Wellington Rugby Football Union and Sport
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Wellington Lions announce coaches for 2024 NPC Campaign
- Wellington Rugby Football Union
- The Wellington Lions have announced their Coaching Team for the 2024 Bunnings Warehouse National Provincial Championship (NPC), which begins in August. Joining Wellington Lions Head Coach Alando Soakai on the Lions coaching setup will be Ryan Piper (Assistant Coach), Trent Renata (Assistant Coach) and Greg Halford (Scrum Coach). Soakai – who moved into the Head Coach’s role after it was vacated by Tamati Ellison after last season’s NPC – said they are well into their preparations for the upcoming NPC campaign and is excited what this coaching team will bring to the table.
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Patea-Fereti to run out for 100th First Class Match as Pride Named to take on Waikato
- Wellington Rugby Football Union
- The Wellington Pride conclude their 2023 campaign this weekend, as they head to Hamilton to take on Waikato on Sunday. Captain Jackie Patea-Fereti will run out for her 100th First Class Match, after reaching 75 games for the Pride earlier in the season. Patea-Fereti made her Pride debut in 2006, the year the Pride won the title. Coming off the bye week, Head Coach Fusi Feaunati has made some changes to the side that went down to Bay of Plenty. “We’re looking to put out a polished performance to end the season on a high, the girls have worked hard and deserve nothing less to wrap up the campaign” said Feaunati.
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Wellington XV v Wairarapa Bush
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- The following 22 players have been selected to play in the annual Jimmy Cotter Memorial Trophy match against Wairarapa Bush at Masterton on Tuesday 20th May, kick off 3pm.
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All Blacks v Ireland Preview
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- Wellington rugby fans will be welcoming the Irish rugby team to the capital for the first time in 16 years when the two nations meet at Westpac Stadium on June 7, kick off 7.35pm. Ireland were last in New Zealand in 2006 for a two test series, but this will also be the first time the men from the Emerald Isle have played Test Rugby in Wellington since 1992 at Athletic Park.
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Club Old Timers Days
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- The details for Wellington Club Old Timers Days has been announced. Get along for a yarn with some old mates or even make some new ones. Check out the details for your clubs Old Timers Day below.
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Jamie Joseph Appointed as Vodafone Wellington Lions Coach
- Wellington Rugby Football Union
- Wellington Rugby today announced that Jamie Joseph has been appointed as the new coach of the Vodafone Wellington Lions. He takes over from Aussie McLean, who has stepped aside as planned to concentrate exclusively on his role as Hurricanes Assistant Coach.
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Alama Ieremia Appointed as Wellington Academy Coach
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- Alama Ieremia has been appointed as the new Head Coach of the New Zealand Post Wellington Rugby Academy.
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WRFU Under 13 Provincial Representative & Development Squad 2007
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- The WRFU Under 13 Provincial Representative & Development Squad for 2007 has been named.
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Wellington Under 20 Squad Announced
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- The Wellington Under 20 representative team for 2007 is as follows:
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Wellington Under 16 A and Under 16 Development Sides Announced
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- The Wellington Under 16 Rugby Representative Team for 2007 is:
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Wellington B Squad Announced
- Wellington Rugby Football Union
- Could all players named below meet at the MSP Gym at Evans Bay Park this Wednesday (1 August) at 6.15pm. Training gear is not required. If there are any problems please contact Richard Newsome on 0272879544. The Wellington B Squad for 2007 is:
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Wellington Pride Training Squad Announced
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- The Wellington Pride Training Squad in preparation for the Womens Air New Zealand Cup has been announced.
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Wellington Under 18 and Wellington Centurions Squads announced
- Wellington Rugby Football Union
- The Wellington Under 18 Squad for 2007 are as follows:
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Wellington Maori Training Squad Named
- Wellington Rugby Football Union
- The training squad for Te Upoko o Te Ika (Wellington Maori) Rugby for 2007 is as follows:
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Counties Manukau 34 Wellington XV 85
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- Wellington scored 13 tries in a comprehensive victory over Counties on a glorious afternoon at Owen Delany Park, Taupo.
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Wellington XV Named For Counties Fixture
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- The Wellington XV to take on Counties Manukau on Saturday July 14, kick off 2.30pm, at Owen Delany Park is as follows:
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Masoe Extends WRFU Contract
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- All Black loose forward Chris Masoe has signed a new contract with the Wellington Rugby Football Union which will keep him in the province for the next two seasons.
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WRFU Under 18 Trialists Named
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- The trail team for the WRFU Under 18 Representative Rugby team has been announced.
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Wellington Sign Hobbs and Kirkpatrick
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- Wellington has completed the signing of former New Zealand Schools and New Zealand U19 first five-eighth Michael Hobbs and current New Zealand U19 first five Daniel Kirkpatrick.
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Wellington Maori Team Announced
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- The Wellington Maori team to play Horowhenua Kapiti on Monday 4 June at Otaki is as follows.
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Wellington XV Squad v Wairarapa Bush
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- The Wellington XV to play Wairarapa Bush for the Jimmy Cotter Memorial Trophy at Memorial Park Masterton on Tuesday 22nd May at 3pm is as follows.
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WRFU Colts Trialists 2007
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- The following players have been selected to attend the WRFU Colts Trials to be played at {Porirua} Park on Monday 4th June (Queen's Birthday).
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Evan Crawford Appointed as High Performance Manager
- Wellington Rugby Football Union
- Wellington Rugby has appointed former New Zealand Secondary Schools coach Evan Crawford as its High Performance Manager.
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Coaching Up-Skill Opportunities
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- Wellington Rugby is committed to increasing coach's knowldge and ability so as to enable them to continually improve both themselves and the players they come into contact with.
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Cory Jane Scoops Top Tui Award
- Wellington Rugby Football Union
- Flying winger Cory Jane picked up the top award at the Wellington Rugby Tui Awards Dinner at Westpac Stadium on Friday night. The 23-year-old from Upper Hutt was named Tui Player of the Year for his outstanding performances for the Vodafone Wellington Lions this season, beating off stiff competition from the other two nominees: Ma'a Nonu and Joe McDonnell.
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Worldwide Search For New Vodafone Wellington Lions Coach
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- Just days after the conclusion of the inaugural Air New Zealand Cup, a worldwide search has begun to find the new Coach of the Vodafone Wellington Lions.
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U13 Hurricane Zone Shield on the Line
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- The Wellington Under 13 provincial programme draws to a close this Saturday with both the Wellington U13 Open and Wellington U13 Restricted teams playing their Hawke's Bay counterparts.
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Wellington Rep Fixtures Wrap Up
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- In two representative games played on Saturday, the Wellington U19s drew 16-16 with the Canterbury U19s in Christchurch and the Wellington Colts beat the North Harbour Colts 18-3 at Northcote.
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Wellington Rep Fixtures Wrap Up
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- There were two representative matches played at a wet {Porirua} Park onSaturday, where the Wellington Colts drew 16-16 with Auckland U20 andthe Wellington Bs beat Bay of Plenty Development 34-0.
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Wellington Colts v Otago Colts
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- Otago Colts 16 â Wellington Colts 8 (John Monu try, Brad Cooper pen). A second half revival wasnât enough for the Wellington U21s in their 16-8 loss to an efficient Otago U21s side at {Porirua} Park on Wednesday night.
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