The Kurow Rugby Club hosts an annual rugby day for ripper rugby and junior players from throughout North Otago and the Waitaki Valley.
Some of the ripper rugby kids are really, really small, and I saw one who looked for all the world like a striped bumblebee in his striped jersey and matching striped socks. I didn't know that you could get such tiny rugby boots!
The day is also hosted by the North Otago Rugby Union, which incidentally gave Southland a fright in Invercargill a couple of weeks ago when they nearly lifted the Ranfurly Shield. Well, they gave it a good try!
Sponsor for the day was Meridian Energy, which presented each rugby player with a gift pack that was very well received by the many kids who played on the day.
After lunch it was the senior rugby players turn when Kurow took on Valley, but I couldn't stay to watch as I had to head off to a speaking engagement in Cromwell.
North Otago rugby continues to be very strong, and days like these are real family affairs. |