RUGBY, MORE THAN A GAME
The 2020 club rugby season is back underway and firstly a massive shout out to all our clubs, players, coaches, administrators, and referees for their dedicated efforts during lockdown. To come out of lockdown and see the huge crowds at all pre-season games to date just goes to show how much as a community we value our sport.

On Wednesday I had the privilege of attending the powhiri for Charlie Kaka who has taken up the new role of Chief Executive of Trust House. As I listened to the speeches, his brother spoke of how Covid-19 had changed the world but more importantly everyone had to head home. By being made to stay home during lockdown we all re-connected with our families.

Our landscape has changed and so will our attitudes, it is fair to say, I do not think there is one person who didn’t find themselves an opportunity to sit back, relax and look at where they been and where they are going.

On Saturday, the Premier Moose Kapene Cup round starts and the Senior Reserve “What About You? North, South competition. This season let us celebrate the good on the field and friendships off the field.

NEW WEBSITE
Please enjoy our new website at www.waibush.co.nz. There is a new section under the tab “What About You?” Take a moment to scroll the new pages.

JUNIOR RUGBY
Junior rugby will be in full swing from Term 3.

COLLEGE RUGBY
Thank you to all the colleges and coaches for their two Under 15 and 1st / 2nd XV festival days. I still cannot believe the size of the crowds at each venue. Thank you.
The Local 1^st XV competition, the CNI competition for Rathkeale 1^st XV and the Wellington 1^st XV competition for Wairarapa College are underway. We wish everyone the best for the season.

WHAT ABOUT YOU?
On behalf of the WBRU board, Tu Ora, and Trust House, we would like to thank them for the support and drive behind our well-being campaign. You will see a lot of messages, t-shirts, signage, and positions on our social media platform.
What About You campaign is for everyone. Rugby, more than a game

The practical coaching course will help our coaches build confidence and competence to deliver a relevant coaching experience to our youth that will ultimately:
👉 Engage our players – learn through play
👉Accelerate Development and Performance – both individually and as a team

What the course will cover:
👉 Practical Game-based training ideas
👉 A process to design relevant games.
👉 Whatever else our coaches want.

Don’t miss out on this one off opportunity.
👉 To register please email cameron@waibush.co.nz by Friday 10^th July