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42 2 Thursday [Edition datE] July 28 2016 follow us on facebook.com/riseupchristchurch Hawkins Div 1 Club Rugby Trophy Final The global family of Lincoln Alumni congratulate the Lincoln University Rams and wish them every success in the 2016 Hawkins Division 1 Trophy Final. Stay Connected www.alumnilinc.co.nz LINCOLN UNIVERSITY v NEW BRIGHTON 3pm, Sunday July 31 at Rugby Park, Christchurch. Lincoln’s objective - back to back trophies Back to back Hawkins trophy titles. That’s the objective for Lincoln University going into Sunday’s clash with rivals New Brighton. The two clubs have plenty of history. Lincoln University had the chance to clinch a fourth straight Hawkins cup title in early May. They met New Brighton in the final round of the competition in what would turn out to be the cup decider. The match lived up to the hype, a missed drop goal attempt from Lincoln Universities Brett cameron just inside 30 metres would be the decider, as New Brighton took home the cup in a 32-30 thriller. Lincoln University have the chance to reverse the odds on Sunday when they meet New Brighton in another winner takes all scenario. Lincoln dominated last year’s metro competition, going unbeaten the whole year. They haven’t had an easy run in 2016 however. “The division one competition is a tough old competition. Last year was probably a one off and this year i knew we were going to have some losses. I think it’s what you learn from those losses that makes you a better team and for our younger players losing was a really good thing,” said Lincoln University coach John Haggart. Lincoln University have the luxury of having a large chunk of the regions top young talent which has made its way from around the country in search of a super rugby career with the crusaders. John Haggart highlighted Jordie Barrett - younger brother of Beauden Barrett - as one of the younger players that has taken the team to a new level. “He’s certainly added tremendous impetus to the team since returning from New Zealand under 20’s.” Barrett’s bag of tricks were well on display in New Brighton’s 36-34 semi-final victory over Sydenham on Saturday. He scored two tries late in the game to singlehandedly put his team into the final. With ten minutes left Barrett beautifully chipped the Sydenham defence, with the ball bouncing onto a platter for him to score. His second try was even more impressive, an amazing effort from Lincoln inside their own 22 resulted in Barrett making a break and then rounding crusaders full-back Mitch Hunt to score the winner on full-time. The coach was impressed with his starts efforts, proving crucial in what was a true, hard fought semi-final victory. “She was a good old classic back and forth match, that for sure. There was a mixture of relief after the game but also a lot of pride as well,” says Haggart. Lincoln University defeated christchurch 24-19 at Rugby Park 12 months ago to claim last year’s Hawkins trophy. only around half of 2015’s trophy winning side will take place in Sundays final. That’s the nature of university rugby with young players coming and going. Sunday will be extra special for the club with the Lincoln University colts side playing in the Hawkins colts Premier trophy Final. The game will be played as a curtain raiser to the Division one Hawkins trophy final at Rugby Park. Coaches Comment on the Opposition: “I remember very clearly last year we played New Brighton in the semi-final, and that was a ding-dong battle. We know every game that we play New Brighton its going to be tough, they’re a top club, they’re physical,they work hard and have all the attributes of a championship club” Form Guide: Win 36-34 Sydenham Win 32-17 New Brighton Win 34-16 Sydenham Win 45-7 Linwood Loss 11-25 christchurch Loss 25-31 University The Star 0800 832 643 Proud sponsors of the Lincoln University RFC TEAMWEAR DISTRIBUTOR www.canterburyteamwear.co.nz Lincoln Hospitality Limited
The Star follow us on facebook.com/riseupchristchurch Thursday [Edition July 28 datE] 2016 43 3 Hawkins Div 1 Club Rugby Trophy Final New Brighton in with a chance to make history NeW BRIgHtoN have a chance to make history this weekend. The seaside club has never won both the round-robin cup and top six trophy competitions in the same year. The team claimed the Hawkins cup in the final round-robin match on June 4 with a stunning 32-30 win over Lincoln University. Since then the message has been clear, they want to do the double. aaron Mccoy, the club’s most experienced player spoke to the team before last weekend’s semi-final, explaining that when the trophy is being held aloft this Sunday nobody will remember who won the cup earlier in the season. They couldn’t have a bigger opponent to try and create history against. New Brighton and Lincoln University have been the stand-out performers in the metro competition over the last few year years and have plenty of recent history. “They’ve got some of the best young talent from around the country. It is a rivalry, there’s no doubt about that because they’re the bench mark,” said New Brighton coach Scott Pawson Saturday’s 24-20 win over christchurch went right down to the wire. New Brighton trailed with less than ten minutes remaining, before replacement centre alisi tupuailei charged over the line to secure the teams spot in Sunday’s grand final. It was a much needed turn in form, New Brighton came into the finals on the back of consecutive defeats. “We won our first three games in the top six, we had sort of cemented our spot in the semifinals and a bit of the edge went off. It was a bit of complacency on our behalf and the other teams played well to be fair,” says Pawson. New Brighton have made the semi-finals of the Hawkins trophy the previous two years. 2013 was the last time they lifted the trophy, Scott Pawson’s first year coaching the team and their first trophy win since 1984. “We’ve got eight players that were involved in that final in 2013. It’s nice having guy’s that have won it and had that experience. It definitely helps being able to rely on that experience,” said Pawson. No 8 aaron Mccoy has been a standout for New Brighton in 2016. The experienced loose forward leads the team with 12 tries and is third in the Division one MVP - most valuable player - standings. “He’s been in the form of his career this season. He’s had a bit of a glitch the last couple of weeks, he went on a trip to Manila and has taken a couple of weeks to recover from that. It probably does coincide with the two losses we had,” says Pawson. Coaches Comment on the Opposition: “They’ve got a very good young backline with Jordie Barrett, Jack goodhue and Harrison groundwater they’re going to be good Super Rugby players. They’re forward pack is underrated to be honest, it’s a good young pack.” LINCOLN UNIVERSITY v NEW BRIGHTON 3pm, Sunday July 31 at Rugby Park, Christchurch. New Brighton captain Billy Harmon who missed a chunk of the first round of the competition has also been impressive for the seasiders this year. He was rewarded for his Form Guide: Win 24-20 christchurch Loss 17-32 Lincoln University Loss 15-31 christchurch Win 26-5 University Win 43-23 Linwood Win 29-26 Sydenham efforts, named in canterbury’s NPc initial training squad. Pawson also heaped praise on loose forward troy Mangan who has returned from Nelson after making an attempt to work his way into tasman’s NPc team. FINALS, RUGBY PARK SUNDAY July 31 2016 1.00pm Hawkins colts Premier trophy Final - Lincoln University v christchurch 2.30pm presentation to winning team. 2.35pm 2 junior Rippa games 2.58pm Hawkins Division one trophy Final – Lincoln University v New Brighton. 4.30pm Presentations For all your club requirements see us fiRst Steve Crotty from Riccarton Liquorland wish the New Brighton Div 1 & 2 teams all the best for their weekend finals. NICAL AND PLUMBING CONTRACTORS Specialists in: Rebuilding Christchurch Specialists in: • Heating and Ventilation • Plumbing and Drainage • Maintenance and IQP dical Gases • Boilers and Chillers • Design and Engineering of Mechanical Services Pleased to be associated with Uretek and the Christchurch City Council | F (03) 3811 43 Riccarton 187 | PO Box Road, 15-056, Christchurch owne.co.nz (By the railway line) Phone: 348 6145 • www.liquorland.co.nz MECHANICAL AND PLUMBING CONTRACTORS Rebuilding Christchurch • Heating and Ventilation • Plumbing and Drainage • Maintenance and IQP • Medical Gases • Boilers and Chillers • Design and Engineering of Mechanical Services Proud to be a major sponsor of New Brighton RFC P (03) 3894 995 | F (03) 3811 187 PO Box 15-056, Christchurch www.davidbrowne.co.nz The New Brighton Rugby Football Club would like to call on all supporters to wear club colours this weekend to our div 2 trophy final at rawhiti on saturday at 1pm and to the div 1 final at rugby park on sunday at 3pm 2016 Division One TROPHY FINAL Sunday 31st July 3pm RUGBY PARK Malvern St, St Albans Lincoln University v New Brighton Preceded by Hawkins Colts Premier Trophy Final CHRISTCHURCH v LINCOLN UNIVERSITY at 1pm FREE ENTRY Come along and enjoy some of Canterbury’s best club rugby STRICTLY NO ALCOHOL Great achievement lads! Proud of you all Kia Kaha www.tkplastering.co.nz Steve, Belinda and Bayleys Real Estate are proud to be associated with the NEW BRIGHTON RUGBY CLUB and local community. We wish the team all the best in their BIG DAY on Sunday! GO NEW BRIGHTON! The team at Koru Textile Printing and Apparel wish the New Brighton Div1 team great success in Sunday’s final. Kia kaha. 30d Carlyle St, Sydenham www.koruprint.co.nz info@koruprint.co.nz Get off the Sideline in and get into the middle 2017 of the field. Become a canterBury ruGBy referee If you are interested in becoming a referee or want to find out more contact: CRFU Referee Education Officer, Lyndon McKendry Ph 379-8300 ex 713 (Work) or 0800 REFEREE (0800 733 373)
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