Vaka Eiva 2009 links
Build-up
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Events and results:
Full coverage (day-by-day):
- Sat 21 - Day 1
- Mon 23 - Day 3
- Tue 24 - Day 4
- Wed 25 - Day 5
- Thu 26 - Day 6
- Fri 27 - Day 7
- Sat 28 - Day 8
- Mon 30 - Wrap up LATEST
Photo galleries:
Sharks game up in the air
Tamariki Sports day programme a hit
Matai sports gear makes debut
Eels slip past Bears
Roxz rumble with Warriors at the swamp
PMG gives bed bunks to Aitutaki
Social netballers amp it up
Roxz and Warriors draw 4-all
Thu
11 Feb
The Tupapa-Maraerenga Panthers premier team are still expecting to travel to Aitutaki for their round two rugby league match against the Aitutaki Sharks scheduled for Friday afternoon.
The club was still waiting for word from the Sharks club as it was all hands on deck on the island after it sustained wide spread damage following tropical cyclone Pat which struck the island on Tuesday night and Wednesday morning.
However if the Sharks give the green light for the match to go ahead, this will be played on Aitutaki at 5pm.
Meanwhile the Bulldogs are scheduled to host the Ngatangiia-Matavera Sea Eagles today in the under 19 and reserve grades.
The under 16 and premier grade from both clubs will take to the field on Friday afternoon.
On Saturday, the Arorangi Bears will host the Avatiu Eels at Raemaru Park.
- Matariki Wilson
This week’s round two rugby league draw is as follows.
Thursday 11 February Bulldogs vs Sea Eagles at Titikaveka – 4pm under 19 grade, Ref-Arthur Emile assisted by John Whitta and Lloyd Matapo, 5pm-reserve grade, Ref-John Whitta assited by Ratu Mato and Lloyd Matapo.
Firday 12 February Bulldogs vs Sea Eagles at Titikaveka – 4pm-under 16 grade, Ref-Paul Allsworth assisted by Ratu Mato and Lloyd Matapo, 5pm-premier grade, Ref-Pare Rongokea assisted by Arthur Emile and Ratu Mato.
Friday 12 February Sharks vs Panthers in Aitutaki – 5pm premier grade, Ref-Teokotai Tuaivi assisted by Taua Benioni and Ron Henry.
Saturday 13 February Warriors vs Panthers at Takuvaine – 2pm-under 16 grade, Ref-Tere Strickland assisted by Mark Brown and Ratu Mato, 3pm-under 19 grade, Ref-Ratu Mato assisted by George Maggie and Ngavavia Tou, 4pm-reserve grade, Ref-Ngavavia Tou assisted by George Maggie and Tere Strickland.
Saturday 13 February Bears vs Eels at Raemaru Park – 12.45pm-under 13 grade, Ref-Bishop Bishop assisted by club officials, 1.30pm-under 16 grade, Ref-Tutai Tuakana assisted by Nga Takaiti and Bishop Bishop, 2.30pm-under 19 grade, Ref-Tua Manea assisted by Taua Benioni and Nga Takaiti, 3.30pm-reserve grade, Ref-Arthur Emile assisted by Tutai Tuakana and Simiona Teiotu, 5pm-premier grade, Ref-Sean Willis assisted by Tua Manea and Tutai Tuakana.
Tamariki Sports day programme a hit
Thu
11 Feb
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Maui Tatam was just too good on the touch rugby field.
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The first day of the ANZ Tamariki Sports programme on Tuesday afternoon was a huge success with around 70 kids aged under 13 taking part.
Touch rugby, basketball and athletics lessons were on offer for the kids who thoroughly enjoyed themselves learning new sports skills.
While programme coordinator Ake Hosea-Winterflood conducted mini athletics drills, members of the national touch rugby association including Geoffrey Halston, Tariu Tairea and touch rugby president Mark Brown shared some tips with future stars.
Basketballers also enjoyed their lessons with members of the basketball association.
The programme will continue every Tuesday afternoon at the BCI stadium with kids having a chance to learn all three sports.
The afternoon started with a compulsory warm-up session and ended with warm down activities including some spontaneous dancing.
It was a fun day for the kids and even more thrilling day for Hosea and her dedicated team of helpers who helped deliver the programme.
Matai sports gear makes debut
Mon
15 Feb
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Matai Sports agent Sylvia George presents training rugby balls to Panthers premier grade players (from left) Conrad Piri, Lui Moemai and Lualua Tua – the first club to have their uniforms supplied by Matai Sports with the Avatiu Eels waiting for their order to arrive.
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After a week of rugby league in their new Matai Sports uniforms, the 2009 club rugby league champions the Tupapa-Maraerenga Panthers report they feel like NRL stars in their new gears.
The Panthers club is the first sports team on the island to take advantage of the Fiji-based team wear manufacturer with the Avatiu Eels awaiting their order.
The Fiji company is a new venture for owner Stewart Nolan who is keen to give talented Pacific athletes the best in team uniforms to enhance their performance.
Matai Sports boasts garments with ‘island toughness’ worn by warriors of today.
Matai Sports have unique and striking Pacific designs on their sports garments which are made from elite state of the art fabrics which are said to help improve an athlete’s performance.
The manufacturer can provide team wear for rugby union and league teams, soccer, basketball touch rugby and netball uniforms to name a few.
Plus the company can also supply training gear and equipment as well as supporters’ gear.
For a brochure on what Matai Sports can provide for your team and to find out more about the company, contact local agent Sylvia George 51116.
George visited the Panthers premier grade at training on Saturday to present them with nine training rugby balls supplied by Matai Sports as part of its community support programme.
Eels slip past Bears
Mon
15 Feb
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Brothers in arms – Brendon Smith runs into the Eels defence with big brother Francis in support. More photos, page 12.
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Eels 34, Bears 24
The Avatiu Eels lived up to their ‘slippery’ reputation when they managed to slip out of the Arorangi Bears’ grip in the second half of their tense action- packed match on Saturday to run away with the win 34-24.
The game was touted to be a big hitting bonanza and the massive crowd of spectators
were not in the least disappointed with bone-crunching tackles on display by the long time rivals.
The Bears, in on their own turf in Raemaru, were the sharper looking team at the beginning of the match with silly errors by the Eels giving the Bears the first points, kicking two easy penalty goals through the boot of David Wichman.
Avatiu then reorganised themselves and hit back with a barn-storming try via the team’s big running and big hitting Mark Charlie who pushed over the Bears to dot down and match the Bears at 4-all.
And while the Eels were still celebrating their try, the Bears’ lethal runner Francis Smith made his mark as he bashed his way through the Eels defence to return the lead to the team.
Smith was the standout player for the Bears as he consistently gained the yards for the Bears.
Not to be left out of the big boys big hitting club, the Eels’ own bulldozer Lui Nicholas spun, twisted and crashed over the line to once again bring the scores to an even 10-all.
Again silly Eels errors were capitalised on by the Bears’ Edwin Teraitua, who, with a freshly bleached mane, scored a sneaky try when the Eels weren’t looking to give the Bears a 14-10 lead at the half-time break.
The Eels were fired up in the second half and this time they took advantage of a Bears knock-on. The ball was spread wide to flying winger Duane Gukisuva who put the hammer down and bolted 40 metres unobstructed to cross the try line.
With the scores again drawn at 14-all, the Eels seemed to lose their fire as again errors put the Bears back in the lead 18-14 thanks to two more penalty kicks by Wichman.
The Eels reignited their drive again and this time the ball found the hands of Ailoa Samania who then carved up the Bears defence to score a beautiful try for the Eels.
With the successful conversion of the try, The Eels edged ahead on the scoreboard 22-18.
Gukisuva was at it again on the wing as he snuck in try in the corner to put the Eels crowd on their feet and the team’s score to 28-18.
With minutes left on the clock, Clive Nicholas felt it was his time to shine and snaked his way around the Bears for a final Eels try to give them a comfortable 34-18 lead.
As the Eels relaxed with just a minute left on the clock, they were caught unawares by the Bears who exerted what was left of their energy to score the final try of the match through their big number 10.
But it wasn’t enough to win the match, as the Eels walked off the park victors.
Roxz rumble with Warriors at the swamp
Mon
15 Feb
The Avatiu swamp is again the place to be this afternoon for the open men’s and women’s touch rugby competition.
The competition continues to produce some excellent touch rugby matches and with impressive defences across the board – the team that works together to move the ball around quickly and stretch their opponent will no doubt emerge as the winners at the end of the day.
The ever impressive Roxz team of male prisoners will face the Warriors today while the northern group Rama team will face the Germinators who were nearly beaten by the Roxz team last week with their game ending in a draw.
The Avatiu League Boys will face the highly fancied Vikings team in what should be a very entertaining match.
Meanwhile in the women’s competition, the Bounty Hunters will face the young and fit FBI squad while the Devil Slayers will tango with the northern group women’s Rama team.
The TSL Rookies will have their work cut out for them as they will face the fancy Vixens side.
But the unpredictable Rookies can never be underestimated.Games start at 5pm today.
Touch rugby draw: 5pm on field one Warriors vs Roxz (M), 5pm on field two Rama vs Germinators (M), 5.35pm on field one Bounty Hunters vs FBI (W), 5.35pm on field two Vikings vs Avatiu League Boys (M), 6.10pm on field one TSL Rookies vs Vixens (W), 6.10pm on field two Devil Slayers vs Rama (W).
PMG gives bed bunks to Aitutaki
Wed
17 Feb
Pacific Mini Games chief executive Mac Mokora said that yesterday’s PMG equipment sale at Te Atukura was a success.
Shoppers and browsers snapped up leftover bunk beds, paper cups, paper towels, hot boxes, flags and torches at half price.
Mokoroa said that the PMG committee has arranged with the New Zealand High Commissioner to send 70 of the surplus bunk beds to Aitutakians who lost furniture in Cyclone Pat.
He said that Aitutaki mayor Tai Herman will work with the Red Cross to determine how best to distribute the bunks.
Social netballers amp it up
Wed
17 Feb
Tonight’s second round of social mixed netball will include prizes for standout players and one special prize for the team that fits the week’s theme.
Tonight, the netball team that brings the biggest support team will get the evening’s special ‘theme’ prize which has this week been sponsored by the Staircase Restaurant – whose thirsty supporters will definitely appreciate this prize!
For standout players, $50 Kokanet top up cards are up for grabs.
$50 cards will be awarded to the fairest player, most improved player, and an entry ticket draw with the winner to be present at the time of the draw.
The mixed social netball competition is a fun and exciting event especially with two games running at the same time.
The first two games at the Telecom Sports Arena start at 7 tonight between the Centa Jaguars and M2 Flyers on court one while the BCI bank team will take on the K’Raf’s on court two.
Tonight’s draw – 7pm on court one Centa Jaguars vs M2 Flyers, 7pm on court two K’Rahs vs BCI, 7.30pm on court one Extreme vs Edgewater, 7.30pm on court two Sex Mart vs CITV Ferns, 8pm on court one Telecom vs Semakes, 8pm on court two 2SHARP vs Jagar Bombs , 8.30 pm on court one Avarua Sch vs Asiaciti, 8.30pm on court two IDCK Thort it was a Disco vs Black Beauty.
Roxz and Warriors draw 4-all
Wed
17 Feb
The open men’s and women’s touch rugby competition on Monday ended with some surprising results.
The Warriors were not able to overcome the prisoners Roxz team who for the second week in a row have managed to draw even with their opposition.
The Roxz boys held the Warriors to a 4-all draw in what was a hotly contested match at the swamp.
The Germinators managed to keep the northern group Rama men’s team at bay with an extra try giving them a slim 4-3 win.
The Avatiu League Boys must have been suffering after a physical match on Saturday against the Bears.
While they won their league match 34-24, they weren’t able to give the same level of commitment when they faced the very fancy Vikings side who easily won the match 7-3.
In the women’s competition, the FBI team were just too hot for the Bounty Hunters who went down 7-5 while the Devil Slayers thrashed the northern group Rama women’s team 4-0.
The TSL Rookies managed to topple their fancier opponents the Vixens 4-2.
Today the postponed mixed competition round from last week will be played out at the swamp.
Monday’s open results – (men) Warriors 4 vs Roxz 4, Rama 2 vs Germinators 3, Vikings 7 vs Avatiu League Boys 3, (women) Bounty Hunters 5 vs FBI 7, TSL Rookies 4 vs Vixens 2, Devil Slayers 4 vs Rama 0.
Today’s mixed draw – 5.35pm on field one Klasix vs Rama, 5.35pm on field two Club Raro Stormers vs The Roxz, 6.10pm on field one 007 vs Marekos, 6.10pm on field two No Names vs Vikings.
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