Congratulations to the following Akarana Under 15 representative players from Richmond including: Daymon Abbey, Dylan Tavita, Carlos Henry. Mikey Williams, Sione Ngahe, Chanel Harris­ Tavita, Hayes Okesene, Soane Hufanga and Keaston Schmidt. 

Also congratulations and best of luck to former Richmond Premier coach Frank Fuimaono and Richmond Junior grade manager Anita Smith-McKinnon who form the Akarana Under 15s coaching and management team. 

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Richmond Premiers travelled South to Otahuhu Leopards home ground, Bert Henham in the round 12 Auckland Rugby League Fox Memorial Shield encounter.

Otahuhu on paper have a number of seasoned Fox Memorial campaigners so Richmond were expecting a tough tussle. It was Richmond’s forwards who dominated in the battle up front with Richmond back rowers Andrew Kake, Ben Seve and Siliga Kepaoa showing stand out defence. Tower-house back rower Andrew Kake scored the opening try to put Richmond ahead -something that has been a common thing in recent weeks. Richmond’s defence was much improved with a number of stiff hit and stick tackles keeping the Otahuhu second rowers awkwardly quiet. Otahuhu expected to play expansive footie however it was Richmond who forced Otahuhu towards the side line on five separate occasions.

Richmond played well to target the Otahuhu Leopards halves when the Richmond Premier team had the ball. Strong carries from Stewart Preuss and Logan Wright proved how dangerous this Richmond Premier side can be with ball in hand. The back five did a lot of grind work, setting up the platform and running the opposition mid field ragged. This proved effective as the home side fatigued allowing Richmond to build sustained confidence for the back end of the game.

Richmond’s Backs were on fire in attack with good hole-running and contesting the 50/50 bombs lead to ‘highlight reel type’ tries being scored. A good team effort where Coach Bernie Perenara can be pleased with the teams’ improvement since his involvement in the team. Ball security and the penalty count will be important to the Richmond Premier team in coming days as they prepare for a Howick Hornets side coming off two losses.

Try scorer Andrew Kake added after his team’s consecutive game wins, “The boys are all working from the same page and have really stepped it up on game day. When we were in the second half arm wrestle we showed the fighting Richmond spirit.”

Richmond Premiers kick off next Saturday at Grey Lynn Park against Howick Hornets at 2.30pm. Premier 1st  at 12.45pm.

Half time: 12 – 6 Richmond
Full time: 31 – 14 Richmond

Team named: Damon Niko, David Dyer, Ayden Devery, Ley Vano, Corey Teina, Josh Mana, Josh Siaosi, Stewart Preuss, John Mana, Jonah Sofele, Ben Seve, Andrew Kake, Siliga Kepaoa. Logan Wright, Mafola Timaloa, Isala Peau, Hector Purcell. 

The LJ Hooker Richmond Premiers take on the Otahuhu Leopards at Bert Henham Park on Saturday 28th June. This game promises to be full of impact, hard hits and strong hit ups from both teams. The Richmond Premiers will need all the support they can get as they are expecting a great battle upfront. With all Bulldogs supporters in attendance the team can finish Round 1 with a hopeful win! Premier 1st kick off at 12.45pm. Premier team kick off 2.30pm.

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The Richmond Under 8s played Bay Roskill RED. Well done to Vincent Ieriko on his great performance who was also awarded player of the day. Final score 20-20 Draw.

Richmond Under 13s coached by Premier player Bronson Harden and Managed by Denise Dunn played the Glenora Bears. Player of the Day went to Timor Holo-Williams. Highlight of the day went to Glenora who have a big heart and didn't give up despite playing short of a full team. Final score Richmond 48 - Glenora 8. 

Congratulations to the following players from Richmond who have been selected for the Akarana Under 15s team. Well done on your appointment and we wish you all the very best on your series.
Daymon Abbey
Dylan Tavita
Carlos Henry
Mikey Williams
Sione Ngahe
Chanel Harris-Tavita
Hayes Okesene
Soane Hufanga
Keaston Schmidt

Match Report
The Richmond Premiers finally have got the monkey off its back and have secured its first win of the 2014 Fox Memorial Shield Competition. Solid performance from each team member who are finally playing to the teams potential. Strong performance noticeably from winger David Dyer, opening try scorer Andrew Kake and the front rowers who laid the platform for the team.

It was clear that new head coach Bernie Perenara, now in to week three of the Premier team role has addressed the backs out-wide defence. The huge improvement proved a vastly different side with no tries being scored out wide.

The forward pack was on top form dominating from the get go. Lead strongly by Hector Purcell, Stewart Preuss, Jonah Sofele and Logan Wright up front the enormous effort to gain metres at will with a quick succession substitution system helped keep the momentum in the home teams favor.

The skillful second rowers caused a lot of headaches for the visiting Hawks as Siliga Kepaoa, Ben Seve and opening game try scorer Andrew Kake were causing havoc on the fringes. Off load options and support in numbers allowed for half break opportunities. Defensively the back row were kept busy as they contained Mangere’s big boys and outside backs. The hunger for defence is back!

The space created allowed for the outside backs to finish off tries. Something proven difficult in round one. Apart from the one handling error in the first half from winger David Dyer who went on to make amends by scoring a hatrick in the second half, the team were solid.

The Premier team would like to acknowledge the strong start to the very loud and vocal Richmond crowd. Hooker John Mana said “I felt it (the Richmond crowd) helped me out when I was tiring towards the back end of the first half and early second half. The crowd played a big part in our win.” It was a good team effort from the whole team and management especially with everyone doing their roles and more when it was needed. "The boys kept digging in and stuck in the grind together and when things were going tough we just played as a team", says John Mana.

The LJ Hooker Richmond Premiers took on the Mangere East Hawks at Grey Lynn Park on Saturday 21st June. 

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The LJ Hooker Richmond Premiers took on the Northcote Tigers at Birkenhead War Memorial Park on Saturday 14th June. 

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The LJ Hooker Richmond Premiers took on the Marist Saints at Murray Halberg Park on Saturday 7th June. The Premier 1st unfortunately loss to the Marist Premier 1st. 

Having come off a weekend break and a change of guard under new head coach Bernie Perenara the team was as prepared as could be expected. 

The Richmond Premiers had a good crowd of Richmond supporters who were very vocal. 

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Shout out to our loyal sponsors: LJ Hooker Ponsonby, Waterview Laundromat, Waterview Superette & Lotto, Giltrap Group, Peter Fell Concrete & Shamrock Reroofing.

Live Match update feed today at Richmond Premier game vs Marist Saints. #BiteEmBulldogs
Nice opening set with Richmond close to scoring down the left side
Marist spill the ball. Richmond plays into Marist half
Penalty to Richmond. Interception down right side to Marist lead to Marist try two plays later
Try converted 6-0 Marist
Marist knock on. Richmond play into Marist half
Jason Tavita aerial kick caught by tower Centre Joe Alesi who scores right of the post. Two out of two sets completed for the Bulldogs
Kick converted by full back Damon Niko. 6-6
Penalty to Richmond. Richmond in Marist half.
Third completed set. Good d to keep Marist in their half on tackle 5
Mid field tackle break leads to Marist right side scoring from draw and pass, 12-6 Marist
Penalty to Richmond sees them in Marist half
Marist kick off to Bulldogs to get the game started
Left wing Cory Samuel Teina is pushed out- close to scoring
Prop Jonah Sofele earns a rest. Big bopper Logan Wright is on. 4/5 completed sets from Richmond
5/6 completed sets. Knock on by Marist. Richmond scrum at half way
Cory Samuel Teina held up on the line
6/7 completed sets by Richmond
Logan Wright spills ball, 6/9 completed sets
Richmond last play. Half time 18-12 to Marist
Marist spill the ball at half way line. Richmond attack
Great work from forwards led by Logan Wright leads to Jason Tavita try next to goal post. Kick converted by Damon Niko. 12-12
Marist spill ball over try line. Ref says play on as Richmond play at the ball. Try awarded? 18-12 Marist
Great hit by Andrew Kake forces Marist to lose ball. Penalty to Richmond for hands in play the ball. Marist on goal line. Richmond knock on in ruck play. 6/10 completed sets
Knock on by Richmond’s Damon Niko from scrum play to the right
Richmond Rovers RLFC Kick off
Marist second rower scored down left side. 22-12 Marist
Try to Marist right wing. 28-12 Marist.
Try to Marist right wing 34-12 Marist
Try to Marist right centre 38-12
Double movement to Ben Collins sees Marist back with the ball. Good hustle in repeat sets for both teams
Try to left wing Cory Samuel Teina from Logan Wright chip kick and regather draw pass, 38-16 to Marist.
Richmond Rovers RLFC Game over

Richmond senior grade managers are encouraged to ensure all Richmond senior players that take the playing field this Saturday have paid the senior player registration fee. This Saturday marks 10 weeks since the rugby league season started for senior grade rugby league and as expected senior grade players should have made allowances to have this paid by this  Friday 13 June 2014. If you are unsure of your registration status then please make contact with your senior grade manager or the Richmond registrations officer, Tina Tuiali'i.