White Star Reign Supreme
White Star have recorded yet another Senior Shield title as they accounted for Westport in the 2011 grand final. Played in wet and blustery conditions, White Star used the conditions to their advantage in the first half as they ranout to a 16-3 halftimelead with the wind at their backs. It was the Westport side who started stronger howeverbut they were unable thescore any points with their sustained pressure. Little mistakes made it easy for White Star to clear the line and with the strong wind at their backs, they were able to clear with plenty of distance. When White Star eventually got their hands on the ball in good field position they were able to create enough pressure on the Westport side to post points either through penalties to Tema Faifua or tries to both Alex Powell and Warwick Knox.
Turning at the break, Westport really needed to be the first team to score in order to get back in the match however this was not the case as White Star winger Sam Marris crossed to extend the lead to 21-3. From here on in Westport attacked the White Star line for the final 30 minutes with the almost gale force like wind at their backs. Eventually Neil Hateley managed to breach the rock-solid White Star defence to close the gap to 21-8. It was too little too late however as Westport found it too hard to stretch the defence of the impressive White Star side.
Final Score White Star 21 - 8 Westport
Junior Rugby
2011 JAB Club season completed
The 2011 JAB season has been completed with a successful finals day and prizegiving. The Buller Rugby Union wish to thank all players, coaches, officials, parents and supporters for their endless work throughout the season. The following teams and players were recognised at the prizegiving:
2011 Winners:
| Under 6 | |
| Glenn Elley Trophy, Most skilled team | Reefton |
| Elley Family Trophy, Sportsmanship | White Star |
| Buller JAB, Most Committed | Westport |
| Buller JAB, Fair Play | Old Boys |
| Under 8 | |
| ASB Trophy, Most skilled team | White Star |
| Watts Motors Trophy, Fair play award | Karamea |
| Cunninghams coaches trophy, sportsmanship | Reefton |
| Karamea motors trophy, most committed | Old Boys |
| Solid Energy trophy, tidiest team | Westport |
| Under 10 | |
| 50th Jubilee Cup, Winner of first round | White Star |
| Dennis Straker Cup, Winner of Final | White Star |
| Keith & M Simmiss Cup, Most imp U10 player | Jesse Spittal (Old Boys) |
| Under 12 | |
| Life Members Cup, Winner of first round | Old Boys |
| Buller motorways cup, Winner of Final | Old Boys |
| Nell Kerr Cup, Most Improved U12 player | Kyran Flanagan (White Star) |
| Jubilee Winner | Old Boys |
| Under 14 | |
| Neighbours Trophy, Winner of first round | Westport |
| Cascade Cup, Winner of Final | Westport |
| Bob Colvin Cup, Most improved U14 player | Nathan Ducker (White Star) |
| Under 16 | |
| Buller winner | Karamea/Ngakawau |
| Jubilee Trophy winner | Karamea/Ngakawau |
| AWARDS FOR ALL GRADES | |
| Michael Scanlon Cup – Determination to succeed Jamie Hunter (Reefton) | |
| Bernie Stewart Memorial Trophy – Coach of the year Corey Shearer | |
| 50th Jubilee Trophy – Most outstanding JAB team Old Boys U12 | |
Schools
Schools are a great place to foster sport and we at the Buller Rugby Union try to ensure that rugby is available to all schools within our region. We can offer assistance to any school who requires it, and we will also offer our support to any rugby initiatives run within any of the schools. We can also help to upskill any teachers/administrators/students who wish to get involved with coaching or administration within the rugby community. So please contact us if you would like any help at your school.
