Figure 1.--
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Figure 1.-- |
The whistle blows
The ball is kicked
It is then caught
The player is tackled by a swarm of forwards
Soon the ball is moving a lot faster than before
And everyone is muddy and wanting more air
Somehow the first half seems never ending
But then the whistle is blown for a break
Oranges and water for everyone.
Back on the paddock the players get ready for another kickoff
The ball is thumped downfield
And a player runs it up
He is supported by his team
A gap opens up and through a player goes
The spectators are cheering and jumping up and down
The ball is placed over the line as that team scores 5 points
Some on the other hand are disappointed
As the game goes on everyone is anxious
as one of the teams is running out of time
TOO LATE !
The game is over as the final whistle is blown.
Josh Bruhn, Greymouth Junior High School
Girls' touch rugby has become a popular sport at Cashmere High School. Three teams of girls were entered in the competition in the first term and this increased to five teams in the third term, involving over 50 girlswith levels of skill ranging from complete beginners to thosw with advanced knowledge of the game. However, parrticipation in this fast and exciting game has been the key for all players. Teams ranged from third form to senior, and throughout the grades the girls played in a competitive but fair spirit. A highly enjoyable year for all those involved.
Lymphad, Cashmere High School, 1993
An experienced line-up pulled on the maroon Cashmere jersey this year for a 2 win-2 loss record. Visitors from Redeemer College in Brisbane were greeted by a howling southerly and rain. Cashmere had all the ball and all the territorial advantage and lost 3-10. Wins were scored over Mountainview (Timaru) 1st XV and Papanul High, with plenty of fast and flowing rugby. They played some great driving forward play during the season with Hamish Denny, Shane Radcliffe, Ryan Simpson, Nick Mather and Andrew Hill the major forces in this. Nathan Viney captained the team extremely well from halfback till he left school and Nick Mather took over. The game against Bayfield High in Dunedin on a balmy winter's day was a highly creditable performance. Down by over 20 points at half time, the team turned around in the second half, taking territorial advantage and were unlucky not to score 2 or 3 times against the well-drilled Dunedin opposition. At the end of the game Mr. Hays, the coach congratulated all the players on their second 40 minutes. The half time "chat" wasn't as pleasant Sam Glanvill scored some great wingers tries, Joe Grey's midfield skills had improved markedly and his strong running was a great asset. Blair Hemmingson and Darren Brewer got the backline away well and Andrew Thin is a promising halfback for the future. One of the stars of the team was diminutive loose forward/hooker Seigo Nakatani, who threw his small body into some rugged tackles and added real fire to all runs going forward. Harmen Manders experience was called upon to hold the loose forward department together and he did it well. Hamish Woodley, fresh from his role in West Side Story, showed great skills in the lineout and mauling play. His presence was missed when he left halfway through the season. Most of this year's team depart. All the best in the future.
Mr. Hays, Lymphad, Cashmere High School, 1993
When Michael Mulholland tackled Bayfield's winger in the corner with three minutes left, saving a certain try and the game, the nerve-wracking 3-0 win in Dunedin capped off an excellent season for this team. Some big scores were posted during the season and some tight matches, especially against Linwood High (12-12, 27-27 and a win 32-29) and Lincoln High. The team was well-led by Micheal Daken and Marshall Diggs. Yoshi Nakatani and Michael Mulholland scored some great wingers' tries. Scott Sparks often dominated the lineouts, and the front row forwards, Paul Thomson, Jeremy Wheeler, Frazier Mumutu and Jamie Fraser, were never equalled, often having to put down "soft" scrums so the opposition could cope. The greatest improvement in a rugby player for a long time was seen from newcomer to the game, Michael Watson. Some of his late season tackling as a loose forward was outstanding. Daniel Heron ran well from fullback, Ryan Biddick added real power with the ball in hand when he joined the team, and Robert Mauheni proved very versatile, playing in the backs and at loose forward until injury forced him out. Brendon Maule is a player with a big future. His aggressive running with the ball in hand and his all-round skills were often the difference between winning and losing a game. This team won the Under 15 Wednesday competition, and a large number play in successful Sydenham club sides. The future of the game in the school over the next couple of years looks sound. Congratulations!
Lymphad, Cashmere High School, 1993
