John Drake Memorial Scholarship
 A very special event is about to happen. The announcement of the first John Drake Memorial Scholarship recepient. Not only is this a special moment to celebrate John's life, but a signal of the relationship between the rugby club and the University of Auckland.
Please RSVP immediately and pass this invitation on.
Details are as follows:
The University of Auckland, and in conjunction with the Auckland University Rugby Football Club, is pleased to invite you to a reception in support of the John Drake Memorial Scholarship on Friday 9 October.
This new scholarship will bring one talented recipient each year to study at the University, and also to play for the University Club. As such, it is a most fitting means of commemorating the all-round achievement of one our most outstanding alumni, the late John Drake (B. Com 1981), University senior team member, Auckland representative, World Cup winning All Black prop, and latterly businessman and sports commentator until his untimely death last December at the age of 49.
This scholarship is at heart a recognition that there is a special link between the Club and the University, one that I am personally delighted to see being re-kindled in this manner. It is not just about playing rugby and studying, but more about creating an environment where those who are committed to achieving excellence in all walks of life can develop characteristics important to both John Drake and the University - individuality, team spirit, determination, balance and humility.
The evening will also celebrate the success of the inaugural Interfaculty Rugby Tournament on the eve of the final to be played at Colin Maiden Park the following afternoon.
Peter Montgomery will MC the event, at which John Hart will be the guest speaker, and Sean Fitzpatrick will also give his own reminiscences by video.
Event details:
• Friday 9 October
• 6.00pm to 8.00pm
• The Alumni Marquee, Old Government House Lawn, Corner Waterloo Quadrant and Princes Street
RSVP:
By Friday 2 October at www.alumni.auckland.ac.nz/rsvp
Queries:
To Liz Atkinson, Events Assistant, by email: alumni-events@auckland.ac.nz or phone: +64 9 373 7599 ext. 85622. |
University of Auckland Interfaculty Rugby - National Bank of New Zealand
 The inaugural University of Auckland(UoA) Interfaculty rugby tournament that is currently being held at Colin Maiden Park has been a ragging success. Every game is played in good spirit and honesty.
Even the skill set has been of a good standard. Each faculty is battling to make the final to contest the Wilson Whineray Cup. The final will be held on the 10th of October at the home of University rugby, Colin Maiden Park.
The five faculty teams and sponsors are;
- Ernst & Young Commerce Cougars
- Mighty River Power Engineering Eagles
- Seager and Partners Property Pirates
- Martelli McKegg Wells & Cormack Law
- Drake Medicine
The major sponsor of the tournament is the National Bank of New Zealand.
AURFC Summer Touch Rugby
Registration forms are available now. Click on the following link: http://www.aurfc.co.nz/touch.htm to download your registration form.
The competition commences on the 21st of October.
The Varsity Representative Scene
- Congratulations to Gareth Arlidge for moving up from the Auckland Bs to the topside.
- Andrew Van Der Heijden and Pauliasi Manu have been shinning lights in an under achieving 'A' team.
- Auckland Under 20 Captain Sean Polwart, Howard Sililoto and Jimmy Semple have been in strong form.
AURFC Dunedin Tour 2010
An Auckland University XV will be making the journey south to Dunedin during the infamous 'O' week in 2010 to play our brother Varsity club.
This tour is based around building a strong link between our southern Varsity bretheran. It should be an epic few days considering the timing of the tour.
This is open to any Varsity player. It is a self funded tour. We are looking at a squad of 30 players from any grade, Premiers to Under 85s. Everyone will fly down together and be staying at the Scenic Circle.
If you want to just come down to support, please join us. This is for all Varsity members.
For more information contact: Robert.Taylor@aurfc.co.nz
Do not miss out!
The schedule will be:
Wednesday 24th February 2010
- Depart Auckland
- Play Varsity A
- Drink with Varsity A
- God knows what after that?!
Thursday 25th February 2010
- Big fry up
- Pub crawl
- Enjoy O week
Friday 26th February 2010
- Fly back to Auckland.
Varsity Summer of Hard Training
The Sevens team has started training. Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 6.00pm at Colin Maiden Park.
2009 Tournaments:
1. Fiji 7s at Liston Park: 24th October
2. Bombay Invitation Club 7s: 31st October
3. Te Awamutu Sports: 14th November
The gym runs from 8.00pm - 9.30pm.
Again, that 'Guy' Mothersole will be supervising and tailoring your gym programmes so you can grow those muscles for the beach and the 2010 rugby season.
Contact us:
Auckland University Rugby Football Club
Contact: Robert Taylor (robert.taylor@aurfc.co.nz)
Location: Colin Maiden Park, 85 Merton Road, Glen Innes, Auckland
Mailing address: PO Box 18213 Glen Innes, Auckland 1743
Phone: 528 0688 | Fax: 528 0662
Email: info@aurfc.co.nz | Web: www.aurfc.co.nz
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