New VIPs Welcome to the Club you never imagined joining OLIVER THOMSON Ollie was injured on 25 May 2024, playing for Border Rugby Football Club, Whanganui. Taken off Injury Report: Ollie was the tackler. Unfortunately, an opposition player landed on him awkwardly, causing an injury to his spine. There was no foul play involved, just an unfortunate rugby injury. Ollie is a walking tetra and has done incredibly well adapting to his new situation. We acknowledge Ollie’s courage and great attitude. We acknowledge his awesome Mum, Dad, and siblings. We acknowledge and thank his employers for their support in navigating this. TEILAH FERGUSON Taken off Injury Report: Boot sprig to the eye, possibly at the end of a tackle. Went to the hospital and had eye surgery. Lost vision in her left eye as a result. On 3 May Hurricanes Poua and Hawke’s Bay Tui midfielder, was playing for her Club at Elwood Park in Hastings when she was injured. “I went for the tackle and we fell to the ground, but the other player’s legs kept pumping,” the 25-yearold recalls. “In the process, her leg flicked up and the boot hit me in the eye.” We acknowledge her courage, positivity, drive and “humour” as she navigates her new normal. We acknowledge her beautiful Mum, Julie, a former Black Fern, her brother Trey and her whānau and friends. 18 ANNUAL REPORT 2025 We acknowledge the Hawke’s Bay Rugby Union, her employer. Teilah has been appointed as Women’s High-Performance Manager for the Hawke’s Bay Rugby Union.
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