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NBRFC Quiz Night

Thu, 14 Jun 2012 00:00:00 +1200

The New Brighton Rugby Football club is hosting a quiz night on Thursday the 14th of June, Stu Wilson will be guest speaker. Contact Donna 0277873504 or the Club through Roddy 021656695 for bookings.

See infomation here NBRFC Quiz Night

Pou plays 50th game

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 00:00:00 +1200

Mr Lewis Pou played his 50th div 1 game on Saturday April 28th which is a great achievement for any player.

Lewis has been a wonderful servant of the club for many years. Playing in the junior club,then Colts after High School and a bit of div 2 on his way to 50 senior caps.

The bearded one is a great guy to have around and at 27 years old he still has many good years ahead. With his brothers Jerome and Anton also playing at New Brighton this year the Pou family are contributing a great deal to the club. Lewis has played Canterbury Maori for a number of years and also made the South Island Maori team this year.

Lewis embraces his Maori culture and is fluent in the language. He is famous in the Maori rugby circles for leading the Canterbury Maori Hakas which he embraces and enjoys this important role. Lewis has said if New Brighton div 1 make the final this year, he will give up smoking. Good stuff Lewis and a big congratulations on your milestone.

Meet Johnny Irish

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 00:00:00 +1200

John Semple is New Brightons latest recruit from the Emerald Isle, meet the lad who is wearing the number 10 jumper.

I’d like to start off by thanking all the people involved at New Brighton RFC for welcoming me with open arms and making the move over from Ireland very easy. Particular thanks must go to Roddy Butt and the Creek family who have looked after me a tremendous amount.

I had always planned to come and play rugby overseas it was just a case of doing my studies and getting my pharmacy qualifications then making the jump. I have played with several kiwis in the past who I still keep in touch with and it was these friends that encouraged me to have a go in this part of the world.

I have traveled in NZ before; visiting these friends and seeing this beautiful country but it was the city and the people of Christchurch that really caught my eye and was a major factor in my decision to come to Brighton.

The style of rugby in NZ is always something that I have watched and admired and getting the chance to live my dream is something special. So far I have loved every minute and look forward to every training session and game.

I come from a town called Limavady, County Londonderry in the North West of Ireland. I played rugby for my school Limavady Grammar school then for my town, Limavady. I then moved on to Ballymena to play in the all Ireland league.

If you see me in the club please do not hesitate to come over and chat to me. I look forward to meeting you all!

John Semple

Kia Kaha New Brighton!

RCSI Golf Draw

Fri, 13 Apr 2012 00:00:00 +1200

The RCSI Annual Golf tournament is fast approaching,

Click here to see the draw

RCSI Golf Tournament

Tue, 27 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +1300

RCSI Golf Tournament - Friday 13 April 2012

Time Noon (Shotgun start)

Venue Rawhiti Golf Club

Format Stroke Tournament

Handicap and Non-Handicap sections (Callaway - max handicap 36)

Best Gross and Nett prizes in each grade

Longest Drive - No 8

Closest to Pin - No 15

19th Hole Golf Clubrooms

Entry Fee $25 per person (includes green fees, prizes and meal)

Entry forms have been emailed to all members. If you need any additional copies, please contact Wayne Turner.

Entries Close Friday 6 April 2012

Download an entry form from the information page.

Calender of events

Thu, 22 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +1300

Check out our Calender of events for 2012.

Pre Season Dates

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +1300

Pre-season training every Tuesdays 6pm from the 24th of January 2012, and every Thursday from Feburay 23th.

Pre season games

Div 1

March 18th Sun v Waihora away (Div 1 Trial, all welcome)
March 25th Sun v Sydenham away.
April 1st Sun v Old Boys home.

Div 2

March 25th Sun v Sydenham away
April 1st Sun v Old Boys home

Colts

March 17th Sat Training Camp Mt Somers

March 18th Sun v West Melton away

March 25th Sun v Sydenham away

April 1st Sun v Shirley away

Competition starts 14th April

Contact RDO Roddy Butt ph 021656695