Our Under 7 and Under 8 grades came together for their end of season Prizegiving to celebrate a big year of rugby.

Team awards were given out for Most Improved, Sportsmanship and Most Valuable players, while grade awards were also awarded to recognise outstanding achievement.

Garvin Callaghan, of the Under 8 Seahawks won the Junior Committee Cup for overall Junior Team Management across the whole junior club.

Throughout the first half of the year, Garvin stepped up to cover both coaching and managerial roles, he is clear and consistent in his communication with players and parents kept everyone informed and engaged.

“He is a true team player—always reliable, always supportive, and always making things easier for everyone involved.”

See all award winners below

Under 7 Teams

Giants

• Most Valuable Player: Lewis McPhail

• Most Improved: John Smith

• Sportsmanship: Beauden Davison

Cubs

• Most Valuable Player: Finn O’Riordan

• Most Improved: Isabella Wilson

• Sportsmanship: Braxton Hough

Marlins

• Most Valuable Player: Kyrie-James

• Most Improved: Harvey Hoskin

• Sportsmanship: Isabel Duke

Braves

• Most Valuable Player: Jackson Jones

• Most Improved: Johnnie Auld

• Sportsmanship: Arlo Carter

Royals

• Most Valuable Player: William Byres

• Most Improved: Gabriel Green

• Sportsmanship: Emile Low

Dodgers

• Most Valuable Player: Tavita Foisaga

• Most Improved: Albie Sole

• Sportsmanship: Hailey Selwyn

Under 8 Teams

Giants

• Most Valuable Player: Luca Takaiti

• Most Improved: Blake Sills

• Sportsmanship: Sloan Van Vuuren

Seahawks

• Most Valuable Player: Logan Biggelaar

• Most Improved: Eli Baird

• Sportsmanship: Jaxon Wilson

Titans

• Most Valuable Player: Johan Olivier

• Most Improved: Sidney Lewis

• Sportsmanship: Tillie Koloamatangi

Under 7 Overall Awards

Alex Thwaites Cup for Most Improved: Louie Rodgers

Percy Jones Cup for Most Valuable Player: Coben Meleisea – U7 Giants

Pakuranga United Rugby Club Trophy for Instruction & Development: Phil Crosswell

Under 8 Overall Awards

R&B Semmel Shield for Most Dedicated Player: Ethan Mafi

Tim Buxton Cup for Outstanding Sportsmanship: Ollie Stewart

Article added: Tuesday 23 September 2025