CANTERBURY RUGBY SUPPORTERS CLUB

Newsletter 4 - 2010

Please note that this is an abridged copy of our newsletter.  For a complete copy with photos, please open the attached pdf.

Well the ITM Cup is up and running and it has been a big learning curve for our young team. BUT, as we know, a week is a long time in rugby and it was proven again on Saturday night when Auckland were sent packing by a dominant Canterbury team.  Go the Red and Black Machine!
A good contingent from the Auckland Rugby Supporters Club ventured down for the game and we enjoyed meeting up with old and new friends.  They did concede that Canterbury were the better team on the night.  Go Canterbury!
Honorary Member, Sir Colin Meads visited us on Saturday night.  He was given the task of choosing the Player of the Day.  Congratulations Colin Slade, as Sir Colin said “A great game and a great name”.
Another very popular visitor to the clubrooms this week was Sonny Bill Williams.  He was a big hit with the members especially the young ones and the ladies!  The cameras were very busy.  Dick Tayler had the privilege of introducing Sir Colin to Sonny Bill, and it was a special moment for us all to witness.

We also get to keep the “Supporters Cup” which is played for each year between Auckland and Canterbury during the NPC.  This was the 20^th year the cup had been on the line.

1991 Auckland 2001 Canterbury

1992 Auckland 2002 Canterbury

1993 Auckland 2003 Auckland

1994 Auckland 2004 Canterbury

1995 Auckland 2005 Canterbury

1996 Auckland 2006 Canterbury

1997 Canterbury 2007 Auckland

1998 Canterbury 2008 Canterbury

1999 Canterbury 2009 Canterbury

2000 Canterbury 2010 Canterbury

Thank you to Penns for his “debriefs” after the game, we all enjoy the honest evaluations and we loved his comment “The Best Supporters Club in the World”! A BIG thank you to the players who have come up to the club after our home games – a good group of young men who are always happy to have a chat, have photos taken, and sign autographs. After the North Harbour game we hosted the players’ families. It was a real pleasure to meet the Mums, Dads and other family members who were all beaming with pride. Some have now joined the CRSC and we look forward to meeting them again soon.

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This Saturday we are celebrating the clubs 40^th Anniversary with a dinner at the Hornby WMC, it will be a great night no doubt with many memories shared. Why not join us?

Contact Cathie Anderson 964 8842 day or 354 1265 night for tickets.

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END OF YEAR FUNCTION - 2010 Canterbury Rugby Awards Ceremony

This year the Canterbury Rugby Awards Ceremony will be held in the Deloitte’s Lounge of the Deans Stand. It is always a wonderful night.

Date: Saturday 11^th December

Venue: Deloitte’s Lounge, Deans Stand, AMI Stadium

Time: 6.30pm for drinks

Tickets: $60.00 per person

Dress Code: Formal

Tickets can be purchased from the CRSC Committee. Get in quick as they tend to sell out very quickly. Contact: Cathie 964 8842 daytime/354 1265 evening or Dawne 388 6930

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A great Father’s Day gift idea The A-Z of Meads by Keith Quin.  We hear the book launch in Christchurch was a great success.  Dick will have some copies, which are signed by both Sir Colin Meads and Keith Quinn, at the Cant v BOP game on Friday night. Copies will also be available at the 40^th Anniversary Dinner and Sir Colin will happily write a personal message in the book for you.

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The Committee has said farewell to our Chairman, Major Roger Hovenden who is deploying with the NZ Army. He has done a great job interviewing the players when Dick has been away. We will miss him and we wish him safe travels. Roger will be our furthermost outpost of the Canterbury Rugby Supporters Club.

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Some of the Committee and members went along to the Burnside Debate last Friday night. What a thoroughly enjoyable evening. Well done to the organisers. If any other Clubs would like their events sent out to our members please contact Cathie Anderson 964 8842 day or 354 1265.

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CRSC PLAYER OF THE DAY for the ITM CUP

(Donated by Ross Murdoch from Coasters Tavern, Daniels Road, Redwood)

vs Hawke’s Bay  Wyatt Crockett

vs North Harbour Robbie Fruean

vs Auckland Colin Slade

We look forward to seeing you all this Friday night when Canterbury takes on Bay of Plenty.

GO CANTERBURY

REMAINING CANTERBURY ITM CUP GAMES FOR 2010

REMAINING TRI NATIONS GAMES

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Newsletter 4 August 2010

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