Bay of Plenty Rugby - Home of the Steamers

STEAMERS NAME EXPERIENCED LINE-UP TO FACE WAIKATO

Media Release 29 July 2010 The Bay of Plenty Steamers, couldn’t have been handed a much bigger challenge to the start of the ITM Cup campaign, than their first up assignment against Waikato on Saturday (31 July 2010) evening.

CHAMPIONSHIP CONTENDERS SEEK TO EMERGE

Press Release 29 July 2010

BAYWIDE SEMI-FINALS TAKE CENTRE STAHE ON SATURDAY

Bartercard Baywide Rugby Preview 29 July 2010 The cutthroat nature of post section rugby, means there are no second chances in the semi-finals of the Bartercard Baywide rugby championships to be played on Saturday (31 July 2010).

WESTERN HEIGHTS RETAIN UNBEATEN RECORD AGAINST REPOROA

Press Release 28 July 2010 Western Heights High School continued their unbeaten run, in the BOP Polytechnic Secondary Schools first fifteen competition last Saturday (24 July 2010) when they hosted Reporoa College.

26 JULY - STEAMERS UPDATE

Media Release 26 July 2010 The Bay of Plenty Steamers face one of their biggest challenges of the season, in their first match of the 2010 ITM Cup, when they run on to Waikato Stadium to face Waikato on Saturday (31 July 2010) evening.

STEAMERS POST UNBEATEN RECORD IN PRE-SEASON HITOUTS

Media Release 24 July 2010 The Bay of Plenty Steamers will play their first ITM Cup match next week, with a quiet air of confidence, after they made a clean sweep of their 2010 preparatory marches at Whakatane on Friday (24 July 2010).

BARTERCARD BAYWIDE SEMI-FINALISTS CONFIRMED

Bartercard Baywide Rugby Review 25 July 2010 While the four Bartercard Baywide semi-finalists have been found, the top four form in recent weeks, would suggest that a crystal ball is needed to select the championship winner.

LAST BAYWIDE PREMIER PLACE UP FOR GRABS

Bartercard Baywide Rugby Preview 22 July 2010 The business end of a long Bartercard Baywide season has arrived, with the top four to go on to contest the Premier and Division One semi-finals, set in concrete after results are posted this Saturday (24 July 2010).

BAY OF PLENTY STEAMERS LIKELY TO ATTRACT A LARGE CROWD TO WHAKATANE ON FRIDAY

Media Release 21 July 2010 Bay of Plenty Steamers Head Coach Sean Horan, will test his different options and combinations for the last time, before the ITM Cup kicks off in the last week in July.

WESTERN HIEGHTS PUT UNBEATEN RECORD ON THE LINE AGAINST REPOROA COLLEGE

Press Release 22 July 2010 With the school holidays and the preliminary skirmishes out of the way, the BOP Polytechnic Secondary Schools first fifteen competition, gets serious from the resumption of play this Saturday (24 July 2010).

19 July - STEAMERS UPDATE

Media Release - 19 July 2010

BAYWIDE RIPPA RUGBY FINAL TO TAKE CENTRE STAGE IN PAENGAROA

Media Release 19 July 2010 While the Rugby World Cup hits New Zealand in 2011, the exhilaration of top-level rugby will be experienced when twenty-four Bay of Plenty teams endeavour to lift aloft the first Baywide Rippa Rugby Championship.

LAST SEMI-FINAL SPOT TO GO DOWN TO THE WIRE

Bartercard Baywide Rugby Review 18 July 2010 While the top three teams confirmed berths in the Bartercard Baywide Premier semi-finals on Saturday (17 July 2010), the fourth spot will go down to the wire next weekend.

STEAMERS DEFEAT HAWKES BAY IN PRE-SEASON MATCH-UP IN NAPIER

Media Release 17 July 2010 The Bay of Plenty Steamers posted their second successive success, in their three game preparation for the ITM Cup, when they defeated Hawkes Bay in a fast paced encounter in Napier on Friday (16 July 2010).

WHAKAREWAREWA AND RANGATAUA MUST WIN ON SATURDAY

Bartercard Baywide Rugby Preview 15 July 2010 Victory for Whakarewarewa and Rangataua is vital this Saturday (17 July 2010) to keep their Bartercard Baywide Premier semi-final aspirations alive. Whaka are sitting six points off fourth placed Rotoiti, with Rangataua a point further back.

STEAMERS FACE A BIG TEST IN NAPIER ON FRIDAY AFTERNOON

Media Release 14 July 2010 The Bay of Plenty Steamers build-up towards the 2010 ITM Cup continues in Napier on Friday (16 July 2010), when they play long time rivals Hawkes Bay in Napier.

BAY OF PLENTY STEAMERS UPDATE EVERY MONDAY

WHAKAREWAREWA AND RANGATAUA MOVE UP THE POINTS TABLE

Bartercard Baywide Rugby Review 11 July 2010 Whakarewarewa and Rangataua were the big movers on the points table, on a day where the top three teams in the Bartercard Baywide Premier title race, suffered defeat

A SENSE OF URGENY IN THE BAYWIDE PREMIER RANKS

Bartercard Baywide Rugby Preview 8 July 2010 With three of the top four sides suffering defeat in the Bartercard Baywide Premier division last weekend, there is a new sense of urgency in several of the top echelon match-ups this Saturday (10 July 2010)

STEAMERS DEFEAT MANAWATU IN REPOROA

Media Release 10 July 2010 The Bay of Plenty Steamers won their first warm-up encounter of the 2010 season, when they

STEAMERS SET TO SHINE IN REPOROA

Media Release 7 July 2010 The Bay of Plenty Steamers kick of their preparations for the ITM Cup, with a warm-up match against Manawatu in the extremities of Bay Rugby on Friday (9 July 2010).

WASPS SELECT A BALANCED LINE-UP TO FACE COUNTIES- MANUKAU IN KATIKATI

Media Release 6 July 2010 The Bay of Plenty Wasps who will take on Counties Manukau on Wednesday at Moore Park in Katikati on Wednesday (7 July 2010) have named a mixture of youth and experience in their line-up.

BOP POLYTECHNIC GIRLS RUGBY FINAL WEEKS DRAW & TOURNAMENT DETAILS

2010 BAY OF PLENTY STEAMERS SET TO FIRE

Media Release 1 July 2010 The Bay of Plenty Steamers squad for the 2010 ITM Cup has a balanced look with the nucleus of last year’s team, and a number of new recruits to provide additional strength in key positions.

RIPPA RUGBY WORLD CUP TO TAKE CENTRE STAGE IN THE EASTERN BAY OF PLENTY

Media Release 25 June 2010 A considerable number of rugby mad Eastern Bay of Plenty youngsters can’t wait until the Rippa Rugby World Cup arrives in Whakatane on Thursday the 1st July 2010.

WASPS DEFEAT HARLEQUINS IN THE WAIKATO

Media Release 24 June 2010 The Bay of Plenty Wasps emerged from the game with the Waikato based Harlequins on Wednesday (23 June 2010) with a solid victory.

POPULAR RUGBY HOLIDAY PROGRAM RETURNS

Media Release 21 June 2010 While there are a myriad of school holiday programmes available for young people in the Bay of Plenty – The Bay of Plenty Rugby Union offers the regions rugby mad youngsters a chance to improve their rugby skills while having a heap of fun

WHAKAREWAREWA AND RANGATAUA STAY IN CONTENTION

Bartercard Baywide Rugby Review 20 June 2010 Whakarewarewa and Rangataua both remained in the race for the Bartercard Baywide Premier playoffs on Saturday (19 June 2010), albeit in contrasting circumstances.

Recruitment: BOPRU – Community Rugby Coaching Coordinator

The Bay of Plenty Rugby Football Union invites applications for the above position.

WASPS NAME A STRONG LINE-UP

Media Release 11 June 2010 A strong line-up, selected from the recent PGG Wrightson Sub-Union series, will represent the Bay of Plenty Wasps when they take on the (Waikato) Harlequins in their annual match-up.

TE PUNA AND WHAKATANE MARIST POST VITAL VICTORIES

Bartercard Baywide Rugby Review 13 June 2010

TWO SUB-UNION TROPHIES ON THE LINE IN TE PUKE

Press Release 8 June 2010 The 2010 PGG Wrightson BOPRU Sub-Union series, will be decided in a sudden death shoot-out at the Murray Salt Stadium in Te Puke on Wednesday (9 June 2010) evening.

REPOROA COLLEGE TAKE OUT DIVISION TWO TITLE IN A THRILLER

Press Release 8 June 2010 A convoy of John Paul College supporters from Rotorua, joined a large crowd of Reporoa College followers, to witness what was in effect the final of the BOP Polytechnic Division Two first round competition.

BAYWIDE PREMIER TOP SIX EMERGES

Bartercard Baywide Rugby Review 6 June 2010

DIVISION TWO SHOWDOWN IN REPOROA

Press Release 4 June 2010

BAYWIDE TITLE RACE CONTINUES THIS SATURDAY

Bartercard Baywide Rugby Preview 3 June 2010 The race for the Bartercard Baywide Premier championship silverware continues this Saturday (5 June 2010) with defending champions Tauranga Sports, holding a solitary one point advantage from Rotoiti.

RIPPA RUGBY WORLD CUP HITS BLAKE PARK THIS FRIDAY

Media Release 2 June 2010 While forty-eight teams will kick off in the Western Bay Rippa Rugby World Cup, which is to be held at Blake Park this Friday (4 June 2010) – many of the sides will have aspirations to book a berth in the Bay of Plenty final, to be held on the 1st August

HEARTLAND CHAMPIONSHIP 2010 SEASON DRAW

Click here to download Heartland Championship 2010 season draw

BAYWIDE TOP THREE LAY DOWN THE CHALLENGE

Bartercard Baywide Rugby Review 30 May 2010 The top three Bartercard Baywide Premier teams, laid down the challenge to the other contenders on Saturday (29 May 2010). Starting the second round of the championship title race, defending champions Tauranga Sports, Rotoiti and Mount Maunganui all posted big wins.

NOMINATION FOR BOPRU BALL BOY FOR STEAMERS PRE-SEASON AND ITM NPC GAMES 2010

Ball Boys will be selected for their maturity, commitment to the game & trainings, respect always shown towards coaches/referees/supporters and a fair & sportsmanlike attitude.

GENERATION “Y” BLOWING THE WHISTLE

Media Release 28 May 2010 The Bay of Plenty Rugby Union has come up with a unique initiative to combat the problems of referee shortages. The Bay of Plenty Rugby Union is targeting youth to help solve the problem of a shortage of referees.

DIVISION TWO TAKES CENTRE STAGE

Press Release 27 May 2010

TWO CENTRAL VICTORIES IN ROTORUA

Press Release 27 May 2010 Central (Rotorua) laid down the gauntlet in the first game of the PGG Wrightson Sub-Union series, when they defeated Eastern Bay of Plenty under lights in Rotorua, on Wednesday (26 May 2010) evening

PGG WRIGHTSON TO SPONSOR SUB-UNION SERIES

Press Release 26 May 2010 PGG Wrightson (PGW) have upped their sponsorship of Bay of Plenty Rugby, recently signing to sponsor the BOPRU Sub-Union series, which kicks off in Rotorua this Wednesday (26 May 2010) night.

KATIKATI RUGBY & SPORTS CLUB WOULD BE HONURED IF YOU WOULD JOIN THEM AT THE 130 YEAR JUBILLE

SO'OLIALO AND SMITH TO LINK WITH UK BARBARIANS

MEDIA RELEASE - EMBARGOED TO 10.00PM NZT (11AM UKT) TONIGHT 24 May 2010

WEDNESDAY RUGBY COMES TO TAURANGA

Tauranga Boys College takes on Wesley College ( from Counties - Manakau ) this Wednesday at Nicholson field at 2.30 pm.

TAURANGA SPORTS EMERGE VICTORIOUS

BAY OF PLENTY SUB-UNION SUPREMACY KICKS OFF ON WEDNESDAY EVENING

Media Release 21 May 2010

100 YEARS SINCE NEW ZEALAND MAORI TOOK THE FIELD

MEDIA RELEASE -21 May 2010

TAURANGA AND ROTORUA BOYS FIRST FIFTEEN LOOK TO CONTINUE THEIR UNBEATEN RUN

Press Release 20 May 2010

FIRST ROUND TITLE ON THE LINE THIS SATURDAY

BETHLEHEM WIN LOCAL DERBY AGAINST AQUINAS

Press Release - 16 May 2010 Two big bands of supporters were on hand to witness the annual game between Bethlehem and Aquinas College on Saturday (15 May 2010). The Western Bay Christian school local derby, took place in the BOP Polytechnic Division Three first fifteen competition.

ROTOITI JOIN TAURANGA SPORTS ON THE TOP OF THE POINTS LADDER

Bartercard Baywide Rugby Review 16 May 2010 Rotoiti joined Tauranga Sports at the top of the Bartercard Baywide Premier points table, after they defeated the Tauranga visitors at Emery Park on Saturday (15 May 2010).

NEW ZEALAND RUGBY UNION - STATEMENT OF APOLOGY

TOP TWO PREMIER TEAMS TO MEET AT EMERY PARK

Bartercard Baywide Rugby Preview 13 May 2010 The much anticipated clash, between the two top teams in the Bartercard Baywide Premier rugby competition, will take place at Emery Park on Saturday (15 May 2010) when Tauranga Sports arrive to play Rotoiti.

TAURANGA BOYS LOOK TO CONSOLIDATE THEIR LEAD AGAINST TE PUKE HIGH

Press Release 12 May 2010

TAURANGA BOYS 1ST XV DEFEAT TRIDENT HIGH SCHOOL

ROTOITI SNEAK PAST WHAKAREWAREWA

Bartercard Baywide Rugby Review 9 May 2010 In a weekend of local derbies in the Bartercard Baywide competitions, a considerable number of games went down to the wire on Saturday (8 May 2010) afternoon

WHAKA AND ROTOITI TO MEET AT PUARENGA PARK

Bartercard Baywide Rugby Preview 7 May 2010 There is no bigger match-up in the Bartercard Baywide rugby competitions each year, than the local Rotorua derby between Rotoiti and Whakarewarewa. This Saturday (8 May 2010) the two Baywide heavyweights will square off at Puarenga Park.

TICKET SALES OPEN FOR ALL BLACKS HOME TESTS AND NEW ZEALAND MAORI MATCHES

MEDIA RELEASE -3 May 2010

TAURANGA BOYS FIRST’S TO PLAY IN THE EASTERN BAY

Press Release 5 May 2010 Trident High School who have made a solid start to the Bay of Plenty Polytechnic Secondary Schools rugby competitions, will face a big test this Saturday (8 May 2010) when they host Tauranga Boys College first fifteen.

TAURANGA BOYS MAKE WINNING START

Press Release 3 May 2010 Tauranga Boys College, made a winning start to their Bay of Plenty Polytechnic Secondary Schools first fifteen competition campaign on Saturday (1 May 2010) defeating Opotiki College at Nicholson Field.

NEW ZEALAND MAORI V IRELAND TICKETS GO ON SALE ON

A significant event, in the celebration of one hundred years of New Zealand Maori Rugby, is to take place at the Rotorua International Stadium on Friday 18 June 2010.

SURGICAL SETBACK FOR ALI WILLIAMS

MEDIA RELEASE -1 May 2010

A LOG JAM IN THE MIDDLE OF THE BARTERCARD PREMIER POINTS TABLE

TANERAU LATIMER RE-SIGNS WITH NZRU

MEDIA RELEASE - 29 April 2010

TWO BAYWIDE MID-TABLE CLASHES TAKE CENTRE STAGE

Bartercard Baywide Rugby Preview 29 April 2010 Two mid table clashes in the Bartercard Baywide Premier title race, could change the complexion of the points table, after round six is completed on Saturday (1 May 2010).

CLOSE ENCOUNTERS IN THE SECONDARY SCHOOL COMPETIONS

Press Release 26 April 2010 The first round of the Bay of Plenty Polytechnic Secondary Schools rugby competitions was played in balmy autumn weather conditions, which produced two extremely close contests.

GRAHAM COONEY AND CHRISTOPHER DOIG APPOINTED TO NZRU BOARD

MEDIA RELEASE - 22 April 2010

WHAKAREWAREWA TO START CHARGE AT BAYWIDE TITLE

Bartercard Baywide Rugby Preview 22 April 2010 Write the Whakarewarewa team, out of contention for the Bartercard Baywide Premier title race at you peril, is the message from the myriad of Whaka club members and supporters.

SECONDARY SCHOOLS RUGBY TO GRAB THE LIMELIGHT

Press Release - 21 April 2010

TE PUNA DEFEAT WHAKAREWAREWA

Bartercard Baywide Rugby Review 18 April 2010 Te Puna pushed their way into the Bartercard Baywide Premier competition top four, with a bonus point victory over Whakarewarewa at Maramatanga Park on Saturday (17 April 2010).

CLOSE ENCOUNTERS IN BARTERCARD BAYWIDE RUGBY IN ROUND THREE

Bartercard Baywide Rugby Review 11 April 2010 Bay of Plenty Baywide Premier rugby results on Saturday (10 April 2010) suggested that the 2010 top echelon championship, will go down to the wire in late July before the post section contenders are found.

EASTERN BAY DERBY TAKES CENTRE STAGE

Bartercard Baywide Rugby Preview - 8 April 2010

WHAKATANE MARIST UPSET WHAHAREWAREWA

Bartercard Baywide Rugby Review 4 April 2010 One of the bigger upsets in Baywide rugby in recent season took place at Rugby Park in Whakatane on Easter Friday (2 April 2010) when Whakatane Marist defeated Rotorua heavyweight Whakarewarewa.

BAY RUGBY TO RUN NEW HOLIDAY PROGRAM

Media Release 1 April 2010 A considerable number of rugby stars of the future, will have the opportunity to rub shoulders with their heroes during the school holidays.

EASTER RUGBY ACTION SPREAD OVER THREE DAYS

Bartercard Baywide Rugby Preview 31 March 2010 The Easter holiday break provides three days of Bartercard Baywide rugby, kicking off on Thursday evening (1 April 2010) when Te Puna host Te Puke Sports, under lights at Maramatanga Park.

TAURANGA SPORTS WIN DRAMATIC 2009 FINAL REPLAY

Media Release 28 March 2010 Tauranga Sports posted a come from behind victory, in the first round of the Bartercard Baywide Premier competition, when they defeated Te Puke Sports 27-17 in a replay of last year’s premier grand final.

TAURANGA AND TE PUKE MEET IN FINALS REPLAY

Media Release 25 March 2010 There is plenty of anticipation and optimism, leading into the start of the BOPRU Bartercard Baywide rugby competitions this Saturday (27 March 2010).

NEW FORMAT OPENS CLUB RUGBY SEASON

Media Release 24 March 2010 The start of the Bay of Plenty club rugby season this Saturday (27 March 2010) brings an exciting new competition format.

ITM CUP THE NEW PRIZE OF NATIONAL PROVICIAL RUGBY

MEDIA RELEASE -15 March 2010

NEW ZEALAND SEVENS SQUAD FOR ADELAIDE NAMED

MEDIA RELEASE -12 March 2010

JAMIE JOSEPH TO COACH NZ MAORI WITH DARYL GIBSON ASSISTANT

MEDIA RELEASE - 12 March 2010

2010 REBEL SPORT SUPER 14 KICK OFF NO. 4

2010 REBEL SPORT SUPER 14 KICK OFF

NEW ZEALAND SEVENS SQUAD FOR NZI SEVENS NAMED

MEDIA RELEASE - 1 February 2009

UPDATED 2010 SUPER 14 DRAW

Wednesday - 27 January 2010 SANZAR MEDIA RELEASE SANZAR has today released a revised draw for the 2010 Super 14 competition.

BAY TEAM THRILLS HOME CROWD AT SEVENS TOURNAMENT

Media Release - 4 January 2010 Bay of Plenty thrilled the home crowd at the Bay Engineers Supplies/Hose Supplies Rugby Sevens Tournament played at Blake Park Mount Maunganui on Sunday (3 January 2010) with their first tournament victory.

SIGNING OF 2009 ALL BLACK LELIA MASAGA FOR 2010 & 2011

Media Release - 23 December 2009 The Bay of Plenty Rugby Union is pleased to announce the signing of 2009 All Black Lelia Masaga for 2010 and 2011.

2009 STEINLAGER RUGBY AWARDS WINNERS ANNOUNCED

MEDIA RELEASE -18 December 2009

NZRU BOARD DECIDES ON DOMESTIC COMPETITIONS

MEDIA RELEASE -11 December 2009

2009 STEINLAGER RUGBY AWARD NOMINEES ANNOUNCED

MEDIA RELEASE - 20 November 2009

SAVE OUR NPC - ALL BLACKS QUESTIONNAIRE

‘Mexted – You’re not alone!’

STEAMERS SIGN OFF AIR NEW ZEALAND CUP SEASON WITH A LOSS

Media Release - 26 October 2009 In spite of scoring four first half tries, the Bay of Plenty Steamers posted a loss in their last Air New Zealand Cup game of the season, against Taranaki on Sunday (25 October 2009) afternoon.

STEAMERS UPDATE 19 OCTOBER

Media Release 19 October 2009 The Steamers last match of the 2009 Air New Zealand Cup, will be played before a large crowd of the teams passionate supporters, this Sunday (25 October 2009). Nothing less than a victory against Taranaki, will suffice to finish the season on a high note for both players and fans alike.

STEAMERS SNEAK A WIN IN PALMERSTON NORTH

Media Release - 16 October 2009 The Bay of Plenty Steamers grabbed the narrowest of victories against Manawatu in Palmerston North on Friday (16 October 2009) evening. A late try to the home side with two minutes on the clock wasn’t enough, as the Steamers held on to grab a 28-27 win on the road.

STEAMERS VS MANAWATU

Media Release 14 October 2009 STEAMERS ON A MISSION IN PALMERSTON NORTH The Steamers mission this Friday (16 October 2009) night in Palmerston North, is to move up the leader board in the Air New Zealand Cup - so as they can push on to finish their season with a flourish, at Bay Park against Taranaki the following weekend.

STEAMERS MUST WIN AT NORTH HARBOUR STADIUM

Media Release - 8 October 2009 The Bay of Plenty Steamers face the most important challenge of their 2009 Air New Zealand Cup campaign, when they run out on to North Harbour Stadium on Saturday (10 October 2009) evening.

STEAMERS UPDATE 12 OCTOBER

Media Release 12 October 2009 Although the Steamers have slipped down the Air New Zealand Cup point’s table, they are only a few of points off fourth place. Victory in next Fridays match-up with Manawatu in Palmerston North is vital to finishing the season on a high note.

BAY OF PLENTY'S NEW ZEALAND SECONDARY SCHOOL PLAYERS IN ACTION!

Sam Cane and Carl Axtens

THE BEARD IS BACK! Support for a good cause!

See the fur flying in the Air New Zealand Cup Media Release 30 September 2009

STEAMERS UPDATE - 28 SEPTEMBER

STEAMERS FACE TOUGH FIGHT AT CARISBROOK ON SATURDAY EVENING

STEAMERS UPDATE - 21 SEPTEMBER

Media Release 21 - September 2009 With a Thursday game last week, the Steamers were given the opportunity to have four days of R&R, which will recharge their batteries before another long journey south on Friday to Dunedin.

STEAMERS SHOW COURAGE AT BAYPARK

Media Release 17 September 2009 The Bay of Plenty Steamers showed that they have courage in spades when they defeated Tasman 24-13 at Baypark Mount Maunganui, on Thursday (17 September 2009) evening.

STEAMERS TO FACE TASMAN AT BAYPARK

Media Release 15 September 2009 The intensity of the Steamers Air New Zealand Cup campaign has stepped up another notch, with just six days between the Southland game, and this Thursday (17 September 2009) nights encounter with Tasman.

STEAMERS UPDATE - 14 SEPTEMBER

Media Release 14 September 2009 The intensity of the Steamers Air New Zealand Cup campaign has stepped up another notch, with just six days between the Southland game, and this Thursday (17 September 2009) nights encounter with Tasman.

STEAMERS TASTE DEFEAT IN INVERCARGILL

Media Release - 11 September 2009 Light rain greeted the players at Rugby Park in Invercargill, as the Bay of Plenty Steamers entered the top of the table Air New Zealand Cup clash, against the Southland Stags on Friday (11 September 2009) evening.

BAY OF PLENTY STEAMERS JOURNEY TO THE DEEP SOUTH THIS WEEKEND

Media Release 9 September 2009

STEAMERS UPDATE - 7 SEPTEMBER

STEAMERS DEFEAT CANTERBURY IN A NAIL BITING FINISH

Media Release 6 September 2009 The only regret that the Bay of Plenty Steamers had when they left Baypark at Mount Maunganui on Saturday (5 September 2009) was that the Ranfurly Shield wasn’t on the line.

STEAMERS PREPARE FOR BATTLE AGAINST CANTERBURY AT BAYPARK

Media Release - 3 September 2009

STEAMERS UPDATE - 31 AUGUST

Media Release 31 August 2009 While there was some disappointment with the Steamers loss to Auckland on Sunday there was little time for the side to look backwards. While the challenge of Canterbury this Saturday is another big hill to climb - the Steamers will have the advantage of their many passionate and vocal supporters on hand at Baypark Mount Maunganui.

STEAMERS LOSE UNBEATEN RECORD TO AUCKLAND

Media Release - 30 August 2009

STEAMERS READY FOR AUCKLAND CHALLENGE

Media Release - 30 August 2009

THE MASTERCARD ALL BLACKS ROADSHOW

Test your rugby skills in the MasterCard All Blacks Roadshow.

AUCKLAND AND BAY OF PLENTY TO CONTEST 'JOHN DRAKE BOOT' FOR THE FIRST TIME

This Sunday afternoon, Auckland and Bay of Plenty will compete for the inaugural ‘John Drake Boot’ when the two teams meet at Eden Park in Round 5 of the Air New Zealand Cup.

STEAMERS UPDATE 24 AUGUST

Media Release 24 August 2009 The Bay of Plenty Steamers aren’t taking their position at the top of the Air New Zealand points table for granted. Immediately after the Waikato victory, the focus and attention of the team switched to this weeks battle against long time rivals Auckland

BAY OF PLENTY STEAMERS THRILL LARGE CROWD AT BAYPARK

Media Release - 23 August 2009 Thousands of passionate Bay of Plenty Steamers fans streamed into Baypark at Mount Maunganui on Saturday (22 August 2009) to watch “Our Team” defeat archrivals Waikato.

STEAMERS BIG TEST AGAINST WAIKATO

STEAMERS UPDATE 17 AUGUST

PAUL FEENEY APPOINTED STEAMERS MANAGER

Media Advise

STEAMERS UPSET WELLINGTON IN ROTORUA 16 AUGUST

Media Release - 16 August 2009

STEAMERS POST SOLID VICTORY IN PUKEKOHE - 9 AUGUST

Media Release - 9 August 2009 Two tries in five minutes late in the second spell, wrapped up the Bay of Plenty victory over Counties Manukau on Sunday (9 August 2009). in round two of the Air New Zealand Cup.

STEAMERS SQUAD SELECTED TO PLAY COUNTIES MANAKAU 9 AUGUST 2009

The confirmed squad is:

BAY STEAMERS WIN IN ROTORUA - 31 JULY

Media Release 31 July 2009 The Bay of Plenty Steamers, showed all the steel and resolve of old in the second half, when they came from a eleven point deficit at the break, to defeat Northland in their Air New Zealand Cup season opener.

STEAMERS UPDATE - 27 JULY

Media Release 27 July 2009 The preliminary skirmishes are over - with the main event about to commence this Friday night (31 July 2009), when the Bay of Plenty Steamers kick off their Air New Zealand Cup campaign, at the Rotorua International Stadium.

STEAMERS WEEKLY UPDATE - 20 JULY

ROTOITI STORM INTO PREMIER CONTENTION

Media Release - 12 July 2009

TEN BAY PLAYER SELECTED FOR CHIEFS UNDER 18 TEAM

Media Release - 8 July 2009

GLEN JACKSON - REFEREE RECRUITMENT 2009

BAY STEAMERS GO CLOSE TO VICTORY

Media Release - 12 July 2009 The Bay of Plenty Steamers began their 2009 campaign under the shadows of Mount Taranaki with a narrow 26-18 loss - when they faced fellow Air New Zealand Cup contenders Taranaki on Friday (10 July 2009).

STEAMERS UPDATE - FIRST WEEKLY UPDATE

Media Release - 6 July 2009

BLEDISLOE CUP TEST CONFIRMED FOR TOKYO

MEDIA RELEASE -30 June 2009

BAY HEAVYWEIGHTS BATTLE TO A DRAW

TAURANGA DOMAIN TO HOST BAYWIDE SHOWDOWN

Media Release 18 June 2009 The big showdown in the Bartercard Baywide Premier championship this Saturday (20 June 2009), is the clash between defending champions Tauranga Sports, and the 2006 titleholders Whakarewarewa, at the Tauranga Domain.

BAY OF PLENTY STEAMERS READY FOR ACTION

Media Release - 17th June 09 After nearly three months of Bay of Plenty club rugby, three sub-union series games, and two trial encounters the 2009 Bay of Plenty Steamers have been selected.

ALL BLACKS NAME TEAM FOR 2ND FRENCH TEST

MEDIA RELEASE

STEAMERS TRIAL MATCH POSTPONED

Media Release - 9 June 2009 There has been a change plans in the early season representative games that will lead to the selection of the 2009 Bay of Plenty Steamers.

BARTERCARD BAYWIDE CHAMPIONSHIPS KICKING OFF THIS SATURDAY

Media Release 8 June 2009

JOB VACANCY - BOP SECONDARY SCHOOL GIRLS REP COACH 2009

Bay Of Plenty Rugby is a proud and progressive Rugby Union steeped in history and tradition.

BAY OF PLENTY WASPS WIN FIRST ENCOUNTER OF THE SEASON

Media Release - 3 June 2009 BAY OF PLENTY WASPS WIN FIRST ENCOUNTER OF THE SEASON The first Bay of Plenty representative match of the season took place at the Tauranga Domain on Wednesday (3 May 2009) - when a Bay squad playing under the Wasps banner defeated a Harlequins (Waikato) selection. The game was the first step in the selection of 2009 Bay of Plenty Steamers.

BAY OF PLENTY RUGBY UNION COACHING WORKSHOPS

The schedule attached outlines the Coaching workshops planned for 2009. We have our

COOPER AND FOSTER REAPPOINTED TO JUNIOR ALL BLACKS

MEDIA RELEASE 8 APRIL 2009 - EASTER TO BRING PLENTY OF RUGBY INTEREST

PREMIER RUGBY KICKING OFF FOR 2009 - MEDIA RELEASE 02 APRIL

Media Release 2 April 2009

REPRESENTATIVE TEAM COACHES 2009

Bay Of Plenty Rugby is a proud and progressive Rugby Union steeped in history and tradition.

BAY OF PLENTY RUGBY UNION ANNOUNCE HEAD COACH

The Bay of Plenty Rugby Union has today announced that Greg Smith will be the Head Coach of the Bay of Plenty Steamers for 2009.

HERB SCHULER OFF TO YAMAHA

2009 REBEL SPORT SUPER 14 SQUAD ANNOUNCED

New Zealand's squads for the 2009 Rebel Sport Super 14 have been announced.

SANZAR FINALISES 2009 LAWS, FORMATS

SANZAR postponed an expansion of the Super Rugby finals series until 2010 during a teleconference on Tuesday.

FORMER NEW ZEALAND SEVENS REP TO COACH BAY 7's

The Bay Of Plenty Rugby Union today announced that Peter Woods has been appointed as head coach of the Bay of Plenty Sevens team for the 2009 and 2010 seasons.

STEAMERS FINISH AIR NEW ZEALAND CUP CAMPAIGN

Beaten, but unbowed were the Bay of Plenty Steamers, when they left the field at Baypark, Mount Maunganui on Saturday (11 October 2008) evening. While, the Air New Zealand Cup quarterfinal against Southland, didn’t produce the result that the thousands of loyal Steamers fans wanted - both players and supporters can look back on a wonderful journey during the season. The Steamers roared onto attack in the opening spell - with Nigel Hunt touching down early in the game. A few minutes later came the first Southland reply with a converted try. A Mike Delany penalty then put the Steamers in front for the last time in the encounter.

ANOTHER BAY PLAYER SELECTED FOR NZ SCHOOLS

Another name will be written into Bay of Plenty Rugby history, on Friday (10 October 2008) night when a Bay youngster runs onto to Yarrow Stadium in New Plymouth, to play for New Zealand Secondary Schools.

STEAMERS AT HOME IN AIR NEW ZEALAND CUP ELIMINATOR

In the words of the Bay of Plenty Steamers Manager Sean Horan, “it’s been a long journey” that has taken the Steamers to a home quarterfinal against Southland, at Baypark on Saturday (11 October 2008) night.

STEAMERS QUARTERFINAL VENUE CONFIRMED

The BOPRU Board has confirmed that Baypark Stadium, Mt Maunganui will be the venue for the Steamers Air New Zealand Cup quarterfinal on Saturday 11 October vs. the Southland Stags. Kick off at 7.35pm. The BOPRU Board of Directors had to consider both Rotorua International Stadium and Baypark as potential venues to host a possible quarterfinal fixture.

BAY TEAMS FINISH SEASON IN STYLE

With the 2008 Bay of Plenty age group representative rugby season fading into history – the weekend results ended the season for some of the most promising talent in the region. The Bay of Plenty primary school representatives ended the Roller Mills tournament in Te Kuiti, with a creditable third place. The Northern Region championship saw the local representatives, go into the semi-final against Waikato, with an unbeaten round robin record.

STEAMERS LOSE BUT STILL SECURE HOME QUARTERFINAL

It might not have been the result they were after but the Bay of Plenty Steamers still secured a home quarterfinal in the Air New Zealand Cup tonight.

JOHN MOORE TO CLOCK HIS 50TH!

According to at least one of his teammates, John Moore appears to be floating on air this week. It's no wonder because the Steamers' hardworking lock will bring up his 50th match for the Bay of Plenty Union tonight when they take on Hawkes Bay in the final round robin weekend of the Air New Zealand Cup. When Moore runs out on to McLean Park in Napier he will join his father Robert ``Robbie'' Moore (67 caps) in the Bay's 50 game club. According to Bay statistician Brent Drabble, they will be the first father and son to reach the half century mark for the Bay of Plenty. It's a milestone the staunchly proud one-union, one-club man was keen to reach alongside his father.

LATIMER STAYS WITH STEAMERS

The Bay of Plenty Rugby Union is pleased to announce the signing of Tanerau Latimer for the 2009 and 2010 Air New Zealand Cup seasons.

ANOTHER ONE GAME AT A TIME FOR THE BAY STEAMERS

Throughout their 2008 Air New Zealand campaign, the Bay of Plenty Steamers have adopted a policy of one game at a time. While many of the team's loyal fans started to look at the quarterfinals when the winning streak continued, the Steamers just focused on the next encounter on the horizon. The one game at a time attitude has seen the Steamers arrive at the business end of the season, having already secured a quarterfinal berth. Victory on Friday (3 October 2008) over Hawkes Bay in Napier could secure a home quarterfinal next week. Steamers Manager Sean Horan said early in the season “This seasons Steamers campaign has been about single week by week performances, with each game a fresh challenge forthe team”.

BAY OF PLENTY ROLLER MILLS TEAM START WITH A BANG

The Bay of Plenty Roller Mills team have begun the NRM Roller Mills tournament at Rugby Park, Te Kuiti with a bang. First up on Monday was the formable opposition of Auckland West. The Bay got on top early in the encounter to emerge with a solid 19-7 victory.

BAY 16’S GRAB THIRD PLACE IN NORTHERN REGION COMPETITION

The Bay of Plenty Under 16’s finished their season with narrow but solid victory, over archrivals Waikato on Saturday. Playing off for third place in the Northern Region championship - the two sides were meeting for the second time in three weeks.

RELIEVED STEAMERS GRAB TWO POINT VICTORY

A relieved Bay of Plenty Steamers trudged of Baypark on Thursday (25 September 2008) evening with a narrow victory. The saying “a game of two halves” certainly summed up the Air New Zealand Cup encounter between the Steamers and Southland.

STEAMERS IN SEASON DEFINING CLASH

In what looks to be a season defining Air New Zealand Cup encounter, the Bay of Plenty Steamers will meet Southland at Baypark on Thursday (25 September 2008) evening. With both teams in equal fourth place in the Air New Zealand Cup (with a identical 5 win 3 loss record), the prize on offer is a likely home quarterfinal in two weeks time. Steamers Manager, Sean Horan, said “the Southland game ranks as the most important match of the season, with a win putting the team within reach of a home quarterfinal. The attractiveness of a home quarterfinal is really important to the team, who truly value the massive home crowd support that they have received this season,” said Horan.

BAY DEVELOPMENT CHASE FIRST WIN OF THE SEASON

A solid victory is sure to be the target for the Bay of Plenty Development team, when they play their Southland counterparts, at Blake Park on Saturday. While both teams have yet to win this season - the Bay side have made steady improvement during the National Development competition.

THREE SINGLE POINT RESULTS FOR BAY AGE GROUP TEAMS

A single point differential saw two Bay age group sides grab victory on Saturday (20 September 2008) – and the Under 16’s come agonizingly close to making next weeks Northern Region final stanza.

STEAMERS GOOD START IN VAIN

The Bay of Plenty Steamers, made their usual good start to the Air New Zealand Cup encounter with Canterbury, on Thursday (18 September 2008) evening, in Christchurch.

STEAMERS FACE CANTERBURY IN CHRISTCHURCH

The Bay of Plenty Steamers Air New Zealand Cup campaign doesn’t seem to get any easier this week. After a narrow loss to Auckland last week, the Steamers must back up against Canterbury in Christchurch this Thursday night (18 September 2008). The statistics between the two provinces, tells the tale of an apparent Canterbury domination - with the Blue and Gold brigade winning just 6 of the 27 encounters, between the two provinces. However this season looks to be the best chance of the Steamers picking up their first victory over Canterbury since 1996 – where the local team emerged triumphant in Whakatane.

BAY OF PLENTY SEVENS COACHING POSITION

Bay Of Plenty Rugby is a proud and progressive Rugby Union steeped in history and tradition.

DEVELOPMENT TEAM IN IMPROVED SHOWING

STEAMERS POST NARROW LOSS IN ROTORUA

A grand sized partisan crowd, were on hand at the Rotorua International Stadium on Friday (12 September 2008) night, as the Bay of Plenty Steamers faced Auckland, in round six of the Air New Zealand Cup

STEAMERS TO CLIMB ANOTHER MOUNTAIN

Eleven wins from 53 matches, tells the story of the mountain that the Bay of Plenty Steamers must climb this Friday night, when they face Auckland in the Air New Zealand Cup. While wins over one of the real heavyweights of New Zealand provincial rugby may have been relatively few and far between – Steamers supporters will have little trouble recalling the last victory over the traditional foes in 2004.

BAY UNDER 14’S TO PROVIDE THE ENTRÉE TO THE STEAMERS

The youngest Bay of Plenty age group representative team has a real treat in store when they play this weekend. With a bye in the Northern Region competition - the Under 14 side will be the entrée, to the Steamers Air New Zealand Cup match against Auckland at the Rotorua International Stadium, on Friday (12 September 2008) night.

TRADESTAFF SIGNS ON TO SUPPORT STEAMERS

The Bay of Plenty Rugby Union has today announced a principal sponsor in industrial employment solutions company, Tradestaff. Tradestaff is a nationwide company including branches in Tauranga and Rotorua.

STEAMERS FAREWELL NUTBROWN ON A HIGH

As far as farewells go, Jamie Nutbrown's couldn't have ended on a better note. The Bay of Plenty halfback departed the province with a 31-20 win over Otago at Baypark tonight, helping himself to a try and helping the Steamers back on their feet after their loss to Wellington last week.

STEAMERS STARS GET EXTRA RUN IN BAY COLOURS

A handful of Steamers players had valuable hit-outs for other Bay of Plenty representative teams over the weekend, as head coaches Kevin Schuler and Steve Miln kept their extended squad as match-fit as possible.

SIX BAY TEAMS ON SHOW THIS WEEKEND

The Bay of Plenty Representative rugby program kicks off in earnest this weekend (6/7 September 2008) with six teams in action. Many of the stars of the future will be on show at Blake Park on Saturday afternoon - where four local age group sides, will attempt to post victories in their respective Northern Region competitions.

FORMER BAY STARS TO PROVIDE ENTRÉE ON FRIDAY NIGHT

A mist of nostalgia will probably waft over Baypark Stadium on Friday (5 September 2008) - in the curtain raiser to the Steamers Air New Zealand Cup encounter with Otago. The curtain raiser will see the lacing up of the boots of a number of Bay of Plenty rugby legends of the past. A number of the greats who one pulled on the Blue and Gold uniform in different era’s, will have the opportunity to relive past glories, one more time. Playing under the banner of the Bay of Plenty Classic team, some of the best-known names in Bay rugby, will play a Chatham Island representative team. The team from the outer extremities of New Zealand are currently on tour on the mainland.

STEAMERS FAITHFUL TO PACK BAYPARK ON FRIDAY NIGHT

The tune “come all yee faithful” is likely to be the theme song for the Bay of Plenty Steamers fans this Friday (5th September 2008) night at Baypark Stadium. A feature of this season’s grand run of form by the Steamers has been the return of the thousands of passionate Blue and Gold supporters. In the heady days of the Ranfurly Shield era in 2004 all roads led to Baypark (and the Rotorua International Stadium) on match day.

BAY FAREWELL NUTBROWN

The Bay Of Plenty Rugby Union announced today that Jamie Nutbrown had received an early release from his contract and has signed to play with the Ospreys Club in Wales.

BAY U16's MAKE GRAND START TO CHAMPIONSHIP DEFENCE

A seventy-point victory, by the Bay of Plenty Under 16 team against King Country, suggested that they could again be real contenders for the Northern Region championship, this season.

BAY STEAMERS HOLD THEIR HEADS HIGH

The reality of posting an unbeaten record is in all probability - that defeat will come at some stage. With both the Bay of Plenty Steamers and Wellington running onto Westpac Stadium with four from four win records in the Air New Zealand Cup – one side was about to lose their season undefeated record.

STEAMERS IN TOP OF THE TABLE CLASH

Bay of Plenty Steamers fans probably feel that they need to pinch themselves to make sure its real – second place in the Air New Zealand Cup, and a top of the table clash against Wellington at Westpac Stadium this Saturday (30 August 2008) afternoon.

FOUR BAY OF PLENTY REP RUGBY TEAMS IN ACTION THIS WEEKEND

The Bay of Plenty rugby representative season starts for real this weekend, with four teams chasing the championship silverware on offer.

FOUR BAY OF PLENTY REP RUGBY TEAMS IN ACTION THIS WEEKEND

The Bay of Plenty rugby representative season starts for real this weekend, with four teams chasing the championship silverware on offer.

STEAMERS IN TOP OF THE TABLE CLASH

BAY 20’S MAKE RESPECTABLE START

The Bay of Plenty Under 20 team, made a respectable start to their Northern Region championship campaign on Saturday (23 August 2008) in Hamilton.

STEAMERS HANG ON FOR VICTORY AT OKARA PARK

While the Bay of Plenty Steamers held onto their Air New Zealand Cup unbeaten run this season - they had to withstand a sustained Northland attack in the last minutes of the match. With the knowledge that Northland wanted to produce a victory in front of their supporters who have stayed loyal to the team – The Steamers knew that they faced a battle royal. Northland made the early running in the game - before a rare incursion into enemy territory by the Bay, saw Mike Delany calmly slot the penalty goal, to put the first points on the board.

BAY OF PLENTY RUGBY NUMBERS RISE AGAIN

Recent confirmation from the New Zealand Rugby Union has again seen a rise in the number of rugby players in the Bay of Plenty during the 2008 season. Total player numbers increased, for the fourth year in a row, to a total of 8,909 registrations, which is up 2% from last season. This goes against the National trend in recent years with player numbers declining.

STEAMERS FANS TO TUNE INTO SKY TELEVISION

Thousands of the Bay of Plenty Steamers passionate supporters will be tuned into Sky Television on Friday (22 August 2008) when “their” team takes on Northland in Whangarei. Only the most fervent Blue and Gold followers could have imagined the start that the Bay Steamers would make to this years Air New Zealand Cup. After three rounds of the Cup - the Steamers unbeaten start to the season has put them in second place, just one point

BAY UNDER 20's START NORTHERN REGION TITLE CHASE

The Bay of Plenty Under 20 team is the first local age group teams to grab a taste of championship rugby this season - when they play in the first round of the Northern Region championship on Saturday (23 August 2008).

Bay Representative Teams Start Season with a Flourish

While defeated, the Bay of Plenty Development team playing under the mantle of a BOP XV, had just the pre-championship hit out that they wanted.

BAY OF PLENTY STEAMERS DELIGHT VOCAL HOME CROWD

In front of one of the largest crowds at Baypark, since the heady days of the Ranfurly Shield - the Bay of Plenty Steamers delighted their vocal home crowd, with solid victory over North Harbour.

BAY REPRESENTATIVE TEAMS IN PRE-SEASON HITOUTS

Six Bay of Plenty teams are about to embark on their respective representative programs. The Bay Development team, which provides back up for the Steamers, will take their place in the NZRU National Development team competition.

BAY OF PLENTY STEAMERS TO THRILL HOME CROWD

Bay of Plenty Steamers are in the uncharted territory of second place in the Air New Zealand Cup, as they prepare for the first Cup game at Baypark, Mount Maunganui this Saturday (16 August 2008) afternoon.

AIR NEW ZEALAND CUP PARTICIPANTS ANNOUNCED

The New Zealand Rugby Union has today announced its draft determination of the 12 teams which will be invited to participate in the Air New Zealand Cup from 2009, subject to consideration of any final feedback.

BAY STEAMERS THRILL FANS AT ROTORUA STADIUM

The current Bay Steamers adage of “Bay Proud” was certainly on display at the Rotorua International Stadium on Saturday (9 August 2008) - when the Steamers out played and out classed Counties Manukau 45-3, in their second Air New Zealand Cup match of the season.

TAURANGA SPORTS GRAB FOURTH BAYWIDE TITLE

Tauranga Sports joined Waikite as four time winners of the Baywide premier championship, when they defeated Rangataua in the 2008 final on Saturday (9 August 2008).

STEAMERS TO PLAY BEFORE A HOME CROWD IN ROTORUA

Playing at home in front of a vocal and passionate home crowd, is one advantage the Bay of Plenty Steamers, will take into this Saturdays (9 August 2008) Air New Zealand Cup clash, with Counties Manukau.

BAYWIDE SILVERWARE UP FOR GRABS THIS SATURDAY

Twelve Bay of Plenty rugby teams will have their day in the sun this Saturday (9 August 2008) - when they contest the Barter Card Baywide Finals at the Rotorua International Stadium.

YAMAHA TO RE-INK LINKS WITH BAY OF PLENTY

An international rugby partnership that was established in 1999 - is set to take another step forward, with the visit to the region of Japanese club Yamaha.

HUGE DAY OF RUGBY IN ROTORUA

This Saturday will be a busy day for rugby fans in the Bay! Rotorua will play host to the 2008 Bartercard Baywide Club Finals Day at Rotorua International Stadium and then supporters will get the opportunity to see the Bay of Plenty Steamers vs. Counties Air New Zealand Cup game scheduled for 5.30pm. Prior to the start of the 2008 Baywide Club competition the BOPRU Board of Directors decided to confirm Rotorua as the venue for the Bartercard Baywide Club Finals Day and the Steamers vs. Counties Air New Zealand Cup games which were both being held on the 9th August 2008. This decision to predetermine the finals venue is a change to the current Baywide Club competition rules but the BOPRU Board felt it important that this decision was made prior to the start of the Baywide Club competition. In 2006 the club finals were held in Rotorua and the Steamers match was held in Tauranga. The feedback the Union received indicated this was not ideal as the travel in between meant that many were not able to attend both events.

AIR NEW ZEALAND CUP COMPETITIONS REVIEW DECISIONS ANNOUNCED

The Board of the New Zealand Rugby Union have confirmed the structure of the Air New Zealand Cup for 2009 and beyond.

HIGH DRAMA IN TWO BAYWIDE PREMIERE ENCOUNTERS

STEAMERS TO OPEN AIR NEW ZEALND CUP SEASON

Bay of Plenty Rugby Union

Rangataua Finish on Top of Baywide Premier Qualifying Competition

Rangataua who won just one of its first four Baywide top echelon games, stormed through to grab the top spot, in the premier championship qualifying round.

STEAMERS POST A VICTORY AGAINST WAIKATO

The Bay of Plenty Steamers moved their game up a further couple of notches, when they defeated Waikato in a pre-season encounter on Thursday night (24 July 2008).

Baywide Semi-finals Beckon on the Horizon

The last Saturday (26 July 2008) of the regular Baywide club rugby season, has thrown up a number of must win encounters, for teams on the cusp of next weekends semi-finals.

BAY STEAMERS ENTER FINAL PREPARATION FOR AIR NZ CUP

The third and final match, of the Bay of Plenty Steamers preparation for their first Air NZ Cup game, on the last day in July (31 July 2008) will take place on Thursday evening.

Baywide Premier Semi-finalists Emerge

The semi-finalists in the Baywide premier championship have been found with one round remaining.

BAY STEAMERS WIN AT BAYPARK

The Bay Steamers showed on Friday night at Baypark Stadium Mount Maunganui, that they are likely to be a competitive force in this years Air NZ Cup.

Baywide Semi-final Prize at Stake

A berth in the Baywide premier semi-finals is the prize for Te Puke Sports if they can dispatch long time rivals Rotoiti on Saturday (19 July 2008). Te Puke are currently sitting in fourth spot on the points ladder 4 points clear of Rotoiti who are fifth.

BAY STEAMERS TO MARCH ONTO BAYPARK ON FRIDAY

For the first time this season the Bay of Plenty Steamers will march onto Baypark on Friday (18 July 2008) night. The game against North Harbour is the second in the pre-season buildup to the Air NZ Cup that kicks off on the 31 July 2008.

BAY STEAMERS START WITH A VICTORY

There was quiet air of satisfaction on the bus home from Palmerston North after the Bay Steamers had defeated Manawatu in a pre-season game.

Baywide Title Picture Becomes Clearer

The Baywide premier title race became clearer on Saturday (12 July 2008) after round five results were collated.

Genuine Baywide Championship Contenders on Show

This Saturdays (12 July 2008) results in the Baywide premier title race will determine the genuine championship contenders.

Baywide Roller Coaster Continues on Saturday

The coldest day of the year in the Bay of Plenty continued the roller coaster run of results in the Baywide rugby championships.

Bawide Contenders Emerge

July is the month where the Baywide championship contenders make their intentions clear on the field of play. With upsets abounding in the opening rounds - six of the eight teams in the premier championship still look to have a chance of making the semi-finals.

Mount Maunganui Upset Whakarewarewa

Mount Maunganui caused a huge upset on Saturday (28 June 2008) when they despatched Whakarewarewa, who had been steamrolling the opposition all season. With two losses in the opening rounds, the Western Bay side were desperate for a victory to keep in premier championship contention.

Unbeaten Teams Clash at Te Ariki Park

Two of the unbeaten teams in the Baywide Premier championship clash at Te Ariki Park this Saturday (28 June 2008). At stake for the winner, is a big leap forward towards the Baywide Semi-Finals, to be played on the first Saturday in August.

Rangataua Lay Their Cards on The Table

Rangataua laid their championship aspiration cards on the table at Blake Park on Saturday (21 June 2008) cruising away from Mount Maunganui 36-12.

2008 Steamers Air New Zealand Cup Squad

Bay Of Plenty Steamers Head Coach, Kevin Schuler and his Assistant, Steve Miln, have named their 2008 Air New Zealand Cup Squad.

Baywide Rugby Has a Sense of Urgency

While it is just the second round of the Baywide championships there is already a sense of urgency within some teams.

Baywide Intensity Picks Up

The start of the Baywide premier championship on Saturday (14 June 2008) saw the intensity ratchet up several notches - with all four teams posting victories adding a bonus point.

Baywide Championship Title Race Commences

With the preliminary contests completed, the main event in Baywide club rugby kicks off this Saturday (14 June 2008). The top eight from the section one competition will now be focusing on the Baywide Premier championship title.

Bay of Plenty XV to play Poverty Bay in Opotiki

Bay Of Plenty Steamers coach Kevin Schuler and his assistant Steve Miln have named their Squad for the Bay XV match against Poverty Bay in Opotiki on Wednesday the 18 June (kick-off 2pm @ Opotiki Sports ground, Opotiki).

Te Waiariki Colts to Curtain Raise for New Zealand Maori

The Bay Of Plenty Union has named the Te Waiariki Colts Squad for a match versus Tainui Waka Maori Colts on the 21st June @ Waikato Stadium 2.30pm kick off.

Wasps Take Part in High Scoring Encounter

The Bay of Plenty representative rugby build-up continued on Tuesday (10 June 2008) against the (Hawkes Bay) Saracens at the Rotorua International Stadium.

Baywide Premier Championship Contenders Confirmed

The race for the last two places in the Baywide premier championship went right down to the wire on Saturday (7 June 2008).

Steamers in Wasps clothing buzzing

Winner “Take All” Match at Kuirau Park

A winner take all contest will take centre stage this Saturday (7 June 2008) in a Baywide section one rugby match.

Rangataua Win Mid-Table Clash

While the top five in the Baywide top echelon re-inked their premier championship invitations on Saturday (31 May 2008) - the mid table clash between Rangataua and Te Teko, produced one of the best games seen at Te Ariki Park, for many a day.

Significant Encounters on the Horizon

The point’s ladder logjam in the Baywide section one competition has set up a number of must win games this Saturday (31 May 2008).

Upsets Create a Mid Table Logjam in Section One

Round nine of the Baywide section one rugby competition was expected to clarify the top eight contenders, who will compete in the Baywide premier championship. However two upset results on Saturday (24 May 2008) have created a logjam in the middle of the competitions point’s ladder.

Kahukura and Rangataua Battle For Points at Kuirau Park

With just three rounds remaining before the top eight to contest the Baywide Premier championship are found – attention this Saturday (24 May 2008) is focused on the middle of the section one point’s table, where several teams are battling for survival.

Whakarewarewa Win Local Rotorua Derby

The top of the table Baywide section one clash, between Rotorua heavyweights Whakarewarewa and Rotoiti, resulted in a decisive six-try victory to Whaka. A 22-3 score line at the half time break was extended in the second half with the competition leaders waltzing home 46-9.

Bay of Plenty Wasps Squad Named

Bay Of Plenty Steamers coach Kevin Schuler and his assistant Steve Miln have named their Squad for matches against The Waikato Harlequins in Hamilton on Wednesday 4 June (kick-off 6pm @ Waikato Stadium), and a Hawkes Bay Saracens in Rotorua on Tuesday 10 June (kick-off 6pm @ Rotorua Int. Stadium).

ROTORUA BAYWIDE FRONT RUNNERS TO CLASH AT EMERY PARK

Two matches either end of the spectrum of the Baywide section one rugby competition, will generate plenty of interest on Saturday (17 May 2008).

TE HURINUI APANUI FINALE TAKEN OUT BY CENTRAL

Media Release

New Zealand Sevens squad assembles

MEDIA RELEASE

Te Hurinui Apanui Finale to Take Centre Stage

The only certainty in the Te Hurinui Apanui Shield finale to be played out at the Rotorua International Stadium on Wednesday (14 May 2008) - is that there will be a new champion crowned.

Two players to join New Zealand Under 20 side North Harbour’s Chris Smith named captain

MEDIA RELEASE

Kahukura Face Biggest Challenge of the Season

The real surprise package in the Baywide section one rugby competition this season has been Kahukura. Unheralded at the start of the season the Kuirau Park based side has impressed many with four wins.

CENTRAL BAY TAKE OUT THE BATTLE AGAINST WESTERN BAY

Zar Lawrence and Nigel Hunt sign for the Bay

SUB-UNION SERIES CONTINUES UNDER LIGHTS AT TE PUKE

The BOPRU Sub-Union match, to be played under lights at Murray Salt Stadium this Wednesday (7 May 2008) between Western Bay and Central - will play a crucial part in who ultimately wins the Te Hurinui Apanui Shield this season.

Bay of Plenty Rugby Union sign New Zealand Internationals

MEDIA ADVISORY

Media Advisory – implementation of ELVs in NZ

MEDIA ADVISORY

Nick Evans to play in England

MEDIA RELEASE

WHAKAREWAREWA LEAD BAYWIDE SECTION ONE

BAYWIDE SECTION ONE TO ATTACT PLENTY OF ATTENTION

Nucifora to leave the Blues

MEDIA RELEASE

NIGHT RUGBY HIGHLIGHTS BAY RUGBY TROPHIES

Media Release

4 Player Signings Announced

Upsets spark club rugby

28.04.2008

Re: Resignation of Stuart Harvey

Media Release - 21st April 2008

Baywide Results Produce a Bit of Everything

Media Release - April 14 2008

Fine Weather Should Produce Plenty of Baywide Tries

Media Release - March 10th 2008

Bay's Braid makes NZ side

Media Release - March 11th 2008 - Bay's Braid makes NZ side

NZRU Rugby World Cup 2007 review released

Media Release -17 April 2008

Rugby World Cup 2011

Urgency, volunteers and coordination key learnings from RWC 2007 organisation RNZ 2011 Ltd, France 2007 and RWCL conclude debrief meetings Timelines, volunteers and clear definition of roles and responsibilities have emerged as key learnings for Rugby World Cup (RWC) 2011 organisers, following a week of detailed reviews, briefings and discussions with the organisers of the highly successful Rugby World Cup 2007 Tournament.

AGM 2008 Held 24 February 2008

Three unpredictable factors played a big hand in the Bay of Plenty Rugby Union presenting a $759,058.00 loss to stakeholders, at the Annual General Meeting held on Sunday 24th February 2008.

Bay of Plenty Rugby Union

Despite the woes Bay of Plenty Rugby Union have experienced over the past week; due to not receiving sponsorship payments from principal sponsor Blue Chip, support for the Steamers from the local business community has been overwhelming.

Release 2008 - conclusion of AGM

Yesterday afternoon saw BOPRU annual general meeting come to a conclusion and despite announcing a large financial loss many positives came out of yesterdays AGM. "The turn out at Whakarewarewa Club rooms yesterday was quite good and the collective support of where the union is at and where it needs to be was also very encouraging," said Stuart Harvey, CEO and Chairman. "There was a lot of speculation but once the facts were presented it became obvious to all that for the union to be where it needs to be, it will only get there through working together".

New Zealand Sevens squad prepares for Hong Kong

The New Zealand Sevens team is preparing for the next two rounds of the IRB Sevens Series - with a 15-strong squad holding the first of two training camps in the Bay of Plenty town of Ohope this week.

Hong Kong to host historic Bledisloe Cup match

Hong Kong will host one of the world rugby's great contests in November when the All Blacks and Australia battle for the Bledisloe Cup at the Hong Kong Stadium.

New Sponsor Agreements for BOP Rugby

Bay of Plenty Rugby Union are pleased to announce several new sponsorship agreements for 2008.

Bay of Plenty Maori Selected

'Bay of Plenty Maori selected for Northern Region Maori Squads'