All Enquires to our Club Captain Hayden Crowley on 027 427 4792.

All Current and intending players are most welcome.

Kettle Park, Dunedin on Thursday the 24th November 2011 at 7pm

 AGENDA

      1.    Confirm Minutes of 2010 Annual General Meeting.

     2.    Receive and consider 2011 Annual Report, Accounts and Balance Sheet.

     3.    Election of Office Bearers 2011.

     4.    General Business

Playing in cool conditions with occasional snow showers
sweeping across the field, the Dunedin team beat Alhambra (27-10), Maniototo
(53-0) and Green Island (43-17) to comfortably qualify for the semi-finals.

The semi-final against a Strath Taieri invitation team say
Dunedin pile on the pressure and go to the break with 3 tries (Liam Edwards (2)
and Brad Weber) under their belt. A further two tries in the second half to
Ashton Tuck and Anthony Diack along with 4 Edwards conversions throughout the
match saw the team into the final with a comprehensive 33-0 victory.

The final was against University. Early tries to Ashton
Tuck, Liam Edwards, Brad Weber and Mark Atkins together with 4 conversions saw
Dunedin out to a 26-0 lead and looking odds-on to take out the title, however
University struck back before the half time hooter with two converted tries and
the lead was trimmed to 26-14. A try to Mark Atkins from the second half
kick-off saw the lead extended to 31-14 and again looking comfortable but
University dug deep and scored two more converted tries against a tiring
Dunedin defence to make it 31-28 with a couple of minutes to play. The victory
was finally sealed with an 80m individual effort from Liam Edwards who outpaced
the entire University team to make the final score 36-28.

Team members:

Gareth Evans, Brad Weber, Mitch Zandstra, Mark Atkins, Hugh
Blake, Anthony Diack, Zac Kelly, Ashton Tuck, Ben West, Jaron Drozdak, Tumua
Ioane and Liam Edwards.

 At the end of the tournament the following were named in the
Otago 7s training squad

Gareth Evans, Brad Weber, Tumua Ioane, Liam
Edwards, Mark Atkins, Hugh Blake and Ashton Tuck

Social Rugby

Over-40s Golden OldiesRugby

Under-40s Golden OldiesRugby

Open Grade TouchRugby

 Ireland-Italy

Supporters
versus

Locals

Saturday, October 1^st
3pm

Kettle Park (Dunedin Rugby Football Club)

 Participation
is Free

Jerseys,
Shorts and Socks provided

Spectators
Welcome

 Full
Bar and Refreshments available

Bar
Open from 12.00pm until late

 Please email: gerard.aynsley@gmail.com to indicate
what game you would like to participate in and what position you prefer to
play.

Salutam orice roman iubitorii rugby

Diamo il benvenuto tutti i Ventilatori di Rugby italiani

ჩვენ მივესალმებით ყველა ქართული რაგბის ქომაგთა

Welcome all Scottish,Irish and English rugby fans

As the Tournament nears, the competing teams are not the only ones gearing up – New Zealand club rugby is also taking centre stage. Many rugby clubs have joined the NZ 2011 Business Club and are going all out to ensure visiting fans have plenty of rugby – and other excitements – to keep them busy.

The Dunedin RFU will also open up its clubrooms and bar to rugby-mad people who want to come along and support the teams, and take a peek at the club’s rich history.

Argentine game
When: 11 September 2011, 3pm

Irish game
When: 01 October 2011, 3pm

Where: Kettle Park, Moana Rua Road, South Dunedin (both games)
Contact person: Andrew Rooney, +64 (0) 21 460 244

> Email Andrew to find out more

2011 Dunedin Mako Colts Winners of the Division 1 Top 4 Competition

DUNEDIN MAKO’S 18          SOUTHERN MAGPIES 11

A very special alliance was formed in 1995 between the three provincial rugby unions south of the Waitaki River. This alliance was named the Otago Highlanders and it was formed in order to do battle in the new Super 12 competition. After five years in the competition, Otago was removed from the name, and from this time onwards the team has been known simply as the ‘Highlanders’…a name which fully acknowledge the power of the three unions.

The Name

There is more to the Highlander than heritage, tradition and living history. The name and image of the Highlander conjures up visions of fierce independence, pride in one’s roots, loyalty, strength, kinship, honesty and hard work. Highlanders are traditionally conservative and shaped by enduring values, balanced by action, flare and imagination. There is a unity borne from adversity; Highlanders work hard and play hard – a tight-knit bunch not to be challenged lightly.

The Insignia and Colours

The Highlanders insignia represents a strong and proud warrior battling on the craggy highlands of Scotland. He stands with his arms raised in defiance, in a rampant stance, proud and strong, ready for any challenge that should come his way. In one hand he brandishes a claymore; in the other hand a shield – attack and defence in perfect balance. Modern-day Highlanders play their rugby the same way – ferocious in attack, tenacious in defence. The colours of the emblem and jersey have direct links to the three provinces that make up the Highlanders franchise: gold for North Otago (formed in 1904); blue for Otago (formed in 1881); maroon for Southland (formed in 1886)

Our three unions have come together to form this strong southern alliance under the banner of ‘United We Stand’.

United we Stand

We are part of something special – we play for each other as a team, we play for our loyal and staunch supporters. Come rain, hail or shin our vocal supporters will be there willing our team to win. Being a Highlander means being prepared, being accountable, and being responsible. When our warriors pull on the jersey they represent a proud group of player, they represent all those who have worn the jersey before them, and all those who will proudly wear the jersey in time… they also represent family, bloodlines, this province, and the loyal fans.

All Highlanders be humble, be accessible, be proud in defence, be defiant in attack… be your best!

Taken from and courtesy of www.highlanders-rugby.co.nz .   Official home of the Highlanders    25^th July 2011

Dunedin had the better of the first half and Edwards added the extra points to give it a 16-5 lead at the break.

Dunedin flanker Hugh Blake was the best forward in the first half and he continued dominate the breakdown in the second spell. He was backed by lock Mark Grieve-Dunn and prop Will Henry.

But Dunedin’s backs let it down with a lot of fumbles and missed tackles. Dunedin missed 35 tackles in the second spell.

The Taieri pack matched Dunedin in the second spell with No 8 Charlie O’Connell having a bullocking game and lock Steve Green doing his bit. The Taieri backline ran strongly and caused problems for the Dunedin defence.

Key players in the backline were first five-eighth Ben Nowell and the midfield of Shannon Young and Kieran Moffat. Moffat scored two tries and set up two others in the second spell. Moffat made ground as he cut through what was virtually a non-existent defence.

- Taieri 32 (Kieran Moffat 2, Shannon Young, Ben Nowell, Charlie O’Connell tries; Kurt Schrader con, pen, Nowell con), Dunedin 24 (Louis Tili, Mark Grieve-Dunn tries; Liam Edwards con, 4 pen). Halftime: Dunedin 16-5. Referee: Jeff Grubb.

Pirates led 18-0 with the wind at its back in the first spell and added 22 points when playing into the wind in the second spell. The Pirates pack dominated second-phase ball and gained 28 turnovers at the breakdown.

Pirates had a strong scrum and the front row of Daniel Johnson, Jake Maiono and Craig Miller dominated their opponents. Warren Kearney and Brad Ross were strong in the lineout and the loose trio of Solomon T-Pole, Shaun McCarroll and Josh Clark were dominant.

The best Pirates back was second five-eighth Opini To’Omalatai. The lack of tackling by Dunedin was epitomised by the try scored by prop Craig Miller in the final minute, when he broke through four tackles.

Pirates 40 (Hemi Davis, Isaac Beach, Solomon T-Pole, Warren Kearney, Craig Miller, Daniel Johnson, Paul Miller tries; Davis con, Andrew Bremner pen), Dunedin 11 (Sione Pulu try; Liam Edwards 2 pen). Halftime: 18-0. Referee: Todd Pullar.

The key to the win was the loose trio of Blair Tweed, Mitchell Clarke and Jamie Williams, who did not give the Dunedin pack any leeway and made life difficult for the backline.   Prop Blair Laughton burst up field with the ball in hand, and lock Dave Simpson made his mark with strong tackling and bursting runs.   The lethal Dunedin backline was always on the back foot and was not able to unleash its attacking flair.   The Kaikorai backs showed they meant business after six minutes when centre Logan Moore burst 40m up the centre.   He made other strong runs that kept the Dunedin defence on its toes.   Diminutive halfback Jye Cormack had a lively game and winger Bryce Morgan played well in his first premier start.

Kaikorai stamped its seal on the game when playing into the strong wind in the first spell when winger Sam Cadogan scored      two tries in the corner after blindside moves.   Kaikorai led 10-3 at the break and used the wind effectively in the second spell by booting the ball deep into Dunedin      territory.    The wind and the cold rain made it difficult for Dunedin to fight back and it was virtually impossible when Cormack scored after 15 minutes to stretch the lead to 20-3.

The best players for Dunedin were flanker Simon Luke, who grabbed lineout ball at the front and was lively around the paddock, openside flanker Anthony Diack and lock Richard Thompson.

• Kaikorai 25 (Sam Cadogan 2, Jye Cormack, Clark McNab tries; Cam Rutherford con, pen), Dunedin 10 (Tumua Ioane try; Liam Edwards con, pen). Halftime: 10-3. Referee: Jeff Grubb.