20/10/2026
TIMARU OUTLAWS 2026 PRIZEGIVING POST - Better late than never!
What a season for our Outlaws!
Our 2026 prizegiving last month was a chance to celebrate the hard work, commitment, improvement and team spirit shown by our players throughout the season.
From our youngest players learning the game to our U13s finishing their junior rugby league journeys, there has been so much to be proud of. These awards recognise some of the individual achievements along the way, but every player who pulled on an Outlaws (Or Harlies and Sacred Heart!) jersey has been part of what makes this club special.
🏆 TEAM AWARDS
A huge congratulations to all our team award recipients!
U7s
Milward Findlay Lobb
Coached by Jono, Xavier and Guy
MVP: James Fifita
Most Committed: Harry Casey
Young Gun: Lockie Edgeler
SJ Allen
Coached by Shane Tracey
Player of the Year: Salesa Saena
Most Improved Player: Louie Quinonez
Young Guns: Luca Toumohuni and Reid Vidler
Craig O'Keeffe Builders
Coached by Josh, Keeva and Beauden
MVP: Folo Tu’itufu
Most Improved Player: Finn Rooney
Young Guns: Veni Tu’itufu and Nikau Wong Tung
Clark Decorating
Coached by Mikey Norman
MVP: Finn Pearson
Most Improved Player: Sienna Norman
Young Guns: Kataraina Robson and Ollie Whiteley
U9s
Canterbury Environmental Solutions
Coached by Nathan Hough
Most Valuable Player: Chase Reweti
Most Improved Player: Jack Elliot
Young Guns: Oakley Duncombe and Charley Hillegers
South Canterbury Hydraulics
Coached by Jason Jones and Kurt Mori
Most Valuable Team Member: Oscar Latu
Most Improved Player: Hadlee Johns
Young Guns: Colby Strachan and Braxtyn McGrath
Tracey Family
Coached by Shane Tracey
Player of the Year: Simone Amato
Most Valuable Team Member: Coen Tracey
Young Guns: Dougie Wright and Maxi Quinonez
U11s
Pampered 2 Perfection
Coached by Aidan Phillipson and Brett Williamson
MVP: Karter Manoa
Tackler of the Year: Archie Jones
Young Guns: Tommy De Joux and Jaxon Hough
Timaru Occupational Health Services (TOHS)
Coached by Chris Rooney and Scott MacGregor
MVP: Ena Atapana
Most Valuable Team Member: Peter MacFarlane
Young Guns: Cullan Lugton and Joseph Hardy
U13s
Stan Moore Electrical
Coached by Gary, Tevita and Star
Back of the Year: Xavier McMinn
Forward of the Year: Charlie Powell
Young Gun: Mana Fuga
Peter Herron Flooring
Coached by Carlo and Sam
Best and Fairest: Mason Fitzgerald
Unsung Hero: Dihan Hough
Young Guns: Lochie Casey and Jozac Ioka
🏆CLUB AWARDS
Our club awards recognise players who have made a special contribution to Outlaws, whether through their potential, performances, leadership or the way they represent our club.
Most Promising Female Player - A new award introduced to recognise the wāhine coming through our grades and the impact they are already having on their teams. This award celebrates a younger developing player who has shown real promise and potential for the future.
Congratulations to our nominees:
Aria Henry Evans, Te Koha (TK) Boston, Willow McMinn and Sienna Norman.
🏆 Winner: Te Koha (TK) Boston
Female Player of the Year - A new award recognising the significant impact our wāhine have in our teams. This award celebrates an outstanding female player who consistently stands out on the field through her skill, strength, determination and ability to compete at a high level.
Congratulations to our nominees:
Keeva Fitzgerald, Aria Henry Evans and Riley Brown.
🏆 Winner: Riley Brown
Lowen Taha Leadership Award - Named after a true legend of our club, this award recognises the values Lowen brings to Outlaws. A strong leader who leads by example, sets high expectations and believes in leaving no man behind. This award celebrates a player who shows leadership through their actions, supports their teammates and represents what it truly means to be an Outlaw.
Congratulations to our nominees:
Lenny Buckingham and Beauden Rooney.
🏆 Winner: Beauden Rooney
Guy Turner Spirit of Outlaws - Guy has been the heart and face of our junior club for so many years, shaping Outlaws into what it is today. The genuine connections he builds with our players and their families are something special. He makes every player feel valued and reminds us that rugby league is about so much more than what happens on the field. It's about culture, friendship, belonging and the people who make the journey worthwhile. This cup recognises a person who embodies that same spirit and represents what it truly means to be an Outlaw.
Congratulations to our nominees:
Zion Bloomfield-Snow, Dihan Hough, Kaahu Saunders, Hunter McAuley, Max O'Brien and Mua Atapana.
🏆 Winner: Mua Atapana
Congratulations to every winner and nominee. Being recognised by your coaches and club is something to be proud of, and we are lucky to have so many great young people representing the Outlaws.
A massive thank you to our coaches, managers, volunteers, families and sponsors. Rugby league doesn't happen without the people who give up their time, get the washing done, help on game day and support our kids week after week.
To our players, thank you for the effort, friendships, laughs and memories you've given us this season. Keep working hard, keep backing your teammates and keep being proud to be an Outlaw. Bring on 2027!