No. 4, 14 June 2024
Dear
We're approaching the business end of the season. The Internationals have already claimed the first silverware for the club having gone unbeaten in the first round, while the Premiers are battling injuries and scrapping it out in the middle of the Swindale Shield table. This is the latest news from Marist St Pats...
The Marist St Pats Shamrock Club Day will take place next Saturday 22 June when Marist St Pats host Old Boys-University. There will be a prematch function for members at Evans Bay Park followed by finger food and refreshments at the clubrooms post match.
Next on the Shamrock Club calendar is the annual Test Match dinner, with special guest speaker David Campese, on 27 September. Find out more about both these events... >>>
Tovio Apolo has been a stalwart on the field for Marist St Pats for over 10 years; he would have played well over 100 Premier Reserve games along with over 50 games for the Premiers.
This season he has (largely) hung up the boots and taken the coaches clipboard for the Premier Reserve side as he continues to build on his already immense contribution to the club... >>>
The Internationals have claimed the club's first silverware of the season after going unbeaten through the first round of the Reserve Grade, Division 2 competition... >>>
Marist St Pats Junior Rugby is hosting a quiz fundraiser in support of the U11 & U12 Taupō Tournament Trip on Tuesday 2 July... >>>
The St Patrick's College 1st XV recently got their season underway and two former MSP juniors have been named as the captains... >>>
The progression of the club rugby season has seen more players get opportunities and new combinations to form. Over the past two weeks the back trio of Viliame Saukuru, Noah Guise and Tomasi Connor has taken the field for our Premiers, with all three players finding the tryline. We caught up with the three outside backs... >>>
After a reunion that brought together people united by Marist St Pats, our President John Spillane reflects on what defines success... >>>
Marist St Pats merchandise is now available to purchase directly from our supplier, SAS. These 10 items are what SAS have in plenty of stock and can turn around in 14 days. More products should be added on Monday 17 June. The cut-off date for orders is Sunday 23 June and these can be shipped directly either to your home or work address... >>>
In the latest Monday Musing's, Lourdaiz shares his thoughts on a gutsy Premier Reserve win and 'Wednesday's with Nick' - contributing to 'The MSP way'... >>>
A full clubrooms for our recent Club Day
22 June: Shamrock Club Day - Prematch function for Marist St Pats v Old Boys-University game at Evans Bay Park
2 July: Junior Quiz Fundraiser for Taupo Tournament Trip at ParrotDog
27 September: Shamrock Club Test Match Dinner
Around the traps
Marist St Pats acknowledges the passing of Ray Smith, former Club President and NZ Marist Rugby legend last month; we also acknowledge the passing of John Woods this week and pass on our condolences to both the Smith and Woods families... Congratulations to Ivan Fepuleai who made his Super Rugby debut for Moana Pasifika in their final round match against the Crusaders. Ivan also played for Wellington Centurions this week in their match against Manawatu... All the best to Billy Proctor and Naitoa Ah Kuoi who will clash in the Hurricanes vs Chiefs Super Rugby Semi Final this weekend... A special moment for the Feaunati family a few weeks ago with Ella, Zara and Amelia all taking to the Netball court together for Marist St Pats... The Clubrooms are closed this weekend with most team's playing away and the Super Rugby Semi Final on at the Stadium; we'll be back open for Shamrock Club Day next weekend...
Financially, Marist St Pats relies on sponsorship and members subscriptions in order to provide our community with the facilities to train, play and congregate as a club.
If you are in a position to support Marist St Pats as a financial member or with a donation, this will help ensure we can provide the same facilities and support to our community in years to come... >>>
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