One of the largest and most diverse clubs in the Gisborne District Cricket Association, playing at the historic home of the Ashes. Men, women, juniors, girls, masters and Cricket Blast, with a heavy focus on growing our own players.
The most famous trophy in cricket started at a Christmas party on this estate. Every summer, Rupo plays on the same estate.
Ivo Bligh's touring England team spent Christmas at Rupertswood, the Sunbury estate of Sir William and Lady Janet Clarke, and played a social game against a team of locals.
Afterwards Lady Clarke presented Bligh with a tiny urn said to hold the ashes of a burnt bail. The exact story has been debated ever since, even by Bligh and his wife.
Bligh married Florence Morphy, governess and music teacher at Rupertswood. After his death in 1927 she gave the urn to the MCC, and it has lived at Lord's ever since.
More than a century later the club was formed at Salesian College Rupertswood, on the same estate, and has grown into one of the biggest clubs in the GDCA.
After strong numbers in the junior girls program, Rupertswood is fielding a women's team in the GDCA Women's B Grade this season. All skill levels welcome and no equipment needed. It's not too late to join.
Peter Kavanagh: rupocc.president@gmail.com
Junior numbers are booming: four Under 11 teams, two Under 13s, Under 15s and Under 17s, and a return to junior girls cricket.
John Lane: rupocc.juniors@gmail.com
The Under 15 side is looking for one or two more players. Round 1 is 10 October, with training on Monday and Wednesday nights.
John Lane: rupocc.juniors@gmail.com
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A minor premiership, a grand final, and a season to remember for Matt Twentyman and Rhys Berry.
Finished on top of the ladder.
The 3rd XI made the grand final.
1st XI runs at 59.08, with 151*, 157 and 148. Club champion.
1st XI wickets at 13.69, with 6/44 and 6/40. Representative award.
The masters side topped a 30 team competition.
The club's best figures of the season, against Woodend.
From four year olds at Cricket Blast to the McIntyre Cup and the masters. Girls, women, juniors and seniors all welcome.
