Page 28 – Otago rugby. Central Otago rugby has a rich history. Otago's most capped player with a number of appearances - 170 - that will never be beaten. He was deemed the most famous rugby forward of the 1960s by the International Rugby Hall of Fame, and was also made a New Zealand Companion of Merit (the local equivalent of a knighthood) in 2001. History and highlights of rugby in the Otago region. In 1966, four players from the region donned the blue and gold of Otago and became part of that history. Anton Oliver (1994-2005): An environmentalist and academic trapped in the body of the best scrummaging hooker in Otago history. 8. In 2011 North Otago lost in the semi-final to East Coast but continues to be a strong stepping stone in to the ITM Cup. The system (RPI) is a world first for its complexity and comprehensive embrace of northern and southern hemisphere players and teams. Follow the match. North Otago are past winners of the Meads and Lochore Cups in the New Zealand wide Heartland competition. Richard Knight (1982-92): Durable and skilled. Those that are interested in playing go to North Otago Rugby Website. North Otago Rugby Results 1974 - 2019 (PDF) Updated 26/1/21. Otere Black First five-eighth. Colin Meads is widely regarded as the most iconic rugby player of his time. The Kurow Rugby Club welcomes overseas rugby players. In the past they have been nicknamed the … Finlay Christie Halfback ... www.rugbyhistory.co.nz is the best rugby history site that is available. The Caversham Football Club and Pacific Football Club were established in 1884 and amalgamated into the SOUTHERN RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB in 1899. THE PARENTS Caversham Football Club 1884 – 1889 In the beginning Caversham played its first … Continue reading "History" Join the debate about the best year in the history of your region's rugby team. The Otago Rugby Football Union is the official governing body of rugby union for the Otago region of New Zealand.The union is based in the city of Dunedin, and its home ground is Forsyth Barr Stadium.The top representative team competes in the ITM Cup, New Zealand's top provincial competition.The union was to have been liquidated in March 2012. John Mawhinney and John Simpson, rugby players Collection: Timaru Herald Photographs, Personalities Collection Description: Pictured playing in the Hannan Shield team against South Africa are John Simpson (left) and John Mawhinney, dated 5 July 1994. Page 30 – Best year ever? Our club has existed for 135 years and has a proud history in Dunedin, Otago and New Zealand. The Highlanders Rugby Club Limited Partnership is a stand-alone entity, with clear objectives and goals – all of which fit within the strategic plan of the business. History and highlights of rugby in the Southland region. Canterbury will defend the Ranfurly Shield against Otago on Sunday for the first time this Mitre 10 Cup this season. 9. The Highlanders have undertaken significant change since the Super Rugby competiion began and is a separate business from the Otago Rugby Football Union. 10. The Otago rugby league team are New Zealand rugby league team that represents the Otago Rugby League.They are known as the Whalers. So much so that he was named New Zealand’s Player of the Century in 1999. Beauden Barrett First five-eighth. RugbyPass has created a next generation rugby rating system, based on machine learning and shaped by game winning moments. History and highlights of rugby in the North Otago region. Page 29 – Southland rugby. … With that in mind, we have a look back into the history of the iconic shield and why it is so important to the New Zealand Rugby public and players. The one thing that struck me in doing my own NPC stats research is the vast number of players whose career is limited to one game (or part game) for a minor union.

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