~ 2017 ~ Heartland

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

2016

Season

2017 Status:
Heartland Championship
Founded 1894– (affiliated NZRU 1894)
Chairman:
J.W.(John) Lennon
Chief.Executive.Officer:
B.A.(Brian) Ahern
Co-Coach:
C.W.(Craig) Neill
Co-Coach:
C.M.(Craig) Scanlon
Main ground:
Victoria Square, Westport
Capacity:
5,000
Colours:
Cardinal and Blue

Results

Sat 05 Aug 1:00 pm N Representative Match Marlborough 22 - 29
Sat 12 Aug 5:00 pm N Representative Match Nelson Bays 14 - 57
Sat 26 Aug 2:00 pm H Heartland Championship South Canterbury 27 - 24
Sat 02 Sep 2:30 pm A Heartland Championship/Rundle Cup West Coast 19 - 34
Sat 09 Sep 2:00 pm H Heartland Championship North Otago 33 - 31
Sat 16 Sep 1:30 pm A Heartland Championship Thames Valley 26 - 07
Sat 23 Sep 2:30 pm H Heartland Championship Wairarapa Bush 29 - 24
Sat 30 Sep 2:30 pm A Heartland Championship East Coast 17 - 54
Sat 07 Oct 2:30 pm A Heartland Championship Mid Canterbury 32 - 40
Sat 14 Oct 2:30 pm H Heartland Championship Horowhenua Kapiti 26 - 30
Sat 21 Oct 2:30 pm A Heartland Championship/Meads Cup Semi Final Horowhenua Kapiti 18 - 17

THE 2017 SEASON :

2017 Buller REPRESENTATIVES

    Position PL
Placeholder Alex Paterson Centre, Fullback 1
Andrew Paul Stephens Scrumhalf 10
Anthony Tailua Fullback, Winger 10
Anthony W. Ellis Hooker 10
Blair Stewart McIlroy Flanker 8
Ciaran Neilsen Lock 1
Placeholder Colin Gibson Prop 1
Placeholder Corey Jenkins Winger, Scrumhalf 3
Daniel Hytongue No. 8 1
David Eglestaff Lock 10
Placeholder Erenimo Tau Winger 2
Glen Anthony Duncan Hooker, Prop 10
Iliesa Tora Winger 10
Isaac Hogarth Centre 4
James Jeffery Lash First Five 10
Placeholder Jareth J.J.I. McKay Hooker/Prop 0
Placeholder Jeff Lepa Lock, No. 8 10
Placeholder Joshua M. Hedley Lock 7
Joshua T. Tuidriva Centre, Winger 10
Placeholder Kahutia Parata Flanker, Lock 6
Logan Matthew Mundy Lock, Prop 5
Luke George Brownlee Flanker 7
Luke W. Watson Lock 7
Placeholder Michael Sharlom Lealava’a Centre 9
Placeholder Petaia T. Saukuru Centre, Winger 9
Philip.J.’Phil’ Beveridge Hooker, Prop 7
Placeholder Robert 'Robbie' Bonisch Flanker, Lock 10
Placeholder Samuel Allan 'Sam' Marris Winger 4
Scott William Neighbours Winger 4
Stephen Robert Crackett Hooker, Prop 10
Placeholder Timoti James 'Tim' Manawatu First Five, Fullback, Winger 1
Placeholder Zach L. Walsh No. 8 1