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Three in a row, OBU record their third win in the 2009 Hardham Cup
A review is to follow...
20/06/09 OBU ENJOY FIRST TRIP TO MAORIBANK PARK : The OBU Premiers enjoyed a hard fought 13-5 over Rimutaka at Maoribank Park.
The game was a stop start affair, with lots of scrums and lineouts. This meant that OBU were not able to dominate the match as they would like, as they were unable to build much momentum.
OBU's star performance was by lock, Sam Kilgour. He dominated the lineout and was strong around the field. The game again showed that Sam has a bright future with OBU.
OBU scored two tries, to Sam Hall and Nathan Elley. Sam Hall also licked a penalty.
13/06/09 OBU START HARDHAM CUP WITH WIN: The OBU Premiers started the Hardham Cup with a 17-5 win over MSP 'B' at The Basin Reserve.
The home side started strongly and had the upper hand for the first quarter of the game. MSP came back into the game strongly and the game was in the balance at halftime.
OBU played better in the second half as they wore MSP down as the game progressed. OBU were able to apply pressure on the visitors which resulted in MSP giving away numerous penalties.
Halfback Sam Hall kicked four penalties in difficult goal kicking conditions, which was complemented by a try to Stu Simonsen.
All the forwards played really well and helped grind MSP down. The backs played well and defended strongly for large periods of the game.
It was a hard game, but the win will have given the team a lot of confidence.
19/6/09 CONGRATULATIONS SNAKEY: OBU would like to congratulate Conrad Smith for winning the Personality of the Year award, at The Dominion Post Wellington Sportsperson of the Year awards dinner. Well done Snakey!
19/6/09 NETBALL FUNDRAISER: OBU's sister club, The Victoria University Netball Club, is having a movie fundraiser. They have a fundraising screening of Transformers 2 on Thursday 25 September at Reading Cinema, starting at 830pm. Tickets cost $25 and the first 50 people through the door will receive a small box of popcorn and a small drink.
By purchasing a ticket, you will help The Victoria University Netball Club in purchasing gear, uniforms and help them keep their annual netball fees down for their members.
To purchase tickets contact Chrissy 027 470 9528, Fiona 027 372 4866 and Celeste 021 063 7514
10/06/09 THE SEASON SO FAR: You will have noticed that the Premiers side had their first win of the season on Saturday (6 June) by 30 to 28 over Upper Hutt at Upper Hutt. The team showed a lot of character in coming back from a 13 to 28 deficit. Congratulations to Dave, John and the side.
We now start the Hardham Cup round playing MSP B at the Basin Reserve on Saturday. We need all your support to ensure the team carries on with the good progress they have made. Two clubs, Johnsonville and Rimutaka will be looking for promotion. It is important that we get out and encourage the side.
The draw for the Hardham cup is:
13 June MSP B @ Basin Reserve 3pm
20 June Rimutaka away
27 June Wests away
4 July Johnsonville Home
11 July Wainui away
18 July Avalon Home
25 July Poneke B Home
This could change. Keep an eye on the local paper for the draw each week.
Our Senior ones finished 6th with a convincing 40 to 12 win against Upper Hutt on Saturday and now go into the second round with confidence.
Senior 2's were 5th and have progressively gained in confidence over the season. The top two sides, in this competition, move up to the senior 2nd competition. The side has a good team spirit and are looking forward to a great second round.
In the age grades we have four sides. The under 21 green side is 4th in the first division and the 2nd team has not had not had a win. The under 19 grade the green side has had 3 wins from 3 and are leading the 2nd round
The women have made the top 6 and will start a new round next week hoping to make the semi final and finals.
10/06/09 From The Committee. We are still in the process of working through the funding process for Boyd-Wilson Field. The club is looking at up grading its website www.obu.org.nz. A review of our constitution is taking place.
We have Sixteen Senior teams and the OBU spirit is carrying on as strong as ever...
Any person interested in starting a Junior Club should contact Dave Loveridge
Socially: The club had a very successful Mr OBU contest in May. It was taken out this year by Ben McGregor of the Yardies.
We would love to see you in the Cambridge after a game. Support our Major Sponsor The Cambridge Hotel.
Get around the grounds and support OBU. Half the season is now over!!!
CLUB TIE: We launched a new club tie on Old Timers Day. It sells for $3
5 and is available from Alastair Forde.
The Tie is displayed in the image (right).
Find the 2009 SWINDALE SHIELD ARCHIVE here.
