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Old Boys is one of New Zealand's most distinguished rugby clubs. A proud tradition stretching over 100 years has produced some of this country's most well known players including: Bob Deans, scorer of the infamous "try that wasn't" against Wales in 1905, Canterbury's famous halfback/first five pairing, Justin Marshall and Andrew Mehrtens, Aaron Mauger and international star, Dan Carter.

2011 THE YEAR OF THE BEAR

DIVISION 1 - METRO TROPHY CHAMPIONS
                         METRO PENNANT CHAMPIONS
                         METRO CUP CHAMPIONS

A CLEAN SWEEP FOR THE POLAR BEARS IN 2011.

DREAM TEAM - DIVISION 4 METRO TROPHY CHAMPIONS
                               DIVISION 4 CHALLENGE SHIELD HOLDERS
                               DIVISION 4 METRO CUP CHAMPIONS

KEITH - DIVISION 5/CLASSICS METRO TROPHY CHAMPIONS
               DIVISION 5/CLASSICS CHALLENGE SHIELD HOLDERS
               DIVISION 5/CLASSICS METRO CUP CHAMPIONS

DIVISION 3 - METRO PLATE CHAMPIONS

A successful year all round for HSOB RFC.

HSOB RFC Coaches 2012

Division 1
Reuben Thorne
Aaron Mauger
Nathan Mauger

Division 2
Joe Gee
Jamie Livingstone

Colts Prems
Simon Livingstone
Mark McHardy
Craig Blanchfield

Colts U20s
Richard Saunders
Jeremy Griffiths

Division 3
Al Newfield
Nev Thomas

These coaches are backed up by a group of experienced resource coaches that are available through out the season!

For more information on the coaches please see the Senior Rugby tab.

News Articles

Whitelock's Crusade a one-off feat Friday 27/01/12 11:14 a.m.

Polar Bear George Whitelock talks about the upcoming Crusader season.

Crusaders ironman George Whitelock doubts anyone will repeat his feat... more

Woodend 7s This Saturday (28 January) Thursday 26/01/12 12:50 p.m.

The Polar Bears have entered a team in the Woodend 7s this Saturday 28 January. It is held at the Woodend RFC at Gladstone Park (sign posted off the main... more

Update – Argentina Tour Thursday 12/01/12 10:10 a.m.

Argentina Tour 2012

In just over a month our bi annual tour to Argentina will depart to compete for the Patagonia Cup. A lot of preparation... more

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POINTS FOR THE THURSDAY COMP WILL GO UP BY SUNDAY 29th JANUARY OUR APOLOGIES FOR THIS LACK OF SERVICE. The draw for next Thursday and Wednesday will go up by Tuesday 31 January 5pm. more

Jan 28, 2012 at 10:46 a.m., Bruce Pendrey

NOTE: THURSDAY POINTS WILL GO BACK UP THIS WEEK AND BE UP ON NOTICE BOARD ON THURSDAY AT TOUCH ONCE CHANGES HAVE BEEN MADE ... more

Jan 26, 2012 at 01:02 p.m., Bruce Pendrey

NOTE: THURSDAY POINTS WILL GO BACK UP THIS WEEK AND BE UP ON NOTICE BOARD ON THURSDAY AT TOUCH ONCE CHANGES HAVE BEEN MADE ... more

Jan 23, 2012 at 12:00 p.m., Bruce Pendrey

North Hagley Touch brucependrey@me.com or 027 8641966 WEDNESDAY 17TH jAN 2012 deloitte domination ... more

Jan 19, 2012 at 08:19 a.m., Bruce Pendrey

North Hagley Touch brucependrey@me.com or 027 8641966 WEDNESDAY 17TH jAN 2012 deloitte domination ... more

Jan 17, 2012 at 02:36 p.m., Bruce Pendrey

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Upcoming Events

Saturday 28 January 2012

Tournament

Woodend 7s 9:30 am (8 hours)

Gladstone Park, Woodend

The Polar Bears will try and continue their 7s success at the Woodend 7s. Games begin from 9.30am at Gladstone Park (sign posted from Wooded).

Please make an effort to get out and support the boys.

Monday 30 January 2012

Training

Preseason Training for Div 1/2 and Colts Grades 6:15 pm (2 hours)

Bob Deans Fields, North Hagley Park

The first block of preseason training begins on Monday 16 January and will continue every Monday until the preseason games start.

It is open to all players looking at playing Div 1/2 Colts Prems and Colts U20s.

The sessions will be taken by Nathan Mauger and will involve skill drills, anaerobic games as well as a bit of fitness.

Monday 06 February 2012

Training

Preseason Training for Div 1/2 and Colts Grades 6:15 pm (2 hours)

Bob Deans Fields, North Hagley Park

Sunday 18 March 2012

Trial

Internal Trial 1:00 pm (2 hours)

Bob Deans Fields, North Hagley Park

The first game of the season will either be an internal trial or a game against Ohoka.

Once confirmed will amend details.

Sunday 25 March 2012

Practice Match

Preseason Game v Lincoln University 1:00 pm (4 hours)

Lincoln University

Div 1 and 2 preseason game against Lincoln University at Lincoln University.

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