Recorded at the Marist Clubrooms in Nelson
Hosts: Les Edwards & Chris Butler
Proudly supported by The Turf Hotel and NBS – Supporting Locals for Over 160 Years
Welcome back to the Mako Rugby Roundup. This week, Les and I are joined by Tasman Mako Head Coach, Gray Cornelius, as we wrap up the 2025 season.
Gray shares his reflections on the season, from the strong start to the lessons learned, game management insights, and player development heading into 2026. We also discuss the structure of club rugby, player pathways, and standout performances from the squad.
We finish the episode with a look at the NPC Final between Canterbury and Otago, and our own reflections on another great year of Mako Rugby.
That’s a wrap on the 2025 season of the Mako Rugby Roundup.
A huge thank you to our sponsors, The Turf Hotel and NBS, for their ongoing support, to our guests throughout the year, and to everyone who listened, shared, and supported the show.
We’ll see you again next season on the Mako Rugby Roundup.
