Hi Guys

Gloucester at home and a chance to get our own back in front of a sell out crowd. The excitement had been building all week as we trained with high intensity and alot of enthusiasm, gladly this paid off. It was a perfect day for rugby, brilliant sunshine , great atmosphere and a huge team effort from all.

I've been working hard on my game and adjusting to the wing, I just took the chances and made the most of every opportunity, to finish with a try and get the bonus point was the icing on the cake. A Man of the Match performance was a huge honour and a great start to my birthday weekend.

Laura and I enjoyed a meal out and lots of celebratory drinks with friends - Nacho, Tommy, Sean and their lovely wives and Euan, Vicky, John & Tricia - Thanks Guys!

See you next week

...... Bruza

pics by Ben Dawson

The Clipper logistics Sports equipment Challenge starts tomorrow

6th November 2008 launch at the Northampton School for Boys Billing Road Northampton - We want all your sports Equipment old and new to give to the street children in Brazil. Listen to Jagger and Woody Northants 96 to hear where the future drop off points will be.

Click here to find out more about it

 

Hey Guys

I've recovered from that knock to my head! Teach me for putting my head in the wrong position! I don't remember much of the game after that moment, so it was good to get back home and watch it on Sky plus. It was disappointing that our defence let us down, as this has been a strong point for us in the past. But thankfully our attack was good enough to finish off some good opportunities. I was delighted whilst watching the game back ...that we managed to get the 4th try! Nice one Monty!

Once again thanks for your amazing support, we are now rewarded with a semi-final!

We have a week off now, to rest, recover and train before we head straight into the Premiership again. We must go MAD - make a difference!

Cheers
Bruza

20th November - not long now

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Saints v Wasps 24-20
Hey guys,

What a great day! Fantastic weather and a good hard fought game of rugby, as well as a great feeling to be winners. I've got to say a huge thank you for all your support, the atmosphere and noise you guys created was AMAZING and inspired all the boys on the pitch! I must have left my kicking boots at home, as you all know it wasn't a great day at the office! I will continue to work hard and make a difference as I know it is vital in the games ahead.

Onwards & upwards! Looking forward to putting our heads down this week and working hard in preparation for our two away games.

Cheers Bruza

Hi everyone, you may have noticed Bruce's Bucket shake on the 20th November (saints v wasps) it was a real success, so a massive thank you to all of you!!!

We raised £1133.37!!! which is awesome and now every single penny of it is going straight to Bruce's charity in Brazil!!

All the hard work paid off and the game was very exciting.  To come away with the first win of the season was great. We also have lots to work on for this week but we are all very excited

Saints  66 - 0   Benetton Treviso Franklin's Gardens Hey guys – fantastic to be back at Franklin’s Gardens playing in the premiership -

“back where we belong!”  Your support was immense. What an amazing amount of noise you made.  It was so encouraging and we all really appreciated it - thank you. Bruza

I am also going to work on my kicking, there are no excuses and no explanations. I am going to make all ‘bad’ good and keep me and my team positive.  It is my hope that I lead by example and if I let every moment that did not go our way effect the standard of our game - me and the boys would NOT stay in the premiership. Thanks to Alisdair Felstead for your kind words that you sent me via my contact page - really appreciate that mate!

Derngate!!! rehearsals starting!

20th November - not long now

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Subject: Why I love Bruce
Message: Hi
I always have Bruce Reihana painted on my face 'cos he is the best full back ever. Me and my little brother Toby always shout 'Brooce Brooce Brooce' when the guys are warming up and he always has time for a quick thumbs up or high fives! When Bruce scores I like it best when he does his swallow dives as they are great and I wish I could score like that! from Jack

Saints v Western Force 23rd August Bruce's thoughts: .........

This was a challenge coming up against a Super 14 side who have already played to those new rules.  It was a good chance for us to try our game plan and test the set of rules – things did not quite go our way but we finished off to go with a win. 

Also this little fella I see every week – his name is Jack this is what he emailed to the site and it was really encouraging.  Please keep your messages coming in and especially the questions you want to ask me when I am at the Derngate on the 20th November

Click here to get tickets– there are rumors they are gonna get me singing! Yer!

Bruza

 

 

Hi guys

France was a success even though the result did not go our way. 

We trained very hard at the start of the week and we went through the new rules for the season ahead. We worked on our game plan a lot and the contact area.

The weather was not great so we did not get much time to check out the sites but we saw enough to enjoy our selves – after all we were there to train and to play rugby.

I do now understand why the French love their coffee – it was exceptional.  Thanks Bruza

Bruce's caps are being made and will be in the store shortly.

This is Millie one of our Mascots. She is a very special girl and her bravery is an inspiration to us big rugby boys.

"You were a wonderful mascot Millie and I felt proud running out with you"

Bruza

 

Ruth and Izaias were in the UK for a short visit to see their Northampton Family. Bruce and Laura met with them to discuss the street children project and how the money raised from the evening at the Derngate on the 20th November will be used.

It is very exciting how Sport can be an incentive to rescue children from the streets channeling their energy away from a possible life of violence crime and drugs. This Project is fantastic, every penny raised goes directly to the orphanage, school and sports complex - so please please support Bruce! Get your tickets to see Bruce at the Derngate - rehearsals are underway and Rebecca Hepburn has joined us as our theatrical director. You will see Bruce as never before

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Don't forget to get your Derngate tickets call the box office or click here

Derngate Box office 01604 624811

If you want to ask Bruce any questions on the night at the Derngate 20th November, email us with your seat number via the contact page -first come first served so get your ticket fast!

 

Hey guys ,

Another hard week at work. Now we are getting into more rugby drills and team patterns instead of full on fitness, well to be fair its a mixture of both. It's very exciting to see all our hard work put into action. Three more weeks till we take to the field in our first warm up game and I can't wait!

I had one of my mates from N.Z come and stay for the weekend, Ron Cribb. We haven't seen each other or talked for over four years so it was great to catch up and talk about the past and plans for the future.  

Left a picture of me and my boy taken on Friday afternoon after a hard week at training.

Bruza

Still looking at wedding venues there are some amazing places out there.

Derngate tickets go on sale this week call the box office

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Thanks guys! Bruza

We were granted a week off after all the hard work that was put in. So myself, Laura and the children had a weeks holiday in Crete, we stayed at the Sensatori which was lovely. Great place to take the kids, lots of pools, games room, activities, basketball and football coaching. But no rugby...think I should have a word!? Haha!

Although this was a holiday, I still had to follow a training programme and train twice daily! I combined this with runs on the beach & basketball court & training in the gym.

We all had a great time, arrived home yesterday and training resumed with the team today.

Cheers
Bruza

Gabe and Lilly and Moira Amos - thinking about you guys - be strong hold each other up and a happy Birthday to Lilly! 17 is a fab age, I am glad you liked the signed pics - thinking of you on Monday guys.

Bruza

This is one special boy Russ.

His Dad Mr Carrington arranged for me to meet Russ and his Mum for a very special surprise this week as he was back in the UK for a quick visit with the family before his work commitments took him back to Australia today 6th June. We thought whilst his Dad was back in Australia he could log on here and see his boy 24/7.

Reihana caps and rugby shirts are being designed and made up so you can all be wearing them for next season

Laura and I are looking at wedding venues and thinking about the lovely stuff flowers and dresses - how lucky am I to be marrying such a fantastic lady!

Also thanks to Wilma Thompson her emails are so kind and very useful! Please give us your address via the contact page so we can send you a little something.

"Be strong Russ Buddie, you are a great boy, and you make sure you look after your mum.

Love Bruza

 

Training is still ongoing, the team is being pushed to the limits. The body fat has been shredded and the team is starting to look really good - the blister has got better (thanks again to Christa for your good advice).

Please keep in touch we love to hear from you any tips and advice regarding wedding planning - very gladly received

Derngate tickets go on sale this week call the box office

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Thanks guys! Bruza

This is what Russ wrote about Bruce:

"I think Bruce is a brilliant player and an excellent Captain.  I have always been a big Bruce fan and always give him the thumbs up at the tunnel after a Saints match.  I love to see him do a swallow dive over the try line - it's soooo cool!  It was really great to meet and chat to Bruce last week and I look forward to cheering him on with Brooce, Brooce, Brooce very soon. Good luck on the upcoming season. From Russell"

Hey guys
 
The holidays are over and the hard work has begun. It's been 2 weeks back into training and so far it's been the hardest pre-season training we've ever had! I have a top class blister on my ankle from running miles and miles. The hard work is needed as we must make a difference this year. The new guys that have joined the squad have fitted in well and it's going to be an exciting season ahead with some new faces and strong characters!
 
Well done to Simon and his team from Lighthouse IFA who won the bid for my cup winning boots and montage! Hope that they bring you as much luck as they bought me! Also monies raised are going to the project I am supporting in Brazil.

Also thank you so much to Christa for taking the time to contact me and give me some class advice on how to avoid and treat blisters your kindness is very much appreciated. Compeed plasters - we are on to it!

Please keep in touch we love to hear from you
 
Thanks guys!
Bruza

The Derngate preparations are going really well - you are NOT going to believe what entertainment is being cooked up for you.

ah well it is in a good cause - please do support me

20th November.

The calendars are also being printed - if any one wants to sponsor a page please contact me via my the contact page

ALSO if you want a laugh click ........HERE

Superman?? haa haa we knew that already

Bruce we wish you and Laura Every happiness! from Linda and all your faithful fans - We are al so happy for you both!

Hey Guys

Me, Laura & the family have just got back from 2wks in St Lucia. Gorgeous place, amazing weather, lovely people....all round a beautiful island! I'd like to say "Hi" to Gawn who looked after me in the gym at Coconut Bay Spa & Resort. The facilities were great in the gym and kept me in touch with my pre-season programme. The temperature was mega hot, so I sweated through alot of gym gear!!!

The kids had a great time and met lots of friends, the kids clubs were fantastic and baby Harley enjoyed the creche! There was fun all round on the water slides too!

And the biggest news of our holiday....Laura and I got engaged! I popped THE question on a sunset cruise and thankfully she said YES!

Back to hard work next week, I'll keep in touch.

Bruza

p.s. holiday photos to come...

This is the moment .............. Bruce is hosting an evening at the Derngate on 20th November 2008

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We are raising funds for the Street children in Brazil there will be tons of amazing things going on.

Calendars are being shot! - mugs printed! and all you Bruza fans will be well pleased with the night.

Tickets will go on sale in the next month, but we are expecting a sell out so book your tickets as soon as they go live - we will tell you when!

Bruce had a great holiday in Spain! He really enjoyed texting home to find out that we were having glorious sun shine whilst the 'rain in Spain was a bruza right pain'!! so guess what? ........yep whilst the spanish beach was getting rained on- Bruce went to the gym!

Faithful to keeping in shape 4 next season.

Go Bruce - He will write some news next week! keep logging on -

If you had your picture taken with Bruce click on the montage here..... to view

If you had your picture taken with Bruce click on the montage here.. to view

Saints v Nottingham Home.

Hi Guys

Nottingham played some good rugby on Saturday and put us under pressure, we weren't able to capitalize on the breaks we made which indicated in the score line. We were happy with the win but very frustrated in the performance as we made a lot of simple errors. We will be working hard this week to improve our skills and our game plan for the weeks ahead.

Thanks again for your support and see you next week!
Bruza

Hi Guys

At the end of last season, I said I was going to get us up to the Premiership and with the hard work put in by the players, coaches and the support of our fans we have achieved our goal.

We knew the game was going to be hard fought and messy at times, but we also knew if we stuck to our game plan and held onto the ball, we could build a score. Going into half time we were pretty happy and had to start the second half keeping the pace up and running Exeter off their feet. We had many opportunities to put a score on the board but failed to do so, so when the final whistle went we were relieved to finish the game knowing we had done what we needed to do.

Thanks to everyone for braving the weather and see you all in the Premiership!

Bruza

Keep visiting the site!

We had a very good build up during the week as we knew there was a reward of a trip to Twickenham in front of us – As the weather was very wet and windy we knew we had a very big challenge ahead of us but we were very confident in our ability to impose ourselves on Plymouth. With a couple of early mistakes which lead to Plymouth getting early points on the board – we re-gathered our thoughts and implemented our game plan (big time) and then they gave us some early penalties which we took full advantage of. All the boys worked very hard together and managed to pull of a very hard win in very tough conditions.

And massive thanks to all our fans that made the long journey! - and I can tell you that seeing you all in the crowd (some faces which are now really familiar) to me was really overwhelming.

I really felt supported by you al guys .....so keep on coming, keep on shouting, and keep on enjoying the rest of the season.

Hi Guys!

Even though it was only a two-day turnaround, the boys were really up for this game! The atmosphere on a night game is totally electric, especially when playing in front of a home crowd. I thought it was a great team effort and well done to the young boys that played.

And of course I was extremely happy to be on the receiving end of another ha trick, I hope there’s more to come.

Linda works with Bruce

Bruce gets called to the bench at the Titans as he had been ill all week -
Click image to see what he managed to achieve on the bench...