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Otago Rugby Football Union Newsletter Stay up to date with the latest news from the Otago Rugby Football Union....Club Rugby, upcoming events, courses, NPC Cup action - you will find it all here! Don't forget to check www.orfu.co.nz for the latest news updates during the week and follow us on social media for breaking news, photos, videos and much more... NPC Cup Facebook, Community Rugby Facebook, Otago Spirit Facebook,  |
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Editorial Good afternoon Otago supporters!!! What a final we had for the Bunnings Warehouse FPC championship final down in Balclutha last weekend! Unfortunately we weren't able to walk away with the win on the day, but we couldn't be more proud of the work of our girls not only on Saturday but across the entire season! Take a bow girls, and bring on 2023!!! An extra big shout out to the Clutha RFC, and the volunteers that helped us facilitate an epic day, you are absolute legends and we can't thank you enough. And to our supporters both locally and those who travelled having you there backing us meant the world, thank you from the bottom of our hearts! Last week we saw the boys representative competition kick off and this week it's the girls. If you can make it down or are living local go check out the mini tournament at Balclutha show grounds on Saturday. A game of 3 halves 11am Otago Country U16 Girls vs Otago Metro U16 Girls 11.40am Southland U16 Girls vs Otago Metro U16 Girls 12.20pm Otago Country U16 Girls vs Southland U16 girls Followed at 1pm by Otago Under 18 Girls vs Southland Under 18 Girls Scroll down to check out our team lists. The NPC boys are at home against Waikato this weekend. Make sure you block out your Sunday afternoon and head on down to Forsyth Barr Stadium. Kick off 2.05pm buy tickets here Scroll down for more rugby news and announcements like development opportunities, weekly happenings, rugby courses and more… ODT Interesting Reads! |
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Otago vs Waikato |
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KIA ORANA, BULA VINAKA, MALO E LELEI, TALOFA LOVA! It’s Pasifika Round at Forsyth Barr Stadium! Get your tickets to watch a good North vs South clash against Waikato at 2:05pm, and celebrate our Pasifika culture and it’s influence on our Otago Rugby team BUY TICKETS HERE: https://orfu.flicket.co.nz/ We are bringing back the Pasifika groups from our local high schools to spice up the halftime entertainment, listen out for their iconic drums throughout the game! Some lucky punters will get a chance to play Punt Pass Penalty with a brand-new bed up for grabs thanks to BedsRus! |
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For The Love Of Club! |
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For the Love of Club allows you and us to support both the NPC and your local club at no extra cost to you! All you have to do is follow the steps below…
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2022 Otago Rugby Trading Cards |
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In 2022, we are introducing our very own OTAGO PLAYER TRADING CARDS! These cards are ONLY available at home games this season, so be sure to come support our team and start your own personal card collection! You can then get the cards signed by the players after the game!!! Secure your seats to our home games at Forsyth Barr Stadium. CLICK HERE: https://orfu.flicket.co.nz/ |
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2022 NZR National Maori U18 Wahine Development |
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Congratulations to our Otago Wahine on their selection into the NZR U18 Māori Development Camp: Ella Gomez Shakira Stephens Rawinia Ngamoki Moana Go well ladies! |
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2022 Otago U18 Girls Squad |
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Congratulations to the above players who have been named in the Otago Under 18's Squad. |
2022 Otago Country U16 Girls Squad |
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Congratulations to the above players on their selection into the 2022 Otago Country Under 16 Girls Squad! Go well this season girls! |
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2022 Otago Metro U16 Girls Squad |
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Congratulations to the above players on their selection into the 2022 Otago Metro Under 16 Girls Squad! Go well this season girls! |
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School Visits |
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A big thank you to Palmerston Primary for letting us hang out with these little legends!!! Thanks for having us team. |
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Highlanders Region U18 Competition Schedule |
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Men's Academy & Women's HP Development Opportunity |
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The Otago Rugby High Performance programmes are an exciting opportunity for local and domestic talented young rugby athletes to discover a pathway in the game while upskilling themselves on all aspects off and on the field. The programme supports all accepted athletes whether they are studying or in the work force and also offers multiple avenues of support while these athletes take in the demands of possible professional rugby. The benefits we have at Otago Rugby is the support of Otago University and Otago Polytech with wide range of educational opportunities within a stone's throw of the academy which is based at Forsyth Barr Stadium. The facilities and services that are available are a High-Performance gym facility, access to Bunnings NPC & Farah Palmer Cup coaches & staff, medical personnel, Sportscode video review facilities and also the pathway opportunity with the Highlanders. While at the academy all athletes will be guided on their personal development through the six pillars of NZ Rugby; technical, tactical, physical, nutrition, mental skills, personal life skills, and will be assisted by multiple qualified staff within Otago Rugby. In 2023, Otago High Performance department wishes to guarantee a place for a male and female player in the Men's Academy & Women's HP Groups respectively for country based players. Please note these players must be Year 13 to apply for a 2023 place.
All enquiries to Otago High Performance Development Manager: Ryan Bambry - ryan.bambry@orfu.co.nz
Application form link: https://www.sporty.co.nz/viewform/199074 |
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Phone: +64 3 477 0928 Email: orfu@orfu.co.nz Address: Forsyth Barr Stadium, Level 2A, 130 Anzac Ave, Dunedin 9016 Postal Address: PO Box 691, Dunedin 9054 |
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