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International Clearances
Tue, 30 July 19
ALL players who have played rugby outside of New Zealand require IRB clearance before they can play rugby in New Zealand. Initiate this with your last club BEFORE arriving in Queenstown to play for Wakatipu Rugby Club. IRB Clearances are straight-foward to get but can take time to process, so start early!
Wanderers' game against Star cancelled
Sat, 7 July 18
Unfortunately today's game between Wakatipu Wanderers and Star has been cancelled.
Round two mid-point
Mon, 18 June 18
The competition is very close mid-way through the second round. Check the Draw here to see where you can come and support the 2018 Wakatipu Premiers.
Draw for 2018
Thu, 1 February 18
Placemakers Queenstown Wakatipu Premiers Draw.
Dart Engineering Wanderers Draw.
Draw For 2017 Games
Sat, 25 March 17
2017 is sharping up to be a great year for Wakatipu Rugby Club. We have had a great turn out to pre season and have good depth in key position. Below are links to the 2017 draw for Central Otago Premier Competition and Southland Division 3 Competition
Placemakers Queenstown Wakatipu Premiers Draw Click Here
Dart Engineering Wanderers Draw Click Here
Last Season Jersey For Sale
Mon, 27 April 15
Last season jersey's are up for sale on Tuesday night from 7.30pm to 8.30pm at the club rooms. Cash or eftpos no IOU, first in first served. Purchase of a life time
Time Change For Dart Engineer Wakatipu Wanderers
Wed, 22 April 15
Dart Engineering Wakatipu Wanderers game against Arrowtown is now at 3.00pm. This is because of Junior games having to start at 1pm because of Anzac Day. Get down to Jack Reid Park to support the boys
Pre Season 2015
Wed, 14 January 15
Pre Season training is now every Tuesday and Thursday starting at 6pm at the Queenstown Recreation Ground
Bring your running shoes as well as your boots.
Just remember boys the more you do now the eaiser it will be on the track.
Any problems please contact
Justin Pewhairangi, Ph. 0212774430, email: [email protected]
Central Otago Rippa Tournament is on today
Wed, 18 June 14
Central Otago Rippa tournament is on today
Senior Registrations 2013
Thu, 14 March 13
If you have not Registered yet for 2013 click here and do it online
If you are coming to play for the Wakatipu Club in 2013 and you played overseas last season you will need to fill out a international Transfer. This is much easier if you do this before you leave as it saves a lot of time.
International_clearance_inbound_to_N.Z.pdf
If you are leaving the Wakatipu Cub you will need to fill out one of these before you go.
Then send it to [email protected] and we will sign it off. International_clearance_leaving_N.Z.pdf
Otago Country Champions
Mon, 30 July 12
The Wakatipu premier rugby team was named the 2012 Otago Country Wide champion on Saturday, capping off its dream season, when it took apart the previously unbeaten Clutha Valley side at Clydevale, 22-12.
The win was dedicated to the late Glenn "Scooter" Reid (40) who died of pancreatic cancer in December.
Wakatipu vice-president Brad Patterson told the Queenstown Times yesterday it was a fitting tribute to Mr Reid, who had been an enormous part of Wakatipu rugby.
"It was a big thing for our club to come out and do him justice."
Assistant coach Damian Petre said Wakatipu made a slow start, but then found its footing in the muddy conditions.
Captain Regan Pearce crossed the tryline twice, Danny King dotted down once and Marcus Balchin put in another player-of-the-day performance.
It has been a long wait for the Wakatipu side.
The last time it took out the trifecta of trophies - the White Horse Cup, the Central Otago Championship and the Otago Country Wide title - was in 2005.
Pearce told the Queenstown Times yesterday the time had come to hang up his boots.
"I'm not fully retired [but] I've got new goals to aspire to.
"I said to the boss at the start of the year if we had a successful season I would retire. What better time to hang the boots up?
"It's one thing to retire.It's another thing to retire with a great, successful year behind you.
"It's just a bloody good feeling to be able to celebrate such a fantastic year.
"I'm going to have a rest next year and I want do to Thriller in the Chiller [boxing event]."
Coach Kelvin Middleton said Pearce was one of several club stalwarts who would not be on the paddock next year.
They included Patterson, who set fire to his rugby boots after beating Arrowtown in the Central Otago Championship at Alexandra on July 21.
Patterson bought another pair of boots last week, wore them on Saturday "and they were put in a skip on the drive back through Ettrick".
President Damien O'Connell was thrilled with the team's efforts over the season - particularly for its major sponsor.
"Rilean Construction have been supporting us for five years and hanging in with us, and finally being able to win some silverware [is great]."
However, the season was not quite over for several of the Wakatipu players who had been named in the Otago Country rugby team, along with two Arrowtown representatives.
Included in the side, which will play its first game against Southland Country in Gore on Saturday, are Pearce, Balchin, King, Jake Lawrence, Richie Stephens, Mark Te Whaiti, all of Wakatipu, and John Morrison and Matt Ryan, both of Arrowtown.
Central Otago Winners
Mon, 23 July 12
Wakatipu proved too good for its neighbour Arrowtown in the the Central Otago premier rugby final, played at Molyneux Park in Alexandra on Saturday.
Wakatipu prevailed 16-7 in what was a tough, physical match between rivals and "good mates".
Having acquired the White Horse Cup by beating Cromwell last month, Wakatipu can add the premier final trophy to its collection and the win has secured the side a game against Clutha Valley in the Otago Country Wide final, in Clydevale on Saturday.
Wakatipu's only try was scored by Marcus Balchin and converted by Regan Pearce, and penalties were kicked by Pearce, Tony Farley and Brad Robertson.
Player of the match went to Balchin.
Wanderers went down 22 17 to Roxburgh
Rilean Construction Premiers in Ranfurly and The Boiler Room Wanderers are at home
Thu, 31 May 12
The Rilean Construction Premiers are playing Matakanui in Oamaku on Friday Night kick off at 7.30pm. This will be Brad Robertson 100th Game, what an achievement, well done Brob. The Boiler Room Wanderers play Upper Clutha in Wanaka kick off is at 1pm. The Under 18's play Upper Clutha at the Rec kick off at 11.15am Under 15's play Kings High in Lawrence Under 14's play West Otago at the Primary School ground at 11.15amNo Rugby Easter Weekend
Mon, 2 April 12
No Rugby Easter Weekend, Congratulation's to Vice President Brad Patterson and Mel Burgess who are getting Married this weekend.
Arrowtown 10's
Fri, 24 February 12
Arrowtown 10s tomorrow. Meet at car park at the rugby club if you need a ride out at 9am, and if you dont meet at Jack Raid Park in Arrowtown by the camping ground at 9.40am.
See you all there tomorrow 9.30.
First game tomorrow is 10.18am against Cromwell. Russell Kelly is the man in charge, Russell Longthorn will run the water. All playoffs commence at 5.20pm - The cup final is 6.20.
Good Luck Lads
Rippa Rugby Draw Wednesday 22/02/2012
Mon, 20 February 12
Rippa Rugby Draw Wednesday 22nd February 2012
| Time | Field | Grade | |||
| 4pm | 1a | APS Marlins (DG) | v | QPS Tua Touch | 1 & 2 |
| 4pm | 1b | APS Dodgers | v | RPS Little Rippas | 1 & 2 |
| 4pm | 2a | APS Diamondbacks | v | RPS Little Flyers | 1 & 2 |
| 4pm | 2b | APS Cubs | v | RPS Little Feet | 1 & 2 |
| 4pm | 3 | RPS Attackers | v | APS Vikings | 3 & 4 |
| 4pm | 4 | APS Falcons | v | APS Eagles | 3 & 4 |
| 4pm | 5 | QPS Red Dragons (DG) | v | APS Sabres | 5 & 6 |
| 4pm | 6 | APS Blackhawks | v | APS Lightning | 5 & 6 |
| 4.40pm | 1a | APS Marlins (DG) | v | RPS/Kingsview | 1 & 2 |
| 4.40pm | 2 | RPS Defenders | v | QPS Bluetooths | 3 & 4 |
| 4.40pm | 3 | APS Steelers | v | APS Panthers | 3 & 4 |
| 4.40pm | 5 | APS Flames | v | QPS Red Dragons (DG) | 5 & 6 |
| 4.40pm | 6 | APS Predators | v | RPS Remarkables | 5 & 6 |
| 5.15pm | 4 | APS Bulls | v | RPS Dream Team | 7 & 8 |
| 5.15pm | 5 | APS Hornets | v | QPS Purple Unicorns | 7 & 8 |
| 5.15pm | 6 | QPS Green Hornets | v | APS Raptors | 7 & 8 |
Notes:
1. There will be a bin at each field with belts, tags, scorecard and whistle - please put all items back in the bin at the end of each game.
2. Games will be 13 minute halves with 2 minutes for halftime.
3. Games will begin and end on the hooter.
4. (DG) means that your team has two games and shall play on the same field for both games.
5. Points tables will be kept and the draw for the finals day will be completed on Thursday 22nd March.
6. Cancellations will be made by 2pm on Wednesday please check the website www.wakatipurugby.co.nz
7. Any queries please phone Damien 027 473 5474 or Kay 027 666 8821
Pre Season Training
Mon, 13 February 12
Pre Season training is now every Tuesday and Thursday starting at 6pm.
Bring your running shoes as well as your boots.
Just remember boys the more you do now the eaiser it will be on the track.
One last thing to remember
You can't pick your family but you can always pick your friends
Bar Roster for 7's
Wed, 4 January 12
Bar Roster for the 2012 7's The Bar will be situated at the end of the ground by the new toilets. Saturday Morning 10.45am to 1.30 pm Kris Vermier John Mansfield Murray Middleton Saturday Afternoon 1.30pm to 4pm Sharon Frew Gavin Bartlett Craig Wilson Saturday Afternoon 4pm to 6pm Renne Kerr Amanda Bamford Craig Anstiss Sunday Morning 10.45am to 1.30 pm Rachel Vemeir Russ Longthorn Brian Howie Sunday Afternoon 1.30pm to 4pm Tonia Farquharson Phil Wilson Steven Ridley Sunday Afternoon 4pm to 6pm Gavin Bartlett Chris Campbell Damien O'Connell Sunday night in the Hall Rachel Vermeir Amanda Bamford Kay O'Connell Damien O'ConnellTouch rugby 2011
Tue, 11 October 11
The Wakatipu Rugby Club is handing over the Queenstown touch competition to Touch Southland.
The Rugby Club has the backing of former organisers Spud and Lisa Murphy from Chico’s Bar and Grill. “It makes sense for Touch southland to take over, they are trying to grow the game in our area” says Murphy who run the Competition for the 18 years previous.
Wakatipu Rugby club competition will benefit from Touch Southlands involvement.
Warren Bryant from Touch Southland says “If we are able to get a representative programme up and running Touch Southland know that we can add to the Touch experience for all players if we are sole providers in Queenstown”
The Competition will be on Monday nights at the Event Centre go to www.touchsouthland.co.nz to register your team.
The competition is very close mid-way through the second round. Check the Draw here to see where you can come and support the 2018 Wakatipu Premiers.