Player Profile: Cade Skerman – Raglan Junior Rugby Club – 11th Grade
Meet Cade Skerman, one of the rising stars of the Raglan Junior Rugby Club. Playing in the 11th Grade, Cade is already making a name for himself out on the wing — and not just for his speed.
What position do you play?
“I’m in the backs and I play as a wing. People say I’m a speedsta,” Cade says with a grin.
What do you enjoy most about rugby?
“I love everything about it, but I really like getting low into the tackles and getting great runs.”
Any challenges?
“I don’t really find anything challenging, but I would like to work on my fitness.”
How’s the season going so far?
“It’s been going great! We’ve won both our games so far, so hopefully that keeps up.”
What are your goals in rugby?
“My goal is to help my team out — and of course, to have fun.”
Shoutouts to supporters?
“I’d like to thank our amazing coaches Callum Bourke and Frazer Peacocke, our great manager Emma Snowden, and our awesome sponsors Waikato Building Relocators – Becks and Tom Jackson.”
Final thoughts?
“I think we’ve got a great team this season, and I think we’re going to have a fun and great season ahead.”
Results for 10th May
6th Grade vs Suburbs Black
Win 50 – 30
POD: Ollie Barker
ROD: Caio Donaldson
OPOD: Lilly Vercoe
7th Grade vs Suburbs 7 Black
Win 12 – 10
POD: Skye Prior
ROD: Lachie Van Den Bend
OPOD: Ivy Henley-Smith
8th Grade vs suburbs 8th silver
Win 85 – 40
POD: Izzy peacocke
TOD: Sam Bourke
OPOD: Izzy peacocke
9th Grade vs Suburbs 9 Gold
60 – 25 win
POD: Flynn Mathis
TOD: Ridge Munns
OPOD: Louis Dyer
10th Grade vs Ohaupo
Loss 60/25
POD Zarchary Willmot
TOD George Jackson
OPOD George Jackson
11th Grade vs Suburbs 11th Black
Win 45 – 20
POD: Orin Bennett
TOD: Jack Bourke
OPOD: Orin Bennett
Results for 17th May
6th Grade vs Ngaruawahia
Win 55 – 35
POD: Kiwa Prior
ROD: Mikey Henley-Smith
OPOD: Caio Donaldson
7th Grade vs Suburbs 7 White
Loss 65 to 85
POD: Angus Tilsley
ROD: Kaharoa Bosch
OPOD: Lachie Van Den Bend
8th Grade vs Taupiri red 8th
Loss 45 – 75
POD: Zac Robert’s-benaim
TOD: Makai Donaldson
OPOD: Gwen Carter
9th Grade vs Melville 9 Red
Win 60 – 10
POD: Aria Donaldson
TOD: Ethan Parker
OPOD: Elvira Brajkovic-Woolston
10th Grade vs Taupiri Gold
Win 55-15
POD Ernest Gordon
TOD Mason Lilly
OPPD Buster Schnuriger
11th Grade vs Te Rapa 11th Blue
60 – 0 win
POD: Cade Skerman
TOD: Henry Fagan
OPOD: Freddie Durant
