Welcome to the 107th year of NPOB Rugby. Let’s make it one for the ages!
I am delighted to hear that the 2026 morning grade season is officially live! With over 200 junior players with supporting family members already part of the NPOB whānau, we are expecting another memorable and enjoyable season.
In the afternoon grades, our Colts are back in the competition, the Division 1 team is hungry to get 3 in a row, while our Premier players are primed for the season ahead!
It was exciting to be down at Vogeltown Park on a Friday night to see the lights ablaze and firmly focused on the colts team having a pre-season game against Stratford Eltham! A great result for the future of our Club. A huge amount thanks to everyone involved in making this happen, acknowledging Matt Parkinson for spearheading this in the off-season!
Since the end of last season I know there have been many changes for some of our NPOB members and supporters. For some, they move on to new adventures, to others they have experienced the loss of a loved one or the thrill of a new addition to your family. No matter what the situation, we want to thank you for the invaluable contributions you’ve made. You’ve left a lasting impact!
The 2026 season is shaping up as a landmark year for our club, driven by community minded people wanting to create quality opportunities and experiences for everyone!
I look forwarding to seeing you all on the sidelines soon!
Michael Carr, Chairperson