The tigers' claws are out!

On Saturday 23rd of May 2015, it was wet and my team Marist Gunners had a game against Eden Tigers. We played at Eden Tigers home ground at Gribblehirst park.

First we did some warm ups by running for 10 metres and back and forth. We ran ten times. Then we went to a tree on the side of the field and put our jerseys on with pride under the tree.

Then we went onto the field and we did some drills like the forward moves and the backs moves like the cut when another person runs behind you and you pop the ball to them and blue which is in the line out when you throw it onto the back of the line out. We come up with secret names for our moves. I feel like a spy when I said each move. It was pouring with rain while we were practising so we dropped the ball a lot  because the ball was wet and slippery like eels.

When we finished our drills it was time for a real game. I had to pick which hand had the whistle in because I was the captain. I chose the right one and so my team had the ball first. Everyone was happy and bouncing around.

Then he game started and the other team kicked off first and the ball was came towards us. We didn't hold back and we caught it. We maintained the hold on the ball and we scored three tries, however we missed the conversions. It was only the first half and we still had 25 minutes in the second half. We scored another two amazing tries in the second half. I scored one of them and I placed the ball in the corner. I had to side step the other team and ran down the field but I got tackled. However I was next to the try line so I put the ball down and I scored. We won and the final score was 25 to 10. 

We had a good game and I felt great because I scored my first try of the season. Next time I will try to score two tries by by passing the ball more.

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The Epic Game!

On Saturday, I played rugby for Marist against Team Pakuranga. We were playing at Pakuranga's home ground at Lloyd Elsmore Park. I had to be there there by 9:30 am. But the game didn't start until 10:15 am.

When we got there, I saw one of my team mates. His name is Ty. I also saw his brother Harlem who plays for our team as well. We looked for our team mates, we found them but we couldn't find our coach. Then one of my team mates dad told his son and I to go to the field across the road. When we went across we saw our manager and we we told our team to come over to us quickly because we needed to put in our jerseys. 

We put on our jerseys and trained for 10 minutes and the game started. The cool breeze was blowing on our faces, but we didn't let ruin our concentration. We were focused on the ball as our kicker kicked the ball and we chased it. Team Pakuranga got the ball but we kept on taking it off them. We were given a lot of penalties because we dropped the ball a lot. But we scored two tries.

Half time came and we were puffed out. We had water and got back into the game. Team Pakuranga scored but we still won. The final score was 8 to 12. We won by four points.

Team Pakuranga's defence was very strong and the team work is wonderful so I would not be surprised if they make it far in the competition. I felt so great because we won our first our first game, but I will strive to play better next time. Hopefully we make it to the finals. I am so excited!

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The All Blacks Dream!

Richard Hugh McCaw is a New Zealand rugby union player who currently plays for the Crusaders in Super Rugby as an open-side flanker. 

Richie was born on December 31st 1980. He went to Otago Boys High School. After he went to high school , he went to Lincoln University. At Lincoln, he was selected to play for the under-19's team. The following year he played for the under-21's for Canterbury in the National Provincial Championship before debuting for the Crusaders in 2001. He was playing on the field for 8 minutes.

In 2001, Richie made his debut for for the All Blacks in the end of year tour against Ireland. He made a big impact to the All Blacks by taking them to the quarter finals in the Rugby World Cup 2007. He made an even bigger impact 4 years later as the captain of the All Blacks and taking them to glory in the 2011 world cup by beating France in the finals.

This year will be his last year as a professional rugby player. This will be the end of his career. He is a great rugby player who will be remembered by many. Richie has been amazing over the years and made history in rugby.

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Go Reggie!

 

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The Maori Warriors of rugby!

All Blacks VS North Harbour and Northland

After a good Friday at school, my dad and I went to the fish and chip shop. The fish and chip shop was in Botany next to the sushi go round. We ate the chips in the car and we had the fish when we got home. My dad and I needed to get ready to go the All Blacks friendly game against North Harbour and Northland. The game had three halves with 40 minutes in each of them. In the first half, the All Blacks  versed North Harbour. In the second half, they versed Northland and in the third half North Harbour versed Northland.

My dad and I had to go to my uncle’s house. We left at 4 o'clock. The traffic was busy, so busy that we were going as slow as a turtle because we were only travelling at 20 kilometres an hour. We would have been able to get there in 20 minutes if it wasn't for the traffic. We got there at 5:10pm which meant that  my dad and I were in the car for an hour and ten minutes.

No one was home so we waited and waited until my uncle finally came because he got stuck in traffic as well. My cousin Devon gave me a whole block of white chocolate. We had to pick up Mark, my uncle’s cousin as well. After we picked up Mark, we left like Flash from Marvel superheroes.

When we got to North Harbour Stadium, we got our tickets and went in. I ate the chocolate and gave some to my dad and my uncle. It was raining really hard at the game. Luckily I brought two jumpers and my dad brought his umbrella. The final score in the North Harbour game was 41 to nil to the All Blacks.

The final score against Northland was 19 to 7 to the All Blacks. I hope the All Blacks play like that against Australia in the Bledisloe Cup next Saturday because the Australian team plays very well and trains really hard.

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Marist vs Carlton Grammar, The Match Of 2014!

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The Clash Of Titans!

I played rugby in the weekend.I play for Marist. We versed Te Papa Titans. We played at our home club.  This was our eighth game this season. Te papa lost to the four teams that we beat.

Once I got to the field, we had to run to the goal post and back for our warm up. While I was running, my calf stung and so I walked instead of running to the post. My coach told me to stretch out my foot and it worked because it didn't sting after I stretch it.While we were warming up, I saw my friend who was also playing  for Marist but he is in a different team. His name is Siu. I have another friend that plays for Marist and he is in my team, his name is Cameron. Siu and Cameron goes to my school and they are in my class.

It started raining, so our coach told us to run around the field. It was pouring with rain. When we were running around the field, we saw two Te Papa players and my coach asked them “Where is your coach?”. They They replied, "We don't know". So my coach said “When you find him, tell him that we are playing here”. When they found their coach, we did our cheer and started the game.

After we kicked off, we chased the ball and tackled the person that had the ball from the other team. Then we turned the ball over and passed it wide to the fastest player in our team, Sione. Sione ran down the field and fended off a lot of people but was tackled near our try line. Then I passed it wide to my rugby mate Oli and ran to score the first try. We kept on scoring but they scored as well, They scored about two tries in the first half and we scored around five.

In the second half, Cameron passed the ball to me and I ran to score another try. I wouldn’t have scored if it wasn't for my friend Cameron.

Both teams kept on scoring and the final score was 50 to 25.We won and we were graceful winners so we gave them high fives. Good on you Te papa. What a game we had. I can’t believe Sione didn’t score, but maybe next time he will. I think it was because he didn't have enough space.

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Lets go New Zealand!

“Hurry up dad, I can’t wait to get to the game!” I felt so excited that I found it hard to contain myself.The game was at North Harbour Stadium and it is the quarter finals. New Zealand under 20’s will play in the semi-finals in the Junior World Cup against South Africa. This is going to be a very tough game!

We had to pick up my papa, my rugby mate Sione and my Godfather as they were all going with us to the game. While we were waiting for them to get ready, Sione and I got on the trampoline and Sione did a back flip and a Swanton Bomb. I was very impressed that he could do it like a professional!

A short while later we got into my godfather’s car. It was very cool because it was very flash and it has a sunroof made out of fiberglass. When we arrived there Sione and I went to the front seat and watched it from there. The New Zealand game hadn't started then.It was England versing Ireland for a semi final spot. England beat Ireland but I did not know what the final score was.

After the England versus Ireland game, Sione and I went to the back to watch the under 20s training. There was a security guard at the entrance of the changing rooms. After we had a look at the changing room's entrance and the under 20’s practise, we went back into the crowd and went to the entrance to wait for the players to come in.

It took a long time for the players to come out but it was worth the wait, because Sione and I got high fives from all the players including Tevita Li, Me and Sione's favourite player that is in the Junior World Cup this year.

Sione and I played Touch and I scored a good try. I chipped and chased, I caught the ball on on the full and put it down and scored. Sione scored a good try by stepping past me and running really fast.

The New Zealand under 20’s team lost by one try and one conversion.                              

      Good try New Zealand, you played well and better luck next time.

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The history of rugby!

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The Big Game!

   The Big Game

My name is Aiden and I play rugby for Marist. We versed Eden Tigers on Saturday. We play rugby on Saturdays against different teams.

I put on my jersey, head gear and my boots and I was off to the game. When I got there, we did warm ups. For our warm up, we ran around the field. We also did passing as part of the warm up.

Once the game started, I helped my team mate Sione score by passing the ball to him. He ran down the sideline and scored for our team.

At the end of the game, I got player of the day trophy. I felt proud and my parents did too.

It was the best game so far this season.     

Do you know how to play Rugby?

Rugby is a game played by two teams with an oval shaped ball which they can kick, pass or carry.

Rugby is a contact sport. The goalposts are on the rugby field because after they score a try, they have a conversion in which the try scoring team’s goal kicker has to kick the ball up the middle of the posts. In rugby there are two teams of eighteen and they have eight reserves and the teams both play for forty minutes each half.  

There are many rugby teams like Japan, Canada, France, Samoa, Tonga and New Zealand. All teams have to qualify for tournaments, they have to play a series of games to qualify. Rugby is important because it is an opportunity for people to play sports and get fit. It makes us get outside and enjoy the fresh air. If someone plays rugby well, they could be recognised in our history books. Rugby  is also very fun game that encourages people to be more active.