ANNUAL REPORT AND STATEMENT OF ACCOUNTS 2014

ANNUAL REPORT AND STATEMENT OF ACCOUNTS2014

Contents

List of Officers 2

Honours and Awards 3

Balanced Scoreboard 4

Chairman’s Report 5

Rugby Board Report 8

Team Reports Hurricanes 9

Ricoh Wellington Lions 13

Wellington Men’s Sevens 17

Wellington Pride 18

Wellington Women’s Sevens 19

Wellington Maori 19

Wellington Development 22

Wellington U19 23

Wellington U18 24

Wellington U16A 25

Wellington U16 Development 25

Wellington Secondary Schools Rugby 26

Junior Rugby Advisory Board 28

Wellington Rugby Referees’ Association 29

Club Competitions: 2014 Grade Winners 30

Men’s and Women’s Club Champions 31

Obituaries 32

Financial Report 33

Wellington Rugby Football Union (Incorporated) Annual Report 2014 1

Wellington Rugby Football Union (Inc.)

President: Mr K. Phelan

Vice Presidents: Messrs M. Reedy, B. Cederwall, M. Tocker, G. Griffith

Immediate Past President: Mr D. Latham

Rugby BoardP.R. Scott (Chairman), N.W. Hughes (Deputy Chairman, Wellington),

G.R. Gosper (Avalon), I. Cuff (College Old Boys-Victoria University),

M. Blackham (Eastbourne), T. Clout (Hutt Old Boys Marist), J. Smyth

(Johnsonville), M. Robbers (Marist St. Pat’s), R. Wood (Northern United),

G. Waugh (Oriental-Rongotai), J. Gray (Paremata-Plimmerton), M.

Blandford (Petone) G. Blaikie (Poneke), K.R. Pulley (Tawa), S. Winmill

(Stokes Valley), D. Painter (Upper Hutt), P. R. McCoy (Wainuiomata),

T. Walsh (Western Suburbs), M.J.Dilnott (WRRA), M. Isberg (WSSRU),

S. Surujpal (JRAB)

Board of DirectorsI.Potter (Acting Chairman, effective 9 December 2014), A. Duffin

(Chairman, stepped down 9 December 2014), RR. Poole, P.D. Collins,

K. Laban, N. Hughes, P.R. Scott, C. Sims.

Life MembersG.W.J. Atkin (1991), B.T. Frederikson (2005), A.R. Leslie (2008),

J. Oldershaw (1993), E.J. Tonks (1991), G.C. Williams (2008),

M.J. Usmar (2012), N.W. Hughes (2012), P.B. Quinn (2012),

R.M. Barlow (2014).

Staff as at 31 December 2014J. Te Puni (Chief Executive Officer)

R. Broughton (Commercial Partnerships Executive), W.R. Caccia-Birch (Community Rugby Manager), J. Coles (Sponsorship Manager,

Sevens Wellington), E. Crawford (High Performance Manager),

D. Cron (Video Analyst/Scrum Coach, Dr T, Dorfling (Wellington Lions

Team Doctor), S. Dunbar (General Manager, Sevens Wellington),

M. Evans (Corporate Services Manager), H. Fleming (Communications

Executive), B. Franklin (PA to CEO), E. Goodacre (Graphic Designer),

L. Gregory (Marketing Manager), R. Gordon (Club Rugby Support),

R. Henderson (Accountant), M. Langley (Club Rugby Administrator),

T. Mannix (Taskforce Rugby Development Officer), J. McKee

(Assistant Accountant), L. McKenzie (Development Co-ordinator Girls’

Rugby), P. Minehan (Baggageman/Masseur), L. Morgan (Business

Development Manager), M. Poutoa (Club Development Officer),

C. Reddin (Suppliership Manager, Sevens Wellington),

L. Santos (Wellington Lions Physiotherapist), C. Shaw (Wellington

Lions Physiotherapist), M. Stote-Blandy (Receptionist), S. Symonds

(Professional Development Manager), C. Tye (Caretaker, Training

Centre), E. Va’a (Wellington Lions Assistant Coach), D. Walsh (Referee

Education Officer), T. Ward (Wellington Lions Manager), R. Watt

(Wellington Lions Assistant Coach), R. Whatarau (Rugby Development

Manager), D. Wildash (Wellington Lions Strength & Conditioning

Coach), M. Worth (Sevens Wellington).

2 Wellington Rugby Football Union (Incorporated) Annual Report 2014

Honours and Awards

Representative Team CoachesWELLINGTON LIONS: Chris Boyd, Richard Watt & Earl Va’a

MEN’S SEVENS: Scott Waldrom & Sam Rasch

WELLINGTON PRIDE: Joe Tawhara & Fili Liua’ana

WOMEN’S SEVENS: Charles Aliva & Fa’avae Tumai

MAORI: Andrew Wharakura

DEVELOPMENT: Darren Larsen & Matt Lee

U19: Clayton McMillan, Ray MacDonald & Bernie Upton

U18s: Justin Gray & James Porter

U18s GIRLS: Norm Broughton & Findlay Siania

U16A: Tane Landon-Lane & Phillipe Rayasi

U16 DEV: Mason Malagamaalii, Gary Archer & Mila Poutoa

CITY: Josh Syms & Ian Tulloch

SUBURBS: Justin Wilson & Steve Crilly

AuditorsErnst and Young

HonoursNEW ZEALAND: Dane Coles, Cory Jane, Ma’a Nonu, TJ Perenara, Julian

Savea, Conrad Smith, Jeremy Thrush, Victor Vito.

NEW ZEALAND MAORI: Matt Proctor.

NEW ZEALAND UNDER 20: James O’Reilly, Jackson Garden-Bachop,

Matthew Peni, Tauasosi Tuimavave

NEW ZEALAND SECONDARY SCHOOLS/BARBARIANS: Malo

Tuitama, TJ Va’a, Alex Fidow, Lui Okeamoa-Luamanu, Jarrod Adams, Losi

Filipo.

BLACK FERNS: Sanita Levave, Jackie Patea.

ALL BLACK SEVENS: Ambrose Curtis, Lote Raikabula, Murphy Taramai.

NEW ZEALAND WOMENS SEVENS: Kat Simpkins

MANU SAMOA: Faifili Levave, Alapati Leiua, James So’oialo.

MANU SAMOA U20s: Henry Stowers (captain)

MANU SAMOA 7s: Greg Foe

FIJI: Taniela Koroi.

TONGA: Tomasi Palu.

COOK ISLANDS: Mathew Mullany

MANU SINA: Maryann Collins

2014 Wellington Rugby Award Winners

Junior Merit Award Trophy: Hutt Old Boys Marist RFC

AJ Griffiths Memorial Trophy: Johnsonville Colts

Sir William Perry Memorial Trophy: Hutt Old Boys Marist RFC

Dewar Shield: College Old Boys-Victoria University RFC

Club Coach of the Year: Andrew Robinson – (Marist St Pats RFC)

Club Team of the Year: College Old Boys – Victoria University

Colts Green

Billy Wallace Memorial Trophy: Ben Tupuola (Wainuiomata RFC)

Wellington Rugby Supporters Club Award: Brad Shields

Al Keown Memorial Cup: Leni Apisai (Northern United RFC)

Ken Comber Memorial Cup: Luke Campbell (College Old Boys-

Victoria University RFC)

Most Promising Player of the Year: Chase Tiatia (Hutt Old Boys

Marist RFC)

Women’s Player of the Year: Elizabeth Goulden (Oriental-Rongotai FC)

WRFU Volunteer of the Year: Mike Dilnott (Wellington Rugby

Referees Association)

Referee of the Year: Ben O’Keeffe

Bill Freeman Memorial Trophy (Representative Coach of the Year): Clayton McMillan (Wellington U19s)

Representative Team of the Year: Wellington U19s

Player of the Year: Brad Shields


Balanced Scoreboard

Game/Club Development 25% Target Actual

PLAYERS• Increase the number of primary schools and teams

entering organised tournaments/events• Deliver a weight/age restricted girls competition for

secondary schools over 4 week period• Increase girls/women’s registered participation

by 10% • Retain 75% of 2013 junior registered players now

at secondary school• Retain a minimum of 45% of secondary school

leavers entering senior club rugby• Increase total registered players to 11,200 players

8% 4%

COACHES• Registered and accredited coach numbers reflect

an average of at least 2 coaches per team across all competitions

• Increase the number of club and secondary school coach attendances and the number of coaches attending WRFU upskill sessions

8% 4%

REFEREES• Increase the number of active registered referees

and secondary school students refereeing U13 rugby

5% 5%

CLUB DEVELOPMENT• 70% post a positive financial result • All clubs to have a volunteer plan implemented

4% 0%

25% 13%

Competitions 5% Target Actual

• 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 standards for playing fields, including adherence to the technical zone requirements on all club number one grounds.

• Adherence to Age Grade Eligibility criteria (premier grade only).

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.

• Wellington Rugby will deliver community Sevens competitions accommodating the needs of both secondary schools and clubs aligned with the High Performance programme

2% 2%

2015 COMPETITION FORMAT• Wellington Rugby will work with clubs to finalise

key criteria for the new senior club competition format, set to be introduced for the start of the 2015 season. Thorough consultation with clubs will be evident, with final ratification by the Rugby Board.

1% 1%

5% 5%

Representative (High Performance) Teams 38% Target Actual

The Wellington Lions will win the ITM Cup in 2014• If they win final. (7%)• If they make the final. (5%)• If they make semi-final. (3%)• Wellington Lions qualify for 2015 Premiership or

equivalent competition.(1% )

16% 0%

All other Provincial teams meet WRFU minimum standards of proficient management and achieve their agreed performance targets (i.e.)• Under 19 Team – National Tournament: Qualify for

top 8. 2%. Make Final. (1%)• Under 18 Team - Meets Talent ID and player

Development goals. Wins 70% matches (1%)• Under 16 Team - Achieves Talent and ID and Player

Development goals wins tournament. (2%)• Sevens – Makes Cup semi finals National Sevens.

(5%) Wins National Sevens (2%) – this relates to January 2015 tournament.

• Establish integrated representative Sevens programme, encompassing school and regional rugby. (2%)

15% 12%

• There will be no fewer than 18 players from WRFU represented in higher level teams. (All Blacks, NZ Maori, NZU20, NZ Sevens, NZ Schools, NZ Schools Barbarians, NZU17) (2%)

• 75% of the current Wellington Lions squad have been, or are members of the Wellington Academy. (3%)

• The Wellington Academy (Player Development Programme) meets its stated goals. Scores 75% or more in NZRU Survey. (2%)

7% 7%

38% 19%

Governance and Financial – 32% Target Actual

The operating result for 2014 (excluding income from Sevens Wellington, Hurricanes and Test) will match or exceed the budget.

12% 8%

WRFU will continue to enhance its expertise and reputation as an event manager by:• Managing the Hurricanes franchise efficiently and

effectively by achieving Board approved financial target and meeting KPI’s

• Managing the 2014 Sevens Wellington efficiently and effectively and achieving Board approved financial target for the event

• Managing the test in 2014 efficiently and effectively to achieve a KPI rating of at least 90%

5%

6%

3%

4%

0%

3%

WRFU management of sound Governance through strong and effective policy and procedure

6% 4%

32% 19%

Game Development 13 / 25%

Representative (High Performance) Teams 19 / 38% 56/100%

2013 = 80%Competition5 / 5%

Governance and Financial19 / 32%


Chairman’s Report 2014

Executive Summary2014 proved to be a challenging year for Wellington Rugby, both on

and off the field. It has, however, been a year that has seen us examine

how we can better achieve the organisation’s goal of developing and

maintaining great rugby experiences for all involved in the capital.

The year began with 2014 Sevens Wellington, which was a great

occasion. Over 90 per cent of tickets were sold for the two-day event,

but despite the great turnout, the tournament did not produce the

surplus Wellington Rugby had become accustomed to, and was

budgeted. This was the major contributor to the financial result which

saw us post a deficit of $713,021.

The early ticket sales for 2015 Sevens Wellington made it clear to the

board that the Sevens Wellington surplus could no longer be expected

under the commercial arrangements in place. This prompted a major

review and subsequent restructure in order to keep WRFU financially

viable and position the organisation for the future. This review also

examined the relationship between Wellington Rugby and the

Hurricanes. A decision was made to change the operating structure

and establish separate CEO roles for both organisations. These changes

are part of initiatives designed to support WRFUs focus towards its

community game, and the Hurricanes on its commercial future and

success, both being important parts of Wellington Rugby’s future.

On-field, the results of the Wellington Lions were disappointing.

The team was plagued by a raft of injuries leading into the ITM Cup,

and throughout the remainder of the campaign, which saw them

struggle to meet the expectations set by the team of 2013. The Lions’

performance masked the fact that in other areas, Wellington Rugby

had a spectacular on-field year. Our men’s sevens team claimed the

national title in Rotorua, which was a reflection of the hard work that

is going on within the Wellington sevens programme. Our under-19

team was also a shining light, winning the inaugural National under-19

title, beating Canterbury in the final. The Wellington B, Wellington

under-16, and Wellington Maori teams also posted great results

throughout 2014, suggesting the development of talent remains

strong.

Community rugby participation recorded slightly lower figures than

2013. However, the junior base of the game remains particularly strong,

where registered player numbers continue to hover around the 5000

mark. Player retention through and beyond the secondary school

environment remains a significant challenge, however, overall just

under 11,000 registered players enjoyed the rugby experience across

our communities in 2014.

While this has been a tough year for the union, Wellington Rugby staff

and management have worked through the stressful time with great

commitment and the board would like to extend their gratitude to all

for their effort, loyalty, and hard work.

We are in for a couple of testing years, but the board is confident we will

be back on track, both on and off the field, in the not too distant future.

Wellington Rugby’s strategic focus outlines our key measures of

success from the past 12 months and highlights our priorities to ensure

we create great rugby experiences for all.

WRFU Strategic Priorities

1. Governance and organisation

Following a review of our organisation, a strategy was developed to

restructure the current business model to improve the union’s financial

position. This, combined with ongoing work towards our organisational

structure, will help to improve our strategic focus and efficiency.

2. Financial sustainability

Following several positive financial years, the union is disappointed

to report a deficit of $713,021 in 2014. There is a direct correlation

between this result, and the financial result from Sevens Wellington.

We started the year with an excess of $2 million in cash, and finished

with $1,640,705 and our asset position is strong including the 50%

stake in the Hurricanes. Despite the challenges ahead, we are confident

we have taken the right steps to ensure we come out the other side as

a stronger organisation.

3. High Performance

The Wellington Lions had a tough year on the field. Although

the season was disappointing, the spirit remains high within the

Wellington Rugby high performance and academy units. Next season

will see new coach, Earl Va’a, take the reins, while steps have been

taken to ensure the academy programme continues at the highest

possible level. The Lions, and Wellington Rugby, remain focused on

developing home-grown talent and nurturing individuals through our

age-grade and academy systems.

4. Club and game development

Delivery of the game at the community level saw over 13,000

participants involved in the playing, coaching, officiating and

administering of our game. We continue to develop a very strong

coaching base and this is enhanced by an effective education and

development programme, critical for the future success of our players

and most importantly, retention in the game at all levels. A busy year

concluded with the application and acceptance of fourteen clubs into

the newly formed premier competition that will kick off in March 2015.

5. Customer focus

We are continuing to work alongside Westpac Stadium to improve the

match day delivery for members and fans. The fan experience is at the

forefront of our marketing and commercial work and it is promising to

know this is also a focus for Westpac Stadium management and board.

We look forward to developing new ideas and initiatives together,

to ensure our live match experience is desirable and successful in

rejuvenating crowd numbers.

6. Sevens

This remains a marquee event on New Zealand’s international sporting

calendar. While 2015 brought some challenges, we were thrilled

with the way the event turned out, and the experiences those who

attended had. Leading into the Olympics, the 2015 tournament


demonstrated the emphasis many countries have on developing

sevens rugby within their high performance programmes and we look

forward to seeing the personnel who may hit the Westpac Stadium

field in 2016.

7. Hurricanes

This season marked the second full year of the Hurricanes partnership,

with Wellington Rugby holding a 50 per cent share of the Super Rugby

franchise. The franchise posted a loss of $100,346. We continue to have

a regional focus, and this year plan to extend our reach to many more

of our provincial partners. Games will also continue to be scheduled

outside Wellington, following a successful fixture in Napier in 2014.

On-Field Performance

2014 Ricoh Wellington Lions

Having made the ITM Cup final in 2013, the Ricoh Wellington Lions

failed to fire throughout the majority of the 2014 season. The side

was hindered by injury after injury, and whilst they finished on a

high against North Harbour at Westpac Stadium in the final round,

they were unable to avoid the prospect of a season in the ITM Cup

Championship division for 2015.

Despite the tough year, there were a number of highlights those

in the Wellington Rugby community can be proud of. Brad Shields

had his first year as captain, and demonstrated a strong, resilient and

true leadership style that impressed many during perhaps one of

the hardest captaincy reins Wellington Rugby has seen. A number of

young players also took their opportunities when called on, including

Leni Apisai, who went on to make the Hurricanes squad of 2015. In

a bitter sweet moment, we were able to farewell the popular Ross

Filipo into his retirement. Ross went out with a bang, nailing a tough

conversion against North Harbour in the Lions’ final match, which will

not be forgotten anytime soon.

Thank you to Chris Boyd, Richard Watt and the management team for

all your hard work with the team this season. Through these tough

times, I know you have continued to install a sense of pride within the

boys, and help them recognise the honour of representing Wellington.

I would also like to welcome Earl Va’a to the management team in his

new role as head coach. The work you are doing in preparation for

what will be a big season in 2015 is admirable and Wellington Rugby

look forward to seeing you in this new role.

Wellington Representative Rugby

The 2014 representative programme continued to emphasise the

outstanding work being done through the age grade system. National

titles were achieved by the men’s sevens team and the Under 19s, who

were participating in the inaugural National Under-19 Jock Hobbs

Memorial Tournament in Taupo. The success of this team only served

to highlight the enormous talent pool that exists within the region.

The sevens team success was a result of several years hard work and

planning that is now paying dividends. Going forward, the union

remains committed to maximising the opportunity sevens rugby

presents to the community.

The under-18 team conquered all before them, culminating in a

comprehensive win over Hawke’s Bay in the regional final, whilst both

the Under 16 sides were just beaten in close finals at the Hurricanes

tournament week in Napier.

The Women’s NPC team performed with a lot of heart recording

deserved wins over Bay of Plenty and Hawke’s Bay in the

championship, along with some closely contested defeats that could

have gone either way. Whilst the team would be disappointed with

its seventh placing, there is some outstanding young talent emerging

that augurs well for the future of the women’s game in Wellington.

Club Rugby

The 2014 club season was once again a very competitive and exciting

one with Hutt Old Boys Marist ultimately taking out the big prize with

their second Jubilee Cup success, following their inaugural win in

2007. Marist St Pats took first round honours in premier rugby with a

pulsating win over Tawa to decide the Swindale Shield.

Once again the Hutt Recreation Ground hosted the WRFU club finals

day and fans were not disappointed, with a superb day of club rugby

action on display. Wainuiomata, appearing in their first Jubilee Cup

final, were hugely instrumental in making the day a momentous

occasion with wonderful community support. Congratulations also

goes to Hardham Cup champions Poneke, and Colts Division One

winners Old Boys University, who notably notched up their third

successive title win.

In the premier women’s competition, Oriental Rongotai tasted

championship success for the first time in style, winning both the

premier trophies on offer.

Rugby in this province would not be possible without the support and

commitment of our loyal sponsors. Ricoh continued their affiliation

as naming rights sponsors of the Lions in 2014, and also announced

they will stick with the team until the end of 2016. This, alongside our

partnerships with apparel sponsor BLK, Tui, Capital City Motors and

Interislander, help to support and drive our ITM Cup campaign. Our

amateur game also has the support of our trust funders, particularly

NZCT and Infinity Foundation. Their contribution does wonders for

the growth and success of our community rugby programmes. The

support of these, and all our sponsors, makes a substantial contribution

to ensure the union achieves its goal of delivering great rugby

experiences for all those within the Wellington Rugby community.

We lost two former Wellington representatives in 2014, Bill Fleming and

Paul Neal, who sadly passed away. They will be missed and I would like

to recognise their contribution to Wellington Rugby. Many of our clubs

also lost members over the past 12 months. We remember them at this

time and their contribution to the clubs and ultimately rugby in this

province.


I wish to extend a special thanks to the delegates on our Rugby Board

and Board of Directors for the passion and dedication they pour into

advancing our union. In particular, I would like to thank Butch Phelan

(president) and outgoing officers Denys Latham (immediate past

president) and Brian Cederwall (vice president). We also farewell Paul

Collins and Craig Sims, who will both be stepping down at the AGM.

We thank Paul for his significant contribution to this union, having

been a board member since 2000.

I wish to acknowledge the wonderful contribution of our hard-working

and dedicated staff and management team at Wellington Rugby.

I would also like to take this early opportunity to thank our chief

executive, James Te Puni, for the ongoing passion, commitment

and professionalism he has shown during his four year leadership

of the organisation which concludes in July .Having signalled to the

board late in 2014 his decision not to take up either new role and a

desire to move on to a new challenge, the board thank him for the

achievements and contributions he has made during his tenure. These

achievements include securing a 50% stake in the Hurricanes for

WRFU, supporting the strategic review process and delivering 3 years

of strong cash surpluses from 2011-2013. James continues to work

with the board in implementing the new structure and supporting the

search for a new CEO.

The board and I appreciate the passion and commitment made by all

to ensure rugby is successful in this great province.

Iain PotterChairman

Wellington Rugby Football Union


Rugby Board Report

As already alluded to, the game in the region was faced with a number

of challenges throughout 2014, however, we are encouraged by the

fact that a strong platform is in place to allow rugby in the province to

flourish well into the future.

The junior rugby environment remains a real strength of this Union and

off the back of the Junior Rugby Review; the new Governance model

was implemented with the Junior Rugby Advisory Board leading the

strategic direction of the game at this level. My thanks to Chairman,

Sunil Surujpal for his tireless efforts and leadership of this programme,

along with his committed Board members and junior convenors.

Other successes included the amateur representative programme,

where we excelled in the Sevens environment, becoming national

champions for the first time in over a decade, and at Under 19 level

in being victorious at the inaugural Jock Hobbs Memorial National

Tournament.

The club rugby scene continues to thrive and in 2014 we saw a very

competitive Swindale Shield, culminating in a dramatic last round

finish that saw Marist St Pats edge Tawa in a thriller at Kilbirnie, to

claim the silverware. However, it was the Hutt Old Boys Marist club,

who after a slow start to the season, whereby they qualified in the

eighth and final position for the Jubilee Cup, then went on to sweep

all before them and claim the Andy Leslie Trophy and the ultimate

prize, the Jubilee Cup. Congratulations to all grade winners and to all

other teams, players, coaches and administrators in all grades who

contributed so much to the success of Wellington rugby.

The climax to the season, again at the Hutt Recreation Ground, saw

a wonderful day of action packed rugby. This is an event that brings

the best of our local game right into the heart of the community

and I know is one we are committed to continuing. From the Colts

grade final, where Old Boys University Green made it a three peat

of successes, through to Poneke’s Hardham Cup win and finally the

fitting finale between Hutt Old Boys Marist and first time finalists

Wainuiomata, the day was a roaring success. The community support

bases from all parts of Wellington, notably Wainuiomata, were certainly

testament to that on the day.

Girl’s and Women’s rugby continues to show strong progress

and a presence in our community. The Union’s emphasis on girl’s

participation, through a partnership initiative with Kiwisport, has

delivered some excellent results and augurs well for the future

involvement of girls and women in our game. In the senior ranks,

Oriental Rongotai emerged the dominant force in 2014, taking out

both the Fleurs Trophy and Victoria Tavern Trophy and producing some

fine young talent along the way.

The 2015 season, which is now upon us, will see the Union move into

unchartered territory with a new format for the premier competition.

Fourteen clubs will line up in premier and premier reserve (formerly

senior one and two grades) competition, with the aim of expanding

and promoting grassroots rugby into every corner of the province.

It is hoped this will assist in providing club rugby in the capital with

a ‘shot in the arm’ and whilst it is acknowledged there has been

some opposition to the new competition, it is hoped that the rugby

community gives the new competition an opportunity to develop,

with the ultimate aim of clubs thriving and surviving.

The RDO programme (formerly CCO) has the continued support of

the Board of Directors. In line with previous strategic plans the RDO

programme attempts to increase the number and quality of coaches,

player numbers, and build a bridge from school to club rugby. RDO

personnel have become integral parts of the clubs they are associated

with. The scheme has evolved over the years in line with providing the

most effective schedule.

As always, we must acknowledge and provide a huge thanks to

Wellington referees who continue to support our game and are

enthusiastic as always. They officiate in multiple games each weekend,

travelling throughout the region. However, a note of caution must be

signalled here, in that referee stocks are not abundant and we must do

all we can to support them. Clubs need to be even more alert to poor

behaviour coming from their players or supporters in relation to referee

decisions, and respond appropriately. Going forward there will be a

collective need to actively promote the role of the referee and clubs’

ability to assist with providing volunteers.

My special thanks again to the Club Rugby subcommittee, which saw

the departure of Alan Woods after many years of sterling service. There

is a wealth of rugby knowledge that sits on the sub-committee and

Rugby Board and we continue to be served with high calibre people

from club and schools rugby; thank you all for your commitment to our

grassroots game.

Butch Phelan as WRFU President has done a fantastic job, often in

trying circumstances in a challenging year of ups and downs. Butch,

along with his Vice Presidents, Mick Reedy, Brian Cederwall, Grant

Griffths, Murray Tocker and Past President Denys Latham, have all

served the Union with pride and passion and we are fortunate to have

wonderfully committed people such as these.

My thanks also to Will Caccia-Birch for his support and leadership of his

community rugby team, in serving the Board from the management

side with enthusiasm and commitment. Will is a gem for Wellington

Club Rugby and I am sincere in my thanks and admiration.

Finally, I must thank all of our volunteers across the community game

in clubs and schools, who give their time so freely and willingly. It is

clichéd, but we do not have a game without you – my sincere thanks.

Peter ScottChairman, Rugby Board


Hurricanes

Management TeamHead Coach: Mark Hammett

Assistant Coach: Alama Ieremia

Technical Advisor: Richard Watt

Skills Coach: Clark Laidlaw

Scrum Coach / Technical Analyst: Dan Cron

Manager: Tony Ward

Doctor: Dr Theo Dorfling

Nutritionist: Rachel Svenson

Physiotherapist: Cameron Shaw

Assistant Physiotherapist: LeeVan Santos

Head Strength and Conditioning Coach: David Gray

Strength and Conditioning Coach: Paul Downes

Baggage Man / Masseur: Paul Minehan

Professional Development Manager: Steve Symonds

Played: 16

Won: 8

Lost: 8

Points for: 439

Points Against: 374

HURRICANES RUGBY TEAMInvestec Super Rugby Competition 2014

Back Row: Matt Proctor, Michael Kainga, Tim Bateman, Reggie Goodes, Billy-John Guyton, Hadleigh Parkes, Chris Eves, Nehe Milner-Skudder, Ash Dixon

Third Row: Chris Smylie, Brendon Edmonds, James Marshall, Ben Franks, Motu Matu’u, Ardie Savea, Alapati Leiua, TJ Perenara, Cardiff Vaega, Callum Gibbins, LeeVan Santos (Assistant Physiotherapist)

Second Row: Paul Minehan (Baggage Man / Masseur), David Gray (Head Strength and Conditioning Coach), Alistair Rogers (Technical Advisor), Paul Downes (Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach), Emmet Hayes (Strength and Conditioning Intern), Theo Dorfling (Doctor), Brad Shields, Blade Thomson, Mark Reddish, Mark Abbott, Marty Banks, Adam Hill, Jeffery Toomaga-Allen, John Furlong (Performance Analyst), Steve Symonds (Professional Development Manager), Daniel Cron (Scrum Coach), Cam Shaw (Head Physiotherapist), Clark Laidlaw (Defence Coach)

Front Row: Beauden Barrett, Julian Savea, James Broadhurst, Faifili Levave, Richard Watt (Technical Assistant), Mark Hammett (Head Coach), John Schwalger, Jeremy Thrush, Conrad Smith, Cory Jane, Alama Ieremia (Assistant Coach), Tony Ward (Team Manager), Victor Vito, Dane Coles, Andre Taylor, Jack Lam, James Te Puni (CEO)

Insert: Eric Sione


Hurricanes Player Appearances

2014 Caps Total Caps

Mark Abbott 2 2

Marty Banks 5 5

Beauden Barrett 16 52

Tim Bateman 10 37

James Broadhurst 15 56

Dane Coles 15 68

Ash Dixon 6 15

Brendon Edmonds 1 1

Chris Eves 11 11

Ben Franks 14 29

Reggie Goodes 10 30

Billy Guyton 1 1

Adam Hill 4 4

Cory Jane 13 82

Jack Lam 16 53

Alapati Leiua 14 49

Faifili Levave 13 67

James Marshall 4 12

Motu Matu’u 11 33

Hadleigh Parkes 6 6

TJ Perenara 16 45

Matt Proctor 9 13

Mark Reddish 6 30

Ardie Savea 14 17

Julian Savea 16 56

John Schwalger 6 84

Brad Shields 6 35

Conrad Smith 14 110

Chris Smylie 10 30

Andre Taylor 9 54

Blade Thomson 13 14

Jeremy Thrush 15 95

Jeffery Toomaga-Allen 16 41

Cardiff Vaega 1 1

Victor Vito 9 69

Team RecordTEAM RECORD22 February v Sharks in Durban: Lost 9-27Penalties: Beauden Barrett (2), Marty Banks

28 February v Stormers in Cape Town: Lost 18-19Tries: Julian Savea, Cory JaneConversions: Beauden BarrettPenalties: Beauden Barrett (2)

7 March v Brumbies in Wellington: Lost 21-29Tries: TJ Perenara, Blade ThomsonConversions: Beauden Barrett Penalties: Beauden Barrett (3)

15 March v Cheetahs in Wellington: Won 60-27Tries: Dane Coles, Beauden Barrett (2), Chris Smylie, James Marshall, Jeremy Thrush, Matt Proctor, Conrad Smith, Alapati LeiuaConversions: Beauden Barrett (5) Marty BanksPenalties: Beauden Barrett

21 March v Highlanders in Dunedin: Lost 31-35Tries: Ben Franks, Beauden Barrett (2)Conversions: Beauden Barrett (2)Penalties: Beauden Barrett (4)

28 March v Crusaders in Christchurch: Won 29-26Tries: Julian Savea, Faifili Levave, TJ Perenara, Alapati LeiuaConversions: Beauden Barrett (3)Penalties: Beauden Barrett

5 April v Bulls in Napier: Won 25-20Tries: Andre TaylorPenalties: Beauden Barrett (6)Conversions: Beauden Barrett (1)

18 April v Blues in Wellington: Won 39-20Tries: Alapati Leiua, Conrad Smith, TJ Perenara, Julian Savea, Motu Matu’uConversions: Beauden Barrett (4)Penalties: Beauden Barrett (2)

26 April v Reds in Wellington: Won 35-21Tries: Cory Jane (3), TJ Perenara, Julian SaveaPenalties: Beauden Barrett Conversions: Beauden Barrett (2)Drop Goals: Beauden Barrett

3 May v Waratahs in Sydney: Lost 30-39Tries: Jeffery Toomaga-Allen, Julian Savea, Beauden BarrettConversions: Beauden Barrett (3)Penalties: Beauden Barrett (3)

9 May v Rebels in Melbourne: Won 25-15Tries: Conrad SmithConversions: Beauden Barrett Penalties: Beauden Barrett (6)

16 May v Highlanders in Wellington: Lost 16-18Tries: TJ PerenaraConversions: Andre TaylorPenalties: Beauden Barrett (2), Andre Taylor

24 May v Chiefs in Wellington: Won 45-8Tries: Andre Taylor, Ben Franks, Julian Savea, Jack Lam, Brad ShieldsConversions: Beauden Barrett (6)Penalties: Beauden Barrett

31 May v Blues in Auckland: Lost 24-37Tries: Faifili Levave, Julian Savea, Ardie SaveaConversions: Beauden Barrett (2)

28 June v Crusaders in Wellington: Won 16-9Tries: Blade Thomson (2)Penalties: Beauden Barrett (2)

4 July v Chiefs in Hamilton: Lost 16-24Tries: Hadleigh ParkesConversions: Beauden BarrettPenalties: Beauden Barrett (3)


2014 Hurricanes Managers Report

The 2014 Hurricanes Squad had a degree of consistency to it with only four new caps added from the 2013 Squad. Mark Abbott (Hawkes Bay), Marty Banks (Tasman), Hadleigh Parks (Auckland) and Cardiff Vaega (Southland) were the new players to gain full time contracts.

2014 also saw the Mark Hammett era come to a close. This was announced mid season to allow the Club an opportunity to name Hammett’s successor prior to the end of the Super Season.

If one were to be honest about the Mark Hammett tenure, it was a mixture of highs, lows and controversy. Hammett had a vision of where he thought the Club needed to be and was genuinely passionate about not only the Hurricanes Club but also the people associated with the Club.

During the four years under Mark Hammett the Club finished 9th in 2011, 8th in 2012, 11th in 2013 and 7th in 2014. If you were to look at those results in black and white clearly there is disappointment not to have secured a finals berth. What the results do not tell you were how close the Club came to securing a finals berth in 2012 and 2014. The results over the four year period do not highlight the positive changes to the Clubs environment and culture and the development of some exciting young talent who will be part of the long-term future of the Club.

The Club wishes Mark Hammett and his family well for his future endeavours and thanks him for all the energy and effort he put into the Club whilst he was here.

It is also appropriate to acknowledge the coaching contribution over the past six years of Alama Ieremia and thank him for all his efforts. He remains the first and only former player to have returned to the Hurricanes as part of the coaching staff.

We also wish Alama Ieremia and his family all the best and every success in his role as the backs coach for Manu Samoa.

Our pre season camp took on a different perspective this year, with team management working with the New Zealand Army and devising “the longest day” and then spending three days at the Trentham Army Base

The squad and management assembled at the Hurricanes Training Base at 9pm on Sunday night. The Squad had no idea of what was in store for them. They left their bags in the team room and where then put through a gruelling sixty minute training session out on the main field. They where then told to collect their bags and carry them as they ran to the top of Mount Vic. A bus collected them from the top of Mount Vic and then unbeknown to the players, they were dropped of at Stokes Valley and each mini team had to carry a number of items and walk/jog/run from Stokes Valley to the Army Base in Trentham – it was a race amongst the four mini teams.

When they arrived at the Army Base at around 1am they were given more activities to complete throughout the night, which were both physical and mental. The “longest day” concluded at 9am in the morning.

Throughout the 12 hour exercise management observed the various dynamics of the playing group and how they reacted both individually and collectively as they were put through a variety of exercises.

The players also had to erect a massive Tent they would all sleep in the following night. The next three days were spent training and evaluating the “longest day” and how this would shape our teams expectations for our 2014 Campaign.

Whilst this was one of the most difficult exercises players have been made to complete the feedback from everyone was extremely positive.

Our commitment to connect with fans outside of Wellington saw the Club playing pre season games against the Blues in Masterton and the Crusaders in Levin. In addition, the Hurricanes played a quadrangular tournament in Palmerston North during the June International

Test Window involving Wellington, Manawatu and Hawkes Bay. The Hurricanes played 40 minute halves against Hawkes Bay and Manawatu in preparation for our final two competition games after the June break.

The Hurricanes also played a Super Rugby match in Napier, which saw the Club beat the Bulls at McLean Park. Prior to this match, the Team flew to Napier early and held a public training session on Thursday. On Friday morning the entire squad completed a number of community and fan engagements around the city.

As is the case every year, the Club transitions it’s All Blacks back into the environment in late January, which becomes a real juggling act as the coaches manage these players and immerse them back into our playing systems and then manage the amount of pre season game time each player will complete as we prepare for the start of the season.

As is consistent with previous years, the Wider Training Group play a big part in the initial preseason game as players involved in the All Black End of Year Tour return in late January from their leave period.

The All Blacks were slowly integrated back into the playing squad for our 2nd preseason game against the Rebels in Geelong and our final game against the Crusaders in Levin.

Reflecting back on the 2014 season, it seems to be a consistent theme for the Hurricanes where we were close but not close enough. Some exhilarating performances one week were followed by some below par performances the next week.

To secure a berth in the playoffs you not only require consistency of performance but you also need to close out certain games when you are dominant. The team failed to do that on a couple of occasions which in the end not only cost us valuable competition points but also a berth in the playoffs. Given we were still in contention until the final games of the round robin, completed showed the fight and character of the squad.

Commitment and work ethic were strong within the squad, but consistency of performance remains a work on.

Prior to our Competition commencing the following players suffered long term in juries during our pre season programme - Tim Bateman (knee, returning round 5), Victor Vito (knee, returning round 6) Brad Shields (knee, Round 7) and Reg Goodes (Toe, Round 7). We also lost Eric Sione to a season ending knee injury prior to our pre season commencing. These injuries did place additional pressure on the squad not only in terms of player’s available but also valuable experience.

The Club once again started its campaign in South Africa then returned to New Zealand to play last years finalists the Brumbies.

We started of the season with three consecutive loses. We were beaten by the Sharks in Durban and with a win against the Stormers looking likely, a controversial penalty from the referee saw the Stormers drive over from a line out to score in the dying seconds of the game and snatch a win.

The game against the Stormers was the first player milestone of many this year, which saw Ben Franks play his 100th Super Rugby Match, having played 83 Super Rugby games for the Crusaders.

The squad then returned to New Zealand and where we were beaten by the Brumbies at Westpac Stadium.

Whilst our start to the Competition was far from what the Club had planned the squad remained confident they were still contenders for the playoffs.

A comprehensive win against the Cheetahs, also saw another significant milestone, where Conrad Smith become the Club’s 6th Centurion. Conrad was presented his 100th playing jersey before the


game in the changing rooms by his father Trevor. This was a significant achievement by the Club’s Captain and one of the game’s great players.

A loss to the Highlanders was followed by an away win against the Crusaders where Alapati Leiua scored in the dying minutes of the game, a try which would later be nominated as one of the finalists for try of the season.

The win against the Crusaders in Christchurch saw the start of a four game winning streak, which put the team back in play off contention. Further wins against the Bulls, Blues and Reds consolidated our position on the point’s table. The Reds game also saw Andre Taylor celebrate his 50th game for the Club.

We had opportunity to beat the Waratahs, eventual winners of the Super Rugby Competition, in Sydney where we were looking to complete five consecutive wins given we were leading at 24-7 late in the first half. We let the Waratahs back into the game and it was 24-24 at half time. Losing the game 30-39 without a bonus point was disappointing.

We faced a further week in Australia as we made our way down to Melbourne to face a strong Rebels side at home. The last time we played the Rebels in Melbourne in 2011 they convincingly beat us, despite the team taking a commanding lead early on in the match. We beat the Rebels in a hard fought win 25-15.

The final five games of the season would determine our play off destiny and unfortunately the results were a mixture. A disappointing loss to the Highlanders at home, was followed by a 6 try to 1 win against last years’ Super Rugby winners the Chiefs, in a display of great running rugby at Westpac Stadium. The roller coaster ride would continue when having previously beaten the Blues at home we lost to the Blues away at Eden Park. A penalty try and sin bin simultaneously put the team under pressure and the Blues jumped out to a lead, which we could not chase down. The team did not give up and secured a vital four try bonus point. This game also saw Beauden Barrett play his 50th game for the Club.

Going into the June break we were still well placed on the competition ladder and making the playoffs was in our hands and we were not reliant on other results.

A gutsy win at home against the Crusaders, meant all we had to do was travel to Hamilton and beat the Chiefs. It would also be the 50th game for Jack Lam.

Unfortunately, as has been the case in the past, the Hurricanes could not beat the Chiefs in Hamilton and therefore had to rely on other results if we were to make the play offs and a likely trip to Durban. With a bye in the final round, there was nothing we could do but wait on results.

The 2014 season saw the Hurricanes narrowly miss the playoffs, but unlike previous years, our fate was in our own hands until the last game.

The 2015 Season will see Chris Boyd (Head Coach) and John Plumtree (Assistant Coach) begin a new era, both of whom have had success at Provincial and Super Rugby Level. Off the field, Steve Symonds continues to run a highly effective Professional Development Programme with players as we continue to assist with their personal development outside of rugby.

The post rugby pathway for players still needs considerable work in this space, more so an understanding from players that they need to take more time and responsibility in looking at post rugby initiatives. We are still in the infancy of professional rugby and there are concerns as to how players will be prepared for and transition into the real world of having to seek employment.

With Chris Stirling’s appointment as the General Manager, High Performance, we are continuing to look long term in not only our contracting model but also our talent identification. This ensures we are creating depth and sustainability and balancing both the short and long term player recruitment requirements of the Club.

The players remained accessible to the media, sponsors and the community and the continued connection with all of our stakeholders remains an important part of the Hurricanes business.

The team was again lead outstandingly by Conrad Smith throughout the year and to also celebrate his 100th game for the Club is a magnificent achievement by a great ambassador for the game.

We also congratulate Ben Franks on playing his 100th Super Rugby game this year.

Other Milestones that were also celebrated this year included Andre Taylor, James Broadhurst, Julian Savea, Beauden Barrett and Jack Lam all playing their 50th games for the Hurricanes.

Players to have made their Hurricanes debut this year were Mark Abbott (Hurricane Number (199) Marty Banks (199) Hadleigh Parks (200) Cardiff Vaega (201) Adam Hill (202), Chris Eves (203) Billy Guyton (204) and Brendan Edmonds (205).

We had a number of players reach higher honours this year, which included nine players being selected to play for the All Blacks from the 2014 Hurricanes Squad. These players were Conrad Smith, Cory Jane, Victor Vito, Beauden Barrett, Dane Coles, Julian Savea, Ben Franks, Jeremy Thursh, and TJ Perenara.

We also provided five players to the Maori All Blacks for their Tour to Japan which included Blade Thomson, Matt Proctor, Chris Eves, Ash Dixon and Chris Smylie.

Jack Lam, Alapati Leiua and Faifili Levave were all selected for Manu Samoa.

Our end of season function saw Jack Lam voted Players Player of the Year, James Marshall Team Man of the Year and Chris Eves Rookie of the Year.

Thanks to the entire management team who continued to work hard during the year and will be as disappointed as the players with our final placing on the championship table. The off-season will provide time to review, reflect and implement new strategies that will improve team performance for 2015.

We also extend our thanks to all our sponsors who continue to stand by us and are an important and integral part of the Hurricanes Family.

At the conclusion of the 2014 season, eleven players will move on from the Club for various reasons, all of whom have been made a positive contribution during their time with us. Marty Banks (Highlanders), Tim Bateman (Coca Cola – Japan), Ash Dixon (Highlanders), Alapati Leuia (Wasps - UK), Jack Lam (Bristol - UK), Faifili Levave (Honda - Japan), Hadleigh Parkes (Scarletts – Wales), Mark Reddish (Highlanders), Eric Sione (not recontracted), Andre Taylor (Kinetetsu - Japan) and Cardiff Vaega (France). We wish them all the best with their new Clubs.

Finally to the Hurricanes Board and Staff who are as passionate about the team as we are, we thank you all for your continued hard work and support you have given the team throughout 2014.

We know that considerable improvements have been made with our culture and environment and we are under no illusions that we need to continue working hard and be demanding of each other as we continue to strive to win our first Championship.

A championship victory cannot be done alone and relies on the continued support, engagement and interaction with the Board, Staff, Commercial Partners, the community and our fans.

Tony WardHurricanes Manager


Ricoh Wellington Lions

Management TeamHead Coach: Chris Boyd

Assistant Coach: Richard Watt

Skills Coach/Back Attack: Earl Va’a

Manager: Evan Crawford

Strength and Conditioning Coach: Dave Wildash

Doctor: Dr Theo Dorfling

Physio: Cameron Shaw

Assistant Physio: Leevan Santos

Technical Analyst: Daniel Cron

Scrum Coach: Daniel Cron

Masseur/Baggageman: Paul Minehan

Media: Hannah Fleming

Professional Development Manager: Steve Symonds.

Played: 10

Won: 1

Lost: 9

Points for: 214

Points Against: 381

RICOH WELLINGTON LIONS SQUAD 2014

Back Row: Taniela Koroi, Chase Tiatia, Wes Goosen, Ope Peleseuma, Andrew Wells, Leni Apisai, Sheridan Rangihuna, Willie Ripia

Third Row: Belgium Tuatagaloa, Adam Hill, Tolu Fahamokioa, Jackson Garden-Bachop, Marvin Karawana, James O’Reilly, TJ Perenara, Pau Halafihi, Murphy Taramai

Second Row: Evan Crawford (Team Manager), Paul Minehan (Baggage Man / Masseur), LeeVan Santos (Assistant Physiotherapist), Cam Shaw (Head Physiotherapist), Kaipati Gaualofa, Vaea Fifita, Christian Lloyd, James Wall, Afa Fa’atau, Theo Dorfling (Doctor), Dave Wildash (Strength and Conditioning Coach), FRENCHIE

Front Row: Matt Proctor, Ambrose Curtis, Eric Sione, Motu Matu’u, Shaun Treeby, James Te Puni (CEO), Richard Watt (Assistant Coach), Ross Filipo, Brad Shields (Captain), Victor Vito, Chris Boyd (Head Coach), Earl Va’a (Assistant Coach), Mark Reddish, Jason Woodward, Reggie Goodes, Ardie Savea, Frae Wilson

Absent: Dean Brunsdon, Dane Coles, Fa’atonu Fili, Riki Flutey, Greg Foe, Cory Jane, Jared Kahu, Tau Mamea, Sam McNicol, Api Naikatini, Ma’a Nonu, TJ Perenara, Hunter Prescott, Julian Savea, James So’oialo, Henry Stowers, John Schwalger, Conrad Smith, Jeremy Thrush, Jeffery Toomaga-Allen, Tu Umaga-Marshall,

Daniel Cron (Technical Analyst / Scrum Coach), Tony Duffin (Chairman), Kevin Phelan (President), Steve Symonds (Professional Development Manager)


Team Record16 August v Waikato in Wellington: Lost 25-37Tries: Shaun Treeby, Jared Kahu, Vaea FifitaConversions: Jason Woodward (2)Penalties: Jason Woodward (2)

23 August v Northland in Whangarei: Lost 5-35Tries: Jason Woodward

29 August v Manawatu in Wellington: Lost 21-27Tries: Jason Woodward, Tolu FahamokioaConversions: Jason WoodwardPenalties: Jason Woodward (3)

6 September v Auckland in Auckland: Lost 30-31Tries: Tu Umaga-Marshall, Shaun Treeby, Ambrose CurtisConversions: Jason Woodward (3)Penalties: Jason Woodward (3)

12 September v Canterbury in Christchurch: Lost 12-46Tries: Christian Lloyd, Brad ShieldsConversions: Jason Woodward

21 September v Tasman in Wellington: Lost 20-42Tries: Tolu Fahamokioa, Eric SioneConversions: Willie Ripia (2)Penalties: Willie Ripia (2)

27 September v Counties-Manukau in Pukekohe: Lost 7-55Tries: Ambrose CurtisConversions: Willie Ripia

1 October v Hawkes Bay in Napier (RS): Lost 14-36Tries: Matt ProctorPenalties: Willie Ripia (3)

5 October v Taranaki in Wellington: Lost 22-38Tries: Matt Proctor (2), Marvin KarawanaConversions: Willie Ripia (2)Penalties: Willie Ripia

11 October v North Harbour in Wellington: Won 58-34Tries: Jackson Garden-Bachop, Victor Vito, Brad Shields, Vaea Fifita, Ross Filipo, TJ PerenaraConversions: Willie Ripia (3), Ross Filipo (2)

Penalties: Willie Ripia (6)

Lions Player Appearances

Club2014 Caps

Total Caps

Leni Apisai Northern United 2 2

Dean Brunsdon Wellington 3 19

Ambrose Curtis Oriental Rongotai 8 20

Afa Fa'atau Oriental Rongotai 3 10

Tolu Fahamokioa Tawa 10 11

Vaea Fifita Wellington 9 10

Fa'atonu Fili Marist St Pats 1 36

Ross Filipo Petone 5 65

Greg Foe Poneke 1 1

Jackson Garden-Bachop Northern United 7 8

Kaipati Gaualofa Tawa 1 18

Reggie Goodes Poneke 1 31

Wes Goosen Old Boys University 1 1

Pau Halafihi Oriental Rongotai 7 9

Adam Hill Old Boys University 10 20

Jared Kahu Petone 3 4

Marvin Karawana Wainuiomata 3 3

Taniela Koroi Tawa 10 11

Christian Lloyd Upper Hutt Rams 4 4

Tau Mamea Wainuiomata 5 7

Motu Matu'u Oriental Rongotai 8 42

James O'Reilly Hutt Old Boys Marist 7 8

Ope Peleseuma Hutt Old Boys Marist 7 9

TJ Perenara Northern United 2 16

Hunter Prescott Oriental Rongotai 1 1

Matt Proctor Oriental Rongotai 6 24

Sheridan Rangihuna Hutt Old Boys Marist 7 7

Mark Reddish Oriental Rongotai 5 51

Willie Ripia Oriental Rongotai 5 5

Brad Shields Petone 10 38

Eric Sione Northern United 10 24

James So'oialo Tawa 2 2

Henry Stowers Wainuiomata 2 2

Murphy Taramai Upper Hutt Rams 1 1

Jeremy Thrush Hutt Old Boys Marist 1 79

Chase Tiatia Hutt Old Boys Marist 3 3

Shaun Treeby Tawa 8 56

Belgium Tuatagaloa Petone 3 3

Tu Umaga-Marshall Tawa 6 16

Victor Vito Marist St Pats 4 61

James Wall Hutt Old Boys Marist 4 4

Andrew Wells Marist-St Pats 2 3

Frae Wilson Wainuiomata 6 34

Jason Woodward Upper Hutt Rams 9 27


Ricoh Wellington Lions Team Managers Report

The 2014 management team was the same as 2013 with some

changes and modifications to roles. As has been the practice for

3 years not all management travelled with the team, in particular

Dr Dorfling travelled on the day of each away match in order to

continue with his medical practice.

The format of the season was more favourable than the 2013 season

with some good marketable home games both from a playing and

marketing perspective. Throughout the competition there were no

complaints at all about the short turn around between games.

The head coach and manager worked hard to ensure that everyone

in the management team were aligned and that communication with

the leaders group was open and transparent.

1. Planning and Preparation.Evan Crawford, High Performance Manager completed all planning

leading up to and including the competition. He also took on the role

as team manager for 2014. All logistical and competition requirements

were fulfilled without any problems. Ongoing issues around baggage

allowance when flying need to be addressed.

The BLK gear issues of 2013 were not as prevalent in 2014. However

not all of the gear arrived on time and before the season began. The

quality of the gear is very good and popular with the players.

Paul Minehan deserves special mention for the huge number of extra

hours he spent ensuring the players and management’s preparation

for the competition was not compromised.

2. Pre Season.A reduced budget and players leave led to a decision not to hold a pre-

season camp in 2014. The Head coach also released all players to play

in club finals. This certainly compromises the preparation of the team

for the ITM Cup competition. However the coaching group believed

strongly in supporting club rugby in Wellington. It aligns very much

with the Wellington 4 Wellington philosophy.

A two match preseason programme was organized with matches

against Manawatu home and Canterbury away.

The 2014 Ricoh Wellington Lions team was officially announced on

Monday 11th August at a function at Rydges Hotel. A strong team was

announced with a good mix of new and experienced players. Brad

Shields was named captain.


3. In season.The season began with several long term or season ending injuries to

players. Fifteen Super 15 and PU Contracted players of the 32 players

initially named in the Ricoh Wellington Lions Squad were unavailable

for selection for the first 5 games of the ITM Cup in 2014. Seven of

that group of players did not play any games for the Ricoh Wellington

Lions team due to season ending injuries. Combining training, games,

sponsor commitments, community engagement plus recovery time

meant that player’s time had to be managed very well. Having a large

pool of injured players certainly assisted in game day promotions and

sponsors commitments.

Of the 49 players used during the 2014 ITM Cup the following

milestones were celebrated by the team:

• 13 players debuted for Wellington at ITM Cup.

• 3 players gained their blazer. (played 12 games)

• Mark Reddish and Shaun Treeby played their 50th match for the

Wellington Lions during the season.

4. Team Environment /CultureThe management team and senior players continued to promote the

traditions and pride in representing Wellington and their club. We all

strove to live a For Wellington environment. The Training base was

themed with Wellington city, the players clubs and Wellington rugby

imagery. A huge effort went into creating an environment at our

training base that was relevant to players themselves.

Due to the compact nature of the competition the opportunity for

the team and their families to enjoy each other’s company outside of

rugby was limited. The player’s partner’s lounge was well patronized

with a happy family environment enjoyed by all. The team held one

players and partners function together mid -season. All management

attended.

5. External RelationshipsThe Ricoh Wellington Lions Players continue to over deliver in the

sponsor relations, community interactions and marketing obligations.

Bronwyn Williams is to be congratulated for her seamless move into

event management. No game day nor media issues arose throughout

the season.

Conclusion

The Ricoh Wellington Lions worked extremely hard both on and off

the field. The results each week did not reflect the amount of time

spent reviewing /previewing /training that went into every game.

Several games were lost by very close margins. This did have an effect

on the player’s ability to drive the best out of each other. The lack of

experienced players in key decision making positions both on and

off the field also had an effect on the team. Due to the high injury toll

from week to week, the coaches were forced to go very deep into the

player pool in Wellington. All players and management are extremely

disappointed with the results of the 2014 season. There is a real resolve

to bouncing straight back to the Premier Division in 2015.

Evan CrawfordRicoh Wellington Lions Manager


Wellington Men’s SevensPlayed: 6

Won: 6

Lost: 0

Points for: 136

Points against: 71

7sNATIONAL SEVENS CHAMPIONSWinners of the Te Wairua o te Whenua Trophy

Management TeamCoach: Scott Waldrom

Assistant Coach: Sam Rasch

Team Manager: Dean Simpson

Trainer: Adam Allen

Physio: Peter Matheson

2014 SquadVaea Fifita, Hayden Schrijvers, Greg Foe, Inoke Rasabale, Kayne Hammington,

Tomasi Alosio, Tiwi Davies, Tauasosi Tuimavave, , Murphy Taramai, Matt Peni,

Lote Raikabula, Afa Fa’atau

Team RecordNational Tournament – Mount Manganui

Day 1v Southland Won 31 – 7

v Auckland Won 17 – 14

v Poverty Bay Won 28 – 7

Day 2v Otago – Cup Quarter Final Won 24 – 19

v Taranaki – Cup Semi Final Won 10 – 5

v Auckland – Cup Final Won 26 – 19


Wellington Pride

Management TeamCoaches: Joe Tawhara and Fili Liua’ana

Manager: Rebecca Liua’ana

Asst. Manager: Emma Savesi

Physio: Nick Naylor

Played: 8

Won: 2

Lost: 6

Points for: 134

Points against: 223

Wellington Pride 2014

Back Row: Georgia Daals, Elizabeth Goulden, Samantha McIntosh, Lauren Harris, Jackie Patea, Amanda Rasch, Annie Mativa, Rosalina Taituave, Carol Sio, Timena Tuma’ai, Kirstin Stewart

Middle Row: Emma Savesi (Asst. Manager), Nick Naylor (Physio), Joseph Tawhara (Coach), Lilian Mapu, Muteremoana Aiatu, Joanah Ngan-Woo, Courtney Clarke, Rebecca Burns, Janet Taumoli, Rebecca Liua’ana (Manager), Fili Liua’ana (Coach), Kyla Anderson (Asst. Physio)

Front Row: Fa’asua Makisi, Alice Soper, Jamie McIntosh, Fuamai Taumoli, Maryann Collins (Vice Captain), Aimee Sutorius (Captain), Acacia Claridge, Gina Williamson, Vaine Masters, Jessika Akavi, Kauna Lopa

Team Record

23 August v Manawatu in Palmerston North: Lost 10-22Vaine Marsters try. Elizabeth Goulden 1 con, 1 pen.

30 August v Otago in Petone: Lost 12-33Joanah Ngan-Woo, Jamie McIntosh tries. Elizabeth Goulden 1 con.

6 September v Auckland in Auckland: Lost 3-48Elizabeth Goulden 1 pen.

13 September v Canterbury in Christchurch: Lost 13-33Muteremoana Aiatu try, Elizabeth Goulden 2 pens, 1 con.

20 September v Bay of Plenty in Petone: Won 24-5Muteremoana Aiatu, Lauren Harris, Georgia Daals tries, Elizabeth Goulden 3 cons, 1 pen.

27 September v Counties-Manukau in Pukekohe: Lost 23-37Mary-Ann Collins x2 tries, Elizabeth Goulden 2 cons, 3 pens.

11 October v Waikato in Porirua: Lost 13-35Sammy McIntosh try, Elizabeth Goulden 1 con, 2 pens.

18 October v Hawkes Bay in Wellington: Won 36-10Georgia Daals x2, Janet Taumoli, Muteremoana Aiatu, Timena Tuma’ai tries, Elizabeth Goulden 4 cons, 1 pen.


Club 2014 Caps

Aiatu M. Northern United 7

Akavi J. Northern United 5

Burns R. Tawa 5

Claridge A. Wainuiomata 5

Clarke C. Old Boys University 8

Collins M. Wainuiomata 6

Daals G. Old Boys University 8

Goulden E. Oriental Rongotai 8

Harris L Old Boys University 6

Lolo R. Oriental Rongotai 1

Lopa K. Oriental Rongotai 6

Makisi F. Oriental Rongotai 7

Mapu L. Old Boys University 4

Marsters V. Northern United 5

Mativa A. Oriental Rongotai 5

McIntosh J. Northern United 7

Club 2014 Caps

McIntosh S. Northern United 5

Ngan-Woo J. Oriental Rongotai 7

Patea J. Wainuiomata 3

Rasch A. Oriental Rongotai 4

Sio C. Avalon 7

Soper A. Wainuiomata 8

Stewart K. Oriental Rongotai 7

Sutorius A. Northern United 8

Taituave R. Oriental Rongotai 4

Taumoli F. Oriental Rongotai 8

Taumoli J. Oriental Rongotai 6

Tuma’ai T. Oriental Rongotai 5

Williamson G. Old Boys University 7

Wellington Pride Player Appearances


Pride Team Managers Report

For the first time in a number of years, we started our season without a

pre-season fixture. This was largely due to the earlier than anticipated

start date of the WPC competition, only a week after the completion of

the women’s club competition.

This was a huge challenge for the coaches to get a team together and

ready for our first game of the competition. We decided to include

young players into the Pride squad of 28 so they would be available for

selection weekly. This gave them the opportunity to train along side

some of the best and experienced players in Wellington and to also

put their ‘hand-up’ for selection.

On 24 August, we played our first game against Manawatu in

Palmerston North. This was also our first game as a team. We didn’t

start very well; however, remained competitive as the home team lead

at half time 10 – 7. The team fought hard in the 2nd half, however,

Manawatu prevailed 22-10.

Our first home game was against Otago at Petone Rec. We didn’t

start well again and let the visitors lead 18 -0 at half time. The Pride let

Otago get into the game and made it harder for the Pride to come

back. With 9 minutes to go, the Pride scored and converted the try. We

added another try on the 79th minute, which by then was too late as

Otago got away with the win 33-12.

We travelled to Auckland to face the defending Champions at Eden

Park. With tough games in the first two weeks, the Pride wanted

to make a better start. The Storm was a very strong team and the

Pride was keen to match them in the forwards and backs. The Pride’s

forward pack was outstanding with their scrums and giving the backs

space to run. Our newcomer in the backs Amanda Rasch had an

outstanding game as she partnered up with Manusina Representative

Maryann Collins in midfield. The inside duo gave the Auckland backs a

headache. Although the home team came away with the win 48 – 3,

it did not reflect how great this game was. The forwards and backs

played with pride and heart.

We then travelled to Christchurch to play Canterbury. This was also

the JJ Stewart Trophy challenge. The Pride was keen to continue their

performance from last week. Within the first minute, we put points on

the board with a penalty kick. The home team managed to come back

before half time 12 – 6. The Pride added more points on the board

in the 45th minute with a try and conversion due to some strong

forward play. With 20 minutes to go, Canterbury were leading 18 – 13.

The game was very tense. However, with 4 minutes to go and many

mistakes by the Pride, Canterbury scored 2 tries, which gave them the

win 33–13. We were very unfortunate not to come away with the win,

with Canterbury scoring all their points off Pride mistakes.

The next game was against Bay of Plenty at Petone Rec. This game was

played in torrential rain. The Pride needed to re-focus. The forwards and

backs were outstanding. The scrums were strong and backs ran well.

The Pride took every opportunity to put points on the board. The try

of the match was our replacement player Georgia Daals with a superb

intercept at half way, linking with our youngster Timena Tuma’ai. The

Pride came away with their first win 24–5.

We then encountered Counties-Manukau at Pukekohe. After a big win

the previous week, the Pride needed to continue their momentum.

Both teams were well matched. The Pride took on Counties-Manukau

up front. The battle of the forwards was bruising and the skills of both

backs were great to watch. Our strong midfield duo of Rasch and

Collins came off with injuries. Counties-Manukau came out firing and

made it difficult for the Pride to get their rhythm again. Very strong

kicking by Goulden kept us in the game. However, the home team was

too strong for the Pride in the end taking the win 37–23.

We returned home to take on Waikato at Westpac Stadium. This was

a bit overwhelming for a lot of our young players in the team as this

was their first time playing at the stadium. We didn’t start very well

and the visitors came out firing scoring several tries to take the lead at

half time 23 – 6. Our forwards and backs could not connect and many

mistakes were made which Waikato took advantage of and turned

them into points.

We finally managed to score a try through some strong forward moves,

however the visitors went away with the win.

We finished the season on a high recording a good win over Hawkes

Bay at Porirua Park 36-11 Our first points on the board came in the 28th

minute, with a great try by our young winger Tuma’ai and another try

in the 40th minute with a great power forward run by ex-Black Fern

prop Muteremoana Aiatu. In the 2nd half, the backs were slick with

their moves, with space to run and another young powerful prop Janet

Taumoli added more points to the scoreboard. The Pride came away

with 5 tries and superb kicking by Goulden with 4 conversions and 2

penalties to take the win.

Overall the season was disappointing in finishing seventh. However, we

had some very talented and skilful young players that demonstrated

they have the ability to match any team in the competition.

Congratulations to Amanda Rasch, Carol Sio, Courtney Clarke, Elizabeth

Goulden, Georgia Daals, Jackie Patea and Sanita Levave who have been

selected for the Black Ferns wider training squad for 2015. Well done.

Congratulations to the following Wellington players who represented

their country:

Black Ferns Jackie Patea, Sanita Levave (Women’s World Cup 2014)Manusina Maryann Collins (Women’s World Cup 2014)

New Zealand 7s Katarina Simpkins

On behalf of the Pride and management, I would like to thank WRFU

for their support throughout the season.

To the players for your patience, dedication and commitment

throughout the season. You were a great team to manage.

Finally, I would like to thank JT, Fili, Emma and Nick for the time and

effort they put into the team and their assistance they gave me

throughout the season. Without your dedication in the way you carried

out your duties, my job as a manager would not have been easy. Thank

you!

Rebecca Liua’anaWellington Pride Manager


Wellington Maori

Wellington Women’s Sevens

Management TeamCoach: Charles Aliva

Assistant Coach: Faavae Tuma’ai

Team Manager: Mike Parker

2014 SquadVaine Marsters, Georgia Daals, Aimee Sutorius, Kauna Lopa, Timena

Tuma’ai, Brenda Collins, Heniti Davis, Mary-Jane Ale, Kat Whata-

Simpkins, Lekah Leti, Ruby Finau, Pauline Pillae

Team RecordNational Tournament – Mount Manganui

Day 1v Waikato Lost 0 – 39

v Southland Won 15 – 12

v Auckland Lost 7 – 24

v Otago Lost 7 – 27

Management TeamCoach: Andrew Wharakura

Assistant Coach: Paul Wharakura

Team Manager: Tane Landon-Lane, Clinton Whiu

2014 SquadForwards: Kenny Anderson, Whetu Henry, Ryan Nepia, Jo Hopkins,

Luke Flett, Richard Wasley, Shahn Eru, Arapeta Nikora, Louis Karl,

Tane McMillian-Parata, TJ Fermanis, Steve Aki, Rakaai Maxwell.

Backs: Campbell Woodmass, Issac Mariner, Eamon Tawiwhirangi,

Glen Walters, Daley Harper, Tama Makamaka, Mike Williams, Jason Love,

Randall Bishop, Deina Morete

Team Record2/3 March Te Tini a Maui Rugby Tournament Winnersv Wellington City Won 37 - 31

v Wellington Suburbs Won 12 - 8

v Wellington Samoan Won 32 – 22

v Canterbury Maori Won 19 - 10

Played: 6

Won: 1

Lost: 5

Points for: 46

Points against: 176

Played: 6

Won: 6

Lost: 0

7s

Maori

Day 2v Counties-Manukau – Cup Quarter Final Lost 5 – 45

v Otago – Plate Semi Final Lost 12 – 29


Wellington Development

Management TeamHead Coach: Darren Larsen

Assistant Coach: Matt Lee

Resource Coach: Kas Lealamanua

Team Manager: Grant Wall

Trainer: James Dickie

Physio: Kylie Hughes

Team RecordSaturday 13th September v Wellington Samoans Won 32 - 20

Saturday 20th September v Manawatu Won 48 - 15

Saturday 27th September v Hawkes Bay Won 37 - 34

Saturday 4th October v Tasman Won 59 - 48

Played: 4

Won: 4

Lost: 0

Points for: 176

Points against: 117

Back Row: Anaru Rangi, Hunter Prescott, Marcus Roil, Murphy Taramai, Apanui Heemi, Kylie Hughes (Physio)

Middle Row: Matt Lee (Assistant Coach), Grant Wall (Team Manager), Kaipati Gaualofa, Ta’amillo Vaa, Darren Larsen (Head Coach), James Dickie (Trainer)

Front Row: Akuso Tuitama, Vincent Sakaria, Nick Grigg, Whetu Henry (C), Taniela Manu, Randall Bishop, Andrew Wells

Absent: Simon Malaeulu, Nemani Waka, James Wall, Glen Angus, TJ Fermanis, Greg Leolofi, Greg Foe, Dean Brunsdon, Matt Peni, Sheridan Rangihuna, Matt O’Conner, Fa’atonu Fili, James So’oialo, Marvin Karawana, Jason Henry, Tomasi Alosio, Tu Umaga Marshall, Belgium Tutagaloa, Tamati Samuels, Ryan Setafano


Wellington U19Played: 9

Won: 9

Lost: 0

Points for: 369

Points against: 90NATIONAL JOCK HOBBS MEMORIAL U19 CHAMPIONSWinners of the Graham Mourie Cup

Management TeamCoach: Clayton Mc Millan

Asst Coach: Ray Mac Donald

Asst Coach: Bernie Upton

Manager: David King

Physio: Sarah Tulloch

Analyst: Jamie Williams

Trainer: Duncan Pearce

Team RecordSaturday 16th August v Wairarapa Bush Won 51 - 0Saturday 23rd August v Wanganui U20 Won 36 - 7Saturday 30th August v Bay of Plenty Won 60 - 12Saturday 6th September v Manawatu Won 33 - 15Saturday 13th September v Taranaki Won 25 - 20Saturday 20th September v Hawkes Bay Won 67 - 0Monday 29th September – Saturday 4th October National Tournament Weekv North Harbour Won 46 – 0v Auckland A Won 19 – 15v Canterbury – FINAL Won 32 - 21

U19

Back Row: Sarah Tulloch (Physio), Faraimo Nofoaiga, Chase Tiatia, Leni Apisai, Luke Taualupe, Jared Martinovich, Sam Dawson, Salio Siaunuua, Teariki Ben–Nicholas, Sam Wasley, James Bowen.

Middle Row: David King (Manager), Duncan Pearce (Trainer), Clayton McMillan (Head Coach), Jack Ross, Liam Hallam-Eames, James Blackwell, Iakopo Tana, Morgan Poi, Bernie Upton (Ass Coach), Jamie Williams (Video Analyst), Ray MacDonald (Ass Coach).

Front Row: Liam Doherty, Josh Robertson-Weepu, Jordan-Glen Bradbrook, Willie Tufui, Henry Stowers, Luke Campbell (Capt), Pakaitore Turia, Tao-Roi Lupo, Peter Pili, Troy Mohr, Wesley Goosen, Francis Tanuvasa.

Absent: Aleks Noble-Campbell, Jarod Martinovic, George Boyhan, Conor Maddix-Wikaira, Jordan Leuluai, Andrew Mamea, Anthony Mamea, Te Ara Henderson, Chase Tia Tia, Fereti Soloa, Salio Sia, Tane Iakopo


Wellington U18

Management TeamCoach: Justin Gray

Coach: James Porter

Manager: Mike Berry

Physio: Kylie Milne

Team RecordSaturday 6th September v Ken Gray Academy Won 62 - 10

Saturday 13th September v Wairarapa Bush Won 81 - 5

Saturday 20th September v Northern Schools Won 63 - 7

Saturday 27th September v Hawkes Bay Won 27 - 3

Played: 4

Won: 4

Lost: 0

Points for: 233

Points against: 25

Back Row: Arthur Seumanutafa, Sitiveni Paongo, Tristan Fuli, Salesi Rayasi, Thomas Umaga-Jensen, Hugo Phillips, Muna Lafaele

Middle Row: Justin Gray (Co-Coach), Delano Morkel, Patrick Fenika, Jarimar Schuster, Lui Luamanu, Vern Sosefo, Daniel Schrijvers, Henry Mexted, Mike Berry (Manager)

Front Row: Kemara Hauiti-Para, Asafo Amua, Logan Henry, Piri Paraone, Losi Filipo, Jack McCormack (C), Joel Hintz, Ben Power, Peter Umaga-Jensen, Michael Finlay

Absent: Pepesana Patafilo, Anthony Pettett, Hauraki-Tyrell Tamati, James Porter (Co-Coach), Felicity Dick (Physio), Ignatius Fiso, TJ Va’a, Malo Tuitama, Alex Fidow, Jarrod Adams, Drae Melvin, Sitivini Paongo

U18


Wellington U16A

U16 Development

Played: 5

Won: 3

Lost: 2

Points for: 155

Points against: 86

Played: 5

Won: 3

Lost: 2

Points for: 95

Points against: 71

Back Row: Denny To’o, Adam Preston, Meinrad Fitzemanu, Karl Brownlie, Connor Garden-Bachop, No’oaese Foaitua, Nuri Kaya

Middle Row: Phillipe Rayase (Assistant Coach), Mike Parker (Manager), Werdna Maligi, Josh Michael, Naitoa Ah Koui, Jarrod Harawira, Elijah Nafatali, Tane Landon-Lane (Head Coach), Paul Butler (Physio)

Front Row: Adam Tone, Xavier Numia, Malachai Unasa-Knox, Thomas Noble-Campbell, Isaac Faálogo, Lotonu’u Haueia (Captain), Saia Paese, Willie Sauea, Esi Komosavai, Chris Aumua

Absent: Nuú Hauea, Jarrod Harawira, Kevin Fauatea, Korvarn Togiatama

Back Row: Bronson Aiono, Jesoni Taoi, Lince Kelemete, Adam McLean, Frans Kruger, Eimeo Kirk, Michael Martin, Tyrrell Samia, Isalei Pouvalu

Middle Row: Paul Butler (Physiotherapist), Mila Poutoa (Assistant Coach), Garry Archer (Assistant Coach), Cameron Ticehurst, Nathaniel Sulupo, Eamonn Carr, Jahred Seumanutafa, Mason Malagamaali’i (Head Coach), David Brownlie (Manager)

Front Row: Caleb Toleafoa, Albert Latailakepa, Qori Gucake, Norman Fatialofa, Grayson Whitman (VC), Brady Reynolds (C), Utu Ah Kuoi (VC), Sam Hosking, Qualen Asi, Tui Taliulu

Absent: Callum Watts-Pointer

U16A

U16 Dev

Management TeamCoach: Tane Landon-Lane

Coach: Phillipe Rayasi

Manager: Mike Parker

Physio: Paul Butler

Team Record6 Sep v Wairarapa Bush U18 Won 46 - 14

20 Sep v Western Bays U18 Won 50 - 17

HYC Tournament 29th Sep – 2nd OctDay 1 v Manawatu Lost 22 - 23

Day 2 v Taranaki Won 20 - 9

Final v Hawke’s Bay Lost 17 - 23

Management TeamCoach: Mason Malagamaalii

Coach: Gary Archer

Coach: Mila Poutoa

Manager: David Brownlie

Physio: Paul Butler

Team Record6 Sep v Wairarapa Bush U16 Won 19 - 18

20 Sep v Horowhenua Kapiti U16 Won 33 - 12

HYC Tournament 29th Sep – 2nd OctDay 1 v Wairarapa Bush Won 15 - 7

Day 2 v Poverty Bay Lost 9 - 10

Final v Poverty Bay Lost 19 - 24


Wellington Secondary Schools Rugby

The 2014 season provided increased opportunities for our elite teams,

with the 1st XV Festival embedded as a key fixture in the college

calendar, providing meaningful preseason competition for our Top

4 from 2013 (Scots College, Naenae College, St Patrick’s Silverstream

and Wellington College), against the top Hurricanes schools who

play in the Super 8 Competition (Gisborne, Hastings, Napier and

Palmerston North Boys’ High Schools’). The season also provided more

opportunities for all levels to play the game with artificial surfaces

more widely used and the opportunity for local schools to enter the

Hurricanes Under 15 Tournament, hosted at St Patrick’s, Silverstream.

The WSSRU College Rugby Finals Day was another great success, with

14 division finals being played at St Patrick’s College, Silverstream. It

is with thanks to the Principal, Gerard Tully and the Director of Sport,

Warrick Bowden at the college for their continued support of the game

that enables this day to be a true festival of rugby in the region.

The girls’ competition has become more competitive in 2014 with

some schools providing more opportunities for girls to play the game.

A key driver of this has been WRFU’s investment in a girls specific RDO

in Lesley McKenzie. The opportunities that are now available at the

elite and grass roots level are a direct result of this investment.

The Premier 1 Girls final produced outstanding rugby and proves to be

a genuine spectator draw card in its own right. St Catherines College

won a close encounter with Naenae in the Premier 1 final. That win

secured them a place in the Hurricanes 1st XV Girls Final. Although

eventually losing to Feilding High School, the contest showed there

has been genuine progress in the girls’ game in Wellington.

It was also a pleasure having the girls play alongside the boys on

Porirua Park #1, prior to the Beard Trophy matches. On that note it is

important to recognise Porirua City Councils commitment to the game

at a secondary school level. Porirua Park has become the main venue

for college games of significance and in 2014 this included, Co-Ed and

Premier 1 Final, 1st XV Festival, and Internationals with NZ, Barbarians,

Fiji and Australia - 8 of these fixtures were televised live on SKY TV.

Tawa College had a sterling season, not only winning the highly

competitive Premier 2 title, but securing a place in the Hurricanes 1st

XV Co-Ed final after beating Porirua in the local final, then Horowhenua

College in the semi-final. They eventually went down to the Co-Ed

National Champions, Feilding High School, in the Hurricanes regional

final.

The Boys Premier final was played at Porirua Park and demonstrated

what a great drawcard quality College Rugby can be with

approximately 3500 in attendance, on an outstanding Wellington

day. With a path to the NZ Schools top 4 at stake, St Patrick’s College

Silverstream, who were unbeaten during regular season, were unable

to maintain their run of form against a determined Scots College. In

one of the most exciting games of rugby in the Capital all year, Scots

College claimed their maiden Premier 1 title. In their journey to the

NZ Schools National Top 4, Scots College showed that college rugby

in the region is in good heart, beating Gisborne Boys High and then

Palmerston North Boy’s to claim the Hurricanes 1st XV Competition

title. Their exciting run continued at the Top 4 event beating Auckland

Grammar in the semi-final and in doing so returned the Moascar

Cup back to a Wellington School for the first time since 1976. The NZ

Schools final was against Hamilton Boys. In what was an exciting game

of entertaining rugby, the final score was 26 all. However, that result

was good enough for Scots to be the first Wellington school in History

to win the National rugby title (albeit shared), retain the Moascar Cup

and become NZ’s representative to the International Sanix invitational

event in Japan in 2015.

WSSRU recognises that there are several challenges to the game at

a schools level, with many of these being replicated throughout the

country. In 2014 a new challenge presented with the NZRU directive

on Mandatory Playing Time. This provided a new set of challenges for

players, coaches and administrators. However, despite this, it is clear

that we all want to see kids out on the field enjoying the game just

how we achieve that outcome is certainly up for debate.

Quality coaches are our most valuable asset and are becoming harder

to find, in particular in less affluent parts of our community. We thank

those that have volunteered their time to provide a quality experience

to the kids who have wanted to play. Your time and service is greatly

appreciated. Equally we would encourage others to consider giving

back to the game they love through coaching and managing teams in

the future. With quality people looking to give back to the game, it is

likely that WSSRU will continue to maintain playing numbers moving

into the future, like we have done in 2014.

Wellington Championship winners were:

Premier 1 Scots College

Premier 2 Tawa College

Premier 3 St Patrick’s College 2nd XV

Premier 4 Onslow College

Premier 5 Newlands College 2nd XV

Under 15 Div 1 St Patrick’s College, Silverstream

Under 15 Div 2 St Patrick’s College, Silverstream B

Under 15 Div 3 Newlands College

Under 80kg St Patrick’s College, Silverstream

Under 65 kg Div 1 St Patrick’s College, Silverstream

Under 65 kg Div 2 Onslow College

Under 65 kg Div 3 St Patrick’s College, Silverstream

Under 55 kg Div 1 Wellington College

Under 55 kg Div 2 Kapiti College

Girls Premier St Catherines College

Girls Div 1 Bishop Viard

Girls Div 1 Wellington East


Condor Regional Rugby 7’s

Boys Cup St Patrick’s Silverstream

Boys Plate St Patrick’s Town

Boys Bowl Porirua College

Girls Cup Wellington East

Girls Plate Taita College

Inaugural Under 15 7’s

Boys Cup St Patrick’s Silverstream

In 2014, Wellington was offered two spots at the National Condor

event in Auckland. St Patrick’s Silverstream as regional winners and

Scots College as beaten local finalists attended the event. Wellington

East, qualified for the girls section. Silverstream and Wellington East

both won the Plate (5th overall). Scots College were again beaten for

the 2nd consecutive year in the Condor final.

On behalf of all schools we again thank the Wellington Rugby Referees

Association - 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, TJ Va’a (Scots College) and Timena Tuma’ai

(St Mary’s) were named as Wellington Secondary School Rugby Players

of the Year. The Scots College 1st XV went on to win the team of the year

and Earl Va’a Coach of the year. TJ Va’a also took out the prestigious

Sportsman of the Year title, the first rugby player to do so since

TJ Perenara.

WSSRU would like to 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 & 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 Rick

Whatarau, Will Caccia-Birch, Mila Poutoa, David Walsh, Michael Langley,

Richard Gordon & the RDO’s for their ongoing support of Youth Rugby.

Additionally to Mike Dilnott for his work as the Complaints Review

Officer and our local Judicial Chairs, Grant Jones, Rob Anderson, and

Martin Isberg.

2014 Wellington Schools Executive:

Chairman: Martin Isberg (Wainuiomata High School)

Secretary: Dave Mackenzie (College Sport Wellington)

Treasurer: Martin Isberg (Wainuiomata High School)

Executive: Darrell Harvey (Wellington College), David King (WRFU

delegate), Richard Anderton (Aotea College), Kelly Dornbusch (Hutt

International), John Hornal (College Sport Wellington)

Wellington delegates to Hurricanes Youth Rugby Council: Evan Crawford & Dave Mackenzie (Treasurer)

Delegates to NZ Schools Rugby Council: Martin Isberg (Treasurer), John Hornal

Delegate to WRFU Rugby Board: Martin Isberg

Selected for 2014 NZ Schools BarbariansJared Adams – St Patrick’s Silverstream

Losi Filipo – St Patrick’s Silverstream

Selected for 2014 New Zealand Schools Alex Fidow – Scots College

TJ Va’a – Scots College

Malo Tuitama – Scots College

Lui Okeamoa-Luamanu – St Patrick’s Silverstream

Selected for 2014 Condor 7’s Tournament TeamTJ Va’a – Scots College

Peter Umaga-Jensen – Scots College

Connor Garden-Bachop – Scots College

Salesi Rayasi – St Patrick’s Silverstream

Dave MackenzieSecretary

Wellington Secondary Schools Rugby


Junior Rugby Advisory Board

Chairman: Sunil Surujpal

Board: Tammy Ferreira (Deputy Chair)

Anna Sage

Clinton Johnson

David Forster

Perenise Ropeti

Rachel Whitman

Wellington Junior Rugby has had a successful 2014 season with player

and team numbers up on 2013. The most significant change has been

in the establishment of a new governance structure for junior rugby

with the establishment of the Junior Rugby Advisory Board (JRAB).

Once again the commitment and enthusiasm of the club volunteers,

the WRFU RDOs, our volunteer administrators, that we have been able

to deliver a successful season for our players.

In 2014, the highlights were:

• Continuation of the player growth experienced in 2013

• A very low cancellation rate of games throughout the season

• Continuing of the Gareth Head Leadership Clinic for ~140 players

from all clubs.

• A successful Interzone Tournament held at Maidstone Park with

Hutt Valley wining the U13 grade and Wellington City winning the

U12 grades competing.

• A successful U13 Regional programme run by Dale Wall and

Murray Sullivan and team who recorded 6 wins out of 7, playing

the likes of Canterbury (two games), Poverty Bay, Manawatu,

Blenheim, Whanganui, etc.

• Successful participation in the Berryman Cup with teams from

Western Bays, Wellington and Hutt Valley sending teams.

As noted earlier, a new governance structure for Junior Rugby was

implemented following the acceptance of the Junior Rugby Review

recommendation. The new JRAB comprises of seven members that are

independent of junior clubs and is charged with the governance and

strategy of the junior game for the Wellington region. The Board was

established in February 2014.

The establishment of the Board, so close to the start of the season,

caused a number of issues including delayed communication

regarding key activities such as the intra-provincial tournament,

weigh-in process and representative programme/s. There was also

a need to feel our way through the year in terms of the operational

requirements, with the Union not in a position to shoulder the

additional workload. The JRAB, continue to work through this, along

with junior club volunteers.

There have been no significant changes to the Junior Rugby season

with the same key elements being delivered across the region.

These included an intra-provincial tournament, U13 representative

programme, Berryman cup, and our regular season.

The Board has looked again at the U13 open grade and there has been

no significant increase in player injuries due to the change to an open

grade.

Looking ahead, the Board have identified a number of strategic

priorities to improve the junior game. These are:

1. Define a development pathway for our players that builds, year on

year, on their rugby skills

2. Define a clear support structure for the sustainable delivery of

junior rugby across all parties

3. Establish and promote a girls rugby programme that is part of our

regular season

4. Improve our school – club linkages and how we deliver rugby

programmes into schools

5. Grounds – ensure we have all weather facilities for current & future

needs that are accessible, safe and suitable for rugby

6. Reinforce the positive attitude we want from our players, coaches,

volunteers, supporters and the wider rugby community

7. Establish clear ways through which we interact with our clubs,

players, coaches and the wider rugby community

8. Secure sustainable financial investment in junior rugby from WRFU

and the wider community

The Board also notes that there are likely to be significant changes

within Wellington Rugby Football Union in 2015, with a leadership/

governance review of community rugby and a wider financial review

completed. The outcome of this review is likely to affect junior rugby

and how it is delivered and supported by the Union, nonetheless it

is acknowledged that the junior rugby programme remains one of

several key priorities for the WRFU.

Mention must be made of the huge effort Will Caccia-Birch and his

team (Rick Whatarau and the RDO’s and WRFU Office) put into Junior

Rugby. The continual seeking of ways to improve the delivery of rugby

to our youth is outstanding and not enough can be said of the job

they do to up skill both players and coaches at a junior level.

In closing, I would like to thank Tammy Ferreira, Anna Sage, Perenise

Ropeti, David Forster, Rachel Whitman, and Clinton Johnson who have

been on the JRAB in its first year and helped deliver rugby for junior

players. Not always an easy job but thank you for giving up your time

and helping to provide junior rugby over the Wellington region for a

number of years.

Regards

Sunil SurujpalChairman

Junior Rugby Advisory Board


Wellington Rugby Referees’ Association

Refereeing has often been described as “being the best seat in the

house” and we are looking for more people to enjoy that view.

Ideally our aim is to have a referee for every game in every grade,

however once college rugby starts we have struggled with that idea.

A variety of reasons, including societal changes, have contributed to

this – recruiting more referees is not only important, but integral to

the future of the game for the local rugby community – so, whether

it is someone who can commit every weekend or someone who can

only contribute every few weeks and only in their own locale, we will

welcome them.

This potential increase in the numbers of the “associate” type of referee

must mean that all clubs will need to buy-in, and actively support, a

concept of “we are all in this together” and have a policy that does

not tolerate referee abuse by team members and club supporters

otherwise we could well be faced with a lack of numbers.

Our major highlight for the past season saw the Association present

with a new major sponsor, Advantage4me, and a new fresh playing

strip, after 12 years with the previous nationwide sponsor – this

exercise consumed a lot of the start of the year for us and would not

have been successfully completed without the support, and design

assistance, from BLK who are now contracted as our major gear supplier.

On the refereeing front our group who represent Wellington at the

higher levels of the game continued to perform exceptionally well led

by Mike Fraser who has continued his rise up the international ladder

with test matches involving Canada v Scotland and Tonga v USA, plus

assisting at 7 other tests and along with Super 15 duties of 8 games

plus ITM Cup. Garratt Willamson who has had 6 years in the Sanzar

panel, finished his active on the field career this season with 6 Super

15 games assisting at 2 Test matches, plus ITM Cup games, and it was

a fitting end for him with arguably one of the great provincial games,

and rivalries, in Manawatu v Hawkes Bay.

Ben O’Keeffe, our No.1 club referee had another great year at

ITM Cup, plus he was involved with the Junior World Cup where he

was appointed the final between England and South Africa.

The culmination has been that he has was duly rewarded with

selection in our NZR professional panel - congratulations from us all

on this achievement.

Below this level we had Richard Gordon selected in the NZR Wider

Training Group and refereeing Hurricanes region Rep games plus the

National U19 tournament. Vincent Ringrose in his first year of Heartland

Championship games and Nick Hogan also at representative level

With 7’s rugby increasing its profile, particularly with its Olympic

association, we have worked to achieve opportunities for our

interested members. Specifically with an invitation to participate

in the increasingly popular 7’s and 10’s tournament that is run in

conjunction with the Dubai International 7’s – the last 2 years has seen

our participants officiating in the major finals, and importantly being

viewed by those that can influence careers at that level.

An issue we have battled with for the last 2-3 years, and I am certain

has frustrated many others, has been the quality of our communication

equipment used at Premier level games. Now, after initial quality

control work undertaken by NZR, we believe we have sourced local top

quality and durable gear which should hold us in good stead for many

seasons to come.

To all our alliance partners, and those that support us in a myriad

of ways, but particularly Advantage4me, BLK, WRFU, PWMC, PRFC ,

Gripfast, and HOBM who supported our annual Awards Dinner, we

thank you profusely as we could not do our role without you

To my ever hardworking Executive team who ensure we operate

effectively, and to all our members who give up their time to be a part

of the game we all love, I personally thank you for your contributions,

along with the clubs and rugby community who support our members

on a weekly basis.

I trust everyone has a safe and enjoyable break and we look forward to

an exciting 2015 season

Ian DallasChairman

Wellington Rugby Referees’ Association


Club Competitions: 2014 Grade Winners

PREMIER GRADE

Division One 1st round Swindale Shield Marist St Pats

2nd round Jubilee Cup Hutt Old-Boys Marist

2nd round (round robin) Andy Leslie Trophy Hutt Old-Boys Marist

Division Two 2nd round Hardham Cup Poneke

SENIOR GRADE

Division One 1st round Harper Lock Shield Avalon

2nd round Ed Chaney Cup Petone

Division Two 1st round National Mutual Cup Poneke

2nd round H D Morgan Memorial Cup Hutt Old-Boys Marist

UNDER 21 GRADE

Division One 1st round Paris Memorial Trophy OBU Green

2nd round John E Kelly Memorial Cup OBU Green

Division Two 1st round JRD Cup OBU Black

2nd round Vic Calcinai Memorial Cup Poneke

Division Three 1st round James Gilbert Memorial Trophy Wainuiomata

85KG RESTRICTED GRADE

Division One 1st round JC Bowl Marist St Pats Blue

2nd round Paul Potiki Memorial Shield Marist St Pats Blue

Division Two 1st round Avalon

2nd round Wellington

RESERVE GRADE

Division One 1st round JDR Cup Petone Brotherhood

2nd round Johnsonville Centennium Cup Poneke Ruffnuts

Division Two 1st round Upper Hutt Rams J8s

2nd round OBU Porters Pink Ginners

WOMEN’S

1st round Fleurs Trophy Oriental Rongotai

2nd round Victoria Tavern Trophy Oriental Rongotai

POST SEASON TOURNAMENTS

American Ambassador’s Trophy Sevens Mens Hutt Old Boys Marist

American Ambassador’s Trophy Sevens Colts Scots College

American Ambassador’s Trophy Sevens Womens Oriental-Rongotai

CLUB AWARDS

DEWAR SHIELD 1 Old Boys University

(Total Club Competition Points) 2 Poneke

3 Marist St Pats

SIR WILLIAM PERRY MEMORIAL TROPHY 1 Hutt Old Boys Marist

(Average Club Competition Points Per Team) 2 Petone

3 Tawa

GRIFFITHS MEMORIAL TROPHY 1 Johnsonville Colts

(Highest average Griffiths Memorial points for an individual team) 2 Hutt Old Boys Marist Under 85kg

3 Petone Senior One

JUNIOR MERIT AWARD 1 Hutt Old Boys Marist

(Highest average Griffiths Memorial points for all teams from a single club) 2 Wainuiomata

3 Petone


Mens and Womens Club Champions

Jubilee Cup Winners 2014: Hutt Old Boys Marist Rugby Football Club

Victoria Tavern Trophy Winners 2014: Oriental-Rongotai Football Club

Back Row: Tomasi Alosio, Dan McCool, James Wall, Rei Manaia, Chase Tiatia

Third Row: Feretei Soloa, Brian Lima, Enoka Fonoti, Elijah Fonoti, Alexis Time, Ope Peleseuma (Vice Captain), Francis Tanuvasa

Second Row: Mila Poutoa (RDO), Brian Gwilliam (Manager), Lorenzo Lolesio, Josh Syms (Coach), Sheridan Rangihuna, Matt Lee (Coach), Matt Burroughs (H20 Tech)

Front Row: Amam Campbell (Coach), Simon Malaeulu, Nick Risdon, Jason Risdon (Captain), Peter Ballinger (President), Steven Bradshaw, Otto Rasch, Greg Hooper (Manager)

Absent: Manuel Efarimo (Manager), Evan Gwilliam, James O’Reilly, Parataiso Silafai-Leaana, Jeremy Thrush, Glen Walters

Squad: Alicia Print, Amanda Rasch, Annie Mativa, Barbra Taumoli, Elizabeth Goulden, Elizabeth Cairns, Fa’asua Makisi, Fai Wright, Fuamai Taumoli, Helena Lawrence, Jane Bryce, Janet Taumoli, Joanah Ngan-Woo, Kauna Lopa, Kristin Stewart, Mikayla Figiola, Miriam Ready, Ngarie Linde, Noeleen Nonu, Rachel Tumaai, Raylene Lolo, Rebecca Liua’ana, Rosalina Taituave, Shanee Kiriau, Sialai Lepaio, Timena Tumaii, Tyler Bentley, Tyler Birch

Coach: Sai Tumaii


Bill Brien CupComing into the 2014 season Tawa held the Bill Brien Cup. They lost

it after five challenges to Petone, however in a game of hot potato,

Petone quickly lost it to Wainuiomata, who in turn lost it to Tawa. Here

the merry-go-round stopped as Upper Hutt Rams eventually won it off

Tawa again in the last week of the Jubilee Cup.

Disciplinary2014 saw a huge increase in the number of red cards issued. In total

for 2014, 35 red cards were issued, up from 26 in 2013. This is a concern

amongst the Disciplinary committee and it is hoped the trend can be

bucked in 2015 and beyond.

Credit should go to Eastbourne, Tawa, and Wellington who were the

only clubs who did not receive a red card in 2014.

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.

Obituaries 2014P.E. (Paul) Neale (Onslow, Wellington Representative 1962-64)

Died 1 February 2014.

W.S. (Bill) Fleming (WCOB, Wellington Representative 1956-63)

Died 3 October 2014 aged 76.


Wellington Rugby Football Union (Incorporated)Consolidated Financial StatementsFor the Year Ended 31 December 2014

Contents

Auditor’s Report 34

Statement of Comprehensive Income 35

Statement of Changes in Equity 36

Statement of Financial Position 37

Notes to the Financial Statements 38


A member firm of Ernst & Young Global Limited

Chartered Accountants

Independent Auditor's Report

To the Members of Wellington Rugby Football Union (Incorporated)

Report on the Financial Statements

We have audited the financial statements of the Wellington Rugby Football Union (Incorporated) (‘the Union’) and its

subsidiaries (‘group’) on pages 35 to 44, which comprise the statement of financial position of the Union and group

as at 31 December 2014, and the statement of comprehensive income and statement of changes in equity for the

year then ended of the Union and group, and a summary of significant accounting policies and other explanatory

information.

This report is made solely to the Union’s members, as a body, in accordance with the Union’s Constitution. Our audit

has been undertaken so that we might state to the Union’s members those matters we are required to state to them

in an auditor's report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume

responsibility to anyone other than the Union and the Union’s members as a body, for our audit work, for this

report, or for the opinions we have formed.

Directors’ Responsibility for the Financial Statements

The directors are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements, in accordance with generally accepted

accounting practice in New Zealand and that give a true and fair view of the matters to which they relate, and for

such internal control as the directors determine is necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements that

are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.

Auditor's Responsibility

Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the financial statements based on our audit. We conducted our audit

in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (New Zealand). These auditing standards require that we

comply with relevant ethical requirements and plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about

whether the financial statements are free from material misstatement.

An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures in the financial

statements. The procedures selected, depend on our judgement, including the assessment of the risks of material

misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to fraud or error. In making those risk assessments, we have

considered the internal control relevant to the entity’s preparation of the financial statements that give a true and

fair view of the matters to which they relate in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the

circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the entity’s internal control.

An audit also includes evaluating the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of

accounting estimates, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements.

We believe we have obtained sufficient and appropriate audit evidence to provide a basis for our audit opinion.

We provide agreed upon procedures to the Union. We have no other relationship with, or interest in the Union.

Partners and employees of our firm may deal with the Union on normal terms within the ordinary course of trading

activities of the business of the Union.

Opinion

In our opinion, the financial statements on pages 35 to 44:

► comply with generally accepted accounting practice in New Zealand; and

► fairly present the financial position of the Union and group as at 31 December 2014 and the financial

performance of the Union and group for the year then ended.

17 March 2015

Wellington

A member firm of Ernst & Young Global Limited

Chartered Accountants

Independent Auditor's Report

To the Members of Wellington Rugby Football Union (Incorporated)

Report on the Financial Statements

We have audited the financial statements of the Wellington Rugby Football Union (Incorporated) (‘the Union’) and its

subsidiaries (‘group’) on pages 35 to 44, which comprise the statement of financial position of the Union and group

as at 31 December 2014, and the statement of comprehensive income and statement of changes in equity for the

year then ended of the Union and group, and a summary of significant accounting policies and other explanatory

information.

This report is made solely to the Union’s members, as a body, in accordance with the Union’s Constitution. Our audit

has been undertaken so that we might state to the Union’s members those matters we are required to state to them

in an auditor's report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume

responsibility to anyone other than the Union and the Union’s members as a body, for our audit work, for this

report, or for the opinions we have formed.

Directors’ Responsibility for the Financial Statements

The directors are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements, in accordance with generally accepted

accounting practice in New Zealand and that give a true and fair view of the matters to which they relate, and for

such internal control as the directors determine is necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements that

are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.

Auditor's Responsibility

Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the financial statements based on our audit. We conducted our audit

in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (New Zealand). These auditing standards require that we

comply with relevant ethical requirements and plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about

whether the financial statements are free from material misstatement.

An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures in the financial

statements. The procedures selected, depend on our judgement, including the assessment of the risks of material

misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to fraud or error. In making those risk assessments, we have

considered the internal control relevant to the entity’s preparation of the financial statements that give a true and

fair view of the matters to which they relate in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the

circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the entity’s internal control.

An audit also includes evaluating the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of

accounting estimates, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements.

We believe we have obtained sufficient and appropriate audit evidence to provide a basis for our audit opinion.

We provide agreed upon procedures to the Union. We have no other relationship with, or interest in the Union.

Partners and employees of our firm may deal with the Union on normal terms within the ordinary course of trading

activities of the business of the Union.

Opinion

In our opinion, the financial statements on pages 35 to 44:

► comply with generally accepted accounting practice in New Zealand; and

► fairly present the financial position of the Union and group as at 31 December 2014 and the financial

performance of the Union and group for the year then ended.

17 March 2015

Wellington


Statement of Comprehensive IncomeFor the Year Ended 31 December 2014

Group Parent

Note 2014 2013 2014 2013

Revenue

Operating Revenue 2 7,083,164 8,689,591 2,173,884 3,255,049

Beneficiary Income 10 - - 522,918 114,512

Interest Income 48,722 65,874 36,222 38,624

Total Operating Revenue $7,131,886 $8,755,465 $2,733,024 $3,408,185

Expenses

Expenses 3 7,508,578 8,346,196 3,222,772 3,224,397

Total Expenses $7,508,578 $8,346,196 $3,222,772 $3,224,397

Operating Surplus/(Deficit) before Profit/ (Loss) of Associate,

Tax & Depreciation $(376,692) $409,269 $(489,748) $183,788

Share of Profit/(Loss) of an Associate 12 (50,173) (41,908) (50,173) (41,908)

Operating Surplus/(Deficit) before Tax & Depreciation (426,865) 367,361 (539,921) 141,880

Depreciation & Amortisation 6,7 286,156 289,412 286,156 289,412

Income Tax Expense 4 - 21,540 - -

Net Surplus/(Deficit) after Tax & Depreciation $(713,021) $56,409 $(826,077) $(147,532)

Other Comprehensive Income - - - -

Total Comprehensive Income $(713,021) $56,409 $(826,077) $(147,532)

The notes on pages 38 to 44 should be read in conjunction with these financial statements


Statement of Changes in EquityFor the Year Ended 31 December 2014

Group Parent

Note 2014 2013 2014 2013

Opening Equity – Retained Earnings 5,277,474 5,221,065 5,277,575 5,425,107

Net Surplus After Income Tax (713,021) 56,409 (826,077) (147,532)

Other Comprehensive Income - - - -

Total Comprehensive Income for the year (713,021) 56,409 (826,077) (147,532)

4,564,453 5,277,474 4,451,498 5,277,575

Income Distributions 15 - - - -

Closing Equity – Retained Earnings $4,564,453 $5,277,474 $4,451,498 $5,277,575



Statement of Financial PositionFor the Year Ended 31 December 2014

Group Parent

Note 2014 2013 2014 2013

Current Assets

Cash and Cash Equivalents 1,640,705 2,005,702 642,596 1,493,957

Trade Receivables and Prepayments 5 860,867 1,277,294 1,412,662 1,146,374

Loans to Affiliated Clubs - Current Portion 14 6,250 6,250 6,250 6,250

Total Current Assets 2,507,822 3,289,246 2,061,508 2,646,581

Non Current Assets

Loans to Affiliated Clubs - Non Current Portion 14 11,458 17,708 11,458 17,708

Investment in Subsidiaries 10 - - 100 100

Investments in Associates 12 1,507,919 1,558,092 1,507,919 1,558,092

Property, Plant and Equipment 6 1,893,157 2,101,119 1,893,157 2,101,119

Intangible Assets 7 23,427 39,045 23,427 39,045

Total Non-Current Assets 3,435,961 3,715,964 3,436,061 3,716,064

Total Assets $5,943,783 $7,005,210 $5,497,569 $6,362,645

Current Liabilities

Trade Creditors and Accruals 8 779,330 929,644 446,071 385,070

Liability owing to Associates 12 100,000 100,000 100,000 100,000

Total Current Liabilities 879,330 1,029,644 546,071 485,070

Non Current Liabilities

Non Current Provisions 11 - 98,092 - -

Liability owing to Associates 12 500,000 600,000 500,000 600,000

Total Non-Current Liabilities 500,000 698,092 500,000 600,000

Equity

Retained Earnings 4,564,453 5,277,474 4,451,498 5,277,575

Total Liabilities and Equity $5,943,783 $7,005,210 5,497,569 6,362,645

For and on behalf of the Board, which authorised the issue of the financial statements on 4 March 2015.

17 – 03 – 2015Chairman Director Date



Notes to the Financial StatementsFor the Year Ended 31 December 2014

1 Statement of Accounting Policies

Reporting Entity

The financial statements of Wellington Rugby Football Union Incorporated (WRFU) for the year ended 31 December 2014 were authorised for issue

in accordance with a resolution of the directors on 4 March 2015. 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 (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) for the year ended 31 December 2014 using the purchase method. 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 effects of all significant inter-entity transactions between entities that have been consolidated are eliminated on consolidation. In

the Parent’s financial statements investment in the subsidiary is recognised at cost.

b) Investment in Associates. The Group’s investment in its associates are accounted for using the equity method. The associates are entities over

which the Group has significant influence and that is neither a subsidiary nor a joint venture.

Under the equity method, investments in associates 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 associates. 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 its associates.

The Group’s share of its associates post-acquisition profits or losses are 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 associates 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

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 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 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 Group qualifies for differential reporting because it is not publicly accountable and there is no separation between

the owners and the governing body. The Group has taken advantage of all available differential reporting exemptions, except for the

exemption available in NZ IAS 18 that permits qualifying entities to recognise revenue and expenses on a GST inclusive basis.

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.

Notes to the Financial Statements – ContinuedFor the Year Ended 31 December 2014


m) 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.

n) 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.

o) 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 financial statements of the entity.

2 Operating Revenue

Group Parent

2014 2013 2014 2013

Match Income 675,559 1,138,149 - -

Sponsorship and Hospitality 2,506,671 2,640,497 171,768 156,686

Event/Franchise Management 1,361,485 2,310,137 - -

Gaming Trust Funding 610,465 654,138 610,465 654,138

NZRU Funding 1,215,232 1,160,453 826,232 788,753

WRT Management Fee - - - 1,068,000

Other 713,752 786,217 565,419 587,472

$7,083,164 $8,689,591 $2,173,884 $3,255,049

3 Expenses

Group Parent

2014 2013 2014 2013

Match Expenses 322,965 609,513 - -

Representative Teams / Academy 2,469,595 2,640,286 404,319 446,405

Club Expenses 237,344 274,014 237,344 274,014

Coaching and Development 508,622 523,547 508,622 523,547

Administration 2,435,675 2,621,567 1,820,399 1,727,405

Advertising / Sponsorship 1,510,902 1,655,870 252,088 253,026

Audit Fee 23,375 21,400 - -

Bad Debts 100 - - -

$7,508,578 $8,346,196 $3,222,772 $3,224,397

4 Income Tax ExpenseWRFU 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

Group Parent

2014 2013 2014 2013

Trade and Sundry Receivables 555,028 635,773 838,216 886,534

Hurricanes Investment LP Receivable 35,102 273,464 42 95,052

Beneficiary Payment - - 522,918 114,512

GST Receivable - 43,743 - -

Prepayments 270,737 324,314 51,486 50,276

$860,867 $1,277,294 $1,412,662 $1,146,374

6 Property, Plant and Equipment (Group and Parent)

2014Cost

2014Depreciation

2014AccumulatedDepreciation

2014Closing

Book Value

Training Centre Buildings and Furniture 3,635,130 195,874 2,028,878 1,606,252

Training Centre Gym Equipment 414,133 27,382 292,736 121,397

Stadium Assets/Wellington Rugby Lounge 219,204 7,424 161,452 57,752

Office Furniture and Equipment 60,098 2,056 52,090 8,008

Computer Hardware 264,599 21,945 228,205 36,394

Vehicles 7,385 588 4,296 3,089

Office Fitout/Miscellaneous 342,562 15,269 282,297 60,265

$4,943,111 $270,538 $3,049,954 $1,893,157

2013Cost

2013Depreciation

2013AccumulatedDepreciation

2013Closing

Book Value

Training Centre Buildings and Furniture 3,615,375 194,747 1,833,004 1,782,370

Training Centre Gym Equipment 390,751 23,902 265,354 125,397

Stadium Assets/Wellington Rugby Lounge 219,203 8,559 154,029 65,174

Office Furniture and Equipment 59,710 2,462 50,036 9,674

Computer Hardware 252,507 23,241 209,964 42,543

Vehicles 7,385 700 3,708 3,677

Office Fitout/Miscellaneous 339,314 18,766 267,030 72,284

$4,884,245 $272,377 $2,783,125 $2,101,119

All property, plant and equipment assets are held by the parent company.



7 Intangible Assets

2014Cost

2014Depreciation

2014AccumulatedAmortisation

2014Closing

Book Value

Computer Software 160,590 15,618 137,163 23,427

2013Cost

2013Depreciation

2013AccumulatedAmortisation

2013Closing

Book Value

Computer Software 160,590 17,035 121,545 39,045

8 Trade Creditors and Accruals

Group Parent

2014 2013 2014 2013

Trade & Sundry Payables 255,654 258,533 98,978 172,422

Hurricanes Investment LP Payable 1,980 - 663 -

GST Payable 39,169 17,878 39,169 17,878

Tax Payable - 15,499 - -

Accrued Expenses 224,617 239,951 157,261 194,770

Income in Advance 257,910 397,783 150,000 -

$779,330 $929,644 $446,071 $385,070

9 Operating Lease Commitments

Group

2014 2013

< 1 yr 13,900 26,315

1 - 2 yrs - -

2 - 5 yrs - -

> 5 yrs - -

$13,900 $26,315

The Group incurred $151,874 (2013: $129,739) of expenses during the year in relation to leased assets.

10 Investment in Subsidiaries

2014% Owned

2013% Owned

Balance 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. WRFU is a beneficiary of the Trust, and Beneficiary Income of $522,918 was accrued as receivable as at 31

December 2014 (2013: $114,512)



11 Non Current ProvisionsA provision was made in 2013 in relation to the Group’s obligations under the contract with its ticketing provider. The contract contains a clause

requiring a pro-rata refund of payments made to the Group if certain ticket sales levels have not been achieved by the end of the contract term. The

provision was reversed in 2014 to reflect the Group’s current assessment of the contract.

Group Parent

2014$

2013$

2014$

2013$

Balance as at 1 January 2014 98,092 - - -

Provisions made (98,092) 98,092 - -

Amounts Used - - - -

Balance as at 31 December 2014 - 98,092 - -

12 Investment in Associates

Hurricanes Investment LP

a) Investment Details

The Group acquired a 50% interest in Hurricanes Investment LP a limited liability partnership responsible for the management of the Hurricanes

rugby franchise on 8 November 2012. The ownership interest was acquired for $1,600,000, consisting of $800,000 in cash, and $800,000 of

benefits in kind. The benefits in kind represented discounts on the management fee and training facilities lease, and were initially recorded as

a liability on the Statement of Financial Position. In the current year, due to a change in the limited partnership agreement, WRFU no longer

provides discounts in relation to rent and management services. Therefore the asset representing the discount on WRFU investments has been

derecognised in the current year. The component previously recognised as non-cash/value-in-kind benefits is now payable in cash from WRFU

over the course of the Limited Partnership Agreement. This amount has been recognised as a liability in the Statement of Financial Position.

The equity accounted profit or loss from Hurricanes Investment LP is based on audited financial statements for the year ended 31 August 2014.

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).

b) Movements in the Carrying Amount of the Group’s Investment in Associates

2014 2013

At 1 January 1,558,092 1,600,000

Share of total recognised revenues and expenses (50,173) (41,908)

At 31 December $1,507,919 $1,558,092

13 Contingent LiabilitiesThe WRFU Parent has the following contingent liabilities relating to the uncalled capital of its subsidiaries.

2014$

2013$

Wellington Rugby Limited 120 120

Wellington Rugby Marketing Limited 1,000 1,000

14 Related PartiesWellington Rugby Trust (WRT)

WRFU is a beneficiary of Wellington Rugby Trust.

At 31 December 2014, WRFU recorded a distribution of $522,918 (2013: $114,512) as receivable from WRT.

At 31 December 2014, WRFU parent owed WRT $29,035 (2013: $84,482). At the same date, WRT owed WRFU parent $770,350 (2013: $703,498).



Hurricanes Investment LP

During 2014, WRFU received a management fee from Hurricanes Investment LP.

At 31 December 2014, WRFU Group owed Hurricanes Investment LP $1,980 (2013: nil) and Hurricanes Investment LLP owed WRFU Group $35,102

(2013: $273,464).

During 2014, Mr P.D. Collins, Mr A. Duffin, Mr I. Potter and Mr K. Laban all of whom are Directors of the Group and Parent, served as Directors of

Hurricanes GP the company responsible for the day to day management of Hurricanes Investment LP an Associate investment of the Group.

Mr P. D. Collins also invested in Hurricanes Investment LP and at 31 December 2014 had a 21.875% ownership interest (2013: 21.875%).

New Zealand Rugby Union (NZRU)

During 2014, WRFU Group received from NZRU grants, management fees and shares of the surpluses from one test match and the Wellington

Sevens tournament.

As at 31 December 2014, WRFU Group owed NZRU nil (2013: nil) and NZRU owed WRFU Group $64,836 (2013: $300,203).

Affiliated Clubs

WRFU has made a loan to Marist St Pats RFC. The amount of the loan outstanding at year end was $17,708 (2013: $23,958). The maturity date of the

loan is October 2017. Loans to affiliated clubs are interest free.

General

No related party debts have been written off or forgiven during the year. All transactions have been conducted on normal terms and conditions.

15 DistributionsAnnual 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 2014 (2013: nil).

16 Capital CommitmentsAt 31 December 2014 there were no capital expenditure commitments (2013: nil).

17 Subsequent EventsIn February 2015, WRFU announced a restructure as part of a number of changes after an internal review of all aspects of the organisation instigated

by the Board of Directors. The restructure will result in the disestablishment of a number of positions, and the creation of a separate Chief Executive

to lead the Hurricanes. Current Wellington Rugby Chief Executive, James Te Puni, announced his resignation from the role, effective 1 July 2015.

18 Classifications of Financial Assets & Financial Liabilities

Group Parent

2014 2013 2014 2013

ASSETS

Loans and Receivables

Cash and Cash Equivalents 1,640,705 2,005,702 642,596 1,493,957

Trade and Sundry Receivables 555,028 635,773 838,216 886,534

Loans to Affiliated Clubs 17,708 23,958 17,708 23,958

$2,213,441 $2,665,433 $1,498,520 $2,404,449

LIABILITIES

Other Financial Liabilities at Amortised Cost

Trade & Sundry Payables 255,654 258,533 98,978 172,422

$255,654 $258,533 $98,978 $172,422



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