Otago Rugby Union eNewsletter - 29 September 2023

NOTE: There is now NO FULLTIME FIELDTIME at the game on Sunday. So come along to this open Captain's Run instead for signatures.

When: Saturday 30 September, 11am-12pm

Where: Forsyth Barr Stadium, Entry via Gate J

NOTE: There is now NO FULLTIME FIELDTIME at the game on Sunday. So come along to this open Captain's Run instead for signatures.

What better way to fill a morning of the school holidays than to come and meet the players! Bring your items for signing, we'll have the posters and trading cards!

See you Saturday!

Here are the two squad lists for Otago Country and Otago Metro South Island Under 16’s Tournament in Ashburton. 16 teams will be competing from around the South Island.

Otago Country going in as #1 seed from Southern pool, Otago Metro as #2 seed.

Both teams play in respective Cup QFs on TODAY at 3pm and regardless of result, each will have two more games.

Otago Country v Nelson Bays

Otago Metro v Canterbury Metro Black

The link to the MCRFU website, which contains the draw, is in the link below. Both teams will be using it for live-scoring updates. CLICK HERE: https://www.sporty.co.nz/midcanterburyru/Draws/siu16-boys-draw#modal

It's that time of year again…Registrations are now open for our Rakatahi teams whānau

This years Te Waipounamu Māori Rugby Rakatahi Tournament will be held in Ōtepoti Saturday 7th October 2023U17 Tāne/Kōhine and U15 Tāne/Kōhine: https://forms.gle/mmMkdE3FAf3WJkum7*

U17: Born 2006-2007, must be under 17 as of 1/01/2023*

U15: Born 2008-2009, must be under 15 as of 1/01/2023

Once you’ve registered keep an eye out on your emails and this Facebook page for further details around training details. We are excited to see you all again whānau!

Any Otago Māori Under 15 girls wanting to play in a up coming tournament on 7th October in Dunedin.

Trainings Thursday 5:30pm at Zingari rugby club.

Contact Erin Adams

0274431458 Erin.adams2@hotmail.co.nz

WXV is World Rugby's new, three level, elite women's 15s rugby tournament that kicks off in 2023, giving fans more opportunities to see the best teams and the biggest names in women's rugby compete on the global stage.

The inaugural WXV 1 tournament is being hosted here in Aotearoa New Zealand, building on the momentum and energy of Rugby World Cup 2021 (played in 2022). WXV 1 sees the top six teams in the world, including the Black Ferns, taking to the field in Wellington, Dunedin and Auckland over three weekends in October and November 2023.

Get your game on - Come and see the six BEST teams in world in action - all in just one weekend! See in the image attached the Dunedin fixtures:

England vs Canada - 27 October 7pm - Forsyth Barr Stadium

New Zealand vs Wales - 28 October 4pm - Forsyth Barr Stadium

France vs Australia - 28 October 7pm - Forsyth Barr Stadium

Buy tickets here: https://tickets.wxvrugby.com/shows/show.aspx?sh=wxv

It's that time of year again where the Referees swap the whistles for mouth guards in the annual, Otago v Southland Referees game!

This year Otago will be hosting at the newly refurbished Tahuna park when we look to reclaim the Dewar Cup.

Expressions of interest have gone out now for roles on gameday via this google form. Whether it's as a player or running out the oranges, there's a role for you!

https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSe75C0mqtM.../viewform...

Team lists and Coaching announcements to come soon so keep your eyes peeled!

Spread the word amongst your mates and get there for what should be a fantastic occasion and a free BBQ running for all who attend courtesy of Mainfreight.

It's Mate against mate, expert law knowledge and some great banter on the cards come October 15th.