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Martinborough-Rugby-ClubThe 2016 Pukemanu Bullride was a huge success with over 2500 people attending, the biggest yet, every year it gets bigger and better. This year included the addition of a big screen TV to watch all the action replays. Thanks to James Bruce, Josh Hawkins, and their team that worked hard to make the evening a success. See you all next year!

Our Seniors have begun their training, Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6.30pm. If you are wanting to join up either come along to trainings or contact our Senior A Coach James Bruce ph 0272772962 or our Senior Reserve Coach Trevor Hawkins ph 0274464669.

The Senior A team will be playing a pre-season game at home against Levin Wanderers on Saturday 12 March, the Wairarapa competition is then due to start on Saturday 2 April. To be prepared for the season check out some of the supporters gear available behind the bar at the clubrooms – limited sizes of hoodies available, as well as caps and beanies.

Our Social Touch competition has begun, although it is too late to enter a team you can come along on Friday nights from 5.30pm to watch some of the action. The bar is open with hot chips and hot dogs available. This runs until Friday 18 March.

DAISYBANK FARM TRAIL RIDE – This is a JAB fundraiser to be held on Sunday 29th May, a great day out for the whole family. Check out the posters around town or follow on Facebook “Daisybank Farm Trail Ride” for more information.

JAB REGISTRATIONS – yes its that time of the year again, come along to the Clubrooms on Tuesday 29 March, 4-7pm to register for this season. We have teams from Under 6s through to Under 13s. Any queries please contact Becs Madden ph 3068832 or Mel George ph 3066168.

JERSEY SPONSORSHIP – a few jerseys are still available to sponsor for 2016, there are $200 & $100 options available. There are only a handful left so don’t miss out!

ADVERTISING BILLBOARDS – we are updating our signage on the Number 1 field, this is a great sport to advertise, not only does your business get exposure during the rugby season, the signs are seen during events such as Cruise Martinborough, rippa rugby tournaments, social touch etc. The final date to get your sign design in is the 9 March so be quick!

For more information regarding sponsorship and advertising contact Rachael Colton or send your details to HYPERLINK “mailto:benview@xtra.co.nz”benview@xtra.co.nz and we will get the details to you.

If you are wanting to keep updated with everything going on in the club follow us on Facebook “Martinborough Rugby Club” or check out our website HYPERLINK “http://www.martinboroughrugbyclub.co.nz” www.martinboroughrugbyclub.co.nz.

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