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To our Brumbies Family, We as a playing group wanted to pass on some more information around the story behind our Pasifika Jersey in 2021 and why it’s so important to us as the Pasifika members of the 2021 playing group, on behalf of team and the organisation. This year’s jersey is designed to share parts of our common Pasifika ancestry and journey as ‘Warrior over the Waves’, to help explain what’s important to us as individuals, as representatives of our people, and as members of the Brumbies family. The central image of the jersey is a warrior of Pacific, setting out on a waka (boat) to navigate the Pacific Ocean in search of kai moana (seafood), new lands, and freedom; to support, sustain, and protect their families. The warrior harnesses the power of the waves, the strength of the wind, and currents of the ocean, driving them towards their goals. The warrior knows they will face extremely tough challenges at times but will face them fearlessly because they are prepared, confident, and supported by their fellow warriors that stand beside them and by their ancestors that have gone before them and who watch over them. The warrior is armed with the Maori taiaha (spear) representing the many weapons used by warriors to defend, protect, and conquer their enemies. Mastering these weapons requires patience, practice, and fearless courage, traits that inspire us as players on the rugby field. The people of the pacific weave flax and other fibres together to make mats, ropes, baskets, nets, sails, and other items that sustain and support daily life. When single strands are woven and bound together, they become powerful. The underlying woven pattern of the jersey represents the strength that comes, when like warriors, teammates stand together to face their opposition. The Warrior carries with them the memory, spirit, and pride of their ancestors portrayed in the tataus (tattoos) carved into their body. The ink is etched deep into their skin using sharpened bone chisels and hammers, with the healed wounds blackened using the black, blue, and green soot of trees.
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To be tattooed this way takes extreme courage, and one has to endure extreme pain, characteristics needed to become a Warrior. The Warrior earns the right to wear these markings through valorous deeds, by obtaining a level of cultural understanding, or through royal or chiefly heritage. The design of the Warrior’s tattoos is personal, telling of their deeds or depicting symbols and stories of their lands and oceans; or the journeys, sojourns, and conquests of their ancestors. Our Warrior bares the Maori ta moko on their chin; with the Tongan tatau on their left forearm; the Fijian samuqawe on their right shoulder; the Samoan soga’imiti on their waist and legs; and the Niuean tatau etched into their calf and lower leg. Some symbols are unique like the fern prong of Aotearoa while others are common across nations, including the waves, sharks’ teeth, and the spearhead. Each symbol shown in the arm bands and tattoos of the jersey portrays an important aspect of Pasifika heritage and culture. Symbols of courage, fearlessness, endurance, power, leadership and protection. Characteristics necessary in a rugby team to successfully conquer all challenges that come before it, like a ‘Warrior over the Waves’. The back of the jersey lists the surnames of the 2021 Pasifika players, followed by the home villages of their parents; for players of Maori heritage, their iwi (tribe). They are listed here to recognise, honour and pay respect to the Pasifika players ancestors. To thank them for the things they have taught them and for the sacrifices they have made that allow them to be part of the Brumbies family. We would like to thank the Brumbies organisation for supporting us as a playing group and recognising the Pasifika contribution to the club. We would also like to thank you, our Brumbies Family for embracing us as a team and we look forward to seeing you all for what will be a very special occasion at GIO Stadium on Saturday night. The 2021 Brumbies Pasifika Playing Group The 2021 Plus500 Brumbies squad includes players from the nations Aotearoa (New Zealand, Maori), Samoa, Tonga, Niue, and Fiji.
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The Tabcorp Brumbies are set to kick-off their 2021 Buildcorp Super W season in Queanbeyan on Saturday 19 June, taking on the Melbourne Rebels at Seiffert Oval. The iconic venue will play host to a festival of women’s rugby, five exciting club games leading into the Super W fixture at 3:00pm, showcasing the growth of the code from the junior ranks to the elite level. A repeat of their round one clash in 2019, the Brumbies will look to start strong against the Rebels in Queanbeyan before travelling north to complete their season in a week-long tournament at Coffs Harbour taking on the best of the best for a place in the finals.
Brumbies Rugby CEO Phil Thomson said: “We’re thrilled to be taking round one of Super W back to Queanbeyan.” “Queanbeyan has such a rich rugby history and are an integral part of the ACT and Southern NSW Rugby Union, so to have our Super W side play at Seiffert Oval again is fantastic.” Mayor Tim Overall said: “We’re delighted to welcome the Brumbies across the border once again for round one of the Super W competition.” “This is really exciting for Queanbeyan, and I’m looking forward to seeing lots of people at Seiffert Oval throughout the day and for the main game at 3:00pm.” Tickets are available now at eventbrite. com.au
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You couldn’t have asked for a better start to the 2021 Callida Consulting John I Dent Cup Season, with fans back in the stands cheering on their side. With once again the Canberra Royals being the headline of the season, however it might not be what you think, lets look back and see how your side is faring through the first 6 rounds of the season. It has been a tough start to the season for the Royals, with zero wins through the first 6 rounds of the season for the defending Champs with the side firmly sitting on the bottom of the table, with the sides defence being a real concern.
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The Royals side have conceded the most penalties so far during the year, making it extremely hard for the side to defend their line, with the side having conceded 214 points through the first stages of the year. While at the other end it’s once again been another great start to the year for the Tuggeranong Vikings, who sit at the top of the table with 5 wins, which includes their current 4 game win streak. The Vikings are at the other end of the spectrum when it comes to defence, with the side only conceding 128 points through the season. But it was a comeback win in round 3 against the Owls that planted Vikings as the team to beat. With their backs against the wall and down to 14 men they fought
back to take victory away from the Owls in the final minutes. Again, it’s been another hot start to the year for the Uni-Norths Owls, with the side sitting second with just the one loss and the only draw of the year against Wests Lions. The 28 apiece result was one of the games of the season. With Flyhalf Jordan Thompson taking his game to the next level, leading the competition in individual points scored with 67, which includes three tries of his own. Wests Lions started the season strong winning their first 3 games, however, have struggled in recent weeks having lost 2 of their last 3. The side still sits in third but will need to improve on their recent performances to make sure they lock up a finals spot.
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Gungahlin Eagles have been the most lethal side in attack this year, having scored 227 points this season, with Jamie Mazzarai-Katz leading the try scoring tally with 8 tries. However, the side has only managed 1 win in 4 games against the top sides in the comp this year. The Queanbeyan Whites side has already managed more wins in their 2021 campaign then they did in the entire 2020 campaign. With the side already with two wins on the board, but a defence that has leaked in 232 points through the early stages. They need to fix that before their final’s chances slip away. Round 7 of the John I Dent Cup begins on the 5th of June.
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