Match Reports are written immediately after the game and are a representaion of what happened on and off the field. Other information such as players, reserves, points and scorers are also included along with previous game reports from matches against that team with photographs and videos if available.
There is an extra training run scheduled for Tuesday 29th July at 6-00pm. This will be an indoor training session held at Kirkwood Intermediate School Hall, 260 Riccarton Rd, Upper Riccarton. Gym shoes or eqivalent are a requirement. Do not be late.
There is regular training on Thursday at 6-00pm at South Hagley as usual. As the team for Saturday has been decided, but not yet announced, all Keiths will be expected to attend both training nights. Phil also informs us that no matter what the
weather, the game will be held, so start preparing yourselves mentally and things will fall into place rather nicely.
Don't forget, this Friday is the bit of a get together at the club. There will be music and beer and food and lots of people to tell lies to about your rugby prowess. Let's make it a good night to remember.
You might be hearing those and a few more of the old saying in the next week or two. Especially on the evening of Friday 1st August. To help prepare for the game the next day at Lancaster Park/AMI Stadium, Keith is hosting a few drinks at the HSOB RFC from 6-30pm. There will be the naming of the Keith Legends Team from the last 30 years, a few yarns and old stories, guest speaker Tane Norton and the Linwood Bollocks will also be in
attendance.
There will be beers and a dead animal on a spit and plenty of banter. If you have any Keith memorabilia you'd like to share please bring it along, with any Old Cove you happen to pass along the way.
There will be a bus leaving from the HSOB RFC clubrooms for players and team members at 11-00am going to Lancaster Park/AMI Stadium. Any latecomers will have to make their own way to the ground. If you will not be travelling on the bus, you MUST let Phil Hughes know on Friday 1st August at the latest.
There will be a limited number of free tickets for entry to the ground for Supporters to enable them to be at kickoff at 12-35pm and to remain and
watch Canterbury vs Manawatu at 2-35pm. Phil Hughes will be allocating tickets so please contact him as soon as possible.
After our game, we will be staying to watch the Canterbury vs Manawatu match and then back on the bus returning to the HSOB RFC clubrooms.
Sumner are always a good hard team to play against, as they're one of the few teams that bring the game to us. And as usual, it was close and hard fought with neither team wanting to give way. Surprisingly, there was no rough stuff as some teams are want to do so the young (very) ref had an easy game of it too.
The slippery and wet ball and ground conditions made it difficult for Poodle to slot his kicks and for the nippy wingers to finish off storming runs, but we managed to hold them out until the very end.
With the business end of the season now upon us, there are going to be some tough coaching selections as everyone who gets on the paddock is playing their hearts out. Unfortunately with a squad as large as ours, some will not get as much game time as they would like, but it's good to see spirit and heart on the sideline still.
I'm never sure which I prefer the least. Travelling to Shithole Park in Belfast, or going anywhere near Hoon Hay. Oh well, as Suburbs aren't in our grade this season, Belfast wins that one. And that's all they won.
By jolly jingo, what a close game it all was. On the scoreboard anyway. Other parts of the game Belfast had it over us, and other parts we had it over them, but being so simliar, as we are, each of our strengths and weaknesses cancelled each
other out.
Some decisions from the young ref that went our way made it easier to remain in front, but it was a wake up call for many, especially those less experienced in Classics rugby, that flashy running is not always better than the cunning old fox holding the ball in play.
Keith corner at the clubrooms were empty with many going to the test at Lancaster Park, so let's make next weeks showing at the clubrooms a full house. And show that creepy midget who used to be in the team we are here to stay and mean business.
Countries from where Keith Members have come from.
KEITH INCORPORATED
Incorporated [1499581] 29th March 2004 Secretary - John McKEAGE
Affiliated with Christchurch High School Old Boys' RFC (Incorporated [219862] 19th October 1960) Secretary - Geoff FALLOON
CLUBROOMS & PLAYING FIELDS
The H.S.O.B. RFC Clubrooms are located at 10 Riccarton Avenue with changing rooms at 5 Ayr Street. Playing and Training Fields at Bob Deans Fields, North Hagley Park and Training Fields at South Hagley Park
TEAM OFFICIALS
Head / Forward Coach - Phil KEARNS Back Coache - Cal DALL
Manager - Peter HADDOCK Keith At Large - Steve JONES Financial Controller - Kristen CURRIE Clothing Officer - Damien BREEN
TEAM OFFICIALS
Social Media Officer - John McKEAGE
2018 Anniversary - Peter HADDOCK
Committee - Isaac ARAPAI, Damien BREEN, Kristen CURRIE, Cal DALL, Peter HADDOCK, Bruce HALLINAN, Steve JONES, Phil KEARNS, John McKEAGE, Bevan WEBB, Kevin WILLIAMS
Bob Deans Fields
