Jacques Cochonnet Trophy lost

Upper Hutt hosted the third challenge of the year for the JC Trophy from Naenae, on Sunday 7th June 2026, on a glorious warm and sunny day.

The teams gathered at 09:00 and play began at 09:30. Upper Hutt took all three of the first round, putting them in a commanding position. However, Naenae then took all three games of the second round, making it 3-3 for the final round. The 3rd round finally went to Naenae with 2 games to Upper Hutt’s 1, making it 5-4 to the victors, Naenae, with a lot of superb pointing and shooting from both sides.

Upper Hutt has held the trophy for 23 consecutive wins and Naenae will now face Masterton at Naenae for the next scheduled challenge. We wish them well with their newly gained trophy.

The Upper Hutt team consisted of Dave Gwerder, Linda Brown and Colin Gooch (Triples), Brian Smith and Adrienne Gwerder (Doubles) and Mary Khalil (Singles). The Naenae team consisted of Bronnie Winter, Paul Haines and Peter Van Heusden (Triples), Terry Coleman and Michael Rocks (Doubles), and Lee Mathewman (Singles).

Source: Upper Hutt Petanque Club

08/06/26