An uncharacteristic slow start had the Bunnies conceding three points early on in their 13-10 Victory over Johnsonville this weekend. Outpassioned by a young Johnsonville side early on, Onslow found themselves against their line as Jville's forwards mauled their way on to the scoreboard.
But the Onslow backs were also hungry for some action and through some swift draw and pass work, Willie was able to get over the line only to have the ball stripped in goal.
Minutes later, Shane Binnie converted a penalty to tie the scores after Jville started on a spree of ruck infringements which shortly later resulted in another Onslow penalty goal.
Going in to the second half with a narrow 6-3 lead, the Bunnies were caught napping outwide, and Jville ran in a try under the sticks. This was converted and the 7points were to be their last as the Bunnies came out of their burrows to start an inspiring onslaught of possession and territory.
Quick ruck ball came to Ben Whaanga after a midfield breakdown and he bolted 30 metres to score. The conversion gave Onslow the lead and the game.
OBU-Onslow vs Wainui
OBU-Onslow got their Paul Potiki Shield campaign off to a great start with a 22-0 win over Wainui at Prince of Wales Park.
OBU-Onslow dominated early on and after a few missed shots at goal, they opened their account with a try to Andrew Carnegie. The ball was spread from wing to wing in the build up to stretch Wainui, they could do nothing on the final phase as the weight of position and pressure finally tolled.
Unfortunately OBU-Onslow couldn’t score another try in the half and went into half time only 7 nil up which was slightly disappointing considering the position and territory.
The scrum dominated in the second half, the pack seemingly push the Wainui with ease. This was a great platform to attack from and Devos strolled across for the second try without a hand laid on him.
The majority of the final quarter of the match was played in Wainui’s 22/2 and the frustration was starting to show. The forwards had a good drive and they were rewarded with a try to Ben Pomare on the stroke of full time.
Man of the match: Dan McCormack had a fine game at prop. He helped lay a solid platform for the scrums where the forwards dominated! He was also in the loose with some fine runs..
Dick of the Day: There are a couple of options to pick from this week (many from a kick attempts).. Ben Neilson took a massive fly hack at the ball and got only air. Jerome also wanted to show his wide range of skills by kicking for territory and got his kick charge down. But this week has to go to Arthur Flux, not only did his kick slice off the side of his boot, to be re-gathered by another OBU-Onslow player but he also pulled off what can only be described as a ballet style pirouette to evade a tackle.
Casualty's: Josh took a head knock
Scorers:
Tries: Andrew Carnegie, Scott Devine, Ben Pomare
Con: Shane Binnie x2
Penalty: Shane Binnie
OBU-Onslow dominated early on and after a few missed shots at goal, they opened their account with a try to Andrew Carnegie. The ball was spread from wing to wing in the build up to stretch Wainui, they could do nothing on the final phase as the weight of position and pressure finally tolled.
Unfortunately OBU-Onslow couldn’t score another try in the half and went into half time only 7 nil up which was slightly disappointing considering the position and territory.
The scrum dominated in the second half, the pack seemingly push the Wainui with ease. This was a great platform to attack from and Devos strolled across for the second try without a hand laid on him.
The majority of the final quarter of the match was played in Wainui’s 22/2 and the frustration was starting to show. The forwards had a good drive and they were rewarded with a try to Ben Pomare on the stroke of full time.
Man of the match: Dan McCormack had a fine game at prop. He helped lay a solid platform for the scrums where the forwards dominated! He was also in the loose with some fine runs..
Dick of the Day: There are a couple of options to pick from this week (many from a kick attempts).. Ben Neilson took a massive fly hack at the ball and got only air. Jerome also wanted to show his wide range of skills by kicking for territory and got his kick charge down. But this week has to go to Arthur Flux, not only did his kick slice off the side of his boot, to be re-gathered by another OBU-Onslow player but he also pulled off what can only be described as a ballet style pirouette to evade a tackle.
Casualty's: Josh took a head knock
Scorers:
Tries: Andrew Carnegie, Scott Devine, Ben Pomare
Con: Shane Binnie x2
Penalty: Shane Binnie
OBU-Onslow vs Paramata-Plimerton
OBU-Onslow finished the JC bowl round off superbly with a 30 point to nil win over Paramata-Plimerton at Nairnville Park. This was the first game of the season where OBU-Onslow had secured a four try bonus point and there were many other tries that went begging.
Playing at Nairnville for the first game in the season and with the new jerserys OBU-Onslow took the lead with two early penalties. They streched out further with a push over try to Ben Whaanga.
As the wind got stronger in the second half so did OBU-Onslow play. The forwards had some great pick and goes around the ruck and maul, which created space for the packs.
The build up to Ryan’s try was huge and simple draw and pass’s had Ryan running into a massive gap where he dotted down without a hand laid on him.
Willie showed great determination to score his try, it seemed he was tackled 10 meters out however he kept moving and barged over for the third try. Shane finished the game off with a fine try on the left flank.
Moment of the match: Ryan’s try in the second half was a game breaker for Para-Plim. They realised that the wind advantage they had would do nothing up against a team that wanted the game more.
Man of the match: Ben Nielson had a barnstorming game on the wing. Getting more ball in one game than he had all season was not only credit to his work rate but also the 14 other guys that gave him the opportunity.
Dick of the Day: Hard to fault anyone in such a good game. However after a quick tap Devos threw a brick forward and over the line when Josh was open on the wing. Jerome and Pete B were guilty of ignoring a huge overlap and went for the line when two try’s went begging. And finally Whaanga got hit by the invisible man on the last play of the day and knocked the ball on!
Casualty's: N/A
Scorers:
OBU-Onslow
Tries: Willie Barber, Ben Whaanga, Shane Binnie, Ryan Mayer
Con: Shane Binnie x2
Penalty: Shane Binnie x2
Playing at Nairnville for the first game in the season and with the new jerserys OBU-Onslow took the lead with two early penalties. They streched out further with a push over try to Ben Whaanga.
As the wind got stronger in the second half so did OBU-Onslow play. The forwards had some great pick and goes around the ruck and maul, which created space for the packs.
The build up to Ryan’s try was huge and simple draw and pass’s had Ryan running into a massive gap where he dotted down without a hand laid on him.
Willie showed great determination to score his try, it seemed he was tackled 10 meters out however he kept moving and barged over for the third try. Shane finished the game off with a fine try on the left flank.
Moment of the match: Ryan’s try in the second half was a game breaker for Para-Plim. They realised that the wind advantage they had would do nothing up against a team that wanted the game more.
Man of the match: Ben Nielson had a barnstorming game on the wing. Getting more ball in one game than he had all season was not only credit to his work rate but also the 14 other guys that gave him the opportunity.
Dick of the Day: Hard to fault anyone in such a good game. However after a quick tap Devos threw a brick forward and over the line when Josh was open on the wing. Jerome and Pete B were guilty of ignoring a huge overlap and went for the line when two try’s went begging. And finally Whaanga got hit by the invisible man on the last play of the day and knocked the ball on!
Casualty's: N/A
Scorers:
OBU-Onslow
Tries: Willie Barber, Ben Whaanga, Shane Binnie, Ryan Mayer
Con: Shane Binnie x2
Penalty: Shane Binnie x2
OBU-Onslow vs MSP Blue
OBU-Onslow just missed out on a bonus in a game that they never really got out of second gear. The game went to MSP Blue 16 points to 8 at Martin (not so) Luckie.
The match almost didn’t go ahead as the ref didn’t turn up. It wasn’t until the ref of the adjacent senior 2 game called the union and it was confirm he would officiate.
The first half OBU-Onslow had the wind behind them, however due to poor tactical kicking they couldn’t take advantage of it and played the majority of the half in the middle of the pitch.
The backs couldn’t get any penetration a reverted to simple crash and kicking into the wind without too much return.
MSP hit the lead with a well constructed try after a lengthy build up and exposed the blind side which OBU-Onslow had left un-manned. They went further out ahead after a dubious try was awarded when MSP kicked through, the ref was no were near the grounding and from many accounts MSP had not grounded the ball sufficiently.
It wasn’t until the last 10 minutes of the game when OBU-Onslow woke from their slumber and started to play some attractive rugby. The forwards and backs combined well to march up the field and score a great push over try to Ben Whaanga. Unfortunately it was a too little to late and the missed conversion meant there was no bonus point.
Player of the Day: Mike Palmer had an outstanding game, securing at least 5 turn over’s and putting his body on the line at ruck and maul time.
Dick of the day: This one has to go to Whaanga, even though he scored a good team try he went on wearing his cleats and then had to fain an injury to enable him to change into Lavy’s huge monkey boots during the game.
Casualty's: N/A
Scorers:
Tries: Ben Whaanga
Penalty: Shane Binnie
The match almost didn’t go ahead as the ref didn’t turn up. It wasn’t until the ref of the adjacent senior 2 game called the union and it was confirm he would officiate.
The first half OBU-Onslow had the wind behind them, however due to poor tactical kicking they couldn’t take advantage of it and played the majority of the half in the middle of the pitch.
The backs couldn’t get any penetration a reverted to simple crash and kicking into the wind without too much return.
MSP hit the lead with a well constructed try after a lengthy build up and exposed the blind side which OBU-Onslow had left un-manned. They went further out ahead after a dubious try was awarded when MSP kicked through, the ref was no were near the grounding and from many accounts MSP had not grounded the ball sufficiently.
It wasn’t until the last 10 minutes of the game when OBU-Onslow woke from their slumber and started to play some attractive rugby. The forwards and backs combined well to march up the field and score a great push over try to Ben Whaanga. Unfortunately it was a too little to late and the missed conversion meant there was no bonus point.
Player of the Day: Mike Palmer had an outstanding game, securing at least 5 turn over’s and putting his body on the line at ruck and maul time.
Dick of the day: This one has to go to Whaanga, even though he scored a good team try he went on wearing his cleats and then had to fain an injury to enable him to change into Lavy’s huge monkey boots during the game.
Casualty's: N/A
Scorers:
Tries: Ben Whaanga
Penalty: Shane Binnie
OBU-Onslow vs Petone
OBU-Onslow couldn’t consolidate an early half time lead went down to Petone 14-9 at Petone Rec.
Playing with the wind OBU-Onslow dominated position and territory in the first half. Unfortunately they only had 3 penaltiesto show for it. Ben Neilson came agonisingly close to dotting down after Toni fielded a kick and found space in the middle of the park, he threw a long pass and with quick hands in the Ben found space down the left wing, Unfortunately he was brought down by the cover defence of Petone.
In the second half basic skills started to erode from the OBU-Onslow team and Petone got there heads up. OBU-Onslow started to give away stupid penalties and Petone accept shots at goal with glee.
Petone then went over with a driving maul to take the lead for the first time. Once OBU-Onslow were down they started to panic and play as individuals, the frustration was plain to see on the players faces that we let this one slip through our fingers.
Player of the Match: ? Cant remember
Dick of the Day: Toni Manase gets the honour this week wild haymaker and subsequent binning. Toni took exception to some foul play by Petone and Toni let fly with a Manase special. Luckily for the Petone player he missed and spent the second week in a row under the posts for 10mins.
Casualty: Jerome took a nasty cut above the eye after a dirty Petone player rucked his face. This was a big loss as Jerome was had a fine first half and missed the second half with a visit to hospital.
Scorers:
Penalty: Shane Binnie x3
Yellow card: Toni Manase
Playing with the wind OBU-Onslow dominated position and territory in the first half. Unfortunately they only had 3 penaltiesto show for it. Ben Neilson came agonisingly close to dotting down after Toni fielded a kick and found space in the middle of the park, he threw a long pass and with quick hands in the Ben found space down the left wing, Unfortunately he was brought down by the cover defence of Petone.
In the second half basic skills started to erode from the OBU-Onslow team and Petone got there heads up. OBU-Onslow started to give away stupid penalties and Petone accept shots at goal with glee.
Petone then went over with a driving maul to take the lead for the first time. Once OBU-Onslow were down they started to panic and play as individuals, the frustration was plain to see on the players faces that we let this one slip through our fingers.
Player of the Match: ? Cant remember
Dick of the Day: Toni Manase gets the honour this week wild haymaker and subsequent binning. Toni took exception to some foul play by Petone and Toni let fly with a Manase special. Luckily for the Petone player he missed and spent the second week in a row under the posts for 10mins.
Casualty: Jerome took a nasty cut above the eye after a dirty Petone player rucked his face. This was a big loss as Jerome was had a fine first half and missed the second half with a visit to hospital.
Scorers:
Penalty: Shane Binnie x3
Yellow card: Toni Manase
OBU-Onslow vs HOBM
The Match was tinged with Refereeing controversy, with both teams at the end of the match claiming victory. However it was OBU-Onslow who left with the four points with a 14-10 win over Hutt Old Boys Marist at Kelburn Park.
Penalties gave OBU-Onslow an early advantage however this was erased when a skip move went horribly wrong, the HOBM full back read the move and intercepted the ball for a run away try. It was unfortunate as OBU-Onslow were starting to exert some authority on the game.
Both teams went down to 14 players mid way through the first half as the ref was struggling to handle the situation. Toni was unlucky to be sent to the bin, the ref was loosing the confidence of everyone on the pitch.
OBU-Onslow lost there way mid way through the game however as the pressure started to build they got themselves in a position to score, it was Shane who forced himself over the line late in the second half to take the lead.
Player of the match: ? Unsure
Dick of the Day: 5 meters from the line Andy Carnegie tried to take a quick tap but the ball got away from him and he knocked the ball on. However this was an elaborate set up for Shane as he got his try a few minutes later.Casualty's: N/A
Scorers:
Tries: Shane Binnie
Penalty: Shane Binnie x3
Yellow Card: Toni Manase
Penalties gave OBU-Onslow an early advantage however this was erased when a skip move went horribly wrong, the HOBM full back read the move and intercepted the ball for a run away try. It was unfortunate as OBU-Onslow were starting to exert some authority on the game.
Both teams went down to 14 players mid way through the first half as the ref was struggling to handle the situation. Toni was unlucky to be sent to the bin, the ref was loosing the confidence of everyone on the pitch.
OBU-Onslow lost there way mid way through the game however as the pressure started to build they got themselves in a position to score, it was Shane who forced himself over the line late in the second half to take the lead.
Player of the match: ? Unsure
Dick of the Day: 5 meters from the line Andy Carnegie tried to take a quick tap but the ball got away from him and he knocked the ball on. However this was an elaborate set up for Shane as he got his try a few minutes later.Casualty's: N/A
Scorers:
Tries: Shane Binnie
Penalty: Shane Binnie x3
Yellow Card: Toni Manase
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