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SBHS RUGBY CLUB PRIZE-GIVING
The annual end of season prize-giving was held on Thursday 20 September in the school hall, at lunch me. Teams were able to celebrate the end of rugby season, with pizza, and award their deserved recipients. Thank you to Craig Hall, and Phil Halder from the Stags, who presented the trophies.
U14 Blue Team
Most Valuable Player – Jack Churstain
(Jack was the captain of U14 Blue, and led by example, both on and o the eld. He also never forgot
that having fun was a big part of playing rugby, for everyone involved)
Most Improved Player – Nick Gray
(Nick’s improvement during the season was pleasing to see, as was his understanding of what was required from him around the eld)
U14 Red Team
Player of the Year – Rico Fisher
Most Improved Player – Taylor Weir
U14 White Team
Most Valuable Player – JJ Fisher
(A very uncompromising player who never took a backward step. He never missed a training and was dynamic on defence)
Most Improved Player – Daniel Lord
(Being rela vely new to Rugby, this young man has soaked up all opportuni es on o er. He quickly became a valuable team member, who con nually improved throughout the season. A pleasure to coach)
U14 Black Team
Best Forward – Jackson Ronald
Best Back – Caleb Williams
U15 Blue Team
Most Valuable Player – Will Stodart
Most Consistent Player – Max Milne
U15 Red Team
Best Back – Kaea Nikora-Balloch
(A very talented playmaker in all areas. He set up a back line that involved all players. He was respected by team mates for his leadership, and a coachs dream, on and o the eld)
Best Forward – Aaron Withy
(He led the forwards from the front. A very strong and dedicated player, who gave his everything, every game. Well respected by team mates, and a coach’s dream, on and o the eld)
U15 Tournament Team
Most Valuable Player – Cameron Smith
Most Promising Player – Jack Churstain
U17 Blue Team
Most Valuable Player – Ian de Reuck
Most Improved Player – Callum Robertson
U17 Red Team
Most Valuable Player – Ethan Rougeux
Most Improved Player – Ben Symon
SBHS Development Team
Most Valuable Player – Drew Carter
Most Improved Player – Mitchell O ley
‘Dog of the Year’ Trophy
Callum Nimmo
(This trophy is presented to the player that always works hard, is tough and turns up week in and week out.)
SBHS 2nd XV
Most Valuable Player – Hamish Gray
(Hamish has a very high work rate, and is versa le with playing posi ons in the forwards)
Most Improved Player – Finn Burns (Finn became a dominant force in the lineout, and con nually improved throughout the season, as a loose forward)
SBHS 1st XV
Most Valuable Player – Sean Withy
Most Improved Player – Harry Taylor
possession and a few opportuni es missed in the rst spell, we went into the break 5-0 down, knowing we had le some points out on the eld. The second half started and so did a horror 8 minutes of footy, with Otago Boys’ scoring 3 tries in this period to go up 26-0 and have all the momentum. However, we were able to get this momentum and possession back through some strong carries and good kicking, but again, due
to poor execu on and errors at the wrong me, this meant we could never quite nish our opportuni es. A late try to Ryan Taylor was all we came away with, going down 26-7 in disappoin ng fashion. Ryan Taylor ba led well and tested the Otago defensive line o en, with Harry Taylor and Morgan Riordan ge ng through a lot of work, as they had all season.
Overall
S ll a great season with lots of posi ves
to take out. Shout out to Derms, Skelty, and Daryl Thompson for the endless hours they put in prepping us for games, and also to Rangi for the hours he put in managing the team. With the Royal Blue’s heading
to South Africa for the world tournament, Year 14 could be on the cards for few, as it doesn’t sound like a bad gig. Thanks for the great friendships and memories. The team of 2018 wish the troops all the best for next year to con nue the proud Royal Blue legacy.
Sean Withy
SBHS 2ND XV RUGBY
The 2018 2nd XV had a slow start to the season on the winning front and a er three games into the season were faced with a revised draw a er the withdrawal of Te Anau U18.
This became the start of a progress-building pla orm as the season went on, and the wins started happening a er the team showed some self-belief and resilience, clawing their way to the playo s.
Gore High 1st XV were the form team to beat in the compe on and a er losing to them 45 to 5 in the last round robin play, we went on to meet them in the nal. This game would have to be the team’s best playing performance, with a very hard fought and tense nish. The 2nds never gave up but unfortunately fell short by two tries in the last 10 minutes, losing to Gore 38 to 24.
Congratula ons to the following boys for making the Southland U16 Rugby Team: Mitchell Hamilton, Mitchell Thompson, Sam Hartmann, and Sam Clark.
A huge thanks also to our coaches Glenn Taylor, Greg Hart and Manager Craig Hall
SOUTHLAND BOYS’ HIGH SCHOOL SOUTHLANDIAN NOT FOR SCHOOL BUT FOR LIFE WE ARE LEARNING
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