A STRONG PERFORMER.
Hutt Old Boys Marist Rugby Club has been a strong performer in the Wellington Club competition with teams in the top three grades and good age grade sides. The Premier First side won the coveted Jubilee Cup in 2007 and a semi finalist in 2009, 2010 and 2011 and has been one of the leading clubs in Wellington in recent years. The Club's top Colts side has reached the Colt's A grade final six times in the last ten years. The U19 side has won its division title for the past two years.
For the past two seasons HOBM has fielded 9 senior teams plus a large number of junior teams to cater for all ages.
The club welcomes new players of all ages. If you are interested in joining The Eagles, please contact Bryan Gwilliam on 027 566 4177 (m), 566 4177 (h) or bryan.gwilliam@game.school.nz
DEVELOPMENT FROM "GRASSROOTS".
Hutt Old Boys Marist has followed a deliberate programme of developing the Club from its "grassroots" -- putting heavy emphasis on age grade teams with the full knowledge that sustained success at this level will ultimately bring rewards at a higher level.
This approach has led to success with a number of club players having enjoyed higher honours in recent years, making the Hurricanes, Wellington Lions, Wellington Development and Age Grade representative teams. The Club has national representatives in Jeremy Thrush (NZ U19 and U21) and Hosea Gear (NZ 7's, NZ Maori and All Blacks).
Hutt Old Boys Marist also has a strong Junior club with 18 teams fielded in 2011. The Club has well-established links with a number of colleges in the Hutt Valley and provides both financial and human resources to assist these colleges in developing their rugby.
OUR DEDICATED COACHING CO-ORDINATOR.
A full time Club Coaching Co-ordinator, Phil Rayasi is employed by Hutt Old Boys Marist. Phil played professional rugby for many years in Japan, after thirteen test appearances for Fiji, represented Japan in Sevens and has played NPC for King Country and Wellington. Phil works actively with club players and schools, developing player skills and spreading the rugby gospel amongst students of all ages.
THE SEVENS.
Hutt Old Boys Marist has an established Seven's programme, competing at various tournaments locally and throughout New Zealand. In 2003 the Club's team won the "Local Point" series and represented Wellington at the Singapore Sevens. The Club has a strong Sevens tradition and welcomes players who enjoy this version of the game.
THE MARIST AFFILIATION.
The Club is a part of the New Zealand Marist Rugby Football Federation. As part of its Marist affiliation, the Club participates each year in the Spillane Cup, a trophy played to determine the top Marist club in New Zealand. In 2008, The Eagles won the Spillane Cup.
GREAT FACILITIES.
Hutt Old Boys Marist has some great facilities for both club members and non-members. Based at the picturesque Hutt Recreation Ground in Lower Hutt, facilities include:
- Two playing fields
- Flood lit training facilities
- A free weights gymnasium for registered players
- Indoor training facilities
- A majestic grandstand with modern changing rooms and showers
- Rugby clubrooms with club memorabilia and full bar facilities
