by Waimea Weekly | Oct 6, 2019 | Sport
Jacob Page The Nelson region has had many brushes with All Blacks greats, almost greats and those players who got close to the black jersey before Tasman’s crop of 2019 All Blacks like Atu Moli, who starts at prop tonight against Canada in Japan, and Shannon Frizell....
by editor | Oct 3, 2019 | Local News, Sport
The iconic Trolley Derby event has a new sponsor. The Sprig & Fern have acquired the naming rights for next year’s Trolley Derby on 22 February. It will `be held on Queen St in Richmond. The Sprig & Fern Trolley Derby 2020 celebrates the making and racing of...
by editor | Sep 6, 2019 | Sport
Jacob Page Bevan Dudley plans for he and his family to be regulars hitting forehands and slices at the Hope Tennis Club this season. Motivated by oldest son Nathan, who wants to take up the sport again after a couple of years away, Bevan is also keen to introduce his...
by Waimea Weekly | Aug 10, 2019 | Sport
With senior club rugby completed for the 2019 season, and with Taylors Wanderers Rugby Club’s desire to field a team next season in the Under-18 championship, it was a golden opportunity on Saturday for some Wanderers supporters and sponsors to view the up-and-coming...
by Waimea Weekly | Aug 4, 2019 | Sport
Jacob Page The Nelson Speedway Association is looking to reignite superstock racing in the region with a night called Superstock Stampede on November 16. All 39 spots, which includes three wild card entries, have been filled for an action-packed night that will be the...
by admin | Jul 26, 2019 | Sport
Jacob Page Tasman Swim Club member Josh Amyes will be part of a 40-person Kiwi team headed to the Australian State Teams Championships in late September. The 16-year-old Year 11 student at Nelson College, who lives near Motueka, said it was all part of his goal to...