PROGRAMME EDITION #22 SATURDAY 10TH SEPTEMBER, 2022 OFFICIAL MATCH DAY PROGRAMME | CANTERBURY RUGBY FOOTBALL UNION | 2022 SEASON
CONTENTSPAGE Check out what we’ve got in store for you within our weekly CRFU GoodProgramme.luckfor the weekend! From the team at Canterbury Rugby Contents CommunityPageWelcome – Steph Te Ohaere-Fox FPC Media Release FPC Team Naming Feature Story – Te Ohaere-Fox Cocksedge Park FPC Grand Final Promo NPC Media Release NPC Team Naming Feature Story – Seb Calder Ray White’s Biggest Open Home Promo Opposition Previews NPC and FPC Standings Gallery – U19 South island Miles Toyota / Ryman Healthcare Our Pathway Partners1096423578111213141516 CONNECT WITH US! www.canterburyrugby.co.nz @canterburyrugby@CanterburyRugbyUnion Canterbury Rugby @crfu
My name is Stephanie Te Ohaere-Fox and I play for the Canterbury Farah Palmer Cup side, alongside recently becoming the Rugby Manager at Christchurch Football Club. This week is a really special week for our side, with the FPC team qualifying for our sixth consecutive final, the fifth one we have had at We’rehome. super determined to end the season off on a high and help celebrate a couple of really special milestones. Kendra Cocksedge will play her 100th and final match for Canterbury on Saturday, while Pip Love will play her 50th. Those milestones give us some great motivation, not that we need any more, to go out there and get a result that we are really proud of. With this match also being my last for Canterbury, it is an honour to have Rugby Park renamed for the week alongside Kenj, with Rugby Park bearing the Te Ohaere-Fox and Cocksedge names for the final. I can’t wait to get out there to play for my region and mates, and I implore you to come and Welcome to finals week! support us on Saturday, with entry at the gate just $5 and kids free. Outside of the final, the boys are also playing, hosting Northland on Sunday for Ray White’s Biggest Open Home. They’re off to a ripper start as well so get your tickets sorted for a big weekend of Canterbury footy! Steph Te CanterburyOhaere-FoxFPCPlayer
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Marcelle Parkes returns from illness to rejoin a physical forward pack, one that is determined to continue the hard work they put in against Wellington in last week’s Thesemifinal.backs remain unchanged from the weekend, with leading try scorer Martha Mataele remaining a threat on the right wing. “Martha has worked extremely hard and she’s not the top try scorer for no reason. She’s a powerful woman with great energy and is a great asset to our side.” said ThoseBaxter.named on the bench will be looking for a similar second half push to the one that they provided against Wellington, with the return of Emma Dermody a welcome addition. Tickets are available at the gates of Te Ohaere-Fox Cocksedge Park at $5 for adults and free for kids.
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Head Coach Blair Baxter has named a strong side to host this weekend’s Premiership Final, with Pip Love and Kendra Cocksedge in line to start for Canterbury, bringing up 50 and 100 games respectively for the Alongsideprovince. those milestones, the match also signals the end of two Canterbury legend’s careers, with centurion Stephanie Te Ohaere-Fox joining Cocksedge in playing her final game for Canterbury. “It’s a truly special weekend, not only because we are in the final, however it’s great to also have the chance to celebrate three legends.” said Baxter.
“Having Rugby Park renamed after Steph and Kendra, it’s pretty humbling and great recognition for two centurions.” “Pip Love has been an absolute stalwart of our game and she’s now racked up close to 80 FPC games (for both Otago and Canterbury). We know the mahi she has put in to be in the position she is in today, and it’s an awesome opportunity to celebrate her this weekend too.”
Alongside Love, the return of Amy Rule sees Canterbury name a Black Ferns front row, with Georgia Ponsonby also packing down the scrum.
STORY FEATURE In celebration of two Canterbury legends, Canterbury Rugby Union has today announced the venue in which the Bunnings Farah Palmer Cup Premiership Final will be played at, Rugby Park in Christchurch, will be known as “Te Ohaere-Fox, Cocksedge Park” for the week leading up to and including the Grand WithFinal.Steph Te Ohaere-Fox (111 caps) and Kendra Cocksedge (99) revealing that Saturday’s final will be their last games in red and black, CEO Tony Smail thought it was a fitting way in which their contributions could be recognised. “What both of these women have given to rugby in Canterbury is something pretty remarkable.” “It’s not often venues are named after women, especially when they’re still playing, so to be able to have their families attend on Saturday at the ground named after their daughter, grand-daughter, mother, sister, aunty, friend or niece will hopefully just add to the significance of the occasion.” The Bunnings Warehouse Farah Palmer Cup Premiership Final between Canterbury and Auckland on Saturday 10 September kicks off at 3:05, kids go free with a paying adult. Adults $5. The match will also be broadcast live on SKY Sport.
RUGBY PARK NAMED AFTER TWO CANTERBURY LEGENDS
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BIGGEST OPEN HOME STORY FEATURE Senior prop Daniel Lienert-Brown returns to the number one jumper for Ray White’s Biggest Open home clash against Northland on Sunday. DLB, who earnt his second blazer (62 caps) for Canterbury in last week’s win over Hawke’s Bay, will be joined by Shilo Klien at hooker, who returns after not featuring in last two weeks and back up rake Brodie McAlister, who’s been out for 3 weeks with a shoulder injury. “It’s always good to have cavalry coming back online at this time of year” said forwards coach Craig “WeDunlea.got through three games in 10 days with three great results and not too many dinged up players, so we’re really focused on the next phase of our year.” Luke Romano packs down alongside Sam Darry in the second row, with the loose forward trio remaining the Willisame.Heinz gets his second start of the season at halfback, pairing up with Fergus Burke at 10. Dallas McLeod slots back into the starting midfield alongside Rameka Poihipi at 12, while George Bridge, Ngatungane Punivai and Chay Fihaki will continue their electric combination in the back three. “It’s been great for our guys to form strong, consistent combinations. We know what they’re capable of, which is exciting rugby, we’re certainly looking forward to more of that,” said back Coach Alex Robertson. Along with McAlister, Tamaiti Williams and Seb Calder will provide front row cover, with Dominic Gardiner and Liam Allen adding their impact to the second row and loose forwards. Mitch Drummond, Alex Harford and Isaiah Punivai have been named in jerseys 21, 22 & 23.
“It really a testament to the whole squad, we have genuine competition in all positions so picking the best suited 23 is a real challenge, we know Northland are coming here to show their success this year is no fluke.” said Head Coach Marty Bourke, “The whole team knows it’s going to be a real good test for us this weekend and we look forward to playing in front our passionate supporters once again.” Bourke also added a message to the Canterbury fans, calling on them to add their voice to the crowd at Orangetheory Stadium. “There’s nothing better than afternoon rugby, our boys are playing exciting footy, and we’d love the people of Canterbury to be there, enjoying themselves and being proud of their team, as we saw on weekend the value of our supporters is great as it helped us pull through that last 20 minutes to get the result over Hawkes Bay.”
CALDER MAKING THE MOST OF CANTERBURY OPPORTUNITIES
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The youth and exuberance of players such as Seb and other New Zealand U20 teammates such as George Bell and Joel Lam have helped create a unique environment in Canterbury this season, with the team currently top of the Odds conference after 6 games.
“It’s a really cool environment and it’s quite a different culture from other teams I have been a part of.” Calder said, “It’s a fun environment that everyone gets along in and it makes you feel really welcome.”
Calder has already got a Crusaders cap to his name, featuring for the Super side against the Western Force this season, while the prop was also a member of the victorious New Zealand Under 20’s side, a couple of facts that leave you with no doubt in your mind that this is a young prop with a big future ahead of him.
Calder starts on the bench this weekend against Northland, with the NPC team looking to continue their current form and maintain their spot at the head of the ladder.
New to the NPC squad in 2022, Lincoln University’s Seb Calder is loving being a part of the red & black this season, following making his Canterbury debut against Manawatu back in Round 1. The St Andrew’s junior has made the most of his opportunities this season, being used across both sides of the scrum and making his mark when called “It’supon.a childhood dream to play for Canterbury” said Calder, “It’s really special to be involved with this group and it’s been an awesome experience so far.” Playing in the front row, Seb has enjoyed having the chance to learn from experienced veterans, with the likes of 108-test All Black Owen Franks, Oli Jager and Daniel Lienert-Brown all in the 2022 squad. “I certainly thought a few years ago that I wouldn’t be in this position, let alone being teammates with someone like Owen Franks. I’ve been trying to learn as much as I can of him and the other props and I’m pretty grateful for that opportunity.”
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Northland have provided the surprise package this season in the Bunnings NPC, currently sitting third in the Odds Conference following a drought breaking victory over Auckland last weekend, ending a 46 year wait for the Taniwha. It signals a remarked turn of form for the boys from the winterless north, and they will provide a massive test this weekend in Christchurch.
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The big dance is here at Te Ohaere-Fox Cocksedge Park, and Auckland will provide formidable opponents as both teams chase the chance to regain the Farah Palmer Cup were impressive in their semifinal win over Waikato in Hamilton, leading throughout to claim a 26-21 victory over last year’s champions. It sets up the eighth final meeting between our two sides since 1999, a relationship that Auckland have had the better of previously. Recently however, Canterbury beat Auckland here at Te Ohaere-Fox Cocksedge Park in Round 2 33-27, a result we’ll be desperate for a repeat of! 3.05PM, PARK ROUND 07 11 SEP,
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The Canterbury U19’s recently completed their campaign with the South Island U19 Tournament, picking up two wins and a loss at the tournament. You’ll want to memorize these faces as they are sure to be the NPC players of the future!
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