Sport
1st XV versus AGS
wins over St Peter’s College, Sacred Heart College and Kelston Boys’ High School. Under 15 Colts; Coached by Ofisa Tonu’u and Eroni Clarke and captained by Isiah Papali’i. The Colts team has a big season in front of them with Mount Albert Grammar hosting the National Under 15 tournament at the end of the season. Expectations are high after winning the under 14 title last year. The team is back on track after an early season defeat by Sacred Heart College, however had recent wins over Auckland Grammar School and King’s College. 14 Blue; Coached by Richie Folomu and assisted by John Tetini and Dave Young the U14 Blue are currently undefeated this year and are top of the table in the 14A competition. Good wins over Auckland Grammar, St Peter’s College and Kelston Boys’ High School have given this team a lot of confidence. The players are training hard and focusing on getting better each week. 14 Gold; Coached by Tane Hapimarika and Tony Sprangers and assisted by student Coaches and First XV players Blake Hohaia and Allen Sia, this team due to cancellations and bye rounds has made a slower start to the year, but they are now back on track. They play in the 14A competition and a narrow loss to the MAGS 14 blue team recently has this team motivated to work hard and improve. 4A; Coached by Dick Mickleborough and assisted by student Coach Connor Brown, this team has had a difficult start due to cancellations and bye rounds, but they have hit the ground
running since the competition started and have got off to a good start picking up wins in the first two games. They play attractive 15-man rugby and are learning some old school traditional values from their coach. 5A; Coached by Ron Murray and Ray Brewer and assisted by student coach and 1st XV prop Mike Kelly. This team is currently undefeated in the 5A Competition and recently drew 15 – 15 with a very strong Sacred Heart team and won against St Kentigern College. This team is already showing continual improvement with improved performances happening each week. This team is well-organized and committed. 6B; Coached by Grant Howlett and assisted by student coach and 1st XV hooker Leif Schwencke. This team is currently undefeated in the grade and playing some very attractive 15man rugby. This team love to give the ball plenty of width and have scored some high level tries. The boys are enjoying their rugby and learning from an experienced Coach. 7B; Coached by Carlton Lee Thomas and assisted by student Coaches and 1st XV players Malcolm Kohere, Mosese Fotu and Joseph Keresoma. This team is under 52 kgs so these boys play the game fast and with no fear as everyone is the same size. Trainings are well attended and the boys are enjoying playing open rugby while learning new skills every week. This team is also undefeated in competition games so far this year.
VOLUME 8.No2
TERM 2.2013
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