Avalon Wolves Junior Rugby Club

The Taupō Global Games ended with another great day of rugby and friendship, playing our buddy team Ponsonby.

A massive thanks goes out to our coaches Tai and Stephen for all your work prepping the team and helping them develop their skill set.

To the management team of Alex, Ruth, Lleyson, Elly and Phillip, without your hard work these tours and memories wouldn’t be possible.

To our resident chef Kurt, the kids ate like kings so thanks for your tireless work.

Our parents that provided transport, and help during the tour, thank you.

A massive mihi to our sponsors

Alliance Fire and Security
LifeDirect

Thank you for your support of our U11 team.

Our players thank everyone who made the tour and amazing event with lots of great memories.

We will back again next year!

Avalon Wolves Rugby Football Club

On our way to the Global Games in Taupo.

A huge thanks to Synergy Enterprise Solutions, the major sponsor of the Avalon Y6 team travelling to Taupō for the Global Games this weekend.

Pictured with the team is Steph Paul, Customer Success and Support Lead, who was instrumental in securing the sponsorship.

And a huge mihi to Pacific Health Services and Speedback for their awesome support of the team.

Avalon Wolves Rugby Football Club

A massive thank you to all our players, coaches, managers and Whanau that came to celebrate a great 2026. Without you all this would not be possible.

Thank you to our major sponsors Alliance Fire and Security and Life Direct. And to Valley Valet for supporting our Y7 team with new training jackets.

We look forward to another great season in 2027.

Major Award Winners:

Gary Gosper Shield (Emerging Club Player) - Ryan Davidson

Scott Tainui (Club MVP) - Karangi Smallman and Elias Campbell

Wahine of the Year - Tatum-Lea Taylor

Coach of the Year - Rawhiti Smallman

Come and celebrate a great season tonight at 5.30pm at the Ricoh Centre.

If you haven’t returned your playing jersey, please bring it tonight.

If you have any Avalon shorts or boots that no longer fit, bring them along and we can find a new owner next season.

A great way to finish the Avalon Rugby Nursery Grade season with pizza and bouncy castles.

The Wolfpups has some amazing coaches in Avalon Rugby Premier players Mark and Ezra. A massive thanks to you both for teaching and caring for our future Wolves.

Tonight Club President Troy OKane presented Wolfpack medals to all players.
Thank you to Connor and Kiwi Trophies for the amazing medals.

Our Wolfpups looked great in their training tees thanks to Alliance Fire and Security and .

Thank you for the great bouncy castles Kids Castle, the kids had a blast.

Avalon Wolves Rugby Football Club

If you ordered a hoodie, they will be available for collection Friday 14 August from 4.30-6.30 at the Ricoh Centre.

Please see Elly who will be between team trainings and inside the Ricoh.

Kia ora

Due to sickness and unavailability of the coaches, nursery grade is cancelled tonight.

Have a great weekend.

Cheers
Stephen

Thanks to everyone who supported our Y6 team buying a ticket in their fundraising raffle.

The winners are:

Raffle Winners - 25/07/2026

1st - Vogel Motors Vehicle Service - Helen Mallon - 25A

2nd - Amazon Kindle - Hanita Shantilal - 39A

3rd - $100 Stihl Shop voucher - Jack Semprini - 01F

4th - $100 Stihl Shop Voucher - Teiho - 40A

5th - Farrahs Hamper - Sophie Arps - 19F

6th - Xiaomi Smartband 7 - Karen Davy - 06F

7th - Xiaomi Smartband - Dennis Mafua - 51F

8th - Mi Box S - Roger Shackelford - 53A

9th - Playmax Evolution Headset - Jakey - 84F

10th - Playmax Evolution Headset - Dinky - 83F

Thanks for your kindness.