No 1, 24 February 2015

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Welcome to the first edition of The Red Machine for 2015. Preparations for another great year have been underway all summer and we are now approaching the start of the senior season on 21 March. Here is everything you need to know from around the club...

Changes to the Management Board

As the winter season approaches we would like to highlight those in the key administration positions this season. With Rob Evans relocating to Nelson, John Holden returns for his second stint as Chairman for the 2015 season. Leaders are also in place for the specialised sub-committees... >>>

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Play for Marist St Pats in 2015

Already Marist St Pats has seen an influx of new players to the club with individuals joining us from local colleges, around the provinces and around the world! If you would like to play for Marist St Pats this season, we would love to hear from you... >>>

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Strong coaching contingent across the grades

Following the reappointment of Brendan Reidy and Ross Bond as our Premier coaches, Marist St Pats is pleased to announce the appointment of quality coaches that will keep our teams competitive across the grades. Damian Rapira-Davies takes the reigns with the Premier Reserves while Kas Leleamanua and John Spillane will guide the Colts... >>>

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Women's team coach confirmed as an 'all-red' team returns

As our Women's team looks to regain independence in 2015, Marist St Pats is pleased to welcome Ben Scully as our Women's team coach... >>>

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Would your child like to play Junior rugby this year?

Marist St Pats Junior Rugby Club welcomes children for all grades for the upcoming 2015 junior rugby season, from nursery through to Under 13’s. Learn how your child can get involved... >>>

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Become a Marist St Pats volunteer

Each year hundreds of volunteers keep Marist St Pats at the top of Wellington club rugby, we would love to chat to you about how you can contribute... >>>

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Around the traps...

Preseason games kick off this weekend as our senior teams play Tawa at Lyndhurst Park... A full draw for our Premier and Premier reserve grades teams is now online... Congratulations to Caleb Hilbron who will the New Zealand Marist 7s in Samoa this weekend... Our popular Premier match highlights videos by Holden Bros. Media will return this season so subscribe to our YouTube channel... We recently received our 2,800th 'like' on Facebook, are you one of them?... Selling up this summer? Paula Reidy, wife of Premier coach Brendan, has a special offer for members looking to sell their property...

Great ways to keep in touch with MSP!