|
With the Premiers making the Gallaher Shield Final you can't complain
to much about our season. With how 2010 is shaping up we are looking
good on the field. Remembering this is a club for the players run
by the players, we getting back on track after a few years in the
under brush.
On the field
This year the registered players and helpers were the following
- 17 Administrators
- 36 Coaches and Managers
- 229 Junior players (57 down on 2008)
- 322 Senior players (94 more than 2008)
This year was a better year for the senior club, as mentioned we
made the Gallaher Shield Final, but it must be said that we can
only be a strong and successful club if all the grades are strong.
The senior teams finished their respective competitions in the
following positions.
Under 85 kg
The Under 85 grade is played in three rounds Championship, Plate
and Bowl and the teams finished in the following positions.
Shooters Won Plate final vs. the Varsity
Legends 11th overall
Lions Championship round finished - 9th overall
Legends Runners up to the Shooters in the
Plate Final 12th overall
The 2009 Legends season was an up and down season. Once again we
were fortunate to have a big player base to pick from registering
over 50 players at the start of the season. Another mention to our
supporters who came to all our games, wives, girl friends , parents,
mates and James Oliver we look forward to seeing everyone again
next year.
BaaBaas Bowl - 24th (last)
Under 21 5th
Solid season that ended in a disappointing fashion losing
in a quarter final. Developed some quality talent for higher honours
and the clubs premier team. Defence was the highlight of the year,
with the team finishing second in the competition on defence.
A new coaching team has been appointed to the Under 21s for 2010
headed by Jim Dicken from Kings College
Under 19 15th out of 17
teams
This team really struggled this year due to lack of numbers. We
have spent a good amount of time recruiting new players for this
grade.
Simon Craig will continue to coach the Under 19 for the 2010 year.
Premier Reserves 2009 - finished
9th
The Premier Reserves team of 2009 had set high standards
and goals that the players and management were aspiring to achieve.
Unfortunately we were not able to fulfil these expectations but
the talented players selected believed in the goals set and their
attitudes never waned as we experienced tough times during the year.
We contributed a number of players to the Premier team and their
skills and commitment was reflected through promising performances.
Gareth, Richard and Danny will continue to coach the Reserves for
2010
Premiers 2009 - 2nd
At the start of the 2009 season that was the goal, to
make the quarter final (top 8), semi final (top 4), contest and
win the Gallaher shield and we came painstakingly close.
Murray has a special thanks to all whose who helped with the premier
team this year without your help we would not have achieved what
we did.
Murray and Jason will continue to coach the premier side in 2010
Rep Player
| All Blacks - |
- John Afoa |
|
| |
|
|
| Blues - |
- Jamie Helleur
- Francis Smith (WS)
- Pauliasi Manu (WS) |
|
| |
|
|
| AIR NZ CUP - |
- John Afoa
- Jamie Helleur
- Francis Smith
- Pauliasi Manu
- Andrew Van Der Heijden
- Teddy Stanaway
- Gareth Arlidge
- David Ormrod (Taranaki) |
|
| |
|
|
| NZ U/20 World Cup - |
- Teddy Stanaway |
|
| |
|
|
| Tonga U/20 World Cup - |
- Lioane Paunga |
|
| |
|
|
| NZ Universities - |
- Thomas Vaughan
- Kieran Williams
- David Ormrod |
|
| |
|
|
| Auckland 'B' - |
- Brad Linklater
- Kieran Williams
- Gareth Arlidge |
|
| |
|
|
| Auckland U/20 - |
- James Semple
- Sean Polwart
- Grayson Schiphorst |
|
| |
|
|
| Emerging Players - |
- Pasila Wilson
- John Vea |
|
| |
|
|
Congratulations New Zealand Under
20s
Well done to the three Varsity lads for making the final 45 for the
New Zealand Under 20s training camp.
Sean Polwart
James Semple
Howard Sililoto
New Zealand Universities USA Tour Jan
2010
A squad of 25 players selected from the nine university rugby clubs
around the country will be touring California from late December
2009 to mid January 2010. Games will be played against the following
teams: USA Under 20's, Canada Under 20's, San Diego State University
and San Francisco Golden Gate Rugby Club
Congratulations to AURFC players for being selected
Alex Tuala
Tuikolovatu
Junior Manase
To keep up to date with the tour, click on the following link for
the tour blog.
http://www.kickandchase.blogspot.com
Auckland Rugby Football Union Awards
Congratulations to the following Varsity men for either winning
or being nominated for an award.
Winners
Best & Fairest Club Player
Team Man of the Year: :
|
Brad Linklater
Andrew Van der Heijden |
|
| |
|
|
Nominated (last three)
Premier Club Coach of the Year:
Club Rookie of the Year:
Auckland U 20 Representative Player of the Year:
Air New Zealand Cup Player of the Year::
Club Player of the year: |
Murray Helluer
Sean Polwart
Sean Polwart
Andrew Van der Heijden
Franco Smith
|
|
| |
|
|
2009 Under 85kg Sevens Tournament Result:
Thank you to all the teams that participated in the inaugural New
Zealand Under 85kg Sevens Tournament,
sponsored by Speight's.
Speight's Championship Team:
Runners Up
Plate Winners :
Runners Up
Player of the Tournament: : |
College Rifle Bombers ($1,000.00 Cash Prize)
Waiheke
Waitakere City
University Lions
Scott Thompson |
|
We continue to work on our strategic plan and our four key areas
are the same as last year and we believe to be the most important
within the club environment at the present time.
- Financial and Business Excellence
- Participation, Recruitment and Retention of Players
- Rugby Excellence
- Social Environment
Our website has continued to grow and we are averaging around 70,000
hits a month check it out at www.aurfc.co.nz
Robert Taylor has had a year under his belt as our club Rugby Director
and has done an amazing job in recruiting players for the 2010 year.
We share the same vision and philosophy for the club and I thank
Robert for his commitment and dedication to a great club.
The AURFC training academy is under way again with players training
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday night in the gym at the Tamaki Recreation
Centre. The elite players named above also
- Training: Weights & Speed
- Nutrition: Personal diet plan and education
- Goal Setting
The AURFC sevens team is back for the 2009/10 season and we hope
to see some silverware in the cupboard.
The Shooters were welcomed to the club this year and we believe
they fitted right into the Varsity way.
Touch
Robert Taylor and Paul Lindsay have done a fantastic job in getting
a 44 team touch tournament going for this season over Wednesday
and Thursday nights. The competition is becoming a very successful
and enjoyed by all. Good to see some "older" guys getting
in to it.
Prize Giving
Prize giving was again successful this year with a good
turnout from all teams.
|