White Star Rugby Football Club

Lost Property!! A few bits and pieces left over from last Buller home game 😝 Message us to arrange collection 🤞🏼 👜👟🧥

Proud! Congratulations on 100 games for Buller Anthony Ellis 👏💙🤍

Great to see ex Buller Players Lashy and Marmite here to present Ants with his updated Blazer ❤️

Lesssshhhgooooo 💙🤍 Congrats to our main man Ants and to 🐝 Miti and Joel

250 CAPS. THREE BULLER MEN. A WHOLE LOT GIVEN TO THE RED & BLUE.

This Saturday is a special one for Buller Rugby as we celebrate three significant milestones - 250 Buller caps between three men who have each made this province home in their own way.

MITIELI KALOUDIGIBECI - 100 BULLER CAPS
From Fiji to Buller, Miti first pulled on the red and blue in 2008 after making his mark in club rugby with Westport RFC.

Now, 18 years later, Miti reaches an incredible 100 games for Buller.

Across those years he has represented our province on the wing, at centre and fullback, playing his part in some memorable Buller sides. 100 games is a huge achievement and recognition of Miti's commitment to Buller Rugby and all he has given to the game in our province.

ANTHONY ELLIS - 100 BULLER CAPS
Anthony first pulled on the Buller jersey in 2015 after moving from Wellington - and more than a decade later, Buller is well and truly home.

Anthony has gone on to captain his province and this season has taken on a player-coach role, continuing to give back to the game.

Alongside his partner and three children, Anthony's contribution extends well beyond Heartland. He gives his time throughout our pathways, from our littlest Under 6s through to secondary school 1st XV.

On Saturday, he joins a very special group to have represented Buller 100 times.

JOEL HANDS - 50 BULLER CAPS
For Joel, Buller Rugby is quite literally home.
Buller born and bred, Joel made his Buller senior debut in 2018 and has been a consistent presence in the red and blue ever since.

A farmer from a long line of Buller farming stock, Joel balances rugby with life on the farm and with his partner and two boys, while continuing to put in the work for his province.

From scoring two tries in Westport's 2018 Senior Shield victory to reaching 50 games for Buller, it's a pretty special milestone for a local lad who has grown up in our game.

Three different rugby journeys. Three men who have given plenty to our game. And 250 reasons to celebrate this Saturday.

Congratulations Miti, Antz and Joel - an incredible contribution to the Buller jersey.

Reminder: U12 Grade Representative Rugby
Training starts Tuesday 4.30pm!

Women's & U18 7s – Expression of Interest🏉

The Matatū 7s tournament is coming up on 21 November in Christchurch, and we're keen to gauge interest from Buller players who would like to be involved.

Whether you're an experienced player, keen to give 7s a go, or returning to rugby, we'd love to hear from you!

There are opportunities for:
🔹 Open Women's
🔹 Social Women's
🔹 Under 18 Girls

Depending on player numbers across the Coast, there is the potential to combine with other West Coast players or, if numbers allow, enter separate teams.

If you're interested in representing Buller and being part of this exciting opportunity, send us a DM or email [email protected] to register your interest.

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🏉🏉🏉 And that’s a wrap on the 2026 JAB season! What an awesome season it was!

It was great to see so many players and their supporters gather yesterday for our JAB prizegiving. All players received their certificates and White Star beanie to keep them warm at next year’s trainings!

Thanks to all the coaches, managers and parents that have filled these positions when needed throughout the year. Your support and commitment is appreciated.

Our 2026 award recipients are:

🏆 U8 Player of the Year: Drover French
🏅U8 Most Improved: Alanna Gaskell
🏅U8 Most Improved: Gracyn Siebelink

🏆 U10 Player of the Year: Louie Lennon
🏅 U10 Most Improved: Ryan Jope
🏅 U10 Most Improved: Grayson Neighbours

🏆Female Player of the Year: Havana Tora

🏆 Coach of the Year: Mel Manawatu

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See you all in 2027!

JAB Presentations this weekend 🏉🏆

⏰ 2pm Start @ The Clubrooms

Bar will be open. Cash Only 🥤💰

Congrats to Havana (Passer of the day), Gracyn (Tackler of the day) and Harry (Player of the day) 👏

Final week of JAB next Saturday, get along and support the kids for their last game of the season!

Don’t forget training this week!

Hi all, would love to get an order in very soon. We need another 8 of you to order so please get in touch asap 😀 The next order won’t go in until next year!