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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2010

Season

2010 Status:	Heartland Championship
Founded 1894– (affiliated NZRU 1894)
Chairman:	P.R.Bonisch
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

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
Points : For *155* ; Against *222*

2010 Fixtures & Results

28 Aug, 2:30 pm	H	Wairarapa Bush	Heartland Championship	16 - 23
04 Sep, 2:30 pm	A	North Otago	Heartland Championship	44 - 20
11 Sep, 2:30 pm	A	East Coast	Heartland Championship	07 - 18
18 Sep, 2:30 pm	H	Mid Canterbury	Heartland Championship	12 - 32
25 Sep, 2:30 pm	A	Poverty Bay	Heartland Championship	21 - 13
02 Oct, 2:30 pm	A	Horowhenua Kapiti	Heartland Championship	11 - 23
09 Oct, 2:30 pm	A	King Country	Heartland Championship	44 - 05
16 Oct, 2:30 pm	H	West Coast	Heartland Championship/Rundle Cup	20 - 11
23 Oct, 2:30 pm	A	Horowhenua Kapiti	Heartland Championship/Lochore Cup Semi Final	14 - 19
30 Oct, 1:05 pm	H	Wairarapa Bush	Heartland Championship/Lochore Cup Final	09 - 15

2010 Buller REPRESENTATIVES

Name	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 Beckingsale	Winger, Scrumhalf	3
Scott William Neighbours	Winger	2
Simon Abel	Flanker	1
Stephen Murray Lowe	Lock	9
Stephen Robert Crackett	Hooker, Prop	10