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

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 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
	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