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Poverty Bay Rugby Football Union
The Poverty Bay Rugby Football Union is the governing body for rugby union within the Gisborne district, in the area surrounding Poverty Bay on the east coast of the North Island of New Zealand. The men's representative team play from Rugby Park, Gisborne, and currently compete in the Heartland Championship. History The Poverty Bay Rugby Football Union was established in 1890 by four clubs in the Gisborne area — Gisborne, Turanganui, Poverty Bay and Waerenga-a-Hika — with the union's inaugural first-class match being held against Hawke's Bay the same year. Since then, the union has played against every other existent union in New Zealand as well as an array of overseas touring sides, including but not limited to Australia, England, South Africa and Japan, against whom Poverty Bay drew in 1974. In 1981, Rugby Park was the scene of clashes between pro-tour supporters and anti-tour protesters prior to a match against the touring South African side. Poverty Bay ultimately lost ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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Poverty is a state or condition in which an individual lacks the financial resources and essentials for a basic standard of living. Poverty can have diverse Biophysical environment, environmental, legal, social, economic, and political causes and effects. When evaluating poverty in statistics or economics there are two main measures: ''absolute poverty'' which compares income against the amount needed to meet basic needs, basic personal needs, such as food, clothing, and Shelter (building), shelter; secondly, ''relative poverty'' measures when a person cannot meet a minimum level of living standards, compared to others in the same time and place. The definition of ''relative poverty'' varies from one country to another, or from one society to another. Statistically, , most of the world's population live in poverty: in Purchasing Power Parity, PPP dollars, 85% of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
National Provincial Championship (1976–2005)
The National Provincial Championship, often simply called the NPC, was an annual promotion and relegation rugby union competition in men's domestic New Zealand rugby. First played during the 1976 season, it was the highest level of competition in New Zealand until Super Rugby launched in 1996. It was organised by New Zealand Rugby (NZR) and ceased following the 2005 season. The league was restructured into two distinct competitions. The National Provincial Championship would include professional and semi-professional players, and consist of the top fourteen financial and best performing regional teams. For sponsorship reasons it was rebranded as the Air New Zealand Cup. The remaining teams would form a breakaway amateur competition known as the Heartland Championship. Twenty-eight teams had competed since the inception of the competition in 1976. Auckland were the most successful union with fifteen titles and Bay of Plenty were the inaugural champions. Six other teams had ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Buller Rugby Football Union
The Buller Rugby Union (BRU) is a rugby union province based in the town of Westport, New Zealand. The Buller provincial boundary also includes other notable towns such as Reefton, Karamea, Granity, Charleston, Punakaiki and Murchison (Murchison RFC currently compete in the Tasman provincial Union competition). History Buller was formed in 1894. Historically Buller were a strong provincial Union particularly in the pre-1960 amateur era when it would compete on a more level footing with the larger and more famous provincial sides such as Canterbury and Wellington. However, with population increases in the city-based provinces and the formation of the National Provincial Championship (NPC) in 1976 Buller began to struggle as players moved to bigger unions to further their rugby and work careers. Buller played in both the second and third divisions of the former NPC. With the New Zealand Rugby Union (NZRU) restructuring of provincial rugby competitions taking effect in 2006, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Newshub (New Zealand)
''Newshub'' (stylised as Newshub.) was a New Zealand news service that operated from 1989 to 2024 and served as the local news division of Warner Bros. Discovery New Zealand until its closure. The division, known as ''3 News'' until 2016, had produced news bulletins and current affairs programming for the television channel Three from its inception. It also operated a news website and on radio stations run by MediaWorks between 2016 and 2021. The Newshub brand was launched in February 2016 as part of the division's transition to digital journalism. MediaWorks sold Three and Newshub to US multimedia company Discovery, Inc., with the acquisition completed in December 2020. On 28 February 2024, it was announced that Newshub would shut down on 5 July 2024. On 10 April 2024, the closure was confirmed by Warner Bros. Discovery, with Newshub winding down on 5 July 2024. Media company Stuff was commissioned to produced a new nightly bulletin, named ThreeNews. History ''3 News'' T ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Meads Cup
The Meads Cup is a rugby union trophy named after King Country Rugby Football Union, King Country and All Blacks player Colin Meads. It is contested during the Heartland Championship. It was first awarded in 2006 Heartland Championship, 2006, when the Heartland Championship format was introduced. Competition Regular season At present, all 12 Heartland Championship teams play 8 games over 8 weeks before the finals. Once finished, the top 4 advance to the Meads Cup finals. The teams ranked 5–8 play for the Lochore Cup. Previously, a pool system was used between 2006 Heartland Championship, 2006 and 2010 Heartland Championship, 2010. Finals The Meads Cup winner is determined in four-team single-elimination tournament. The semi-final matchups are seeded 1–4 and 2–3, with the higher seed receiving home field advantage. The highest remaining seed hosts the Meads Cup final. Winners In 2020 no competition was held due to COVID-19 pandemic in New Zealand, COVID-19. See also * Ha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2011 Heartland Championship
The 2011 Heartland Championship was the sixth edition of the Heartland Championship, New Zealand's provincial rugby union competition, since it was reorganised in 2006. The teams represented the 12 amateur rugby unions. For 2011, the competition did away with the two-round system of previous years. The tournament's round robin stage saw the 12 teams play 8 games. The top four teams in the table at the end of the 8 weeks played off for the Meads Cup while the next four teams contested the Lochore Cup. The winner of the Meads Cup received automatic promotion to the Championship, replacing the seventh-placed team in the Championship, which was relegated to the Heartland Championship. Teams The 2011 Heartland Championship is being contested by the following teams: Table Results Week 1 ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- Week 2 ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- Week 3 ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- Week 4 ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- Week 5 ---- ---- --- ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gisborne Boys' High School
Gisborne Boys' High School is a boys' secondary school situated in Gisborne, New Zealand. It was founded as a co-educational school in 1909 as Gisborne High School. In 1956, the school became Gisborne Boys' High School when it was split into two single-sex schools. History Rectors / principals The following is an incomplete list of the rectors and principals of Gisborne Boys' High School: Sports Rugby union Gisborne High School's 1st XV rugby union team played its first game against Napier Boys' High School in 1911. Since then, the school has produced many notable rugby players including Hosea Gear and Rico Gear. The 1st XV has toured many countries competing in various competitions. The team played in the Sanix World Rugby Youth Invitational Tournament in Japan, reaching the semi-finals of the tournament before being beaten by Glenwood High School, who won the tournament. Gisborne Boys' High School won the national secondary schools final in 2007, defeating Mount Albert G ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Charlie Ngatai
Charlie James Ngatai (born 17 August 1990) is a New Zealand professional rugby union player who plays as a centre, although he can also cover other backline positions. Ngatai last played for Leinster Rugby in Ireland, having previously been Captain of the Chiefs, Taranaki Rugby Football Union and of the Māori All Blacks internationally. Ngatai made his debut for the All Blacks in 2015. He only played one test for New Zealand due to injury impacting his form. Early and personal life Ngatai was born in Gisborne to Kirk and Lisa Ngatai. He is of Ngati Porou and Te Whanau-a-Apanui and Te Whakatohea iwi. Ngatai attended Gisborne Boys' High School where he captained the First XV rugby team. In 2007 Ngatai attended the Sydney Youth Olympics as a sprinter where he competed in the 100m and 4 × 100 m relay. Ngatai has since become well known in rugby for his pace and ball-handling skills. Ngatai is father to two girls. Professional career In 2008, Ngatai made his first class provin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2008 Heartland Championship
The 2008 Heartland Championship was the third season of the Heartland Championship, a provincial rugby union competition involving 12 teams from New Zealand split into two pools. Matches started on Saturday 23 August 2008 and ended with the final on 25 October. The 2008 season was to be the last in its current format. On 11 August 2008 the New Zealand Rugby Union announced that Tasman and Northland would be the two teams relegated from the Air New Zealand Cup after the completion of the 2008 season. Both teams failed to meet criteria which included financial stability, population, player training and development, playing history, and administration. This might have meant that the Tasman union would have been split into its constituent Nelson Bays and Marlborough unions, and that the Heartland Championship would have needed to accommodate three further teams. On 26 September 2008 the New Zealand Rugby Union rescinded this decision. Wanganui won the Meads Cup and Poverty Bay wo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2007 Heartland Championship
The 2007 Heartland Championship was the second season of the Heartland Championship, the primary provincial rugby union championship in New Zealand played between 18 August and 18 October 2007. As in the inaugural competition, the 2006 Heartland Championship, 12 teams were involved. North Otago won the Meads Cup, beating Whanganui in the final, while Poverty Bay repeated as Lochore Cup champions, overcoming a half-time deficit of 16 points to beat South Canterbury. Round 1 Standings The top three places in each pool, highlighted in green, advanced to the Meads Cup. The remaining teams entered the Lochore Cup. Pool A Pool B Results Week 1 Week 2 Week 3 Week 4 Week 5 Round 2 Standings Meads Cup Pool Lochore Cup Pool Results Week 6 Week 7 Week 8 Semifinals Meads Cup Lochore Cup Finals Meads Cup Lochore Cup See also * Hanan Shield competed for by Mid Canterbury, North Otago and South Canterbury * Rundle Cup played between Buller and West Coa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2006 Heartland Championship
The 2006 Heartland Championship was the inaugural season of the Heartland Championship, an amateur rugby union competition in New Zealand, following the reorganisation of the Second and Third Divisions of the country's former rugby competition, the National Provincial Championship. The competition featured 12 teams, divided into two pools of six. At the end of Round 1, the top three teams from each pool contested the Meads Cup, and the bottom three from each pool contested the Lochore Cup. Competition points from Round 1 carried over to Round 2, in which each team in each cup competition played a round-robin with the three teams it did not play in Round 1. At the end of Round 2, the top four teams in each cup competition entered a single-elimination playoff for the Meads and Lochore Cups. The cups were named after Colin Meads and Brian Lochore, both legendary players for the country's national team. The inaugural Meads Cup champion was Wairarapa Bush, and Poverty Bay lifted th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lochore Cup
The Lochore Cup is a New Zealand rugby union trophy named after famed Wairarapa Bush and All Blacks player and coach Brian Lochore. It is contested during the Heartland Championship. It was first awarded in 2006, when the Heartland Championship format was introduced. Competition Regular season At present, all 12 teams play 8 games over 8 weeks before the finals. Once finished, the teams placed 5–8 advance to the Lochore Cup finals. The top 4 teams play for the Meads Cup. Previously, a pool system was used between 2006 and 2010 to determine who played for the Cups. In 2021, due to a delay in the start of the competition caused by COVID-19, the semifinal round for both Cups was scrapped, and the Lochore Cup was instead contested between the teams that finished third and fourth respectively in the regular season. Finals The Lochore Cup winner is determined in four-team single-elimination tournament. The semifinal matchups are seeded 1–4 and 2–3, with the higher seed receiving ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
