AnnuAl RepoRt & stAtement of Accounts 2011
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Wellington Rugby Football Union (Incorporated) Annual Report 2011
Contents
List of Officers ................................................................................................................... 2
Honours and Awards ........................................................................................................ 3
Balanced Scoreboard ........................................................................................................ 4
Chairman’s Report ............................................................................................................ 5
Rugby Board Report .......................................................................................................... 8
Team Reports
Hurricanes ................................................................................................................ 9
Vodafone Wellington Lions ..................................................................................... 12
Wellington Pride ..................................................................................................... 15
Wellington Development ........................................................................................ 16
Wellington U20 Development ................................................................................. 16
Wellington U20 ...................................................................................................... 17
Wellington U18 ...................................................................................................... 18
Wellington U16 ...................................................................................................... 19
Wellington U16 Development ................................................................................. 19
Wellington Maori .................................................................................................... 20
Wellington Sevens .................................................................................................. 20
Wellington Rugby Referees’ Association ......................................................................... 21
Wellington Secondary Schools Rugby .............................................................................. 22
Junior Rugby Zone Executive ........................................................................................... 24
Greater Wellington Primary Schools’ Rugby ..................................................................... 26
Club Competitions: 2011 Grade Winners ........................................................................ 28
WRFU Premier Mens and Womens Club Champions 2011 ............................................. 29
Obituaries ....................................................................................................................... 30
Financial Report .............................................................................................................. 31
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Wellington Rugby Football Union (inC.)
Office Bearers 2011
President: Mr J. Wootton
Vice Presidents: Messrs W. Guppy, J. Smyth, D. Latham,
M. Robbers
immediate Past President: Mr D. Linkhorn
Life Members: G.W.J. Atkin (1991), D.D. Bond (1997)
(deceased 2011), W.H. Cunliffe (1991) (deceased 2011),
B.T. Frederikson (2005), A.P. (Bill) Freeman (2005), L.J. Hall
(1994) (Deceased 2011), M.C. Henderson (2005) (deceased
2011), A.R. Leslie (2008), J. Oldershaw (1993), E.J. Tonks (1991),
Dr W.J. Treadwell (1998), G.C. Williams (2008).
BOard Of directOrs
A.M. Duffin (Chairman), G.K. Poole (Deputy Chairman),
P.D. Collins, K. Laban, I. Potter, K.R. Pulley, P.R. Scott, K.W. Smiler
rugBy BOard
P.R. Scott (Chairman), K.R. Pulley (Deputy Chairman, Tawa), G.R.
Gosper (Avalon) (replaced by G Kennedy June 2011), J. Sumner
(College Old Boys-Victoria University), R. Plimmer (Eastbourne),
P. McGuinness (Hutt Old Boys Marist), M. J. Usmar (Johnsonville),
A. Woods (Marist St. Pat’s), R. Wood (Northern United), G.
Waugh (Oriental-Rongotai), L. Hedges (Paremata-Plimmerton),
M Blandford (Petone), J.Davies (Poneke), C. Wise (Rimutaka),
K. Eastwood (Stokes Valley), E. Wall (Upper Hutt), P. R. McCoy
(Wainuiomata), N.W. Hughes (Wellington), G.W. Stephen
(Western Suburbs), M. Leggett (GWPSRU), C.McMillan (JRZE),
M.J.Dilnott (WRRA), G.Duffy (WSSRU).
staff
J.M.D. Te Puni (Chief Executive Officer – commenced April
2011), S. Allen (Marketing Executive, resigned April 2011),
K. Austin (Event Executive), A. Bell (Vodafone Wellington Lions
Head Coach, resigned November 2011), C. Boyd (Vodafone
Wellington Lions Head Coach appointed November 2011),
M. Bradshaw (Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach),
K. Bulling (Sponsorship Manager NZ International Sevens,
resigned September 2011), W.R. Caccia-Birch (Manager
Amateur Rugby), J. Coles (Sponsorship Manager NZ
International Sevens, appointed November 2011), B. G. Couch
(Financial Controller, resigned December 2011), E. Crawford
(High Performance Manager), D. Cron (Video Analyst),
B. Crossley (Club Rugby Administrator), A. Dallas (Ticketing
Manager), P. Downes (Strength & Conditioning Coach),
R. Gordon (Club Rugby Support, as at February 2011) L.V. Grace
(Manager Events), L. A. Hamerton (PA to CEO), R. Henderson
(Accountant), K. Hughes (Assistant Physiotherapist, resigned
November 2011, ) A. Jackson (Rugby Services Support, as at
February 2011), D. King (Rugby Development Co-ordinator),
T. Mannix (Taskforce Rugby Development Officer as at January
2011), R. Martelli (Commercial Executive, as at January 2011),
J. McKee (Assistant Accountant), L. Morgan (Sales Executive),
I. Murphy (Vodafone Wellington Lions Team Doctor, as at July
2011), D. O’Shaughnessy (Vodafone Wellington Lions Manager,
resigned March 2011), C. Reddin (Suppliership Manager NZ
International Sevens), S. Rossiter-Stead (Commercial Manager),
C. Shaw (Vodafone Wellington Lions Physiotherapist),
M. Stote-Blandy (Receptionist), W. Strang (Club Liaison Officer),
C. Tye (Caretaker, Training Centre), D. Walsh (Referee Education
Officer), S.M. Walters (General Manager, NZ International
Sevens), K. Wanden (Rugby Services Administrator),
T. Ward (Vodafone Wellington Lions Manager, as at June 2011,
resigned September 2011), R. Watt (Vodafone Wellington Lions
Assistant Coach), R. Whatarau (Assistant Rugby Development
Co-ordinator), D. Wildash (Vodafone Wellington Lions Strength
& Conditioning Coach), B. Williams (Communications Executive).
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rePreseNtatiVe teaM Head cOacHes
WeLLiNgtON LiONs: A Bell
WeLLiNgtON Pride: D Rapira-Davies
deVeLOPMeNt: D Ross
u20: F Rees
u20 deV: J Furlong
u18: C Wells
u16: E Va’a
u16 deV: D Pollock
MaOri: P Wharakura
MeN’s seVeNs: P Martin
auditOrs
ERNST & YOUNG
HONOurs
NeW ZeaLaNd: Hosea Gear, Cory Jane, Ma’a Nonu,
Conrad Smith, Victor Vito, Piri Weepu.
NeW ZeaLaNd uNder 20: Michael Kainga, TJ Perenara,
Solomona Sakalia, Bradley Shields, Lima Sopoaga.
NeW ZeaLaNd secONdary scHOOLs: Ardie Savea.
BLacK ferNs: Muteremoana Aiatu, Shakira Baker,
Rebecca Mahoney, Katarina Whata.
NeW ZeaLaNd seVeNs: Lote Raikabula, George Tilsley.
tui aWards
club coach Of the year: Phil Proctor (Oriental-Rongotai
Premiers)
club team Of the year: Oriental-Rongotai Premiers
Best and fairest club rugby Player: Liu Taituave (Marist St
Pats)
Wellington rugby supporters club Player Of the year:
Bradley Shields (Petone)
al Keown Memorial cup: Solomona Sakalia (Marist St Pats)
Ken comber Memorial cup: Donald Brighouse (Marist St Pats)
Most Promising Player Of the year: Bradley Shields (Petone)
Women’s Player Of the year: Ponisitia Paasi (Marist St Pats)
the dominion Post Wrfu club Volunteer Of the year:
Graeme Brooking (Old Boys University)
referee Of the year: Mike Fraser
representative coach Of the year: Damian Rapira-Davies
representative team Of the year: Wellington Pride
tui Player Of the year: Alapati Leiua (Northern United)
Jeffrey Gaskin: Sideline Photography
Jeffrey Gaskin: Sideline Photography
Honours and Awards
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Balanced Scoreboard
total 71/100%
game development 25% result goal
PlayersIncrease the number of registered players in:Juniors (0-12) Increase registered junior players by 3% age group 13-20
• Increase registered players by 2%• Retain 80% of 2010 junior registered players
now at secondary school senior 21+
• Retain 60% of registered senior players • Retain 50% of 2010 registered secondary
school leavers Overall Increase total registered players by 3%
2% 8%
coaches• Ensure there are twice as many registered coaches
as there are teams Coaching Courses• DRC (Developing Rugby Coaches) course
completion = minimum x4 coaches• Advanced Course completion = minimum x4 coaches
6% 6%
referees Increase the number of active referees by 5%
3% 3%
rWc Legacy80% of clubs actively engaged in legacy programme and conducting at least one event during RWC Delivery of RWC Legacy initiatives, including:
• Rugby Discovery Day – Junior Recruitment Drive • Rippa World Cup – Primary Schools Programme • Clubs and schools ‘sign your jersey’ campaign • Rugby Passport in clubs
6% 6%
club scoreboardAll clubs to have completed 2011 Scoreboard goals by 31 March, with average target score of 80% achieved
2% 2%
19% 25%
competitions 5% result goal
Wellington Rugby will run competitions that address health and safety by ensuring minimum standards are adhered to in all club facilities and that those hosting premier fixtures abide by the minimum stan-dards for playing fields. This will include adherence to the new technical zone requirements on all club number one grounds.
2% 2%
Wellington Rugby will ensure they manage credible competitions by providing accurate draws and points tables, enforcing all WRFU by-laws and providing referees to 90% of games under their jurisdiction.
2% 2%
Wellington Rugby will analyse the number of teams, games and evenness of each competition it operates, then consider the appropriateness of the findings before developing and implementing plans to ad-dress any concerns for the following season. This will include reviewing the current competition structure, and consultation with all relevant stakeholders, with a view to recommending any proposed changes to the Rugby Board by the end of the year.
1% 1%
5% 5%
representative (High Performance) teams – 38%
result goal
The VWL will win the ITM Cup in 2011• If they win final (8%)• If they make final (7%)• Vodafone Wellington Lions qualify for 2012
Premiership (5%)
5% 20%
All other Provincial teams meet WRFU minimum standards of proficient management and achieve their agreed performance targets (i.e)
• Under 20 Team – U20 Development Programme completed (2%); team wins 70% of matches (2%)
• Under 18 Team - Wins Hurricanes Region U18 Competition (1%); Team meets newly developed Talent ID and player Development Model outcomes (1%)
• Under 16 Team - Achieves Talent and ID and Player Development Model outcomes (1%); wins tournament (1%)
• Sevens – Makes Cup section of National Sevens (2%). Wins National Sevens (1%)
10% 11%
• There will be no fewer than 20 players from WRFU represented in higher level teams. (All Blacks, NZ Maori, NZU20, NZ Sevens, NZ Schools, NZU17) (2%)
• 75% of the current Lions squad have been, or are members of the Wellington Academy (2%)
• Talented coaches programme implemented (2%)• Prepare strategic plan for development of Sevens
rugby for men and women in the province (1%)
2%
2%
2%
1%
2%
2%
2%
1%
22% 38%
governance and financial – 32% result goal
The operating result for 2011 (excluding income from NZI Sevens, Hurricanes and Test) will match or exceed the budget, within $100,000 less than budget (5%); more than $100,000 above budget (5%)
15% 15%
WRFU will continue to enhance its expertise and reputation as an event manager by:• Managing the Hurricanes franchise efficiently and
effectively by achieving budget and meeting KPI’s• Managing the 2011 NZI Sevens efficiently and ef-
fectively and achieving the budget net surplus for the event
• Managing the test in 2011 efficiently and effectively to achieve a KPI rating of at least 90%
• Meeting the WCC and RNZ2011 requirements as specified
1%
6%
0%3%
5%
6%
3%3%
25% 32%
2010 = 65%
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Chairman’s ReporteXecutiVe suMMary
The past 12 months for Wellington Rugby has been a year full of
contrast and will be one of the most remembered in the history
of the organisation. In a year that will be noted for its highs and
its lows, it is pleasing to announce that we will finish the year
with a positive cash result having achieved budget. This will be
the first positive financial result since 2007 which, under the
current economic climate and challenges rugby organisations
face, is a fantastic end to the year.
Wellington Rugby has ended the year with a profit of $346,838
before tax and depreciation, and a final figure of $11,910 after
these items are taken into account. Although a small profit, the
turnaround from recent years is an important step. This was
achieved only by meeting our targets for commercial, match and
gaming revenue, whilst maintaining our focus on cost reduction.
Total expenses were reduced by over $600,000 compared to 2010.
The more difficult times of the year included the dramatic events
at the Hurricanes, a tough run of results for the Wellington
Lions and the challenging environment for ticket sales. This was
largely due to the compressed nature of the ITM Cup and the
Rugby World Cup which tightened the financial capacity of fans.
Although the market remained difficult television viewership
was high.
Rugby was on show in New Zealand in 2011 with the successful
hosting and eventual win by the All Blacks of the Rugby World
Cup. Apart from producing many of the World Cup winning
All Blacks, Wellington Rugby helped deliver, in conjunction with
the Wellington City Council, a festival of rugby in the capital
and eight highly successful games at Wellington Regional
Stadium including two quarter-finals. Additionally, the RWC
Legacy Programme, led by Andy Leslie, ensured the local rugby
community played a big part in the festivities by hosting the
many overseas visitors and promoting continued interest in the
game at a local level.
Once again Wellington Rugby was responsible for delivering
an outstanding International Sevens tournament at the start of
2011. The NZI Sevens as it was known then continued to live up
to it’s reputation as the best tournament on the HSBC Sevens
World Series circuit. With NZI’s involvement coming to an end in
2011, Hertz have now come on board to help take the event to
a new level.
Sadly in 2011 Wellington Rugby lost four Life Members – Don
Bond, Murray Henderson, Way Cunliffe and Les Hall. These men
made an immense contribution to the success of the Union over
many years and their collective loss will be keenly felt.
Looking ahead to the coming year, the tough economic
environment and pressure to perform will be just as pertinent.
The team here are committed on and off the field to deliver
results for the Wellington Rugby community.
strategic PriOrites
Our performance against the four strategic priorities for 2011
was as follows:
1. Vodafone Wellington Lions to win the ITM Cup
The Vodafone Wellington Lions finished sixth at the end of
round robin play in the ITM Cup Premiership. Clearly the Board
and management have this strategic priority as a focus for 2012.
2. WRFU to achieve liquid reserves of $2.5 million by 2011
The Board has known for a while this three year objective would
not be achieved. We finished the year in a similar position to
2010, with net equity of $5.194m. A moderate decrease in
cash reserves to 1.65m is primarily due to the increased level of
support required by the Hurricanes franchise. Once again we
must acknowledge the financial contribution of trust funders,
in particular NZCT and Infinity Foundation, for their significant
support of our community rugby initiatives.
3. Increase registered junior players by 3%, players aged 13-20
by 2% and overall player numbers by 3%
Community rugby participation rates continued to challenge
the Union with a 5% decline in junior playing numbers in 2011.
A drop off was also experienced in the 13-20 age bracket.
However, it was pleasing to note the continued growth in
retention of junior registered players moving onto college -
82% from the 2010 to 2011 seasons, up a further 7% on the
previous term. Senior playing numbers remained strong with
130 teams registered in competitions and playing numbers up
2%. Overall, registered players were down by 3% on 2010
figures. In 2012, there will be a heightened emphasis on the
levels of participation and in particular player registration
compliance.
4. WRFU to have strong healthy clubs with an average target
score of 80%, of club’s Scoreboard targets, achieved.
Sound work continued in this critical area of the game with a
very positive outcome resulting in the average score of 81.9%.
The Scoreboard process remains a key function in helping to
assess the health of our clubs and most importantly, to identify
and address areas that require further attention, both on and
off the field. We thank clubs for their effort and commitment in
working with the Union on this process.
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ON-fieLd PerfOrMaNce
2011 Vodafone Wellington Lions
The 2011 ITM Cup competition underwent a revamp due to
the hosting of the Rugby World Cup, starting in September,
which meant there was an eight-week window for our domestic
competition. The format changed with the 14 teams split into
a Premiership Division and Championship Division complete
with cross-over matches and automatic promotion-relegation at
the end of the season. We saw the introduction of games from
Tuesday through to Sunday providing short turnarounds, and
fans the opportunity of domestic rivalries night after night.
Like every team, the Lions played, on three occasions, two
matches in four days which highlighted the distinct nature of the
2011 competition.
Based on Wellington’s top four finish in 2010, the side started
the 2011 season in the Premiership Division. In a turbulent
season, wing Jason Woodward scored a hat trick in a season-
opening 23-5 win over Taranaki. Next up the Lions had their
first home fixture, a midweek clash in terrible conditions which
saw the hosts defeated 17-21 by Auckland. Four days later the
team bounced back to beat Canterbury at Westpac Stadium
with a four try effort giving the hosts a convincing 37-28 win.
The Lions’ season then stumbled with disappointing back-to-
back defeats to Hawke’s Bay and Bay of Plenty on the road.
The Lions returned home to rectify their season by taking down
Northland with an emphatic 43-19 win. In the same week the
Lions hosted neighbours Manawatu, which doubled as the
WRFU Old Timers Day. We had a great turnout of past players
but the team failed to back up the win going down 25-31.
With three rounds to go the Lions were in seventh place and
returned home to face a Southland team that had just lost the
Ranfurly Shield. With Conrad Smith at centre, hunger in their
bellies and young No. 8 Brad Shields in top form, the Lions
pipped the Stags 30-25. Victory over the Stags gave them an
outside chance of making the final, heading into their last two
games on the road against Waikato and North Harbour. A 27-
31 loss to Waikato ended their 2011 title challenge and they
needed to win their last game to ensure a top six finish. Final
round opponents North Harbour led by 13 points at one stage,
but composure and the assured boot of first five-eighth Lima
Sopoaga saw them take the lead and hang on to see the side
remain in the Premiership Division for 2012.
Individually, Sopoaga was the Lions’ ITM Cup top scorer with
98 points. Woodward and hooker Dane Coles were the equal
leading try-scorers with 4 tries for the season. Captain Jeremy
Thrush and utility back Alapati Leiua were the two Lions players
to feature in every match and produced solid performances
week in, week out, which saw them both nominated for Tui
Player of the Year at the annual Wellington Rugby Tui Awards.
The end of the season saw Wellington farewell the French
bound Neemia Tialata, who started eight times at prop and
played his 73rd and final game for the Lions against North
Harbour in the last round. On Neemia’s return to the sheds after
his final match his team paid tribute to him by performing a
haka which he then returned. It was an inspirational moment
that signified his contribution to this Union and the mana he
held amongst his team-mates.
I would like to acknowledge Andre Bell and Richard Watt for
their work with the Vodafone Wellington Lions these past
two years. Understanding the legacy of the Wellington jersey
played a big role in their development of this team and they
too showed that pride and commitment to the jersey. Andre, in
particular, has given outstanding service to the Lions since 2008
and we wish him all the best for the future.
Wellington representative rugby
Wellington Rugby Representative teams had an extraordinary
year continuing the strong growth and development of our local
talent at national level. Every Wellington representative team
either made their final or won their respective competition in
2011. One team that stood out were the Wellington Pride, who
deservedly reached the final of the resurrected Women’s NPC
competition.
The Pride, although losing the final 8-34 to a powerful Auckland
side could hold their heads high after a strong season and
dominating performances including their 48-13 semi-final
win against Canterbury. Their round robin performances were
convincing that saw them earn excellent wins over Otago away
(57-0), Manawatu at home (58-8) and Hawke’s Bay away (34-3).
In five games in the round-robin, the Pride scored 33 tries and
212 points and conceded 58. Centre Shakira Baker scored ten
tries and wing / fullback Huia Paul, seven. This season set the
path for Baker, prop Muteremoana Aiatu and flanker Katarina
Whata to join first five-eighth and Captain Rebecca Mahoney
in the Black Ferns squad for their end of year tour to the UK – a
well-deserved honour.
Other representative teams that we must mention are, the
Wellington Under 18 side, who gained their unprecedented
fourth Hurricanes Region Under 18 Title. The Wellington Under
16A’s also won their Hurricanes Region tournament, a first for
this age group since 2008. Continuing the success at this level
was the Under 16 Development side who won their respective
competition. The Wellington Under 20’s showed renewed
success in their competition, taking the title for the first time
since 2005 and Wellington Maori, as strong as ever, won their
competition. Congratulations to all involved and thank you to
the coaches, supporters and families for their continued support.
Looking to the future of representative rugby, Sevens is now a
priority given its inclusion as an Olympic Sport. Considerable
support will be given to both men’s and women’s programmes
to ensure strengthened competition both on a regional and
national basis.
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club rugby
Northern United won the first round Swindale Shield by 15
competition points from second placed Oriental-Rongotai – but
the tables were turned in the Jubilee Cup with Oriental-Rongotai
historically recording their first triumph in this competition and
first senior championship win in over 100 years. It was fitting
that Oriental-Rongotai claimed the title as, only a few weeks
prior, long time servant Don Bond had passed away.
Oriental-Rongotai had a fantastic run through the Jubilee Cup
round-robin, winning all seven games and claiming the Andy
Leslie Trophy as regular season champions. They then showed
great determination in protecting an 18-15 lead in their semi-
final win over Hutt Old Boys Marist and the stage was set for
their final showdown with Norths who had beaten Poneke in
their playoff match.
The Jubilee Cup Final was played in front of a large crowd at the
Petone Recreation Ground in early August. Oriental-Rongotai
ran in five tries to blitz the two-time defending champions
Northern United. In an exhilarating 20 minutes of play either
side of halftime, the eventual winners came from 13-6 behind to
score four brilliant tries and take the game away from Northern
United. The previous day to kick off the finals weekend, Tawa
had held on to spectacularly upset top qualifiers and unbeaten
Old Boys-University 25-20 in the Hardham Cup final at Fraser Park.
The Finals weekend, moved from Westpac Stadium for the first
time in over a decade due to RWC commitments, was a great
success. Incorporating the Premier-1 College Final on the Sunday
at Petone Rec, as a curtain raiser to the Jubilee Cup final, along
with Sky TV coverage of both finals – considered to be a first
in New Zealand rugby - made for a wonderful community
rugby occasion. Given its overwhelming success, the Union will
once again be staging the school-club finals format at a local
community ground in 2012.
Congratulations also must go to the Rimutaka Club, who
achieved premier status for the 2012 season for the first time in
their 30 year history.
We are now faced with more change in rugby with NZRU
announcing late in 2011 the decision to open up franchise
rights for the Investec Super Rugby competition. There is
currently significant work going toward formulating the WRFU’s
expression of interest to be the Investec Super Rugby licensee
for the Hurricanes. This is a matter about which we will be in
communication with clubs over the coming months regarding its
progress. This is the latest reflection on changes that continue
to challenge us, as an organisation, to work smart and adapt
in order to be one of the most successful rugby organisations
in the world. I believe we have the management and staff
committed to creating that world leading rugby organisation to
meet the needs of our stakeholders, sponsors, clubs, members
and supporters.
Rugby in Wellington would not be possible without the
dedication and support of all our sponsors and suppliers who
continue to go above and beyond. We must make special
mention of our Wellington Rugby family of six sponsors –
Vodafone, Tui, Ricoh, Interislander, Capital City Ford and
Canterbury. Thank you especially for your support in 2011.
Special thanks also must go to the delegates of the Rugby Board
and our Board of Directors for committing their invaluable time
for the good of rugby in Wellington. I would also like to pay
tribute to John Wootton (President), Dave Linkhorn (Immediate
Past President) and Joe Smyth (Vice President) who will be
standing down at the AGM – thank you gentlemen for your
significant contribution to Wellington Rugby.
Finally, I would like to express my gratitude to the Wellington
Rugby staff. In a year of challenges everyone has continued to
perform and strive to create our vision of being one of the most
successful rugby organisations with a world class performance
culture. The commitment to this winning attitude has been led
from the front by our CEO James Te Puni, who took on the reins
during one of the most difficult years in our history. His passion
to establish a winning tradition at Wellington Rugby in all
aspects of the business on and off the field is apparent and we
appreciate the work being done in order to achieve this.
tony duffin
Chairman
Wellington Rugby Football Union
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Rugby Board ReportThe Rugby Board went about its business with its usual
efficiency. The challenge is to maintain the values and success of
the past while identifying opportunities to strengthen our game
and clubs for the future. The strategic plan is ongoing – we
reviewed our competition format and provided support for RWC
2011 strategic initiatives.
Congratulations to Oriental Rongotai for winning the Jubilee
Cup, while Norths charged through winning the Swindale
Shield. Well done to Tawa in winning the Hardham Cup. The
Rugby Board adjusted the finals program by setting the U21
final as curtain raiser to the Hardham Cup final played on
Saturday at Fraser Park. Meanwhile the Secondary School final
and Jubilee Cup final were played on Sunday at the Petone
Recreation Ground, both featuring on the Rugby Channel.
The artificial pitch program was further augmented with the
opening of two full sized fields at Wakefield Park. The artificial
pitch at Te Whaea is a resounding success in Newtown. This
featured some senior rugby and several tournaments. In the
near future there will be artificial pitches at Wellington College
and Maidstone Park.
The competition and its format were discussed in the Club
Forum with proposals coming from several clubs as to future
changes. The rugby sub-committee chaired by Alan Woods
canvassed opinion widely and after robust consultation and
discussion the result was for the status quo. Special thanks to
Alan and his committee for their sterling and balanced work
throughout the year.
The CCO scheme has ongoing support of the Board of
Directors. In line with previous strategic plans the CCO
programme attempts to increase the number and quality of
coaches, player numbers and build a bridge from school to club
rugby. CCO personnel have become integral parts of the clubs
they are associated with.
Graham Stephen is continuing his good work with the ongoing
efforts associated with the Rugby Board’s Strategic Plan. His and
the Board’s efforts will ensure the implementation and delivery
of the plan.
Wellington referees have supported the Game with enthusiasm
as always. Once again one of their major issues is referee abuse
and this is a concern for us. Wellington referees give freely of
their time and often officiate in multiple games each weekend.
This year we had 158 active referees.
The Rugby Board is well served with the calibre of delegates
from GWPSRU, JRZE and WSSRU. They deliver well-structured
and organised competitions. From this framework our
representative programmes are chosen through to U18s. Special
thanks this year to Grahame Duffy whose support enabled our
finals day to proceed.
John Wootton and his team of Vice Presidents – Wayne Guppy,
Joe Smyth, Denys Latham and Mick Robbers – and Immediate
Past President Dave Linkhorn have done an admirable job. They
have once again made the Union proud with their efforts of
visiting clubs and presenting trophies as required.
The Rugby Board members continued to carry out their various
functions in representative rugby, regulations and by-laws,
strategic planning, RWC 2011 and judiciary. They assisted with
the running of Gala Days, 85kg restricted flying squad weigh-
ins, support of 7s tournaments, monthly meetings, judicial
hearings, as well as the work at their own clubs.
Will Caccia-Birch has done a fantastic job this year, for
Wellington club rugby as well as the efforts of him and his
team around the RWC 2011. He has ensured close co-operation
between the office, Board and clubs.
The RWC2011 strategy working group, chaired by Andy Leslie,
was part of the blend that differentiated the World Cup from
all others. Rugby tourists were given the opportunity to visit
and experience rugby throughout our region’s clubs in events
that they will cherish forever. I wrote last year how Wellington’s
18 member clubs and affiliated bodies would need to derive
maximum benefit from New Zealand hosting the RWC 2011,
before, during and after. We are now at the after. We all
hope that this event grows memberships and promotes local
community engagement.
I want to repeat once more my thanks to club volunteers
without whom we have no game. All our endeavours are to
promote the game of rugby so that clubs thrive and survive.
Peter scott
Chairman
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Rugby Board Report Hurricanes
played: 15 Won: 5 lost: 9 Drawn: 1 points for: 328 points Against: 398
Head coach: Mark Hammett
assistant coach: Alama Ieremia
technical adviser: Richard Watt
Manager: Tony Ward
doctor: Ian Murphy
Physiotherapist: Cameron Shaw
assistant Physiotherapist: Kylie Hughes
Head strength & conditioning coach: David Gray
strength & conditioning coach: Paul Downes
technical analyst: Dan Cron
communications Manager: Sam Rossiter-Stead
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2011 caps total caps
Beauden Barrett 4 4
Michael Bent 5 5
James Broadhurst 15 17
Richard Buckman 2 2
Dane Coles 13 31
Laurence Corlett 1 1
Aaron Cruden 12 25
Chris Eaton 14 14
Jason Eaton 14 63
Jacob Ellison 3 33
Bryn Evans 4 28
Hosea Gear 12 70
Jayden Hayward 11 11
Andrew Hore 15 106
Cory Jane 10 57
Tyson Keats 14 24
Daniel Kirkpatrick 12 19
Jack Lam 15 15
Alapati Leiua 9 12
Faifili Levave 14 23
Serge Lilo 8 42
Charlie Ngatai 3 3
Ma’a Nonu 12 110
Anthony Perenise 13 23
Mark Reddish 10 10
Julian Savea 12 12
John Schwalger 15 76
Conrad Smith 7 66
Andre Taylor 10 15
Jeremy Thrush 13 50
Neemia Tialata 15 101
Victor Vito 15 34
Piri Weepu 5 84
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18th february v Highlanders in Wellington: Loss 9-14
Penalties: Aaron Cruden (3)
26th february v crusaders in Wellington: Cancelled
12th March v chiefs in Wellington: Won 29-26
Tries: John Schwalger, Tyson Keats
Conversions: Aaron Cruden, Daniel Kirkpatrick
Penalties: Aaron Cruden (3), Daniel Kirkpatrick (2)
19th March v Blues in auckland: Loss 17-41
Try: Neemia Tialata Penalties: Daniel Kirkpatrick (4)
25th March v rebels in Melbourne: Lost 25-42
Tries: Chris Eaton, Victor Vito, Daniel Kirkpatrick, Dane Coles
Conversion: Daniel Kirkpatrick Penalty: Daniel Kirkpatrick
2nd april v Bulls in Napier: Lost 14-26
Try: Serge Lilo Penalties: Daniel Kirkpatrick (2), Aaron Cruden
9th april v Brumbies in canberra: Lost 16-17
Try: Aaron Cruden Conversion: Aaron Cruden
Penalties: Daniel Kirkpatrick (2), Aaron Cruden
16th april v cheetahs in Bloemfontein: Won 50-47
Tries: Hosea Gear (2), Jack Lam, Andre Taylor, Alapati Leiua,
Jeremy Thrush Conversions: Daniel Kirkpatrick (3), Beauden
Barrett Penalties: Daniel Kirkpatrick (4)
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23rd april v sharks in durban: Loss 24-40
Tries: Cory Jane, Faifili Levave Conversion: Daniel Kirkpatrick
Penalties: Daniel Kirkpatrick (4)
30th april v reds in Wellington: Won 28-26
Tries: Faifili Levave, Aaron Cruden, Andre Taylor
Conversions: Aaron Cruden (2) Penalties: Aaron Cruden (3)
6th May v Blues in Wellington: Loss 11-17
Try: Hosea Gear Penalties: Aaron Cruden (2)
13th May v Highlanders in invercargilL: Loss 6-13
Penalties: Aaron Cruden (2)
27th May v force in Palmerston North: Won 34-28
Tries: Ma’a Nonu (2), James Broadhurst, Cory Jane
Conversions: Aaron Cruden (4) Penalties: Aaron Cruden (2)
4th June v Lions in Wellington: Won 38-27
Tries: Hosea Gear (2), Aaron Cruden, Ma’a Nonu
Conversions: Aaron Cruden (3) Penalties: Aaron Cruden (4)
10th June v chiefs in Hamilton: Drawn 18-18
Tries: Andrew Hore, Hosea Gear Conversion: Aaron Cruden
Penalties: Aaron Cruden (2)
18th June v crusaders in Wellington: Loss 9-16
Penalties: Aaron Cruden (3)
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2011 Hurricanes Manager’s ReportThe 2011 Hurricanes season will unfortunately be remembered
more for the events off field, rather than what happened on the
field of play.
After eight years under Colin Cooper, the Hurricanes welcomed
in Head Coach Mark Hammett.
The majority of last year’s squad returned with the addition
of 7 new players which included IRB U20 Player of the Year
Julian Savea, Wellington player Mark Reddish, Taranaki stalwart
Laurence Corlett, promising Waikato flanker Jack Lam and 2010
Wider Training Group players Chris Eaton (Hawkes Bay), Charlie
Ngatai (Wellington) and Michael Bent (Taranaki).
Anthony Perenise returned after a season with the Highlanders.
There were some significant player milestones for 2011 which
included Jeremy Thrush and Cory Jane playing their 50th games
which brought the number of players in the 50 Club to 28.
Ma’a Nonu, Andrew Hore and Neemia Tialata all achieved the
honour of playing their 100th games for the Franchise. They
joined fellow players Tana Umaga and Rodney So’oialo in the
100 Club.
In addition to the above, Laurence Corlett, Michael Bent, Jack
Lam, Mark Reddish, Chris Eaton, Charlie Ngatai, Julian Savea,
Jayden Hayward, Beauden Barrett and Richard Buckman all
made their Hurricanes debuts.
The season was not without its injury concerns with Karl Lowe
unable to play due to an injury in the previous year’s ITM Cup.
Serge Lilo suffered a season ending injury in round 10 against
the Sharks and a week later Charlie Ngatai suffered a season
ending injury against the Reds.
It was not until Round 13 that the very experienced Piri Weepu
returned to play against the Highlanders after he suffered a
serious ankle injury playing for Wellington in 2010.
Our preseason programme had a familiar look to it which was
not only built around the coaches having an opportunity to look
at all the players but included the team interacting with the
community and a camp in Whangarei to set out the goals and
objectives for the team following our preseason game against
the Blues
We played our first pre-season match at Mangatainoka against
the Chiefs. This game once again formed a vital part of our
community engagement programme and attracted a crowd of
nearly 10,000 people. We beat the Chiefs in this match and
then headed to KeriKeri to play the Blues. With a narrow loss to
the Blues, we then headed down to Whangarei where we had
our full squad (including All Blacks) for 3 days. We concluded
our preseason campaign with a drawn match against the
Brumbies in Canberra.
No one could have imagined how the beginning of the season
would have started, with a loss to the Highlanders and then the
tragic events in Christchurch which led to our match against the
Crusaders being cancelled. The first time ever a scheduled Super
Rugby match has not been played. To further compound things
we had a bye the next week. To counter not having a game for
3 weeks prior to facing the Chiefs at home, we organised an
internal match, which while not ideal, proved useful in that it
allowed us to play the whole squad against each other and give
the players some valuable game time.
In the cold hard light of day, following the win against the
Chiefs in Round 4, the remainder of the season had very few
highlights from a results point of view.
To beat the Cheetahs for the first time in Bloemfontein, which
saw us score in the final play of the game, was a fine team
effort, as was our win against the eventual Super Rugby
Champions, the Reds in front of our home crowd at
Westpac Stadium.
Narrow losses against the Brumbies, Blues, Highlanders and
a draw against the Chiefs, highlighted the frustration of the
squad in that we were often close to winning games, but
could not quite get there. This was due in no small part to the
commitment of the squad to achieve success.
We continued to take games out to the provinces and played
the Bulls in Hawkes Bay and the Western Force in Manawatu. The
team certainly enjoy playing in the region and meeting the fans.
The focus for the latter part of the season unfortunately shifted
to events off the field when it was announced that contracts
would not be offered to long serving Centurions Andrew Hore
and Ma’a Nonu. Despite this distraction and intense media
speculation, the squad remained focused on trying to win games
which resulted in 2 wins, a draw and a narrow loss to
the Crusaders.
At the end of season function, John Schwalger was voted
Players’ Player of the Year, Rookie of the Year was Jack Lam and
Laurence Corlett picked up the Team Man of the Year Award.
tony Ward
Hurricanes Team Manager
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Vodafone Wellington Lions
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played: 10 Won: 5 lost: 5 Drawn: 0 points for: 251 points Against: 228
Head coach: Andre Bell
assistant coach: Richard Watt
Manager: Tony Ward
strength & conditioning coach: Dave Wildash
doctors (shared role): Ian Murphy & Kevin Bell
Physiotherapist: Cameron Shaw
technical analyst: Dan Cron
Masseur/Baggage Man: Paul Minehan
scrum coach: Graham Purvis (part time)
Media: Bronwyn Williams
Professional development Manager: Steve Symonds
VOdafONe WeLLiNgtON LiONs PLayer aPPearaNces
club 2011 caps total caps
Dean Brunsdon Northern United 7 16
Dane Coles Poneke 9 56
Arden David-Perrot Marist St Pats 6 12
Jacob Ellison Northern United 9 45
Scott Fuglistaller Western Suburbs 10 50
Hosea Gear Hutt Old Boys Marist 2 57
Reggie Goodes Poneke 9 15
Whetu Henry Oriental Rongotai 5 5
Michael Hobbs Old Boys University 9 19
Steve Honey Hutt Old Boys Marist 5 5
Cory Jane Upper Hutt 2 52
Joe Latta Poneke 1 1
Michael Lealava’a Petone 6 6
Faifili Levave Northern United 10 39
Alapati Leiua Northern United 10 37
Serge Lilo Northern United 1 47
Motu Matu’u Oriental Rongotai 10 13
Api Naikatini Northern United 4 50
Charlie Ngatai Poneke 4 23
TJ Perenara Northern United 10 12
Lote Raikabula Oriental Rongotai 2 2
Mark Reddish Oriental Rongotai 9 26
Julian Savea Oriental Rongotai 9 21
Brad Shields Petone 10 17
Conrad Smith Old Boys University 1 43
Lima Sopoaga Old Boys University 10 19
Apoua Stewart Marist St Pats 7 29
Jeremy Thrush Hutt Old Boys Marist 10 65
Neemia Tialata Petone 8 73
Shaun Treeby Tawa 2 26
Victor Vito Marist St Pats 6 44
Piri Weepu Wainuiomata 1 55
Frae Wilson Wainuiomata 9 10
Jason Woodward Upper Hutt 7 8
16th July v taranaki in New Plymouth: Won 23-5 Tries: J Woodward (3) Conversions: PAT Weepu Penalties: MJD Hobbs, PAT Weepu
23rd July v auckland in Wellington: Lost 17-21 Tries: DS Coles, JI Thrush Conversions: LZ Sopoaga (2) Penalties: LZ Sopoaga
27th July v canterbury in Wellington: Won 37-28Tries: MJD Hobbs, SA Fuglistaller, VVJ Vito, F Wilson Conversions: LZ Sopoaga (4) Penalties: LZ Sopoaga (3)
31st July v Bay of Plenty in Mt Maunganui: Lost 0-32
5th august v Hawke’s Bay in Napier: Lost 20-40 Tries: JI Thrush, J Woodward Conversions: J WoodwardLZ Sopoaga Penalties: J Woodward LZ Sopoaga
10th august v Northland in Wellington: Won 43-19Tries: A Leiua (2), F Wilson, FJ Levave, VVJ Vito, DS Coles Conversions: LZ Sopoaga (5) Penalties: LZ Sopoaga
13th august v Manawatu in Wellington: Lost 25- 31Tries: DS Coles (2), JI Thrush Conversions: LZ Sopoaga (2) Penalties: LZ Sopoaga (2)
18th augut v southland in Wellington: Won 30-25Tries: BDF Shields (2), AS Stewart Conversions: LZ Sopoaga (3) Penalties: LZ Sopoaga (3)
23rd august v Waikato in Hamilton: Lost 27-31 Tries: A Leiua, MJD Hobbs, AS Stewart Conversions: LZ Sopoaga (3) Penalties: LZ Sopoaga (2)
26th august v North Harbour in albany: Won 29-28 Tries: FJ Levave, HE Gear Conversions: LZ Sopoaga (2)
Penalties: LZ Sopoaga (5)
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Team Manager’s Report
The 2011 management team was similar to last year with the
addition of a new manager, strength and conditioning coach
and technical analyst.
Given the compressed nature of the 2011 ITM Cup there was
little time in the way of coaching and preseason introduction
with the Super Rugby season concluding only 3 weeks from the
start of the ITM Cup.
Given the constraints of the season due to the RWC, players and
management looked forward to this new format. Throughout
the competition there were no complaints at all about the short
turn around between games, although some Hurricanes Super
Rugby players were a little mentally fatigued from the season
they had just been through more than anything else.
Given the consistent nature and experience of the management
team we only required one morning session to align ourselves
and agree on roles and responsibilities.
Planning & communication
Evan Crawford, as High Performance Manager, did the planning
until the Team Manager was appointed just prior to the ITM Cup
commencing. He was also responsible for communicating with the
clubs and other Wellington representative teams on player availability.
the season
Pre-season
Our preseason programme was restricted to two matches.
We played Manawatu in Palmerston North which excluded any
Super Rugby players (apart from Thrush and Fuglistaller who
wanted to play) and was made up of the contenders squad.
This would give the coaches an opportunity to look at the next
group of players and see who had the potential to play at ITM
Cup level. This match was won 10-7.
Our final preseason match was played against Canterbury a
week out from the competition commencing and was a shadow
Vodafone Wellington Lions team. This match, played at Petone
Recreation Ground was won 40-14
We had little time for any preseason training of substance given
we only had our full squad available for the last preseason
match against Canterbury. This was due to players returning
from their break post Super Rugby and also players returning
from the IREB U20’s Tournament in Italy.
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We held our official Lions launch function with our family of six
sponsors at Capital City Ford. The official squad of 34 players
(including Wellington All Blacks, Jane, Smith, Gear & Weepu) were
named for the campaign to be led by Jeremy Thrush.
in season
The 2011 ITM Cup competition was very hard to predict with a
number of upsets each week. This, along with the mid-week
matches made it an enthralling competition for not only the
teams but also the fans.
Due to the All Black schedule we would again have limited use
of our All Blacks with Piri Weepu (1 game), Victor Vito (4 games)
Conrad Smith (1 game) and Cory Jane (2 games) and Hosea
Gear (2 games) all making valuable contributions and displaying
a willingness and commitment to put on the Wellington jersey.
Ma’a Nonu was unavailable due to his commitment to play in
Japan following the conclusion of the RWC.
Injuries to Jeff Allen (missed the season due to a hamstring
injury) Serge Lilo (1 game - knee), Shaun Treeby (2 games - knee)
and Whetu Henry (4 games - ankle) meant their contributions to
the team were limited.
Our congratulations go to World Cup Winners Piri Weepu, Cory
Jane, Ma’a Nonu, Conrad Smith, Victor Vito and Hosea Gear.
While we started off well with a convincing win against
Taranaki, we were not as consistent as we should have been
and basic mistakes cost us in our next match against Auckland.
We regrouped to beat Canterbury in the following match, but
consecutive and comprehensive losses against Bay of Plenty and
Hawkes Bay really did not help our cause.
We were still in contention half way through the competition
for a finals place but this was not to be. Whilst we won 3 out
of our last 5 games beating Northland, Southland and North
Harbour, we lost to Manawatu and Waikato and the bonus
points we secured in these losses were important.
We had to win our final game against North Harbour to ensure
we remained in the premiership division. Despite being down
10 -23 at half time the team fought back bravely to win 29 – 28.
Of the 35 players used during the 2011 ITM Cup competition,
milestones celebrated by players included:
debut itM cup matches (6 players)
Jason Woodward, Whetu Henry, Steve Honey, Michael Lealava’a,
Lote Raikabula and Joe Latta
Blazer (12) games (7 players)
Arden David-Perrot, Motu Matu’u, Dean Brunsdon, Brad Shields,
TJ Perenara, Lima Sopoaga and Michael Hobbs
50 games (3 players)
Dane Coles, Api Naikatini and Scott Fuglistaller
team culture
Management continued to promote the history and traditions
of Wellington rugby. This started with the Wellington Rugby
Football Union logo being embroidered in the front bottom
right hand side of the jersey. We invited a Wellington Rugby
Centurion prior to each home match to talk to the players and
then present them with their jerseys.
With such a short compact competition we spent a morning
working with the players to agree on our protocols for the
season prior to our first game.
There were no issues of note with any players and they
conducted themselves well both on and off the field.
external relationships
The Lions continued their excellent relationship with a number
of stakeholders. They carried out all of their community, media
and commercial obligations without complaint.
Following the end of season reviews, 2012 will see Chris
Boyd take over from Andre Bell as Head Coach. Chris will be
supported by Richard Watt as Assistant Coach.
Andre Bell leaves with our best wishes having made a valuable
contribution to Wellington Rugby as Assistant Coach to Jamie
Joseph where they unfortunately lost the finals in 2008 and
2009. He took over as Head Coach halfway through 2010
when Jamie Joseph left for the Highlanders and took the
Vodafone Wellington Lions to a semi final that they eventually
lost to Canterbury.
Thanks to the Vodafone Wellington Lions Team Management
and Wellington Rugby Union staff who worked hard through a
very compressed campaign.
Thanks also to the fans and sponsors who have supported us
and we look forward to your continued support in 2012.
tony Ward
Vodafone Wellington Lions Team Manager
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Head coach: Damian Rapira-Davies
assistant coach: Terry Fraser
assistant coach: Ben Perenise
assistant coach: Phillipe Rayasi
assistant coach: Gary Hilson
Manager: Rebecca Liua’ana
assistant Manager: Emma Savisi
Physio: Kylie Hughes
Wellington Pride
M Roewen Marist St Pats 4
C Rowat Old Boys University 4
P Paasi Marist St Pats 6
S Levave Northern United 6
J Patea Petone 6
K Mei Wainuiomata 6
S Waru Eketahuna 6
E Aldworth Eketahuna 6
T Tafatu Eketahuna 6
R Mahoney Eketahuna 5
R Finau Petone 6
M Davidson Eketahuna 6
S Baker Eketahuna 6
H Whitman Eketahuna 4
H Paul Marist St Pats 4
A Dean Northern United 6
R Uluinayau Marist St Pats 2
M Aiatu Northern United 6
G Williamson Old Boys University 6
N Reddick Northern United 6
M Wilson Marist St Pats 6
R Pope Old Boys University 5
K Whata Stokes Valley 5
WeLLiNgtON Pride PLayer aPPearaNces 2011
Back row: Rejieli Uluinayau, Naima Reddick, Mel Roewen, Katarina Whata, Lydia Dickins, Ponisitia Paasi, Maia Tua-Davidson, Shaan Waru, Gina Williamson, Heidi Whitman Middle row: Kylie Hughes (Physio), Katy Chamberlain, Kiri Mei, Jackie Patea, Mere Wilson, Rebecca Liua’ana (Manager), Sanita Levave, Muteremoana Aiatu, Rebecca Pope, Shakira Baker, Emma Aldworth, Emma Savesi (Assistant Manager) front row:Gary Hilsdon (Assistant Coach), Brooke Riley, Ruby Finau, Tatiana Tafatu, Rebecca Mahoney (Captain), Claire Rowat (Vice Captain), Agnes Dean, Huia Paul, Ben Perenise (Assistant Coach) absent: Shawna Waiwai, Vailagi Paulo, Georgia Cameron, Damian Rapira-Davies (Coach), Philippe Rayasi (Assistant Coach)
teaM recOrd
17th July v Manawatu (Ps) won 43-17
23rd July v Barbarians (Ps) won 55 – 0
30th July v Otago won 57 – 0
Tries: H.Paul (4), R. Finau, S. Waru, R. Uluinayau, S. Baker (2),
Conversions: R. Mahoney (6)
6th august v auckland lost 15 – 34
Tries: K. Whata, S. Baker Conversions: K. Whata
Penalties: K. Whata
13th august v Manawatu won 58 – 8
Tries: K. Whata, H. Paul, C. Rowat, P. Paasi, S. Baker (3), M.
Aiatu, R. Finau (2) Conversions: R. Mahoney (4)
20th august v Hawkes Bay won 34 – 3
Tries: H. Paul (2), S. Levave, S. Baker (2), S, Waru
Conversions: R. Mahoney (2)
27th august v canterbury won 48 – 8
Tries: M. Aiatu, K. Whata, S. Baker (2), R. Mahoney, S. Waru,
R. Finau Conversions: R. Mahoney (5) Penalties: R. Mahoney
3rd september v auckland (final) lost 8 – 34
Tries: R. Finau Penalties: R. Mahoney
played: 8 Won: 6 lost: 2 points for: 323 points Against: 109
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Wellington Development
played: 3 Won: 1 lost: 2 points for: 133 points Against: 81
teaM recOrd
20th august v Wellington samoan won 92 – 0Tries: H. Smith, M. Faraimo, G. Lealofi, N. Grigg (2), A. Plaister, D. Harper, L. Tupuola, J. Woodward (4), M. Kafutolu, L. Raikabula. Conversions: H. Cripps (6), J. Woodward (5)
27th august v taranaki lost 17 – 40Tries: G. Mamea, A. Plaister, M. Faraimo. Conversions: H. Cripps
10th september v canterbury lost 24 – 41Tries: J. Wright, W. Moala Conversions: H. Cripps Penalties: H. Cripps (4)
Head coach: Dion Ross
assistant coach: John Duignan
Manager: Roger Walker
Physio: Jen Sweeting
Back row: Mateaki Kafatolu, Leka Tupuoala, Greg Lealofi, Mana Faraimo, Galu Taufale, Tau Mamea, Sio Tuia, Joe Wright
Middle row: Lee Spence (Trainer), Roger Walker (Manager), Genesis Mamea, Glen Angus, Pati Gaualofa, Dan Turner,
Ambrose Plaister, Justin Va’a, Jen Sweeting (Physio), Mike Carrol (Manager) front row: Dion Ross (Coach), Hayden Cripps,
Liu Taituave, Henry Smith, Polonga Pedro, Mike Lealava’a, Daley Harper, Sean Hay, John Duignan (Coach)
absent: Jeff Allen, Kayne Hammington
Wellington Under 20 Development
teaM recOrd
27th august v Manawatu lost 22 – 31
3rd september v Wellington samoan lost 3 - 10
10th september v HOBM academy won 16 – 13
Head coach: John Furlong
assistant coach: Ian Tulloch
Manager: Dan Keith
Physio: Rodney Ford
played: 3 Won: 1 lost: 2 points for: 41 points Against: 54
squad: John Braddock, Matt Bryant, Cody Davies, Vyron Smith, Jacob Rikihana, Jack Taulapapa, Timoci Seruwalu, Pagopago Haini, James Waddell,
Jarrod Henry, Cole Stewart, Mitchell Markov, James Coburn, Kalim Kelemete, George Tilsley, Lotu Tuipolotu-Nuku, Dougal English, Tala Kiteki’aho,
Hilton Mexted, Sam Blair, Wiremu Darlington, Rawiri Davis, Thomas Donaldson, Andrew Newson.
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20th august v Ories academy won 45 – 29 Tries: P. Tufuga, G. Amosa, D. Carney, D. McKeefry, P. Tuia, A. Curtis, G. Tisley Conversions: D. McKeefry (2), D. Parsons (3)
27th august v Wellington samoans won 41 – 30 Tries: M. Kainga, J. Wall, G. Amosa, N. Grigg, T. Silafai-Leaana Conversions: D. McKeefry, D. Parsons (4) Penalties: D. Parsons (2)
3rd september v Manawatu lost 23 – 30 Tries: A. Curtis, P. Finau. Conversions: B. Laursen (2) Penalties: B. Laursen (3)
10th september v taranaki won 34 – 17 Tries: C. Dysart (3), D. Carney, P Finau. Conversions: D. Parsons, A. Curtis (2) Penalties: A. Curtis
17th september v Hawkes Bay won 21 – 16 Tries: J. Wall, E. Sione Conversions: A. Curtis Penalties: A. Curtis (3)
24th september v Manawatu won 30 – 27 Tries: P. Silafai-Leaana, G. Tilsley, G. Amosa, E. Sione Conversions: A. Curtis (2) Penalties: A. Curtis, T. Wright
1st October v auckland won 35 – 29 Tries: D Carney, P. Silafai-Leaana, A. Curtis, J. Wall. Conversions: B Laurenson (3). Penalties: B. Laurenson (3)
4th October v Waikato lost 20-27 Tries: G. Tilsey (2). Conversions: B. Laurenson (2). Penalties: B. Laurenson, A. Curtis.
played: 8 Won: 6 lost: 2 points for: 249 points Against: 205
Head coach: Frank Rees
assistant coach: Ray MacDonald
assistant coach: Tom Martin
Manager: David King
Physio: Darragh Curley
trainers: Paul Downes and Mark Bradshaw
Wellington Under 20
Back row: G Amosa, J Braddock, G Tilsley, B Shields, J Wall, J Latta, P Tufuga, E Sione, D Ena, B Laursen, C Dysart, P Downes (Trainer)
Middle row: C Johnstone (Masseur), N Grigg, P Tia’i, J Nicho, L Tuipoluta, J Betham, D Mckeefry, A Curtis, D Hytoungue, M Proctor,
D Parsons, T Wright, A Wells, E Robinson-Mate, P Finau, D Curley (Physio)
front row: T Martin (Ass Coach), J Boyd, F Rees (Head Coach), D Carney, S Sakalia, P Silafai-Leaana, D King (Manager), P Tuia,
R MacDonald (Ass Coach) absent: M Kainga, C Lloyd
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21st august v Ken gray academy won 25 – 10
27th august v Ories academy won 59 – 19
3rd september v HOBM academy won 43 - 0
10th september v taranaki won 25 – 21 Tries: A. Quinlivan, F. Siinei. A. Silago. Conversions: A. Wells (2). Penalties: A. Wells (2)
17th september v Hawkes Bay won 30 – 8 Tries: G. Roil, D. Brighouse, J. Duffy, Conversions: A. Wells (3) Penalties: A. Wells (2), A. Silago
24th september v Hawkes Bay won 22 – 14 Tries: J. Garden-Bachop, F. Siieni, T. Metuarau Conversions: A. Wells (2) Penalties: A. Wells
played: 6 Won: 6 lost: 0 points for: 204 points Against: 82
Head coach: Chris Wells
assistant coach: Lincoln Rawles
Manager: Michael Taylor
Physio: Kylie Milne
trainer: Mark Bradshaw
Wellington Under 18
Back row: Aviata Silago, Cameron Ross, Nicholas Harrison, Sam Hinton, Dylan Hayes, Ivan Vaisagote, Andrew Quinlivan
Middle row: Mark Bradshaw (trainer), Brady Cutting, Falelima Siinei, Jackson Garden-Bachop, Jonny Tevita, Mike Taylor (manager), Luca Ironside, Andrew Wells, Eti Sului, Carne Green, Kylie Milne (physio) front row: George Vance, Hayden Schrijvers, Lincoln Rawles (coach), Donald Brighouse (captain), Tuakana Metuarau, Chris Wells (coach), Jack Talapa, Josh Nicho absent: Ezekiel Sopoaga, Joel Duffy, Newress Fotuali’i, Gavin Roil unavailable due to NZ schools selection: Ardie Savea
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Wellington Under 16
Under 16 Development
played: 6 Won: 5 lost: 1 points for: 203 points Against: 128
teaM recOrd
17th september v centurions won 36 – 29 Tries: G. Faitotoa, L. Campbell, F. Soloa, F. Tanuvasa, C. Tiatia, W. Tufui Conversions: F. Soloa (3)
20th september v australian indigenous won 44 – 0 Tries: A. Mamea, J. Tufele, S. Dawson, R. McCashin, (2), W. Goosen (2) Conversions: L. Campbell (3) Penalties: L. Campbell
24th september v Ories academy won 40 – 15 Tries: F. Soloa, F. Tanuvasa, W. Goosen, W. Tufui, L. Forbes, A. Noble-Campbell Conversions: L. Campbell, F. Soloa (4)
1st October v Wellington u18 lost 14 -34 Tries: F. Soloa, W. Goosen Conversions: F. Soloa (2)
10th October v Manawatu won 28 - 15 Tries: W. Goosen, S. Dawson, F. Soloa (2) Conversions: F. Soloa (4)
11th October v taranaki won 27 v 25 Tries: W. Tufui, F. Soloa, S. Dawson Conversions: F. Soloa (2), L. Campbell Penalties: F. Soloa, L. Campbell
13th October v Hawkes Bay won 14 -10 Tries: F. Tanuvasa, F. Soloa Conversions: F. Soloa (2)
teaM recOrd
17th september v Ken gray academy lost 13 – 15
Tries: V. Komaisavai, C. Paese Penalties: M. Purvis
24th september v Horowhenua-Kapiti won 59 – 5
Tries: S. Tuaoi, N. Hauwhaho, V. Komaisavai (2), C. Porteous, J. McMillan, T. Tuniva, K. Moran, T. Kidwell Conversions: M. Purvis (4) V. Komaisavai (3)
1st October v Wanganui won 35 - 14
Tries: K. Moran, N. Hauwhaho (2), S. Lasini, L. Okeamoa Conversions: V. Komaisavai (2) Penalties: V. Komaisavai, M. Purvis
10th October v Wairarapa Bush won 57 – 14
Tries: J. Green (2), P. Patafilo, F. Tema, S. Baker-Leota, S. Wasley, T. Henderson, V. Komaisavai Conversions: M. Purvis (7) Penalties: M. Purvis
11th October v east coast won 100 – 0
Tries: J. Green (3), K. Moran, N. Hauwhaho (3), P. Patafilo, S. Lasini, T. Henderson, G. Moran, J. Ross, S. Wasley, M. Purvis, N. Blundell (2) Conversions: J. Green, M. Purvis (9
13th October v Poverty Bay won 27 – 12
Tries: J. Green, K. Moran, P. Patafilo, S. Lasini Conversions: M. Purvis (2) Penalties: M. Purvis
Head coach: Earl Va’a
assistant coach: Justin Gray
Manager: Dean Simpson
Physio: Kylie Hughes
Head coach: David Pollock
assistant coach: Okesene Moananu
assistant coach: Brad Shields
Manager: Steve Tanner
Physio: Kylie Hughes
played: 6 Won: 5 lost: 1 points for: 291 points Against: 60
Back row: George Talialoa, Jack Ross, Lui Luamanu, Kahu Hill, Amalamo Alefosio Third Row:Jack Green, Varany Komaisavai, Patrick Matthews, Te Ara Hendersen, Lewis Ngatai, Johnny McMillan second row: Faave Tema, Nathan Blundall, Mitchell Purvis, Sam Wasley, Greg Morgan, Ted Taylor, Brad Shields (Assistant Coach) front row: David Pollock (Coach), A J Marama, Chris Porteous (Vice-captain), Norpera Hauwaho (Captain), Keanu Moran, Sam-Baker Leota, Steve Tanner (Manager) absent: Okesene Moananu (Coach), Pepesana Patafilo, Saita Tuaoi, Tuniva Taula
Back row: Gerard Faitotoa, Andrew Mamea, Luke Tau’alupe, Iakopo Tana, Henry Stowers, Anthony Mamea third row: William Tufui, Francis Tanuvasa, Fereti Soloa, Leni Apisai, Wesley Goosen, Luke campbell, Chase Tiatia second row: Justin Gray (Coach), Kaszius Filemu, Reid McCashin, Jason Montin, Liam Forbes, Sam Dawson, Mike Kenworthy (Trainer) front row: Aleksander Noble-Campbell, John Tufele, Earl Va’a (Coach), James Blackwell (Captain), Dean Simpson (Manager), T J Va’a, Richard Treviranus Absent: Benjamin Tuiomanufili, Kylie Hughes (Physiotherapist)
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Wellington Maori
teaM recOrd
27th august v Wanganui B won by default
3rd september v Wairarapa Bush B won 27 - 10
10th september v Horowhenua – Kapiti B won 44 – 10
17th september v Poverty Bay won 66 - 20
24th september Horowhenua – Kapiti B won 31-13
coach: Paul Wharakura
assistant coach: Rangi Kelly
Manager: Brendon Baker
Physio: Toni Curtis
played: 5 Won: 5 lost: 0 points for: 168 points Against: 53
Wellington Sevens
teaM recOrd – National sevens (Queenstown)
8th January 2011 v Hawkes Bay lost 14-42
8th January 2011 v counties Manukau lost 21-33
8th January 2011 v south canterbury drew 21-21
9th January 2011 v tasman (Bowl quarter-final) won 21-17
9th January 2011 v Manawatu (Bowl semi-final) lost 14-25
coach: Tom Martin
assistant coach: Hannes Venter
Manager: Greg Waugh
Physio: Glenn Ward
trainer: Dave Wildash
squad: Leka Tupuola, Ofa Pongi, Mitch Andrews, Johnny Sola (c), George Tilsley, Matthew Proctor, Tipene Kamakorewa,
Paris Winiata, Inoke Rasabale, Luke Harvey, Ryan Setefano, Api Naikatini.
played: 5 Won: 1 lost: 3 Drawn: 1 points for: 91 points Against: 138
squad: Glen Walters, Piripi Witehira, Tu Greenland, Maihi Henare, Ethan Rikihana, Jamie Miratana, Jacob Rikihana, Perry Hayman,
Dan Popata, Daley Harper, Eldon Paea, Joe Hopkins (c), Kenny Anderson, Darren West, Michael Aumata, Matt Lambert, Jamie Pita,
Randall Bishop, Ross Taurima, TJ Fermanis, Ezra Fermanis, Clint Whiu, James Measor, Max Pearson, Keelan Poi, Hemi Remuera.
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The past season will forever be remembered for RWC 2011,
the build up to it, the 6 weeks of the tournament, and the
culmination of the All Blacks win. However there was also
another very successful club rugby season.
Whilst our active referee numbers were still short of ideal we
still, in the main, managed to service all competitive rugby
grades for college and club rugby.
Recruitment and retention of referees is a never ending process
for us, and although the season started with one nasty incident,
in general, abuse of referees, appears to have been reducing as
publicity campaigns highlight the issue.
We continue to attract young referees, which is good for the
game and our organisation. However people of all ages are
still encouraged to join us and contribute in any way possible,
and enjoy “the best seat in the house” – if the enthusiasm of
the RWC continues into 2012 and beyond we will welcome
this input.
Transfers into Wellington always help and this season we were
very lucky to receive three referees: James McPhail and Muneya
Shino from Canterbury, and Ross Barnett from Otago, all who
have slotted into our Level 1/Premier panel.
Wellington referees continued to perform well at all levels :
Garratt Williamson, our professional referee and currently on
the SANZAR Merit Panel, represented us at Super Rugby, ITM
Cup and Heartland Championship; Mike Fraser, who was once
again voted WRFU club referee of the year and latterly selected
into the SANZAR Reserve Panel, was involved as a Super Rugby
TMO and Assistant Referee (AR), and also at ITM Cup and
Heartland Championship; James McPhail as an AR at Super
Rugby plus ITM Cup and Heartland Championship; and Ross
Barnett at Heartland Championship. Other referees performed
with distinction at rep level throughout the Hurricanes region
and we were also represented in the NZRU Academy by Cameron
Heka and Richard Gordon. They will be joined next season by
Nick Hogan and our leading female referee, Brigitte Tyler, who has
moved back to Wellington from Otago.
As usual, we assure the local rugby community that we will
continue to review training, development, and coaching
processes so as to provide the best refereeing service we can, at
all levels.
Our major sponsor, AMI, has committed to us for another two
years, and with our other principal supporters, WRFU, PWMC,
DB Breweries, Gripfast, and appropriate Trust funding, we have
been able to continue running all our training and development
programmes, and provide kit to our members.
Our profound thanks go to them all as without this on-going
support we would not exist or be able to provide the refereeing
service to the local rugby community.
I thank all of our members who gave of their time this past
season, and particularly their partners and families who
supported them. Also to the clubs that looked after our
members after their games and to all those people who took
the time to go up to a referee and thank them, you have our
grateful appreciation as this is what assists in bringing them
back next season.
ian dallas
Chairman
Wellington Rugby Referees’ Association
Wellington Rugby Referees’ Association
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Wellington Secondary Schools RugbyWhile this season was again interrupted by inclement weather
and the many associated ground closures, Premier 1 apart, all
grades eventually contested their finals at Rongotai College at
the end of August with fifteen intense games being played in a
showcase of College Rugby. Maintaining strong numbers within
the game and providing quality pathways for school players,
nineteen grades were offered in 2011 ensuring rugby was
accessible to all who wanted to play.
Like the boys competition the girls were heavily interrupted
due to weather, although with support from the WRFU and
Wellington City Council, the girls were able to use the quality
artificial surfaces to ensure games were played. This ensured
that the Girls 10’s competition was able to complete a full round
for all seventeen teams across the three divisions.
The WRFU’s investment in the Club Coaching Coordinators and
the role of the NZRU-funded Rugby Administrator in Schools
scheme [RAIS] continues to support the delivery of the game
at a school level and assists to enhance relationships between
clubs and schools. The model is great and we applaud and
acknowledge all involved.
The Boys Premier Final played at Petone Rec again demonstrated
what a great drawcard quality College Rugby can provide with
a significant crowd in attendance. The final served as a curtain
raiser to the Jubilee Cup and, with exceptional management
by the team at WRFU, the event showcased quality Wellington
rugby and outstanding community support. With a path to the
NZ Schools Top 4 at stake, Wellington College demonstrated
great resolve to hold out St Patrick’s Silverstream 20 - 18 in
an intense final. In their journey to the NZ Schools Top 4,
Wellington College suffered a close loss at home to Gisborne
Boys High School. In a repeat of the 2010 girls final, Aotea won
the premiership with a 21 - 10 win over St Marys College.
On behalf of all schools we again thank the Wellington Rugby
Referees Association and WRFU’s Benji Crossley and Richard
cHaMPiONsHiP WiNNers
Premier 1 Wellington College
Premier 2 Taita College
Premier 3 St Patrick’s College, Silverstream 2nd XV
Premier 4 St Bernards College
Premier 5 St Patrick’s College, Kilbirnie 3rd XV
Under 15 Div 1 St Patrick’s College, Silverstream
Under 15 Div 2 Mana College
Under 15 Div 3 Aotea College
Under 14 Div 1 St Patrick’s College, Silverstream
Under 14 Div 2 Upper Hutt College
Under 65 kg Div 1 St Patrick’s College, Silverstream
Under 65 kg Div 2 Newlands College
Under 65 kg Div 3 Heretaunga College
Under 55 kg Div 1 Wellington College
Under 55 kg Div 2 Upper Hutt College
Girls Premier Aotea College
Girls Div 1 Naenae College
Girls Div 2 Wellington Girls College
2011 WeLLiNgtON scHOOLs eXecutiVe:
chairman: Grahame Duffy (Hutt International Boys School)
secretary: John Hornal (College Sport Wellington)
treasurer: Martin Isberg (Wainuiomata High School)
executive: William Strang (WRFU Club Liaison Officer),
Bevan Packer (St Patrick’s College Silverstream),
Darrell Harvey (Wellington College), David King (WRFU
delegate), Ross Findlay (Rongotai College),
Barry Tustin (Paraparaumu College)
WeLLiNgtON deLegates tO HurricaNes yOutH
rugBy cOuNciL:
David King & John Hornal
deLegates tO NZ scHOOLs rugBy cOuNciL:
Martin Isberg (Treasurer)
deLegate tO Wrfu rugBy BOard:
Grahame Duffy
seLected fOr 2011 HurricaNes secONdary
scHOOLBOys:
Joel Duffy (Hutt International Boys); Josh Nicho (Wellington
College); Andrew Quinlivan (Wellington College); Ardie
Savea (Rongotai College); Aviata Silago (St Patrick’s College,
Silverstream); Eti Sului (Wellington College).
seLected fOr 2011 NeW ZeaLaNd scHOOLs:
Ardie Savea – Rongotai College (Captain)
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Wellington Secondary Schools RugbyGordon for being able to appoint to virtually every college
game played this year - the contribution of this body is
outstanding – without them we have no game – thank you all.
In particular the young college referees coming through the
system – well done – you are the future!
At the College Sport Awards, Ardie Savea (Rongotai College)
and Eden Gibson (Aotea College) were named as Wellington
Secondary School Rugby Players of the Year.
Wellington Schools thank all Rugby Convenors and the RAIS’s
in particular, for their valued contribution to the promotion
of the game within their school, and to the managers and
coaches of the teams for their on-going commitment to
youth rugby.
Additionally our special thanks go to the directors and
personnel of the Wellington Rugby Football Union and in
particular to Dave King, Rick Whatarau, Will Caccia-Birch and
the CCO’s for their ongoing support of youth rugby.
John Hornal
Secretary
Wellington Secondary Schools Rugby Union
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Junior Rugby Zone Executivechairman: Gus McMillan
executive Officer: Murray Sullivan, (Retired 2011)
executive: Adrian Middleton (Chairperson, Western
Bays), Karen McCashin (Chairperson, Hutt Valley),
Rachel Whitman (Chairperson Wellington City).
The 2011 season has been another successful year for
Wellington Junior Rugby and the Zone Executive (JRZE) sincerely
thanks the commitment and enthusiasm of our volunteer
administrators, coaching staff and players that have again
produced Junior Rugby to the highest level possible.
The end of the 2011 season brought to an end fifty years of
service to Wellington Junior Rugby, with the resignation of
Murray Sullivan as the JRZE Executive Officer. It was a great
honour to be able to present to Murray (Muzz) at the WRFU Tui
Awards a special presentation to mark his lifetime contribution
to junior rugby on behalf of the WRFU.
When Muzz joined the Taita Rugby Football Club in 1961 as
a coach and management committee member, little did he
know this was to be the beginning of fifty years of service to
Wellington Junior Rugby. Muzz then went on to serve the
Avalon Rugby Football Club, initially to coach his eldest son and
joined their junior committee. Some years later he joined the
Avalon Senior Club Committee and after a reasonable tenure
Muzz twice tried to retire from the senior committee only to
return again to the position of Secretary.
Around 1994 the Secretary/Treasurer of the Hutt Valley Junior
Zone retired and Muzz accepted this role, a position he held
through until retirement in 2006. The Hutt Valley Junior Zone
awarded him honorary life membership for his service
in 2010.
In addition to his role with Hutt Valley, Muzz was Junior Rugby
Administration Officer and Secretary of the Junior Rugby Zone
Executive (JRZE) from 1999 though until his retirement at the
end of this season.
Muzz, we wish you well in your retirement and we know a
certain mutual friend already has some rugby related retirement
tasks lined up for you.
In terms of the success of our existing programmes, our
gratitude once again goes to Ken Laban and his team of helpers
for organising the pre-season Gareth Head leadership clinics
and, with the assistance of Steve Craig, organisation of the JRZE
Sevens tournament. With such a high level of organisation
and enthusiasm shown by the many volunteers who contribute
to these events, these can be nothing other than successful.
The only difference between extraordinary performance and
ordinary performance is the extra, with many young players
who have attended these clinics inspired to add the extra to
their performance. The coming 2012 season will mark the tenth
year Ken and his team have provided these leadership clinics.
The 2011 season started with the Rugby Discovery Day at
the Hurricanes training base and our sincere thanks go to the
Wellington City Council for assistance in developing this new
day along with Bunnings Warehouse who came on board as a
new sponsor for Wellington Junior Rugby. In conjunction with
Wellington Rugby we are looking forward to repeating this day
in early March 2012. Our thanks must also go to Leslie Rugby
for again organising the ‘Ball for All’ promotion for all our
registered junior players.
During 2011 there have again been some enormous challenges,
with the restrictions put onto several senior fields by Rugby
World Cup 2011, this meant some fields we would normally
use for junior rugby were unavailable. With long periods of
significant rain, many fields were closed and our sincere thanks
must go to the regions City Councils, their contractors and
the Primary Schools who have again provided facilities. Special
mention must also be made of the untiring work of the draw-
masters accommodating last minute field changes.
Upper Hutt City Council will be opening their first artificial turf
in 2012 and they along with Wellington City Council have to
be commended for their programme to install artificial turf
facilities. With the opening of the full size field at Te Whaea, a
whole new range of possibilities has opened up for junior rugby.
With confirmation of more of these artificial turfs being planned
within the Wellington region, wet weather cancellations should
lessen in future years.
For the 2011 season, we tried out a new format for our Under
13’s with a Development week for our U13 Premier 1, being
run along similar lines to what the WRFU run for U14, U15 and
U16 players. We believe there is little explanation required for
the naming of this week as Murray Sullivan U13’s week, and
our thanks go to the clubs for funding this through a levy on
all junior players. We have received positive feedback on the
changed format and with some minor tweaks will be further
enhanced for the 2012 season.
The Inter-Zone Tournament was hosted by Hutt Valley Zone and
was held in wintery conditions at Petone Rec, with three days
of very competitive and committed rugby which was witnessed
by those brave enough to withstand the southerly storm on the
final day.
The Under 13 Development programme for 2011 was again a
single squad of 30 players from which an Under 65kg team or
an Open weight team were able to be selected. All 30 players
gained a realistic and tangible insight into what is expected of
a Wellington Representative Player and the opportunities that
could open up for them should they continue to develop and
maintain the required level of commitment.
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In these endeavours we would like to thank the commitment
of Dale Wall as the overall coordinator assisted by Geoff Owen
and with Sam Leota (Manager), and the coaching team of Tony
McCashin and Daniel Iose, the guidance and experience of these
gentlemen is of the highest calibre and the teams unbeaten
results speak for themselves.
On the club scene the WRFU CCOs programme under the
leadership of David King with support from Rick Whatarau
at the WRFU office has again played a very significant part in
assisting our clubs to up skill both players and coaches at a
junior level and it is pleasing to see the continuation of this
programme for 2012.
Rugby World Cup 2011 brought rugby to the attention of
our country and there are a number of legacy projects which
will build on this attention for our sport and several of these
promote the game at a junior level.
In the first half of 2012 there will be a strategic review of all
Wellington Junior Rugby undertaken. As chairman of the JRZE,
I welcome this review as it will provide opportunity for the WRFU
to review our strengths, weaknesses and opportunities and
for all stakeholders to put forward their ideas to continue to
enhance and attract players to Wellington Junior Rugby.
In closing, on behalf of the Junior Rugby Zone Executive, we
would like to extend our sincere thanks to the WRFU Office
Staff, our Volunteer Administrators and Coaches for their
continued support and encouragement in our pursuit of new
initiatives. This continues to allow the children of our region gain
enjoyment and satisfaction from participating in Junior Rugby.
gus McMillan
Chairman
Junior Rugby Zone Executive
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Greater Wellington Primary Schools’ Rugby chair/treasurer: Mark Leggett
gWPsru executive Officers: Mark Leggett, David
Milne, John Berryman, Mike Smith, Murray Sullivan
and Kane Mokomoko
Wellington: Nga Holmes, Glen Holbrook,
Rachel Whitman.
Mana: James Rangiawha, Clinton Whitikia, Ron
Clarke, Kane Mokomoko and Shirley Ngatuere.
Hutt Valley: David Robati, Bruce Chase, Bill Bamber.
Mentor/Patron: John Berryman
2011 was indeed another challenging and also an exciting
year. No one will forget the impact of the Rugby World Cup;
especially those students lucky enough to have been given the
chance to be a ball person, a flag-bearer, or even to have the
Rugby World Cup visit them at their school!
There were plenty of rugby opportunities for the many students
during the school year as they took part in the Waterman’s
Intermediate and ‘Rippa’ tournaments, as well as the zone
tackle, girl black and girl’s rippa tournaments that were held in
the various areas at different times in 2011.
The rugby calendar started in February with a Year 3 and 4
‘Rippa’ tournament as part of ‘Rugby Awareness Week,’ and in
the late Term 3 school holiday break the annual Southern North
Island Primary Schools’ Rugby Tournament, was held, hosted by
the various competing representative teams this year.
The 70th year of the annual Southern North Island Primary
Schools Rugby Union tournament was unique in that it was
played in four different venues. May I thank Horowhenua-
Kapiti especially for the fine hosting at the Levin Domain on the
Thursday of matches.
Wellington won the tournament with a very well balanced
and skillful team again in 2011, and really they have set the
benchmark that all other representative teams will need to
aspire to if they wish to take the cup off Wellington in
the future.
I thank all coaching and management staff for their dedication
in preparing these various representative teams over a very short
space of time. Well done to you!
I wish to acknowledge the support we received from various
organisations/groups that helped us in many ways over the year
and during the Berryman Cup Tournament as well. Thank you.
I thank Rick Whatarau, along with the team of CCO’s, from the
WRFU who provided personnel, coaching, advice and availability
for the various zone tournaments.
Thank you once again to the Wellington Rugby Football
Union for their financial and personnel support. This is most
appreciated as it goes a long way to providing funding/
promotion for rugby in the schools, from school administrative
costs to tournament expenses.
Some of the highlights were:
• The Year 3 and 4 rippa tournament for girls and
boys in Term 1, part of ‘Rugby Awareness Week’.
• Three zonal rippa rugby tournaments were held for
boys and girls in Term1.
• Three zonal tackle rugby tournaments were held for
boys and girls in Term3.
• The Waterman’s sponsored Intermediate schools
tournament. Thank you to the Intermediate school’s
for your support of this fine tournament.
• The Southern North Island Primary Schools Rugby
Tournament, playing for the John Berryman Cup,
with representative teams from Wellington, Hutt
Valley, Mana, Horowhenua-Kapiti and Rangitikei
taking part. Our aim in 2012 will be to look at
approaching Wairarapa Bush to come back into
the tournament.
Finally I would like to acknowledge and thank the many schools,
teachers, principals, coaches, managers, administrators and
parents who gave of their time during the year in support of our
organisation. We could not have achieved what we did without
your assistance.
As mentioned we need to build on the positives from the 2011
year and beyond as we all continue to promote the game of
rugby in the primary schools of the greater Wellington area. To build
our game even more and make sure all school children get involved
playing and supporting rugby is the ultimate success criteria!
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Finally, can I congratulate Murray Sullivan for his dedicated
service to youth rugby, and also to John Berryman who is going
to stand down from the GWPSRU executive after many years of
dedicated service to schools rugby. We will miss John, however he
will still be our patron and continue to support us when he can.
Mark Leggett
Chairman
Greater Wellington Primary Schools’ Rugby Union
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PreMier grade Number of teams
Division One 1st round Swindale Shield 12 Northern United
2nd round Jubilee Cup 8 Oriental-Rongotai
2nd round (round robin) Andy Leslie Trophy 8 Oriental-Rongotai
Division Two 2nd round Hardham Cup 8 Tawa
seNiOr grade
Division One 1st round Harper Lock Shield 12 Hutt Old Boys Marist
2nd round Ed Chaney Cup 10 Petone
Division Two 1st round National Mutual Cup 12 Wainuiomata
2nd round H D Morgan Memorial Cup 10 Wellington
Division Three 1st round JDR Cup 10 Oriental-Rongotai
2nd round Johnsonville Centennium Cup 10 Oriental-Rongotai
uNder 21 grade
Division One 1st round Paris Memorial Trophy 8 Marist St Pats
2nd round John E Kelly Memorial Cup 8 Marist St Pats
Division Two 1st round JRD Cup 6 Poneke
2nd round Vic Calcinai Memorial Cup 6 Upper Hutt
uNder 19 grade
Division One 1st round James Gilbert Memorial Trophy 7 Avalon
2nd round Eric Connelly Cup 6 Hutt Old Boys Marist
85Kg restricted grade
Division One 1st round JC Bowl 8 Marist St Pats Blue
2nd round Paul Potiki Memorial Shield 8 Marist St Pats Blue
Division Two 1st round 6 Marist St Pats Red
2nd round 6 Marist St Pats Red
Division Three 1st round 6 N/A
2nd round 6 Hutt Old Boys Marist Howlers
reserVe grade
Division One 1st round 8 Poneke Ruffnuts
2nd round 8 Upper Hutt J8s
Division Two 1st round 8 Paremata-Plimmerton
2nd round 8 OBU Pink Ginners
Division Three 1st round 8 OBU Pink Ginners
2nd round 8 Johnsonville
WOMeN’s PreMier
1st round Fleurs Trophy 7 Eketahuna
2nd round Victoria Tavern Trophy 7 Eketahuna
Club Competitions: 2011 Grade Winners
POst-seasON tOurNaMeNts
Number of teams
American Ambassador’s Trophy Sevens 11 Wainuiomata
Local Point Sevens Cup Round 1 16 Oriental-Rongotai
Local Point Sevens Cup Round 2 15 Hutt Old Boys Marist
Local Point Sevens Cup Round 3 14 Oriental-Rongotai
Local Point Sevens Cup Overall Winner Oriental-Rongotai
Local Point Women’s Sevens 5 Northern United
WRFU Sevens Tournament, Trentham Memorial Park 10 Oriental Rongotai
deWar sHieLd 1 Old Boys University
(Total Points) 2 Marist St Pats
3 Hutt Old Boys Marist
sir WiLLiaM Perry MeMOriaL trOPHy 1 Marist St Pats
(Average Points Per Team) 2 Rimutaka
3 Hutt Old Boys Marist
griffitHs MeMOriaL trOPHy 1 Wainuiomata U21s
(Team highest average points per team) 2 Johnsonville Senior 2
3 Petone Blue U21s
JuNiOr Merit aWard 1 Johnsonville
(Club highest average points per team per game) 2 Paremata-Plimmerton
3 Wainuiomata
cLuB aWards
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WRFU Premier Division One Jubilee Cup Winners 2011
OrieNtaL rONgOtai fOOtBaLL cLuB
Back row: S.Tevita P.Aukuso M.Matu’u I.Pahulu T.Marama D.Reddish E.Taua’a A.Peters M.Proctor R.Millar second row: T.Reddish (President) M.Richardson (Club Captain) J.Sola A.Curtis M.Reddish T.Fa’atau H.Du Toit P.Halafihi A.Pakau W.Roberts (Physiotherapist) T.Winters (Chairman) front row: M.Brodie (Assistant Coach) P.Proctor (Head Coach) A.Bayliss N.Lene E.Leiataua S.Hay B.Proctor W.Henry S.Maiava J.Mears F.Proctor (Manager) T.Prescott (Manager) absent: D.Mcnamara P.Kinikinilau V.Tauloa T.Aitken J.Savea
WRFU Women’s Premier Winners 2011
eKetaHuNa rugBy fOOtBaLL cLuB
Back row: Koko Namana, Heidi Whitman, Kelly Hunt, Tatiana Tafatu, Shaan Waru, Jessie Bennett, Laura Gavin. Middle row: Roger Taylor (Sponsor), Amy Carroll, Sherryn Marshall, Sam Tipene, Shakira Baker, Maia Tua-Davidson, Andrea Taiaroa,Sid Tatana (Coach). seated: Maria Edwards, Tedi Nootai, Jonene Batchelor, Raylene Reiri, Rebecca Mahoney (Captain), Christine Wolland, Emma Aldworth, Hine Christiansen-Mason, Dennis Dougherty (President). absent: Angel Woods, Cheryl Kiel.
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donald david (don) Bond (Wrfu Life Member 1997-2011)
– died 17 July 2011, aged 74, Wellington.
tony clark (Victoria university, Wgtn rep 1954-1958, 1960)
– died 2 May 2011.
Wayland Hughes (Way) cunliffe (Wrfu Life Member 1991-
2011) – died 9 July 2011, aged 87, Wellington.
William (Billie) dougan (Petone, Wgtn rep 1942, 1945,
1948, 1952) – died 21 February 2011, aged 88.
Leslie John (Les) Hall (Wrfu Life Member 1994-2011) –
died 13 February 2011, aged 82, Wellington.
Murray charles Henderson (Wrfu Life Member 2005-
2011) – died 7 August 2011, Wellington.
Barry (Bazza) Jensen – died 5 June 2011, aged 77,
Plimmerton, Wellington.
stanley Walter david (stan) Judd (Onslow, Wgtn rep
1947-1953) – died 2 May 2011, aged 91, Tauranga.
Michael Joseph smith – died 31 January 2011, aged 60,
Plimmerton, Wellington.
Marc Verhoeven (Petone, Wgtn rep 1986, 1988-1991)
– died 19 August 2011, aged 50, Sydney, Australia.
gordon Walsh (Past President Wrfu, 1974-1975)
– died 14 February 2011, Wellington.
ObituariesBiLL BrieN cuP
Coming into the 2011 season Poneke held the Bill Brien Cup.
They managed to repel four challenges before it was lost to
local rival Oriental-Rongotai in the last round of the Swindale
Shield. That loss was put into perspective as Ories marched
through the Jubilee Cup unbeaten, withstanding three
challenges on the way to their Jubilee Cup victory in the first
weekend of August.
disciPLiNary
This year has seen the continuation of the recent trend of
decreasing numbers of judicial incidents with 39 being dealt
with as opposed to 43 in season 2010. The largest category
of offence was punching/striking with 17 matters of this type
being dealt with.
Of concern to the Judicial Committee was the continued trend
of incidents in the last 10 minutes of matches. Clubs should
be aware of this and continue to work with their players in an
attempt to control emotions right through to the final whistle.
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Auditor’s Report ................................................................................. 32
Statement of Comprehensive income ............................................... 33
Statement of Changes in Equity ........................................................ 34
Statement of Financial Position ....................................................... 35
notes to the Financial Statements .............................................. 36-42
Wellington rugby football union (incorporated)
consolidated financial statements year ending 31 december 2011
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statement of comprehensive income
for the year ended 31 december 2011
group group Parent Parent
Note 2011 2010 2011 2010
revenue
Operating Revenue 2 9,356,492 9,504,145 3,149,584 2,960,734
Interest Income 71,357 126,751 57,349 106,572
total Operating revenue $9,427,849 $9,630,896 $3,206,933 $3,067,306
expenses
Expenses 3 9,064,228 9,697,883 3,216,244 2,871,608
Total Expenses $9,064,228 $9,697,883 $3,216,244 $2,871,608
Operating Surplus/(Deficit) before Profit/(Loss) $363,621 $(66,987) $(9,311) $195,698
of Associate, Tax & Depreciation
Share of Profit/(Loss) of an Associate 11 (16,783) 63,708 - -
Operating surplus/(deficit) before tax & depreciation 346,838 (3,279) (9,311) 195,698
Depreciation & Amortisation 6, 7 320,154 318,887 320,154 318,887
Income Tax Expense 4 14,774 - - -
Net surplus/(deficit) after tax & depreciation $11,910 $(322,166) $(329,465) $(123,189)
Other Comprehensive Income - - - -
total comprehensive income $11,910 $(322,166) $(329,465) $(123,189)
The notes on pages 36 to 42 should be read in conjunction with these financial statements
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statement of changes in equity
for the year ended 31 december 2011
group group Parent Parent
Note 2011 2010 2011 2010
Opening Equity - Retained Earnings 5,182,260 5,504,426 5,961,570 6,084,759
Net Surplus After Income Tax 11,910 (322,166) (329,465) (123,189)
Other Comprehensive Income - - - -
Total Comprehensive Income for the year 11,910 (322,166) (329,465) (123,189)
5,194,170 5,182,260 5,632,105 5,961,570
Income Distributions 14 - - - -
closing equity - retained earnings $5,194,170 $5,182,260 $5,632,105 $5,961,570
The notes on pages 36 to 42 should be read in conjunction with these financial statements
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21/2/2012
statement of financial Position
as at 31 december 2011
group group Parent Parent
Note 2011 2010 2011 2010
current assets
Cash and Cash Equivalents 1,651,613 2,009,043 1,127,587 1,657,505
Trade Receivables and Prepayments 5 2,324,180 1,989,160 2,373,604 1,920,543
Inventory - 19,853 - -
Loans to Affiliated Clubs - Current Portion 13 11,334 23,600 11,334 23,600
Total Current Assets 3,987,127 4,041,656 3,512,525 3,601,648
Non current assets
Loans to Affiliated Clubs - Non Current Portion 13 2,000 13,334 2,000 13,334
Investment in Subsidiaries 10 - - 100 100
Investments in Associates 11 - 82,286 - -
Property, Plant and Equipment 6 2,581,103 2,699,556 2,581,103 2,699,556
Intangible Assets 7 55,871 24,689 55,871 24,689
Total Non-Current Assets 2,638,974 2,819,865 2,639,074 2,737,679
total assets $6,626,101 $6,861,521 $6,151,599 $6,339,327
current Liabilities
Trade Creditors and Accruals 8 1,431,931 1,679,261 519,494 377,757
Total Current Liabilities 1,431,931 1,679,261 519,494 377,757
equity
Retained Earnings 5,194,170 5,182,260 5,632,105 5,961,570
Total Equity 5,194,170 5,182,260 5,632,105 5,961,570
total Liabilities and equity $6,626,101 $6,861,521 $ 6,151,599 $6,339,327
For and on behalf of the Board, which authorised the issue of the financial statements on 21 February 2012.
……………………………… ……………………………… ………………………………
Chairman Director Date
The notes on pages 36 to 42 should be read in conjunction with these financial statements
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Notes to the financial statements
for the year ending 31 december 2011
1 statement of accounting Policies
reporting entity
The financial statements of Wellington Rugby Football Union Incorporated (WRFU) for the year ended 31 December 2011 were authorised for issue in accordance with a resolution of the directors on 21 February 2012. WRFU is a society incorporated under the Incorporated Societies Act 1908. Its registered office is 113 Adelaide Road, Newtown, Wellington.
The “Group” consists of WRFU Incorporated (the “Parent”) and its subsidiaries.
The financial statements are presented in New Zealand dollars.
statement of compliance
The Group financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Practices in New Zealand (“NZ GAAP”). They comply with New Zealand Equivalents to International Financial Reporting Standards (“NZ IFRS”) as appropriate for public benefit entities that qualify for differential reporting concessions.
Measurement Base
The accounting principles recognised as appropriate for the measurement and reporting of financial performance and financial position on a historical cost basis are followed by WRFU.
classification
Certain reclassifications may have been made to prior year amounts in order to be consistent with current year presentation.
specific accounting Policies
The following specific accounting policies which materially affect the measurement of financial performance and the financial position have been applied:
a) Basis of Consolidation. The consolidated financial statements include the parent entity WRFU and its subsidiary Wellington Rugby Limited (trading as Wellington Rugby Trust) and its operations for the year ended 31 December 2011. Subsidiaries are entities in which the WRFU has the capacity to determine the financing and operating policies and from which it has an entitlement to significant ownership benefits. The consolidated financial statements include the WRFU and its subsidiary Wellington Rugby Limited (trading as Wellington Rugby Trust), which are accounted for using the purchase method. The effects of all significant inter-entity transactions between entities that have been consolidated are eliminated on consolidation. In the WRFU’s financial statements investment in the subsidiary is recognised at cost.
b) Investment in Associate. The Group’s investment in its associate is accounted for using the equity method of accounting in the consolidated financial statements. The associate is an entity over which the Group has significant influence and that is neither a subsidiary nor a joint venture.
Under the equity method, investments in the associate are carried in the consolidated statement of financial position at cost plus post-acquisition changes in the Group’s share of net assets of the associate. After application of the equity method, the Group determines whether it is necessary to recognise any impairment loss with respect to the Group’s net investment in associates.
The Group’s share of its associate’s post-acquisition profits or losses is recognised in the statement of comprehensive income, and its share of post-acquisition movements in reserves is recognised in reserves. The cumulative post-acquisition movements are adjusted against the carrying amount of the investment. Distributions receivable from associates are recognised in the parent entity’s income statement, while in the consolidated financial statements they reduce the carrying amount of the investment.
When the Group’s share of losses in an associate equals or exceeds its interest in the associate, including any unsecured long-term receivables and loans, the Group does not recognise further losses, unless it has incurred obligations or made payments on behalf of the associate.
The reporting date of the associate is 31 October and the associate’s accounting policies conform to those used by the Group for like transactions and events in similar circumstances.
c) Plant, Property and Equipment. All items of plant, property and equipment are recorded at cost less aggregate depreciation and impairment losses. Depreciation is provided on all items of plant, property and equipment. Depreciation rates used to allocate an item’s cost less estimated residual value over their estimated useful lives are:
Training Centre 5.26% SL
Office Furniture & Equipment 9.5-40% DV
Training Equipment 10-40% DV
Computer Hardware 40% DV
Vehicles 16-20% DV
Stadium Assets/VIP Lounge 10% DV
Miscellaneous 10-40% DV
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Notes to the financial statements - continued
for the year ending 31 december 2011
statement of accounting Policies - continued
d) Intangible Assets. Intangible assets comprise of computer software and website development costs.
Computer software and website development costs are stated at cost less accumulated amortisation and impairment losses. Amortisation is calculated on a straight line basis over the useful life of the asset (3 years).
e) Impairment. At each reporting date, the Group reviews the carrying amounts of its assets to determine whether there is any indication that those assets have suffered an impairment loss. If any such indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is estimated in order to determine the extent of the impairment loss (if any). Where the asset does not generate cash flows that are independent from other assets, the Group estimates the recoverable amount of the cash-generating unit to which the asset belongs.
Recoverable amount is the higher of the fair value less costs to sell and value in use. In assessing value in use, the estimated future cash flows are discounted to their present value using a pre-tax discount rate that reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and the risks specific to the asset for which the estimates of future cash flows have not been adjusted.
If the recoverable amount of an asset is estimated to be less than its carrying amount, the carrying amount of the asset is reduced to its recoverable amount. An impairment loss is recognised as an expense immediately.
f) Leases. The WRFU Group leases certain buildings, equipment and vehicles. Operating lease payments, where the lessors effectively retain substantially all the risks and benefits of ownership of the lease items, are included in the determination of the net surplus in equal instalments over the lease term.
g) GST. Items of income and expenditure are stated exclusive of Goods and Services Tax.
h) Revenue. The WRFU Group operating revenue comprises income from sponsorship, the provision of services, grants and interest income. Sponsorship received in kind is recorded in the statement of comprehensive income as income with a corresponding recognition of expenditure, based on fair value.
Match and event management income are recognised in the accounting period in which the services are rendered, by reference to completion of the specific event in which services are provided.
Grants are recognised in the statement of comprehensive income when the requirements under the grant agreement have been met. Any grants for which the requirements under the grant agreement have not been met are carried as liabilities until all conditions have been fulfilled.
Interest income is recognised as interest accrues using the effective interest method.
i) Differential Reporting. The WRFU Group qualifies for differential reporting because it is not publicly accountable and there is no separation between the owners and the governing body. WRFU has taken advantage of all available differential reporting exemptions.
j) Income Tax. WRFU is exempt from income tax as a promoter of amateur sport, under section CB4(1)(h) of the Income Tax Act 1994. The Wellington Rugby Trust is a taxable entity and income tax (where applicable) is calculated using the taxes payable method and is determined using tax rules. Under the taxes payable method, the income tax expense charged to the statement of comprehensive income is equal to the income tax payable for the same period.
k) Cash and Cash Equivalents. Cash and cash equivalents comprise of short-term highly liquid investments that are readily convertible to a known amount of cash and are subject to an insignificant risk of changes in value.
l) Trade Receivables. Trade receivables, loans and other receivables are measured at amortised cost less impairment. Appropriate allowances for estimated amounts are recognised in the statement of comprehensive income when there is objective evidence that an asset is impaired.
m) Financial Instruments. Fixed interest investments are classified as loans and receivables. They are measured initially at fair value and subsequently at amortised cost using the effective interest method. Regular way purchases and sales of financial assets are accounted for at the trade date, i.e. the date at which the entity commits itself to purchase or sell the asset. The derecognition of a financial instrument takes place when the company no longer controls the contracted rights that comprise the financial instrument, which is normally the case when the financial instrument is sold or all of the cash flows attributable to the instruments are passed through an independent third party.
n) Trade creditors. Trade creditors and accruals represent liabilities for goods and services provided prior to year end, which are unpaid. These are unsecured and usually settled within 30 days of recognition. Trade payables are recognised initially at fair value and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.
o) Employee Entitlements. Provision is made for benefits accruing to employees in respect of salaries and annual leave when it is probable that settlement will be required and they are capable of being measured reliably. Provisions made in respect of employee benefits expected to be settled within 12 months are measured using the remuneration rate expected to be applied at the time of settlement.
p) The accounting policies and disclosures have been applied consistently to all periods presented in these financial statements. There are no standards issued not yet effective which are expected to impact on the finanical statements of the entity.
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Notes to the financial statements - continued
for the year ending 31 december 2011
2 Operating revenue
group group Parent Parent
2011 2010 2011 2010
Match Income 1,044,715 1,542,001 - -
Sponsorship and Hospitality 3,842,682 3,264,393 271,482 203,415
Event/Franchise Management 2,133,565 2,191,392 - -
Gaming Trust Funding 666,332 483,688 666,332 483,688
NZRU Funding 908,426 1,235,907 708,426 712,607
WRT Management Fee - - 1,068,000 1,128,000
Other 760,772 786,764 435,344 433,024
$9,356,492 $9,504,145 $3,149,584 $2,960,734
3 expenses
Match Expenses 364,576 619,557 - -
Representative Teams / Academy 3,448,790 4,033,113 460,194 400,188
Club Expenses 291,847 265,752 291,847 265,752
Coaching and Development 451,987 456,903 451,987 456,903
Administration 2,459,519 2,270,348 1,708,744 1,551,140
Advertising / Sponsorship 2,024,133 2,008,327 303,472 197,565
Audit Fee 20,200 20,550 - -
Bad Debts 3,176 23,333 - 60
$9,064,228 $9,697,883 $3,216,244 $2,871,608
4 income tax expense
WRFU is exempt from income tax as a promoter of amateur sport, under section CB4(1)(h) of the Income Tax Act. Its subsidiary, Wellington Rugby Limited (WRL) is a taxable entity, which calculates tax using the taxes payable method.
WRL is the corporate trustee for the Wellington Rugby Trust. Net surpluses from the Trust are not taxable provided they are distributed to beneficiaries with six months of the end of the financial year. The current tax expense in the statement of comprehensive income represents tax payable on non-deductible expenditure.
5 trade receivables and Prepayments
Trade and Sundry Receivables 699,102 1,172,417 1,526,534 1,619,418
Hurricanes Receivable 1,196,638 298,122 841,513 297,057
Taxation Receivable 58,574 99,782 - -
Beneficiary Payment - - - -
Prepayments 369,866 418,839 5,557 4,068
$2,324,180 $1,989,160 $2,373,604 $1,920,543
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Notes to the financial statements - continued
for the year ending 31 december 2011
6 Property, Plant and equipment (group and Parent)
2011cost
2011depreciation
2011accumulateddepreciation
2011closing
Book Value
Training Centre Buildings and Furniture 3,610,312 199,841 1,441,625 2,168,687
Training Centre Gym Equipment 338,830 17,103 215,193 123,637
Stadium Assets/Wellington Rugby Lounge 212,369 10,289 135,807 76,562
Office Furniture and Equipment 55,450 2,829 44,995 10,455
Computer Hardware 217,822 32,964 156,137 61,685
Vehicles 39,885 6,192 13,874 26,011
Office Fitout/Miscellaneous 338,565 26,830 224,499 114,066
$4,813,233 $296,048 $2,232,130 $2,581,103
2010cost
2010depreciation
2010accumulateddepreciation
2010closing
Book Value
Training Centre Buildings and Furniture 3,608,393 203,374 1,243,380 2,365,013
Training Centre Gym Equipment 265,715 16,973 198,091 67,624
Stadium Assets/Wellington Rugby Lounge 204,584 11,990 125,518 79,066
Office Furniture and Equipment 55,452 3,518 42,167 13,285
Computer Hardware 190,439 37,802 132,330 58,109
Vehicles 39,885 7,682 7,682 32,203
Office Fitout/Miscellaneous 281,924 23,794 197,668 84,256
$4,646,392 $305,133 $1,946,836 $2,699,556
All property, plant and equipment assets are held by the parent company.
7 intangible assets
2011cost
2011amortisation
2011accumulatedamortisation
2011closing
Book Value
Computer Software 131,589 24,106 75,718 55,871
2010cost
2010amortisation
2010accumulatedamortisation
2010closing
Book Value
Computer Software 76,300 13,754 51,611 24,689
8 trade creditors and accruals
group 2011
group 2010
Parent2011
Parent2010
Trade & Sundry Payables 372,435 369,048 202,320 182,973
GST Payable 32,942 81,004 13,441 45,704
Accrued Expenses 336,120 300,483 258,733 149,080
Income in Advance 690,434 928,726 45,000 -
$1,431,931 $1,679,261 $519,494 $377,757
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Notes to the financial statements - continued
for the year ending 31 december 2011
9 Operating Lease commitments group
2011 group
2010
< 1 yr 95,362 36,462
1 - 2 yrs 13,260 19,912
2 - 5 yrs - 13,260
> 5 yrs - -
$108,622 $69,634
The Group incurred $138,148 (2010: $123,012) of expenses during the year in relation to leased assets.
10 investment in subsidiaries 2011%
Owned
2010%
OwnedBalance
date
Wellington Rugby Limited 100 100 31-Dec Trustee Co.
Wellington Rugby Marketing Limited 100 100 31-Oct Non-operating
WRFU owns 100% of Wellington Rugby Limited, the trustee company of Wellington Rugby Trust, which was formed to administer the professional activities within Wellington Rugby.
11 investment in associates
a) investment details
The Group has a 20% ownership interest in Union Projects Limited (UPL), who provide advertising signage and manage the operation of replay screens at events throughout New Zealand.
The Group has a separate agreement with the Hurricanes Trust, whereby the distribution of profits from UPL is split equally between parties, giving an effective equity income interest of 10%.
The Group’s proportion of voting power held in the associate is the same as its ownership interest. The Group’s investments in the associate is accounted for in accordance with the accounting policy described in note 1 (b).
UPL is incorporated and has a 31 October reporting date.
The equity accounted profit from UPL is based on unaudited financial statements for the year ended 31 October 2011, adjusted for any significant events occurring between 1 November and 31 December.
During 2011 the ground signage rights for the five years 2011 - 2015 were transferred from UPL to OAMM NZ Limited. UPL’s signage assets, the net proceeds from the liquidation of its remaining assets, and the balance of the capital accounts less wind-up costs were distributed equally to each member union during 2011. The Group subsequently wrote-down the carrying value of its investment to zero.
b) Movements in the carrying amount of the group’s investment in associates
2011 2010
At 1 January 82,286 240,000
Share of total recognised revenues and expenses (33,566) 127,416
Less distribution to Hurricanes Trust 16,783 (16,783) (63,708) 63,708
65,503 303,708
Less distribution received from UPL - (63,708)
Less repayment of capital (cash) (48,320) (130,000)
Less repayment of capital (assets) (15,900) -
Less writedown on investment (1,283) (27,714)
at 31 december $0 $82,286
c) contingent Liabilities relating to the associates
The Group’s share of contingent liabilities, capital commitments or other commitments contracted for at balance date is nil (2010: nil).
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13 related Parties
Wellington rugby trust (Wrt)
WRFU is a beneficiary of Wellington Rugby Trust.
At 31 December 2011, WRFU parent owed WRT $75,163 (2010: $38,241). At the same date, WRT owed WRFU parent $1,417,264 (2010: $1,520,650).
Hurricanes trust
During 2011, WRFU received a management fee from Hurricanes Trust.
At 31 December 2011, WRFU Group owed Hurricanes Trust $33,355 (2010: 22,245) and Hurricanes Trust owed WRFU Group $1,196,638 (2010: $595,665).
WRFU has agreed to make a loan to the Hurricanes to fund the net operating deficits incurred by the Hurricanes Franchise in 2009 and 2010 and to cover working capital requirements. The interest rate is 5% per annum. At 31 December 2011, the balance receivable is $800,000 (2010: $200,000). The loan is held on call.
Mr P.D. Collins, and Mr A Duffin, Directors, are Directors of Hurricanes Limited, the trustee company of Hurricanes Trust. WRFU is a beneficiary of Hurricanes Trust.
New Zealand rugby union (NZru)
During 2011, WRFU Group received from NZRU grants, management fees and shares of the surpluses from one test match and the NZI Sevens tournament.
As at 31 December 2011, WRFU Group owed NZRU nil (2010: $3,084) and NZRU owed WRFU Group $27,169 (2010: nil).
union Projects Limited
Refer to Note 11.
affiliated clubs
WRFU has made loans to the Northern United RFC, Avalon RFC and Rimutaka RFC. The amount of each loan outstanding at year end for Northern United was $3,334 (2010: $13,333), Avalon $4,000 (2010: $13,600) and Rimutaka $6,000 (2010: $10,000). The maturity dates of the loans are April 2012, May 2012, and June 2013 respectively. Loans to affiliated clubs are interest free.
directors
Mr P.D. Collins, a Director, is Chairman of the Wellington Regional Stadium Trust. WRFU is a major user of Westpac Stadium. He is also a Director of Rugby New Zealand 2011 Limited, the entity responsible for the 2011 Rugby World Cup. WRFU entered into agreements with Rugby New Zealand 2011 Limited with respect to elements of the tournament held in Wellington.
Mr G. Poole, a Director, is CEO of Wellington City Council. The Wellington City Council provides services for Wellington Rugby and is also a stakeholder in the Wellington Regional Stadium Trust.
general
No related party debts have been written off or forgiven during the year. All transactions have been conducted on normal terms and conditions.
14 distributions
Annual distributions are made to the affiliated clubs based on registered player numbers in the senior and junior clubs. When managing capital, management’s objective is to ensure WRFU continues as a going concern as well as maintaining optimal returns for members. There were no distributions made to clubs in 2011.
Notes to the financial statements - continued
for the year ending 31 december 2011
12 contingent Liabilities
The WRFU Parent has the following contingent liabilities relating to the uncalled capital of its subsidiaries.
2011$
2010$
Wellington Rugby Limited 120 120
Wellington Rugby Marketing Limited 1,000 1,000
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16 subsequent events
No subsequent event has occurred since balance date that would materially impact the financial statements as at 31 December 2011.
17 categories of financial instruments
group group Parent Parent
2011 2010 2011 2010
assets
Loans and Receivables
Cash and Cash Equivalents 1,651,613 2,009,043 1,127,587 1,657,505
Short Term Investments - - - -
Trade and Sundry Receivables 699,102 1,172,417 1,526,534 1,619,418
Loans to Affiliated Clubs 13,334 36,934 13,334 36,934
Term Investments - - - -
$2,364,049 $3,218,394 $2,667,455 $3,313,857
LiaBiLities
Other Financial Liabilities at Amortised Cost
Trade & Sundry Payables 372,435 369,048 202,320 182,973
$372,435 $369,048 $202,320 $182,973
15 capital commitments
At 31 December 2011 there were no capital expenditure commitments (2010: nil).
Notes to the financial statements - continued
for the year ending 31 december 2011
Wellington Rugby Football Union (Incorporated) Annual Report 2011
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