In this issue: Orcas results 17’s & Premiers, College League draw & results, Pirtek National Premiership ORCA draw, 2013 State of Origin winner, Pacific Cup 5th October, Kapiti Bears Cup this Sunday, Junior Kiwis & NZ Residents 16’s, Orcas 12’s, 13’s & 14’s representative players named

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Wellington Rugby League Newsletter-”Pass It On” Edition 20 Friday 13th September 2013

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Dates for your diary....21st Sept Girls College Lightning League, 5th Oct Pacific Cup Wise Park, 5-6th Oct Wellington Futures Tournament, 8th Nov WRL Golf Classic, 9th November Melbourne Storm Camp, 9th Nov WRL Awards night

Results for Orcas 17’s & Premiers

17sWellington Orcas 20 v Akarana Falcons 18 , Counties Manukau Stingrays 42 v Wai-Coa-Bay Colts 6, Northern Swords 28 v South Island Scorpions 22

Premiers Northern Swords 0 v Canterbury Bulls 52 Counties Manukau Stingrays 54 v Wai-Coa-Bay Stallions 22, Wellington Orcas 20 v Akarana Falcons 24

Monday Night Football came alight last Monday as the Orcas nearly pulled off a last minute win against the reigning champions Akarana.The boys showed plenty of guts and determination fighting back after being down 8 nil after only 5 minutes to lead 16-8 at the break.Akarana regrouped in the second half to go out to a 22-16 lead before milking a penalty in front of the sticks to extend the lead to 24-16 with under 10 minutes on the clock. The Orcas kept attacking and whilst guilty perhaps of trying to score off every play they eventually crossed in the right corner to set up an exciting last few minutes. Alas what seemed like a try in the dying seconds on the left edge was not to be as a touch judge call on a play the ball gave possession up.This weekend sees our Premiers and 17s play together for the first time this season as we travel to Whanganui for the local derby against the Mid-Central Vipers.The 17s will be looking to continue on their undefeated way but will need to be wary of the Vipers.The Premiers need to regroup after last weeks close loss as they have proven they can foot it with heavy weights and are still in the hunt for a top 2 finish.The Junior origin series was decided last week Western Bays winning 3-2 and now the focus goes on the Junior rep teams for the 12s,13s,14s.The college competitons are underway and whilst we have made some great inroads over the last few years it is disappointing that a number of colleges and their rugby departments still continuing to undermine rugby league and the opportunity for boys to play our great game.Never the less we will continue the good fight to ensure rugby league is an option for those who want to play.It’s the business end of the season for the NRL and what a series this will be whislt it is hard to look outside the top 4 for the eventual winner it would not surprise to see any of the bottom 4 pushing hard for a Grand Final appearance. The Dogs still have not hit their straps yet, the Sharkies have a fierce pack and sharp backline, the Cowboys are on a 6 game winning streak and have the JT factor and the Knights have depth and a wealth of experience and the master of coaches Wayne Bennett.My predictions- Roosters, Sharks, Knights, BunniesCan’t wait.

DINGO

Wellington Rugby League congratulates all of our 2013 Orcas 12’s, 13’s & 14’s Representative players

Orcas 12’sMiah Shaw-Wainuiomata, Santana Keefe-Little-Wainuiomata,Nathan Stirling-Randwick,Reon Paul-Wainuiomata, Maui Wallace-Porirua Vikings, Dallas McEwan-Randwick, Zion Sheerin-Porirua Vikings, Xavier Sheerin-Porirua Vikings, Flavius Roberts Vili-Porirua Vikings, Ronreaco Roberts Saolele-Porirua Vikings, Evander Tere-Rongotaua-Porirua Vikings, Keepa Cherrington-Porirua Vikings, Keenan Christian Chong-Nee-Porirua Vikings,Cassius Akavi-Porirua Vikings, Cayden Teau-St George, Ielu Apineru-St George,Emmerson Kavakura-Kapiti Coast, Lennix Tiare Pouli-Tovo-Kapiti Coast, Keanu Ina-Tou -Porirua Vikings, Taupe Faavae-St George, Tc Robati -Porirua Vikings, David Fanuatua-Kapiti Coast

Orcas 13’sDevante Tuhaka-Randwick, Carlos Robati-Porirua, Tyrell Packer-Randwick, Isiah Tuari-Randwick, Julyan Whakataka-Wainuiomata U14, Nash Kemp-St George U14, Finn Leary-Harbour City, Eli Moataa-Harbour City, Arama Davis-Harbour City, Kauri Brown-Randwick,Denzel Pikari-Randwick, Iva Parker-Porirua, Tyler Smith-St George U14, Redford Tiatia-St George U14, Xavier Taito-Randwick, Jayden Harrison-Randwick, Jesfa Kirkwood-Porirua,Latrell Maihi-Harbour City, Truce Malaulau-Harbour City, Daniel Mihaere-St George U14

Orcas 14’sZane Edwards-St George, Jimmy Viki-Petone, Tai Neli-Lilo-Porirua-Kapiti, Xavier Manson-Petone, Nevada Koro-St George, Stone Warren-Robinson-Porirua-Kapiti, Jaman Rio-Upper Hutt (Vice-captain), Desmond Matofai-Porirua-Kapiti, Will Rua-Randwick, Montelle Leafa-Wainuiomata, Gerard Akavi-Ah Nau-Porirua, Albert Polu-Wainuiomata, Lumfale Lualua-St George (Captain), Rangimarie Mita-Wainuiomata, Kirihi Nohotima-Hunia-Petone, Bradley McEwan-Randwick, Denzel Leota-St George, Kienan de la Rambewe-Petone, Michael Rangiawha-Porirua-Kapiti, Dante Laúlu-St George, Teddi Hern-Petone

ORCAS 12’S 13’S & 14’S REPRESENTATIVE TEAM ANNOUNCED

Congratulations to our Wellington players named in the NZ Residents 16’s Squad & Kunior Kiwis train-on squad

NZ Residents 16’sLuke Cummings & Desmond Fa’afoa (standby player- Lancelot Petaia)

Junior Kiwis train-on squadPride Petterson-Robati, Cade Umaga, Danny Levi, Joseph Tapine

Congratulations Western Bays Winners of the 2013 Junior State of Origin

JOHNNY LOMAX CUP

RESULTS FROM LAST WEEK

Bishop Viard v Mana Bishop Viard 24-20

Porirua v AoteaAotea WBD

St Pat’s Wgtn BYE

STEPHEN KEARNEY CUP RESULTS

St Bernards 18 v Porirua 10

Bishop Viard 18 v Wellington Coll16

Rongotai 24 v Wainuiomata 26

Kapiti Bears Cup 14’s & 15’s Tournament Sunday 15 September at Matthews Park in Raumati

South Kapiti - 10am start09.30am Team Manager’s meeting in the Kapiti Clubrooms •Information for teams [lead by Al Kapa] Teams will have access to the Training rooms for preparation

Tournament Draw

10.30am Game One Wainuiomata High School (HS) v Wellington Orcas 14s 12.00pm Game Two Wellington Orcas 14s v Kapiti Bears Invitational Side

1.15pm Game Three Kapiti Bears Invitational Side v Wainuiomata HS

2.45pm Game Four Final [1st plays 2nd]

Presentation of the Kapiti Memorial Cup at the conclusion of the final.