 2011 Club Champions
Tukapa, Taranaki
Nelson Marist, Nelson Bays
White Star, Buller
Timaru Celtic, South Canterbury
Greerton Marist, Bay of Plenty
Te Awamutu Marist, Waikato

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2011 Spillane Tournament
Hamilton, 12-13 March

Results ...

Moran Cup Colts Final:
Marist St Pats beat Auckland Marist 20-17

Ham Cuming Cup Final:
Auckland Marist beat Hamilton Marist 51-3

Hutt Old Boys Marist won Spillane cup
over Napier Marist, 66-17

The NZ Marist Spillane XV Tournament Team was named as follows:

1. Miringatangi Tere, Hastings R&S
2. Lui Taituave, Marist St Pat's, Wellington
3. Jeff Allen, Marist St Pat's, Wellington
4. Vince Proctor, Tukapa, New Plymouth
5. Polonga Pedro, Hutt OB Marist
6. Mark O'Shaughnessy, Napier OB Marist
7. Jackson Nightingale, Auckland Marist
8. Cody Shu, Greerton Marist
9. Danny Tusitala, Ardmore Marist
10. Dean Cummins, Ardmore Marist
11. Vincent McDonald, Marist North Harbour
12. Phillip Mourits, Hamilton Marist
13. Francis Saili, Auckland Marist
14. Leka Tupuola, Hutt OB Marist
15. Johnathan Malo, Hamilton Marist

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The NZ Marist Spillane Tournament Netball Team named:

1. Abby Patros, Te Awamutu Marist
2. Mel Vialetti, Hamilton Marist Prems
3. Monique Wade, Hamilton Marist Prems
4. Courtney Henry, Te Awamutu Marist
5. Krystal Kahuro, Te Awamutu Marist
6. Kelly Little, Celtic, Hastings
7. Marg Apiti, Greerton Marist
8. Elzerie Clark, Hamilton Marist Prems
9. Shanna Bunn, Hamilton Marist Prems Reserves
10. Clarise Niemand, Hamilton Marist Prems Reserves Netball

Winners Winner Overall: Hamilton Marist Prems Reserves
Spirit Award: Greerton Marist

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2011 NZ Marist 7s Team at
Fiji Marist International Sevens Tournament
27 February - 7 March

Results ...

Game 1: 4th March 2011
NZ Marist beat Nepani Young Boys 17-5
Tries: Anthony Tailua, Vilive Dakunimata, Tufuga Sa
Conversion: Kelvin Smith

Game 2: 4th March 2011
NZ Marist beat Japan National Sevens 21-7
Tries: Tufuga Sa (2)
Conversion: Glen Walters

Game 3: 4th March 2011
NZ Marist beat Ratu Filise 12-5
Tries: Tufuga Sa, Nathan Hohaia
Conversion: Kelvin Smith

Game 4: 5th March 2011
Fiji National team beat NZ Marist 29-5
Tries: Jack Wilson

Game 5: 5th March 2011
Calia beat NZ Marist 17-14
Tries: Jack Wilson, Anthony Tailua
Conversions: Anthony Tailua (2)

Game 6: 5th March 2011 (Shield SemiFinal)
NZ Marist beat Naboutini 21-7
Tries: Tufuga Sa, Ricky Litistone, Anthony Tailua
Conversions: Anthony Tailua (3)

Game 7: 5th March 2011
Convant Brothers beat NZ Marist 17-7
Tries: Vilive Dakunimata
Conversions: Anthony Tailua

Team:

Tufuga Sa - Marist Albion, Christchurch
Vilive Dakunimata -
Hutt OB Marist
Anthony Tailua -
Marist Albion, Christchurch
Ricky Litisone -
Marist Albion, Christchurch
Maleli Mudu -
Greymouth Marist
Kelvin Smith -
Tukapa, New Plymouth
Nathan Hohaia -
Tukapa, New Plymouth
Isaia Petelo -
Marist St Pats
Joshua Sabin -
Marist North Harbour
Jack Wilson -
Marist
Glen Walter -
Hutt OB Marist
Vinnie McDonald -
Marist North Harbour

Tony Meachen - Coach, Marist St Pats, Wellington
Liam Halpin - Manager, Marist St Pats, Wellington

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  NZ Marist Sevens 2011
RESULTS

NZ Marist Pacific Rim Champion - Marist Albion, Christchurch
NZ Marist Club's Champion - Marist Albion, Christchurch
NZ Marist Club's Plate Championship - Marist St Pats, Wellington
NZ Marist Club's Bowl Championship - Nelson Marist
NZ Marist International Cup Champion - Auckland Saints
NZ Marist International Cup Plate Champion - Pacific warriors, Fiji

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St Johns College Hamilton, 50th Jubilee Reunion
28 - 30 October 2011
(weekend following the Rugby World Cup final)
The College is celebrating its 50 years on the hilltop and invites former students, teachers, BOT and PTFA members
to attend this weekend of celebrations.
Register now at www.stjohnshamilton-jubilee.co.nz or contact the College Office on (07) 856 7091 for more information.

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 NZ Marist XV vs the NZRU Heartland XV at Wanganui
on 6th November 2010
RESULTS

   

New Zealand Marist XV won 31 - 22.

Halftime score: New Zealand Marist ahead 14 - 8

Tries: Chris Crighton (4)

Conversions: Piers Francis (4)

Penalty: Chris Crighton


   1. Eugene Gerrard (Napier OB Marist)
   2. Rowan O'Gorman (Marist Albion, Christchurch)
   3. Ben Tamaifuna (Hastings Rugby & Sports)
   4. Simon Malaeulu (Hutt OB Marist)
   5. Willie Ioane (Palmerston North OB Marist)
   6. Ben Nally (Invercargill Marist)
   7. Nick Passi (Marist St Pat's, Wellington)
   8. Sikeli Nabou (Ardmore Marist)
   9. Antonio Kiri Kiri (Palmerston North OB Marist)
10. Jackson Nightingale (Hamilton Marist)
11. Nicholas McKain (Ashburton Celtic)
12. Tevita Fifita (Athletic Marist, Oamaru)
13. Sean Brown (Wanganui Marist)
14. Danny Morrison (Marist North Harbour)
15. Piers Francis (Auckland Marist)
16. Fa'atonu Fili (Marist St Pat's, Wellington)
17. Craig Edwards (Whakatane Marist)
18. Joe Wright (Marist St Pat's, Wellington)
19. Star Timu (Hastings Rugby & Sports)
20. Andrew Boyd (Greerton Marist)
21. Malelitora Mudu (Greymouth Marist)
22. Chris Crichton (Marist Albion, Christchurch)

Coach: Darryl Suasua (Auckland Marist)
Assistant Coach: Karl Hoskin (Wanganui Marist)
Technical Advisor: Gordon Tietjens (Marist St Michael's, Rotorua)
Managers: Robert Lochhead (Wanganui Marist), Richie McCrea (Ashburton Celtic)
Co-ordinators: Tony Meachen (Wellington), Liam Halpin (Wellington)

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 DO YOU RECOGNISE THESE PEOPLE?
We are hoping to identify these members from this early NZ Marist team. Do you recognise them? Unfortunately we do not have a date for the photograph. If you can help, please email Liam at liam@sportsd.co.nz or telephone Liam on (04) 472 9983.

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NZ MARIST PLAYERS OF THE YEAR
2009 - Callum Bruce: Hamilton Marist
2008 - Hoani MacDonald: Invercargill Marist
2007 - Jeremy Thrush: Hutt Old Boys Marist
2006 - Tafai Ioasa: Hastings Rugby and Sports
2005 - Doug Howlett: Auckland Marist
2004 - Gavin Briggs: Nelson Marist RFC
2003 - Xavier Rush: Auckland Marist
2002 - Marty Holah: Hamilton Marist Rugby Football Club

NZ MARIST PERSONALITIES OF THE YEAR
2009 - David Neame: Greymouth Marist


 


 

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