Taradale Colts Rugby

The End of an Era🙏🇱🇻

After 6 years I close the door to the colts shed for the final time. I never imagined how hard it would be but I do so knowing that I gave everything I had and that the team is in good hands going forward 💪

The people I've met, The players I've reconnected with and the brotherhood I've been apart of is something I will always hold on to!

I'm so proud of what we have built especially over the past few years. Although we felt heartache on multiple occasions the way we were able to revive and reinvent ourselves year after year to be better was something special!

Absolutely stoked to have had this oppurtunity as long as i have and I owe alot of gratitude to the club for believing in me for so long💯

Huge Thankyou first and foremost to my Wife Louise Phillips and kids. The sacrifices you have all endured to enable me to do what i do is something that I don't take for granted🥰

Thankyou to my Whanau for the endless support you've shown and given me throughout not only this journey but the many years before this as well Turu Phillips Kapri Phillips Kevin John Phillips Haerenui Thompson-Shaw Leah Phillips ❤️

Massive Thankyou to Blair Cross for the support and opportunities you gave me to better my coaching over the past couple of years🫡

To the brains trust Paul Osborne James Steven Humphrey Kyle McCarthy Crete Whaanga Louise Phillips Vaughan Milne Simon Lord Ginge & Ina Nukutai ...Its been an absolute pleasure working with you all over the years🍺

And last but not least to the players☝️
From 2021 - 2026👊
Thankyou all for the dedication and hardwork.
The blood, Sweat, Success and Tears!
The trophies of today are built on the back of yesterday's efforts and each and every one of you were apart of it☄️

I now hand the next chapter of the colts story over... From Coach to number 1 supporter🙌🙌🙌

OUR CHAPTER OFFICIALLY CLOSED
2021 - Finals Champs
2022 - Wooden Spooners
2023 - Semi Final defeat
2024 - Final defeat
2025 - Final defeat (Arthur Brown Cup holders)
2026 - Finals Champs (Challenge Shield holders)

Anyone looking to add commentary to their CV and would like to commentate our game from the stadium tonight let us know.. From the few Saturdays ive heard plenty of viable candidates from the deck😝

ONE FINAL RIDE🔥🔥🔥

Here is your final squad for 2026!
The boys would love you all to brave the cold and the weather with us down at Mclean Park tonight🇱🇻🫡💪
The end of an era for some ... This teams last dance together ... Let's get it😤

Kia Ora Whanau.. Here's the details for the live stream if you cant make it to the stadium🙏

Can't make it to the Club Finals this weekend?

Don't worry — every match will be livestreamed via the platform below.

Streaming is available on a pay-per-view basis for $5 per game, or you can grab a weekend pass for $15 to watch all the action.

Simply head to the homepage using the link below and select the game you'd like to watch:

https://hbru.livearenasports.com/en/home

🔥🔥🔥🔥FINALS WEEK🔥🔥🔥🔥

No rest for the wicked as we head into finals week on a short turn around... Thursday night footy to kick off the long weekend and the first of 4 Taradale finals💪
I know the boys would love the support down at Mclean Park!
Come down and be apart of it🙏💯

Your team to take on Havelock today in our home semi final😤

CHARITY JERSEYS Ready to collect🔥
Friday 3rd July from 4pm at the Taradale Rugby club
Saturday 4th July from 12pm at the Taradale Rugby club

Again a huge Thank You to our sponsors who make events like these possible! To the Club for their endless support throughout the week and to the players & Management team for acknowledging the occasion and putting a performance we can all be proud of out on the field in support of Mates4Life🙏

P.S please ensure Jerseys have been paid prior to collection

Nga Mihi