Trophies and Awards
The following are the trophies and awards being competed for by teams and individuals.
Overview
The six Ross Shield teams are represented by the following icons to make viewing as accessible as possible. They are made up of their primary colour plus the first initial of their sub-union.
Key
N
HE
HW
C
D
W
Napier
Hastings East
Hastings West
Central Hawke’s Bay
Dannevirke
Wairoa
Team Trophies
The Ross Shield
The ultimate trophy. Awarded to the team or teams earning the most competition points throughout the tournament. First awarded in 1902.
The Ross Shield is the pinnacle of primary schools’ rugby in the Hawke’s Bay Rugby Union’s district and has been competed for by the various districts since 1902. This makes it older than even the Ranfurly Shield.
Competed for by:
N
HE
HW
C
D
W
Held by:
HW
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Winners’ Medallions
Presented to all players and four of the management team of the winners of the Ross Shield. First presented in 1995.
Competed for by:
N
HE
HW
C
D
W
Held by:
HW
Proudly Presented By
Ron Pierce Trophy
Presented to the team/s displaying the best behaviour and sportsmanship on and off the field. First presented in 1961. This trophy is considered the second most prestigious, and winning it brings honour to the union to which it is presented.
Competed for by:
N
HE
HW
C
D
W
Held by:
C
Proudly Presented By
Life Members’ Salver
Awarded to the rural district/s gaining the most competition points from all tournament matches.
Competed for by:
C
D
W
Held by:
D
Proudly Presented By
Memorial Trophies
Steve Cottrell Trophy
Awarded to the winning team of the match between Napier and Dannevirke. Presented at the conclusion of the game. First presented in 2009.
Competed for by:
N
D
Held by:
N
Proudly Presented By
Tino Amato Trophy
Awarded to the winning team of the match between Central HB and Wairoa. Presented at the conclusion of the game. First presented in 2003.
Competed for by:
C
W
Held by:
C
Proudly Presented By
Bill Matthewson Trophy
Awarded to the winning team of the match between Hastings East and Hastings West. Presented at the conclusion of the game. First presented in 1990.
Competed for by:
HE
HW
Held by:
HW
Proudly Presented By
Individual Trophies & Awards
Taupō Rugby Union Shield
Awarded to the ‘outstanding’ player of the tournament. First presented in 1989.
Competed for by:
N
HE
HW
C
D
W
Held by:
TJ King (Wairoa)
Proudly Presented By
Jarrod Cunningham Trophy
Awarded to the best female player of the Tournament. First presented in 2013
Competed for by:
N
HE
HW
C
D
W
Held by:
Izzy Searden (Napier)
Proudly Presented By
Magpie Badges & Tassels
Presented to the players selected for the Hawke’s Bay Primary Schools’ Representative Team announced at the conclusion of the tournament.
Competed for by:
N
HE
HW
C
D
W
Hawke’s Bay Team History:
Proudly Presented By
Player of the Match
Awarded for each match of the tournament to the player who excels in that game. This will be presented at the conclusion of each match.
Competed for by:
N
HE
HW
C
D
W
Player of the Match History:
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