St Pauls Old Collegians met the Rankin Cup 1stXI on the Gallagher No1 Tigerturf for the annual hockey clash.
To spice things up, no keepers were used. The match was very evenly balanced with Suburbs Piako senior division players, CJ Mahon and Chris Furminger, propping up some of the past players from the St Pauls 1stXI. Most of the Old Collegians had played India Shield and Rankin Cup in their day at St Pauls; and some of the old skills were not lost. The game ended in a draw at 5-5. In the second half the Rankin Cup 1stXI turned on some hilarious penalty corner magic that had the large crowd roaring with laughter. This really showed the class of this team and a strong "esprit de corp" which makes up a winning team. The Old Collegians now look to a replay at the opening of the St Pauls new turf scheduled for the beginning of the 2007 season. Old Collegians wanting to be part of this event should contact the Chairperson of the Junior Management Board of Waikato Hockey, Richard Calderwood; or CJ Mahon.

A guest appearance of much loved, retired teacher, John Furminger, supported by all his children, was well received. John is the former director of Tihoi, St Paul's world renowned outdoor education facility in the central North Island, and has played an important part in the adolescent development of both the Old Collegians and the current 1stXI Champions. More Photos here>>

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