Hornby Rugby League

Kua hinga te tōtara i te wao nui a Tāne.

The tōtara tree has fallen in the great forest of Tāne.

For more than 70 years, Jack gave his heart and soul to rugby league and to the Hornby Panthers. He started playing for Hornby as a 10 year old and, incredibly, continued playing his whole life, with his last game with the Panthers Masters when he was 80.

Jack was so much more than a rugby league player.
He was a coach, a mentor, a Life Member, a volunteer, a friend, and for generations of young players, someone they could look up to and rely on.

He was the man who would quietly step in when someone needed a hand.
Always there. Always willing to help. Never asking for anything in return.

Jack's greatest legacy isn't measured in games, awards or years of service.
It is measured in people.
The players he coached.
The young people he encouraged.
The friends he made.
The families he became part of.
And the generations that will carry his influence forward.

Rugby league wasn't simply something he loved.
It was who he was.
Jack quietly gave his life to something bigger than himself.
Jack was a big man with an even bigger heart.

For us at Hornby, Jack isn’t just part of the club's history.
He is part of its soul.

Jack, thank you for a lifetime of memories, friendship, guidance, and love.
Thank you for every player you helped, every young person you encouraged, every game you watched, every hand you offered and every life you touched.

Your boots may now be hung up, but your legacy will never leave the Hornby Panthers.
Rest in so much Love Jack 🖤🤍🖤

🔥 KUA RERI KOUTOU !!! OUR NEXT TRIALS ARE LOCKED IN! 🔥

Trial details are below. Please note, this will be the only trial for these grades — there will not be another trial date. If you want to be considered for selection, make sure you’re registered and at the trial.

🏉 UNDER 14 KŌHINE
📅 30 August
⏰ 1:00pm
📍 Woolston Park

🏉 UNDER 15 TAMA
📅 Sunday 30 August
⏰ 1:00pm
📍 Lancaster Park

Come ready to mahi, compete and earn your opportunity to pull on the jersey and represent Te Toka Tū o Waitaha. ❤️💚🖤

📣 REGISTRATIONS ARE STILL OPEN!
If you haven’t registered yet, there’s still time to put your name forward and come along to trial.👇
🔗 https://www.sporty.co.nz/viewform/524712

Please share with your whānau, clubs and anyone who may be eligible.

“Nāu te rourou, nāku te rourou, ka ora ai te iwi.”
With your food basket and my food basket, the people will thrive.

NRL / NSW Cup / Jersey Flegg Cup / Super League
Wrap-up from the weekend keep it up !!

Shout out ….Mo’omo’oga Palu

Mo’omo’oga Palu is a New Zealand rugby union prop who plays for Matatū in Super Rugby Aupiki and has represented the Black Ferns XV. Known for her rare combination of power and speed, she is regarded as one of New Zealand’s rising front-row talents.

Rugby has been part of Palu’s life for many years. After moving to Christchurch, she also gave rugby league a go with the Hornby Panthers women’s team, enjoying her time on the field alongside her teammates.

Palu made her Black Ferns XV debut against Manusina in 2023, showcasing her impressive blend of pace, strength and physicality. Off the field, she is a natural leader who supports her teammates, helps foster a strong team culture and continues to make her mark in women’s professional rugby.

We would like to wish Mo’omo’oga Palu all the best as she begins this exciting next chapter with the Black Ferns.

Congrats to the KYAN ROSIE 🖤🤍
Who have been name in the Trillo metals Mens Squad for Canterbury Bulls

And TRAINER: GRANT DOWNING🖤🤍

Your Trillo Metals Limited Men's Canterbury Bulls squad to defend their South Island title and contend for another New Zealand Rugby League (NZRL) National Premiership final this September 😤🐂

Congratulations to all players chosen for the team, which will be coached for the first time by Sean Spooner. We know you'll do the red and black jersey proud and we're excited for the campaign ahead. ❤️🖤

Training: Tuesday & Thursday 6pm @ Ngā Puna Wai, starting August 18th
Contact: Stacey Reriti - Email: [email protected]