Wairewa Rūnanga extends congratulations to Metua Cranwell, who won the sportsmanship trophy for the U7 Blue Northern Bulldogs (Kaiapoi).

Coached by Michael Tuuta, Metua scored six tries and one conversion during the season. Her team went on to win seven of their 14 games. Kei a koe Metua.

Wairewa Rūnanga also extends congratulations to Toby Simon who won the 2015 player of the year for the five-year-olds at Ōhoka Rugby Club. He scored numerous tries every game this year. Toby is the middle son of Belinda and Izaac Simon (son of Rei and Jill Simon).

Toby’s big brother Oli, who plays in the Ōhoka U7 grade, takes credit for teaching Toby how to play. Well done boys, you both must get your skills from your Pōua Rei.

Well done to Little River Primary who held their first pōhiri last month guided by Wairewa Whānau. Tau kē koutou, me mahi te mahi.

Lastly, congratulations to Takerei Norton who was named the 2016 Linwood Colts coach.

Taks has played nearly 200 division one senior games for Linwood. He has also played for Canterbury Māori and 10 games for Canterbury.

Wairewa Rūnanga wish you well for the coming rugby season.

Toby Simon.

Toby Simon.

Takerei Norton.

Takerei Norton.

Metua on the run.

Metua on the run.

Metua with her sportsmanship trophy.

Metua with her sportsmanship trophy.