Year By Year , Our History ~ 2010 ~
We hope you enjoy this look back as we look forward to many more years of recording the history of Buller Rugby Union.
We acknowledge all the information from the NZ “Rugby Almanack” Series since 1934 and appreciate their hard and dedicated work in providing this detailed history. – Web Admin
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Buller were surprise finalists for the Lochore Cup but deservedly earned the right to host the final at Westport after an exciting win over Horowhenua Kapiti in the semi-final.
What the team lacked in individual skill was made for with commitment. It was remarkable that 11 of the players started in every game and a further two missed just one game.
The understanding between the players became its biggest asset. Beating arch-rivals West Coast to regain the Rundle Cup secured Buller a semi-final position.
In perfect playing conditions the Lochore Cup final at Victoria Square will for many years remain a historic event for Buller rugby. Wairarapa Bush took away the Cup but the event was a boost for local rugby.
Matthew Bonisch was enterprising at fullback and a good defender. Sam Marris and Joseph Bradley were two eager wings while at centre Penijamini Nabainivalu was alert to any gaps in the defence. The veteran Michael Mumm was solid in midfield. Inside Mumm was loan player Brad Mackenzie and Andrew Stephens was the halfback and goalkicker.
Bradley and Scott Neighbours were the Origin players used by the union.
Number eight Phil Rossiter was a fine leader and effective forward. Flanker Luke Brownlee played his one hundredth successive game for the union – a grand stalwart of Buller rugby.
Nelson player James Foster was at lock with Logan Mundy. The experienced Phil Beveridge was joined in the front row by Stephen Crackett and hooker Logan Balsom.
Higher honours went to:
New Zealand Heartland: A.P.Stephens
2010 Match Record: Played 10; Won 4 ; Lost 6
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Points : For 155 ; Against 222
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2010 Fixtures & Results
Sat 28 Aug | 5:00 pm | H | Heartland Championship | Wairarapa Bush | 16 - 23 | Match Center |
Sat 04 Sep | 5:00 pm | A | Heartland Championship | North Otago | 44 - 20 | Match Center |
Sat 11 Sep | 5:00 pm | A | Heartland Championship | East Coast | 07 - 18 | Match Center |
Sat 18 Sep | 5:00 pm | H | Heartland Championship | Mid Canterbury | 12 - 32 | Match Center |
Sat 25 Sep | 5:00 pm | A | Heartland Championship | Poverty Bay | 21 - 13 | Match Center |
Sat 02 Oct | 5:00 pm | A | Heartland Championship | Horowhenua Kapiti | 11 - 23 | Match Center |
Sat 09 Oct | 5:00 pm | A | Heartland Championship | King Country | 44 - 05 | Match Center |
Sat 16 Oct | 5:00 pm | H | Heartland Championship/Rundle Cup | West Coast | 20 - 11 | Match Center |
Sat 23 Oct | 5:00 pm | A | Heartland Championship/Lochore Cup Semi Final | Horowhenua Kapiti | 14 - 19 | Match Center |
Sat 30 Oct | 5:00 pm | H | Heartland Championship/Lochore Cup Final | Wairarapa Bush | 09 - 15 | Match Center |
2010 Buller REPRESENTATIVES
Position | PL | |||
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Andrew Craig Duncan | Scrumhalf | 5 | ||
Andrew Paul Stephens | Scrumhalf | 10 | ||
Blair Stewart McIlroy | Flanker | 9 | ||
Brad William Mackenzie | First Five | 10 | ||
Craig Gerard Adams | Fullback, Winger | 6 | ||
Glen Anthony Duncan | Hooker, Prop | 3 | ||
Graham Francis Kimber | Lock | 6 | ||
James William Foster | Lock | 10 | ||
Joseph Paul Bradley | Winger | 8 | ||
Lee Martin Nelmes | Flanker, No. 8 | 1 | ||
Logan James Balsom | Hooker | 10 | ||
Logan Matthew Mundy | Lock, Prop | 10 | ||
Luke George Brownlee | Flanker | 10 | ||
Matthew Paul Bonisch | Fullback | 9 | ||
Michael Peter Mumm | Centre | 10 | ||
Penijamini Nabainivalu | Centre | 10 | ||
Philip.J.’Phil’ Beveridge | Hooker, Prop | 10 | ||
Philip John Rossiter | Flanker | 10 | ||
Ricki M.A Jacobs | First Five | 4 | ||
Rory.J.T. Kennedy | Flanker | 6 | ||
Samuel Allan 'Sam' Marris | Winger | 10 | ||
Scott Beckinsale | Winger, Scrumhalf | 3 | ||
Scott William Neighbours | Winger | 2 | ||
Simon Abel | Flanker | 1 | ||
Stephen Murray Lowe | Lock | 9 | ||
Stephen Robert Crackett | Hooker, Prop | 10 |