Poverty Bay Rugby Referees

APPOINTMENTS for the week ending Saturday 17th May 2025.
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Wednesday 14th.

10am
Rectory
GBHS 2nd XV vs Te Aute
Referee: Royce Maynard

10am
Rectory
GBHS U14 vs Te Aute
Referee: Ruan Ludwig

Saturday 17th

PBRFU PREMIER
2.45 PM
Tapuae
Tapuae vs HSOB
Referee: Keelyn Smith
Assistant Referees: Matt Smith, Ruan Ludwig

2.45 PM
Patutahi
Ngatapa vs Pirates
Referee: Paul Brown
Assistant Referees: Thomas Nukunuku, Hona Huriwai

2.45 PM
Barry Park
YMP vs OBM
Referee: Ben Holt
Assistant Referees: Sonny Whaitiri, Jimmy Green
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PBRFU SENIOR ONE
1.00 PM
Nuhaka
Nuhaka vs Athletic
Referee: Lenny Ferris

1.00 PM
Patutahi
Ngatapa vs HSOB
Referee: Thomas Nukunuku

1.00 PM
Kaiuku
Mahia vs YMP
Referee: Michael Pickering
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9.30am
GBHS 2nd XV vs Hastings
Referee: Les Thomas

9.30am
GBHS U15s vs Hastings
Referee: Tony Watson

APPOINTMENTS for Saturday 3rd May 2025.
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PBRFU PREMIER
2.45 PM
Oval 1
Pirates vs HSOB
Referee: Paul Brown
Assistant Referees: Ben Holt, TBC

2.45 PM
Patutahi
Ngatapa vs OBM
Referee: Joel Pearse
Assistant Referees: Ryan Ludwig, Jared Pearse

2.45 PM
Barry Park
YMP vs Tapuae
Referee: Matt Smith
Assistant Referees: Royce Maynard, Fred Barwick
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PBRFU SENIOR ONE
1.00 PM
Nuhaka
Nuhaka vs HSOB(defaulted)
Referee:

1.00 PM
Athletic
Athletic vs YMP
Referee: Lenny Ferris

1.00 PM
Kaiuku
Mahia vs Pirates(defaulted)
Referee:
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11.00am
GBHS 1stXV vs Manukura
Referee: Ben Holt
Assistant Referees: Fred Barwick, Les Thomas.

Damien, affectionately known as Damo, chose to take up refereeing when injuries halted his playing career. He impressed selectors at the 2017 Jock Hobbs U19 final and was awarded a spot in the 2018 national referee squad. Damo is one of the fittest referees in NZ and a regular winner of the annual PBRRA undie run. His top bronco time of 4:40 is up there with the best (Damian McKenzie has a time of 4:28). Chasing sheep during the week has clearly impacted his physique.

Hamish is our venerable quiz master. After refereeing five Lee Brothers Shield finals, it’s not surprising he has a wealth of rugby law knowledge. Inspired by the calmness Hamish showed under pressure, Sade penned the 1984 hit ‘Smooth Operator’ in his honour. After 15+ years of service with the whistle, he now coaches emerging referees. No doubt Hamish will continue to provide a positive influence on the next five generations of referees. You can BANK on that!

Got it right this time! Exciting rugby up ahead this weekend. Glad to welcome Damien back to the middle this weekend. Big thank you to all our volunteers who ensure all the games have officials.