Each week we’re putting the spotlight on one of our rising stars from Raglan Junior Rugby. This week we caught up with 9th grade player Paige van den Bemd, who shares what she loves about the game, what’s challenging, and why this season is off to such a great start.
What is your name and who do you play for?
My name is Paige van den Bemd and I play for Raglan Junior Rugby Club.
What position do you like to play?
We don’t really have positions, but I like tackling.
What do you enjoy about rugby?
I like running with the ball and playing with my friends from school;
What do you find challenging?
Trying to get the ball before the boys.
How is the season going so far?
Pretty fun right now I got Tackler of the Day at my last game before we went to watch the Chiefs.
What is your goal for your rugby experience?
To get tries.
Who would you like to thank for supporting your team?
My coaches and manager we wouldn’t have a team without them. And my aunties, uncles, mum, dad and nana.
Anything else you’d like to add?
I think my team has had an awesome start to the year. I feel like 9th grade is going to be even better than last year. The boys have done a pretty good job, and I’ve seen the girls doing some good runs in the games too.
Raglan Junior Rugby Results
31st May 2025
6th Grade vs Te Rapa Red
Win 40 – 35
POD: Zara Cornes
ROD: Van Mathers
OPOD: Caio Donaldson
7th Grade vs Te Kowhai Gold
Win 80 to 70
POD: Rex Ross
ROD: Lachie Van Den Bemd
OPOD: Moby Carter
8th grade vs TAS 8 Camaro
Win 115 – 30
POD: Zeta-jane Davis
TOD: Dawson Cornes
OPOD: Sam Bourke
9th Grade vs Pirongia 9 white
Loss 65 – 25
POD: Jayden Smith
TOD: Lachie Tilsley
OPOD: Kalani Robinson
10th grade vs Suburbs black
Loss 75- 0
POD Levi Goodwin
TOD Ryder Mathers
OPOD Ernest Gordon
11th Grade vs HOB Black
Win 95 – 0
POD: Freddie Durant
TOD: Merrik Dohney
OPOD: Jesse Peacocke
7th June 2025
6th Grade vs Suburbs Black
Win 50 – 35
POD Lilly Vercoe
ROD Mickey O’Brien
OPOD Awarangi Reynartz-McCarthy
7th Grade vs Fraser Tech
Draw 65 – 65
POD: Remy Wood
ROD: George
OPOD: Ivy Henley -Smith
8th Grade vs HOB 8 black
Loss 125 – 0
POD: Eru Bird
TOD: Declan Tovey
OPOD: Izzy Peacocke
9th Grade vs Pirongia 9 Black
Win 70 – 15
POD: Hughie Barker
TOD: Brock Skerman
OPOD: Kalani Robinson
10th Grade vs HOB 10 black
Win 50- 40
POD: Taylor Francis
TOD: Lachlan Schweikert
OPOD: Jackson Wood
11th Grade vs Fraser Tech Blue
Win 100 to 0
POD: Oliver Meyer
TOD: Johannes Windust
OPOD: Anthony Fyalka
