ANNUAL REPORT AND STATEMENT OF ACCOUNTS 2016

Contents

List of Officers 2

Honours and Awards 3

Balanced Scoreboard 5

Chairman’s Report 9

Rugby Board Report 12

Team Reports: Wellington Lions 14

Wellington Pride 18

Wellington Men’s Sevens 20

Wellington Women’s Sevens 20

Wellington Development 21

Wellington U19 22

Wellington Boy’s U18 23

Wellington Girl’s U18 23

Wellington U16A 24

Wellington U16 Development 24

Wellington Maori 25

Wellington Samoan 25

Hurricanes 26

Wellington Secondary Schools Rugby 28

Junior Rugby Advisory Board 30

Wellington Rugby Referees’ Association 31

Club Competitions: 2016 Grade Winners 32

Men’s Club Champions 34

Women’s Club Champions 35

Obituaries 36

Financial Report 37

Wellington Rugby Football Union (Incorporated) Annual Report 2016 1

Rugby BoardP. Scott (Chairman)

J. Willis (Deputy Chairman, Oriental-Rongotai) G. Gosper (Avalon) I. Cuff (College Old Boys-Victoria University) D. Goble (Eastbourne) D. Rose (Hutt Old Boys Marist) J. Smyth (Johnsonville) B. Tietjens (Marist St. Pat’s) R. Wood (Northern United) J. Gray (Paremata-Plimmerton) W. Smith (Petone) G. Blaikie (Poneke) G. Nixon (Stokes Valley) K. Pulley (Tawa) D. Painter (Upper Hutt) K. Anderson (Wainuiomata) S. Fuller (Wellington) T. Walsh (Western Suburbs) M. Dilnott (WRRA) M. Isberg (WSSRU) S. Surujpal (JRAB)

Staff as at 31 December 2016S. Rogers (Chief Executive Officer)

A. Betts (Office Administrator), S. Binnie (Sponsorship Manager), W. Caccia-Birch (Head of Community Rugby), G. Cooper (Girls Rugby Development Officer), J. Dickie (Strength & Conditioning Coach), M. Evans (Chief Operating Officer), J. Fastier (Marketing Manager), T. Ferreira (Junior & Rep Rugby Administrator), K. Forbes (Commercial Executive), J. Grant (Events & Match Manager), R. Henderson (Accountant), M. Langley (Club Rugby Administrator), D. Larsen (Academy Manager), T. Mannix (Coach Development Co-ordinator), J. McKee (Assistant Accountant), M. Poutoa (Club Development Officer), T. Robson (Communications Executive), J. Ross (Video Analyst), L. Santos (Wellington Lions Physiotherapist), C. Shaw (Wellington Lions Physiotherapist), B. Sigmund (Professional Development Manager), E. Va’a (Wellington Lions Coach), D. Walsh (Referee Education Officer), R. Watt (Wellington Lions Assistant Coach), R. Whatarau (Rugby Development Manager), D. Wildash (Wellington Lions Strength & Conditioning Coach).

Board of DirectorsI. Potter (Chairman)

R. Poole (Deputy Chairman)D. BanksR. JamiesonP. ScottJ. WillisS. PakuP. Hendry

Life MembersG.W.J. Atkin (1991)E.J. Tonks (1991)J. Oldershaw (1993)B.T. Frederikson (2005)A.R. Leslie (2008)G.C. Williams (2008)N.W. Hughes (2012)P.B. Quinn (2012)M.J. Usmar (2012)R.M. Barlow (2014)D. Evans (2015)

Wellington Rugby Football Union (Inc.)Senior Vice Presidents: Messrs B. Gard’ner, T. Thomas,

Junior Vice Presidents: Messrs M. Blandford, B. Ellis

Immediate Past President: Mr M. Reedy

President: Mr M. Tocker


Honours and Awards

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

WELLINGTON PRIDE: James Porter, Fa’avae Tuma’ai & Matt Poutoa

DEVELOPMENT: Matt Lee, Riki Flutey & Filo Tiatia

PRIDE DEVELOPMENT: Peter Time, David Jensen & Fred Fereti

U19: Zac Feaunati & Jamie Williams

U18s: Sam Rasch, Tane Tuipulotu & Dan Farani

U18s Girls: Findlay Siania, Semi Kuresa, James Te Iwimate

U16A: Willie Leota, Mason Malagama’ali’i & Kent Harris

U16 DEV: Garry Archer, John Schwalger & Richard Preston

MAORI: Andrew Wharakura & Paul Wharakura

SAMOAN: Alex Tai-Weimar, Stratford Adams, Stuart Holden, Dan Pavihi

MEN’S SEVENS: Sam Rasch & Dan Farani

WOMEN’S SEVENS: Charles Aliva & Fa’avae Tuma’ai

AuditorsErnst & Young

Honours

NEW ZEALAND: Dane Coles, TJ Perenara, Ardie Savea, Julian Savea

NEW ZEALAND MAORI: Leni Apisai, Matt Proctor

NEW ZEALAND BARBARIANS: Brad Shields, Reggie Goodes

NEW ZEALAND WOMENS: Jackie Patea

NEW ZEALAND UNDER 20: Alex Fidow, Asafo Aumua, Isaia Walker-Leawere, Leni Apisai, Lui Luamanu, Malo Tuitama, Peter Umaga-Jensen, TJ Va’a

NEW ZEALAND SECONDARY SCHOOLS/BARBARIANS: Naitoa Ah-Kuoi, Connor Garden-Bachop, Xavier Numia, Billy Proctor

NEW ZEALAND SEVENS: Ardie Savea, Max Pearson

NEW ZEALAND WOMENS SEVENS: Kat Whata-Simpkins

MANU SAMOA: Greg Foe, Motu Matu’u, Nu’u Lene, Isaia Petelo, Ope Peleseuma

MANU SAMOA 7s: Greg Foe, Belgium Tuatagaloa, Tomasi Alosio

TONGA: Tomasi Palu

USA: Chris Baumann


2016 Wellington Rugby Award Winners

Junior Merit Award Trophy: Western Suburbs RFC

AJ Griffiths Memorial Trophy: Avalon RFC Premier Reserve

Sir William Perry Memorial Trophy: Oriental Rongotai FC

Dewar Shield: College Old Boys-Victoria University RFC

Burger King Positive Sideline Environment Award: Rimutaka RFC

Club Coach of the Year: Doug Fletcher & Willie Lafaele (Tawa RFC)

Club Team of the Year: Tawa Rugby RFC Men’s Premier

Billy Wallace Memorial Trophy: Peniasi Tokakece (Tawa RFC)

Wellington Rugby Supporters Club Award: Jackson Garden-Bachop (Nothern United RFC)

Al Keown Memorial Cup: Piri Paraone (Petone RFC)

Ken Comber Memorial Cup: Asafo Aumua (Avalon RFC)

Most Promising Player of the Year: Asafo Aumua (Avalon RFC)

Women’s Player of the Year: Acacia Te Iwimate (Wainuiomata RFC)

Mens Sevens Player of the Year: Tomasi Alosio (Hutt Old Boys Marist RFC)

Womens Sevens Player of the Year: Kat Whata-Simpkins (Avalon RFC)

Senior Volunteer of the Year: Mike Woollett (Petone RFC)

Junior Volunteer of the Year: Dale Wall (WRFU)

Referee of the Year: Richard Gordon

Representative Coach of the Year: Charles Aliva (Women’s Sevens)

Representative Team of the Year: Wellington Women’s Sevens

Wellington Lions Player of the Year: Brad Shields (Petone RFC)

Honours and Awards

Wellington Lions Player of the Year:Brad Shields

Women’s Player of the Year:Acacia Te Iwimate


Wellington Rugby Football Union 2016 balanced scoreboard

Game Development

Players• Increase girls/women’s registered participation by 10%

• Retain minimum of 25% of girls school leavers entering senior women’s rugby

• Retain 75% of 2015 junior registered players now at secondary school

• Retain a minimum of 45% of secondary school leavers (boys) entering senior club rugby

• Increase total registered players to at least 11,000 players 12% 12%

Coaches• Registered and accredited coach numbers reflect an average of at least 2 coaches per team across all competitions

• Delivery of coach mentoring programme 8% 5%

Referees• Increase the number of active registered referees aged between 22-35 3% 0%

Club Development• Implement aggregated purchasing scheme for clubs realising minimum savings of $40,000

• Implement Affiliation fee rebate scheme for clubs

• All clubs to have a volunteer succession plan documented and implemented 7% 4%

Target

30%Actual

21%



Competitions

• 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 WRFU sideline management policy and technical zone requirements on all club number one grounds.

• Adherence to Age Grade Eligibility criteria (premier grade only). 6% 6%

• Wellington Rugby will ensure they manage credible competitions by providing accurate draws and point’s tables, enforcing all WRFU by-laws and providing referees to 90% of games under their jurisdiction. 3% 3%

Player Welfare• Wellington Rugby will operate in a proactive manner with clubs to ensure education is widely delivered relating to injury

prevention, in particular concussion protocols.

• Delivery of Blue Card Concussion Initiative 6% 6%

Target

15%Actual

15%



Representative (High Performance) Teams

The Wellington Lions will win the Championship Mitre 10 Cup in 2016

• If they win final. (5%)

• If they win semi (5%) 10% 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. (1%). 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. (1%)

• Sevens – Makes Cup semi finals National Sevens. (1%) – this relates to January 2016 tournament 5% 4%

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

• 75% of the current Wellington Lions squad have been, or are members of the Wellington Academy. (2%)

• The Wellington Academy (Player Development Programme) meets its stated goals. Scores 75% or more in NZR Survey. (1%) 5% 5%

Target

20%Actual

9%


Governance and Financial

WRFU commercial revenues (excluding Hurricanes profit) exceed the previous year (6%). WRFU generates a sustainable (+/-$100,000) financial result for 2016 (6%). WRFU surplus exceeds budget (3%). 15% 12%

WRFU will continue to enhance its expertise and reputation as an event manager by:

• Managing the Hurricanes home schedule of fixtures efficiently and effectively and meeting KPI’s (5%) 5% 5%• Managing the two allocated test matches during 2016 and achieving the KPI’s as agreed by NZ Rugby (5%) 5% 5%

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

• Develop and implement strategic plan for 2016 – 2020

• Tactical delivery of strategic plan for 2016 10% 5%

Game Development21/30%

Competitions15/15%

Representative (High Performance) Teams

9/20%

Governance and Financial27/35%

72/100%(2015 = 68%)


Target

35%Actual

27%



Executive SummaryHaving balanced the union’s finances Wellington Rugby is in a strong position heading into 2017.

A $190,739 profit for 2016 represents a significant turnaround after the $1.5 million financial loss of the previous year.

The positive financial performance was driven by two highly successful sold out All Blacks tests against Wales and Australia at Westpac Stadium, and the Hurricanes historic run to the club’s first Investec Super Rugby title.

Wellington Rugby’s relationship with the Hurricanes continues to strengthen and the franchise’s current stability, both on and off the field, is a major positive for the partnership.

It was pleasing to see so many Wellington produced players in the Hurricanes colours during three home playoff matches at Westpac Stadium including our four 2016 All Blacks Dane Coles, TJ Perenara and the Savea brothers, Ardie and Julian.

We cannot hide from the fact that the Wellington Lions did not achieve our collective goal of being promoted to the Mitre 10 Cup Premiership, but the future looks bright.

Matches involving the Wellington Lions continued to attract high viewership on Sky Television in 2016 and the calibre of applicants for the head coaching role vacated by Earl Va’a were world class.

We are excited about the pending arrival of new Lions head coach Chris Gibbes, who will join us after

his commitments with Welsh club Ospreys have concluded.

On the local front, WRFU chief executive Steve Rogers focused his energies on club and community. The launch of the Positive Sidelines Behaviour Initiative and our men’s and women’s sevens team’s relationship with Absolutely Positively Wellington were examples of how we have reached out to our local partners.

We must continue to build new relationships to keep pace with a changing landscape and to make rugby the game of choice for the next generation.

We must also seize the opportunity that the British and Irish Lions tour presents with a test match at Westpac Stadium and the Hurricanes midweek fixture set to put rugby in the Capital firmly in the national spotlight.

The women’s game continues to grow in Wellington and the performance of the St Mary’s College sevens team in winning the Condor national title suggests a bright future as our secondary school talent emerges.

Once again Wellington produced outstanding young talent across the age grades with three players in the New Zealand Secondary Schools squad and six players in the national Under 20s team that competed at the Junior World Championships.

As well as our four All Blacks, Jackie Patea represented the Black Ferns, Matt Proctor and Leni Apisai wore the Maori All Blacks jersey for the first time and Kat Whata-Simpkins was again a member of the New Zealand Women’s Sevens squad.

On field Performance

2016 Wellington LionsThe Lions did not reach their goal of winning promotion back to the Mitre 10 Cup premiership under second year head coach Earl Va’a.



However, our talent production line clearly remains in good health.

Six members of the Lions squad - Alex Fidow, Asafo Aumua, Isaiah Walker Leawere, TJ Va’a, Malo Tuitama, and Peter Umaga Jensen - were selected to the New Zealand Under 20s squad and 15 Wellington players made their Mitre 10 Cup debut in 2016.

Hooker Asafo Aumua and prop Alex Fidow marked themselves as players of huge potential, while lock Isaia Walker-Leawere was another who looked capable of much bigger things.

Notable highlights included first five Jackson Garden-Bachop’s match winning kick against Counties-Manukau to secure the inaugural Jonah Lomu Memorial Trophy in Pukekohe.

Vaea Fifita was temporarily called up to the All Blacks end of year tour squad, Proctor and Apisai represented the Maori All Blacks, while Garden-Bachop secured his first Investec Super Rugby contract, albeit with the Australian based Melbourne Rebels.

The team were also proud to wear a one-off charity jersey against Taranaki, an initiative which raised $15,000 for the Wellington Children’s Hospital.

We acknowledge and thank our Lions sponsors - Stonewood Homes, Rutherford & Bond Toyota, DB Breweries, BLK, Valentines Petone, Green Man, and Rydges – for their ongoing support.

Wellington Representative RugbyIt was not a vintage year on the field for our representative teams, but the province continues to produce an impressive number of high quality players.

Billy Proctor and Xavier Numia, as well as recent Wellington Academy recruit Carlos Price, were selected for the New Zealand Secondary Schools team. The trio

were among 17 Wellington players selected to New Zealand representative squads in 2016.

Our Under 19s acquitted themselves well at the Jock Hobbs Memorial tournament to finish third following a gutsy extra time win over Canterbury.

Our women’s and men’s sevens teams, reached their respective semifinals at the nationals, while the Wellington Pride women’s representative team lost to eventual Farah Palmer Cup winners Counties-Manukau in their semifinal.

Club RugbyTawa Rugby Club showed character and resilience to lift the Jubilee Cup in an enthralling final at Jerry Collins Memorial Stadium in Porirua.

The showpiece event of the club calendar displayed everything we value in our community game with a big crowd cheering Tawa to a nail biting 24-20 win over a gallant Marist St Pats.

Congratulations to Tawa captain TJ Fermanis and head coach Doug Fletcher for a thoroughly deserved victory.

Earlier in the season Old Boys University’s premier team secured the Swindale Shield after winning 12 of their 13 matches during the first round, while Hutt Old Boys Marist beat Petone in the final to secure the Hardham Cup.

Player numbers jumped five percent across our junior and senior grades with more than 11,000 people enjoying our game, but we must work hard to address the challenge of attracting school leavers to our clubs.

Thanks to our community sponsors Burger King, Bucqi and Les Mills and to NZCT for your support throughout 2016, and we look forward to working with Mitre 10 Mega Wellington, Interislander and our new apparel supplier Paladin in 2017.


The Bazley ReportDame Margaret Bazley’s Report was both necessary and essential for our game as we move into the future.

The high profile assault case involving Wellington Academy player Losi Filipo caused everyone to pause and look closely at our processes and procedures around recruitment, retention and education of our young players.

It also made us re-evaluate our understanding of public expectations around the off-field behaviours of our participants at every level of the game.

Wellington Rugby is not facing these issues alone. They are societal problems that need a collective response from the wider community and rugby plays an important role in this.

There has long been an acknowledgement in Wellington rugby of the tremendous contribution of women to our game at every level, but that has not translated into formal participation on our boards and committees.

This is set to change after the WRFU board agreed to implement Dame Margaret’s recommendations over the next decade.

Work has already begun on the first phase of change and the board have initiated the Bazley Implementation Task Force with the board appointments panel asked to ensure diversity is key criteria for future appointments.

In memoryAs always we pause to remember the men and women who have passed away.

James (Jim) Johnstone (Athletic) 1955-57 Died 29 October 2016.

Bernard Wilfred (Bernie) Karam (Marist) 1957 Died 26 May 2016.

Francis (Frank) O’Brien (Wellington club) 1950-52 Died 23 August 2016.

Frederick Pevats (WCOB) 1958 Died 22 September 2016.

Malcolm John Palmer (MSP) 1955-57 Died 13 July 2016.

A final noteI want to say thank you to chief executive Steve Rogers and the board members who have spent many hours outside our formal meetings helping to put the union back on solid financial footing.

A big thanks also goes to the staff at Wellington Rugby who work tirelessly to make sure all arms of the game are managed effectively.

That includes the marketing, communications, administration and event staff who put their efforts into the professional game, and also Will Caccia-Birch, general manager amateur rugby, and his team, who ensure our club game, Wellington representative teams and tournaments all run smoothly throughout the year.

The hard work must continue, but the future looks bright as we head into 2017 full of optimism and committed to the common goal of fostering rugby within the Wellington region.

Iain PotterChairmanWellington Rugby Football Union



The community game continued to go from strength to strength in 2016.

The All Blacks back to back result at RWC 2015 led to strong growth in the junior game with growth of 8% in kids registering to play in 2016. This momentum to start the year provided a wonderful platform for our clubs to enjoy strong engagement in our local game. My thanks to our committed group of junior volunteers, led by Junior Rugby Advisory Board Chair, Sunil Surujpal, who once again provided these opportunities for a great rugby experience for the future of our game.

Both secondary schools and senior club rugby also enjoyed some exciting times throughout 2016; and whilst the teenage environment continues to challenge us all, the development of talent that is produced is testament to the work achieved both on and off the field by players, coaches and the many volunteers who contribute their time.

The arrival of St Mary’s College as a force in girl’s rugby in the region was the real talking point in college rugby in 2016. The school cleaned up the Wellington premier one competition and went on to win the Hurricanes Girls Final before finishing a meritorious second at the Girls National 1st XV Championship. St Mary’s then went on to win the Wellington secondary schools sevens title, the senior women’s sevens championship and the Condor Secondary School Girls National Sevens title to complete a remarkable year. It is great to see one of our Wellington All Blacks stars; Ardie Savea giving back to our community game with his involvement at St Marys College during the season.

The boy’s Weltec Premiership once again saw some exciting college rugby with Wellington College returning to the winner’s podium with a tight fought final victory over St Pats Town. Our thanks to Martin Isberg for leading Wellington Secondary Schools Rugby and the administrative support provided by John Hornal and David Fa’atafa at College Sport Wellington.

The 2016 premier club competition continued with the 14 team Swindale Shield which saw Old Boys University continue their dominance from the previous year’s Jubilee Cup win, taking out first round honours. Once again though, the Jubilee Cup proved to be an incredibly tight and competitive affair, with the final round of matches presenting a four-way tie for second. The subsequent Jubilee Cup finalists Tawa and Marist St Pats then turned on a thrilling climax to the season at Porirua Park, with Tawa coming back from a halftime deficit to collect their second premier championship in four years.

The senior Women’s competition saw more tight finishes with Oriental Rongotai and Northern United sharing first round honours. Wainuiomata prevailed over Oriental Rongotai with an historic 2nd round final win in front of their adoring fans at William Jones to collect their second premier title.

We congratulate all of our grade winners and to the many volunteers, coaches and administrators supporting these teams week in week out, we extend our many thanks in ensuring players from all grades get the opportunity to compete in our great game every week throughout the season.

Strong sustainable competitions are a key ingredient to promoting and retaining people in our game. Our board has some important work in 2017 in reviewing this environment and ensuring that we can continue to deliver great club competitions for the betterment of our club stakeholders, well into the future.

Following a review of the development programme and RDO Network in 2016, a stronger focus on coach development has resulted. This starts with the job title adjusted to Coach Development Officer (CDO); and with the support of New Zealand Community Trust, both

Rugby Board Report


the Union and clubs can continue to collectively invest in the programme with much greater support being provided to coaches at all levels. This will continue to be a work in progress through 2017, but we must ensure the support around our participants enables the best possible rugby experience – and this starts with coaching.

Our pathways programme, through amateur representative rugby once again unearthed more wonderful young talent throughout the region in 2016. Whilst the Women’s Pride did not quite match their final efforts of 2015, the younger U18 talent coming through does bode well for the future. The U19 team cam agonisingly close to another finals appearance at the Jock Hobbs National Tournament, narrowly losing to Auckland in a tight semi final, before snatching victory in the dying moments against Canterbury to finish third. Our U18 and U16 programmes continue to produce a strong base of talent with both U16 boys teams winning their respective Hurricanes region competitions. Finally, our sevens teams completed solid national campaigns, once again going deep on day two, with the Women just falling short with a close loss to Manawatu in the final. Congratulations to our NZ representative, Kat Whata Simpkins, who was named player of the Tournament.

Once again, big thanks to our referees and volunteers from the Wellington Rugby Referees Association (WRRA), who provide a wonderful service to our game. In particular, we acknowledge the leadership of Ian Dallas as the long serving Chair of the WRRA and the many countless voluntary hours he and his committee put into running the Association, we thank you.

In support of our referees, Wellington Rugby established a ‘positive sidelines’ partnership with Burger King in 2016 to heighten awareness of sideline behaviour and continue to create a positive culture that puts our

players and volunteers first. The campaign attracted significant media attention and allowed the game to lead discussion on this issue. We must continue to be cognisant of this and let our match officials get on with doing their job.

My special thanks to the Rugby Board delegates and in particular the work of the club rugby subcommittee, once again well led by Geoff Blaikie. We have more work to do in 2017 and we look forward to pushing on with new initiatives that drive greater interest in our game.

To our Presidential Suite, many thanks to President Murray Tocker who led our group of Vice Presidents Ted Thomas, Brendan Gard’ner, Barry Ellis and Murray Blandford and Past President Mick Reedy. The countless hours of support you put into our community game is acknowledged an appreciated and Wellington Rugby is better for your involvement and contribution, thank you.

My thanks also to Will Caccia-Birch and his community team. The Union continue to provide wonderful support in administering the game at all levels. The close engagement with our clubs is vital as we continue to develop long term strategies for rugby in the region.

Finally, my sincere thanks to our many volunteers and administrators who, week in week out, contribute so much of their time to our community game. This is our point of difference as a sport and ensures that our game continues to thrive and survive in Wellington – thank you all.

Peter ScottChairman WRFU Rugby Board


Wellington Lions 2016

Back Row: Asafo Aumua, Sitiveni Paongo, Leni Apisai, Malo Tuitama, Ha’amea Ahio, Lester Maulolo, Vince Sakaria, Isaac O’ConnorThird Row: Mike Lealava’a, Valentine Meachen, Alex Fidow, Galu Taufale, Jeff To’omaga-Allen, Chris Baumann, Peter Umaga-Jensen, Pakai Turia, Jackson

Garden-Bachop, Wes Goosen, Sheridan RangihunaSecond Row: Andrew Narayan (Doctor), Ben Sigmund (Player Development Manager), Jayson Ross (Analyst), Leevan Santos (Head Physio), Salesi Rayasi,

Joe Apikotoa, Isaia Walker-Leawere, Sam Lousi, Kane Leaupepe, James Blackwell, Cameron Shaw (Physio), Dave Wildash (Head Trainer), Greg Stanbridge (Logistics), Joel Marshall (Trainer), James Dickie (Trainer)

Front Row: Mila Poutoa (Team Manager), Tomasi Palu, Vaea Fifita, Greg Foe, Hoani Matenga, Richard Watt (Assistant Coach), Earl Va’a (Head Coach), Mark Reddish, Brad Shields (Captain), Murray Tocker (President), Darren Larsen (Resource Coach), Shaun Treeby, Reg Goodes, Matt Proctor, Joe Hill, Jason Woodward

Absent: Dane Coles, Finnbarr Kerr-Newell, T J Perenara, Ardie Savea, Julian Savea, T J Va’a

Management TeamHead Coach: Earl Va’aAssistant Coach: Richard WattSkills Coach/Scrum Coach: Darren LarsenManager: Mila PoutoaStrength and Conditioning Coach: Dave WildashAssistant Strength and Conditioning: James DickieAssistant Strength and Conditioning: Joel MarshallPhysio: LeeVan SantosAssistant Physio: Cameron ShawDoctor: Dr Andrew NarayanAnalyst: Jayson RossGear Manager: Greg StanbridgeProfessional Development Manager: Ben Sigmund

Played:

11Won:

6Lost:

5Points For:

339Points Against:

338


Team Record20 August v Hawkes Bay in Napier: Won 36-26Tries: Alex Fidow, Jackson Garden-Bachop, Galu Taufale, Joe Hill, Greg FoeCon: Jason Woodward (1), Jackson Garden-Bachop (3)Pen: Jackson Garden-Bachop

25 August v Otago in Dunedin: Lost 21-44Tries: Wes Goosen, Shaun Treeby, Matt ProctorCon: Jackson Garden-Bachop (3)

3 September v North Harbour in Wellington: Won 21-17Pen: Jackson Garden-Bachop (7)

9 September v Counties-Manukau in Pukekohe: Won 28-27Tries: Leni Apisai (2), Jackson Garden-BachopCon: Jackson Garden-Bachop (2)Pen: Jackson Garden-Bachop (3)

16 September v Bay of Plenty in Wellington: Won 24-10Tries: Reg Goodes (2), Peter Umaga-Jensen, Wes GoosenCon: Jackson Garden-Bachop (2)

22 September v Northland in Whangarei: Won 29-21Tries: Asafo Aumua (3), Hoani MatengaCon: Jackson Garden-Bachop (3)Pen: Jackson Garden-Bachop

30 September v Southland in Wellington: Won 60-21Tries: Malo Tuitama (2),Vaea Fifita, Greg Foe, Matt Proctor, Wes Goosen, Jason Woodward, Asafo Aumua, Galu TaufaleCon: Jackson Garden-Bachop (6)Pen: Jackson Garden-Bachop

5 October v Manawatu in Palmerston North: Lost 28-50Tries: Wes Goosen, Hoani Matenga, Jason Woodward, Galu TaufaleCon: Jackson Garden-Bachop (4)

9 October v Taranaki in Wellington: Lost 31-54Tries: Alex Fidow, Joe Hill, James Blackwell, Mark ReddishCon: Jackson Garden-Bachop (4)Pen: Jackson Garden-Bachop

15 October v Waikato in Wellington: Lost 24-28Tries: Vaea Fifita, Hoani Matenga, Reg Goodes, Asafo AumuaCon: Jackson Garden-Bachop (2)

23 October Semi Final v North Harbour in Wellington: Lost 37-40Tries: Leni Apisai, Wes Goosen, Joe Hill, Asafo Aumua, Sheridan RangihunaCon: Jackson Garden-Bachop (3)Pen: Jackson Garden-Bachop (2)

Wellington Caps

Position Total CapsAlex Fidow Prop 8Asafo Aumua Hooker 10Brad Shields Flanker 54Chris Baumann Prop 11Finnbarr Kerr-Newell Prop 2Galu Taufale Loosie 8Greg Foe Loosie 21Haamea Ahio Prop 4Hoani Matenga Lock 22Isaac O’Connor Loosie 6Isaia Walker-Leawere Lock 6Jackson Garden-Bachop First Five-Eighth 29James Blackwell Lock 12Jason Woodward Fullback 38Jeffery Toomaga-Allen Prop 32Joe Hill Wing 29Joe Apikotoa Prop 13Kane Leaupepe Lock/Loosie 1Leni Apisai Hooker 24Lester Maulolo Wing 1Malo Tuitama Utility Back 7Mark Reddish Lock 60Matt Proctor Wing 44Mike Lealavaa Mid field 10Pakai Turia Utility Back 8Peter Umaga-Jensen Utility Back 9Reggie Goodes Prop 48Salesi Rayasi Wing 1Sam Lousi Lock 10Shaun Treeby 12 71Sheridan Rangihuna Halfback 18Sitiveni Poango Prop 1TJ Va’a First Five-Eighth 3Tomasi Palu Halfback 36Vaea Fifita Lock 28Valentine Meachen Hooker 2Vince Sakaria Prop 11Wes Goosen Mid field 21



Team Managers Report

Management TeamThe 2016 management team had two changes with former Team Doctor Theo Dorfling and former Baggage man/Gears Paul Minehan moving fulltime to the Hurricanes being replaced by Dr Andrew Narayan and Greg Stanbridge. Two new people in Media Toby Robson and Professional Development Manager Ben Sigmund joined the Team.

Planning and PreparationMuch work in the planning, logistical and competition requirements were fulfilled satisfactorily.

From there communication and interaction with all of our Suppliers was positive; thanks to all of our many organizations that assisted us throughout the season.

Thanks too, to NZ Rugby Frances Duffin and team for the assistance pre, in and off Season

Pre-SeasonOur pre-season games were against Tasman, Manawatu and Canterbury. Thanks to Marty, Verne, Tel and their Teams for these games.

This led to the Coaches taking a Training Squad of 45 to Pirinoa in the Wairarapa-Bush Region for a Pre-Season Camp

from 14th Aug – 17th Aug. This was important where everyone could focus on preparation and allowed the Coaches to outline their plans and strategies for the upcoming season.

The Final Squad was announced on August 12th.

In seasonThe season began encouragingly with a good win over Hawkes Bay, before a loss away to Otago. Five straight wins followed over North Harbour, a thriller over Counties -Manukau in the inaugural Jonah Tali Lomu Memorial Trophy - an amazing occasion to be involved with - Bay of Plenty Northland and Southland. Then an unfortunate string of losses to Manawatu, Waikato and Taranaki to finish the round robin.

Our final round game was against Taranaki. This was our Charity game for The Wellington Children’s Hospital; with the children themselves behind the idea and the design of the commemorative Jersey which were auctioned to raise funds for the children’s hospital. Despite the on field result, it was a game we could all be proud of in creating awareness for the children’s hospital.

We booked a home semifinal, coming up against North Harbour. Once again, we knew we would be in for a tight contest. Unfortunately, this time we came out on the wrong side of the result, going down 37-40.

We used 39 players in our 2016 Mitre 10 Cup season and the following milestones were celebrated by the team:

• 15 players debuted for Wellington at Mitre10 Cup: Alex Fidow, Asafo Aumua, Chris Baumann, Galu Taufale, Isaia Walker-Leawere, Kane Leaupepe, Pakai Turia, Peter Umaga Jensen, Sam Lousi, TJ Va’a, Valentine Meachen, Haamea Ahio, Sitiveni Paongo, Lester Maulolo and Salesi Rayasi.

• 5 players gained their blazer (Played 12 games): Greg Foe, James Blackwell, Joe Apikotoa, Sheridan Rangihuna and Wes Goosen.

• Brad Shields had the distinction of playing his 50th game for the Province vs. Northland. Well done to Brad on this achievement.

Team Environment/CultureThe management team and senior players continued to promote the traditions and pride in representing Wellington and their club. The Training Base was themed with Wellington city, the players clubs and Wellington rugby imagery. Club Day themes were frequent in our training days.

Due to the compact nature of the competition, opportunities for the team and their families to enjoy each other’s company outside of rugby centred around the player’s partner’s lounge with a happy family environment enjoyed by all; as well as the home games’ after



match meals at the Greenman. These were well patronized. The team also held a management, players and partners function together in season.

External RelationshipsThe Wellington Lions players continue to deliver in the sponsor relations, community interactions and marketing obligations with many of our valued sponsors. We recognize the importance of our sponsors and contributions. We sincerely thank them all and we hope for continued relationships into 2017.

Thank you to our Principal Season Sponsors: Stonewood Homes, Rutherford and Bond Toyota, Tui, BLK and Valentines Petone.

AV Media, BCD Travel, Coca-Cola Amatil, Fairfax, Go Media, Green Man, Les Mills, Metal Construction, Mitre 10 Mega Wellington, Montage Interiors, MusclePharm, NME, NSR, NZME, NZ Bus, Ocular, OrangeBox, Pernod Ricard, Pzazz Building, Rubber Bits, Rydges, RYOS, Shore Mariner, Tracer Construction, Victoria University, Vodafone and Wilson + Hurst.

ConclusionThe end result from the Championship Semifinal was not what we were after. All players and management were extremely disappointed with the result.

We will have to work more positively if we are to return to the Premiership for 2018.

We would like to thank our organization for their tireless efforts in the support of our Team. From Match Operations, Commercial, Community, Finance, Administration. To our volunteers, schools and rugby club community, who supported us. Thank you All!

Thank you to the Team, our Coaches and Management Team who invested a lot of time in preparing the Team.

Final thanks go to our loyal and faithful fans. You continually support us. A big thanks from the Lions to each one of you all. Thank You.

Mila PoutoaWellington Lions Manager 2016



2016 Wellington Pride

Back Row: Alice Soper, Brooke Tauaneai, Raylene Lolo, Hope Hakopa, Sauimoana Solia, Anna Engles, Patricia Kalolo-Apolinario, Monica Tagoai, Georgia Daals, Vaine Marsters, Gina Wiliamson

Middle Row: Fa’avae Tuma’ai (Assistant Coach), Patrick Matthews (Physio), James Clabburn (Resource Coach), James Porter (Head Coach), Bernadette Robertson, Caroline Sio, Acacia Te Iwimate, Michaela Tahere (Manager), Ngarangi Haerewa (Video analyst), Chris Marshal (Physio), Dave Jenson (Resource coach), Matt Poutoa (Assistant Coach)

Front Row: Janet Taumoli, Katarina Whata-Simpkins, Kiri Mei, Aimee Sutorius, Jackie Patea (Captain), Amanda Rasch (Vice Captain), Fa’asua Makisi (Vice Captain), Ayesha Leti-Iiga, Joanah Ngan-Woo, Lizzie Goulden, Alicia Print

Absent: Muteremoana Aiatu, Sanita Levave

Management TeamHead Coach: James Porter

Assistant Coaches: Matt Poutoa and Fa’avae Tuma’ai

Team Manager: Michaela Tahere

Analyst: Ngarangi Haerewa

Physio: Chris Marshal

Resource Coaches: James Clabburn and Dave Jenson

Played:

7Won:

4Lost:

3Points For:

209Points Against:

135


2016 Wellington Pride

Team Record

6 August v Auckland in Auckland: Lost 27-32Tries: Joanah Ngan-Woo, Fa’asua Makisi, Acacia Te IwimateConversions: Amanda Rasch (3)Penalties: Amanda Rasch (2)

20 August v Waikato in Porirua: Won 25-17Tries: Brooke Tauaneai, Sanita Levave, Kiri MeiConversions: Acacia Claridge, Amanda RaschPenalties: Amanda Rasch (2)

27 August v Manawatu in Palmerston North: Won 25-20Tries: Vaine Marsters (2), Ayesh Leti-Liga, Joanah Ngan-WooConversions: Elizabeth GouldenPenalties: Elizabeth Goulden

3 September v Otago in Porirua: Won 40-20Tries: Ayesha Leti-Liga (2), Georgia Daals (2), Acacia Te Iwimate, Joanah Ngan-WooConversions: Elizabeth Goulden (5)

9 September v Counties Manukau in Auckland: Lost 5-37Tries: Acacia Te Iwimate

17 September v Bay of Plenty in Porirua: Won 27-0Tries: Ayesa Leti-Liga (3), Georgia DaalsConversions: Amanda Rasch, Elizabeth GouldenPenalties: Amanda Rasch

SEMI-FINAL – 24 September v Counties Manakau in Auckland: Lost 7-60Tries: Lizzie GouldenConversions: Amanda Rasch

Player Appearances

Club 2016 CapsAcacia Te Iwimate Wainuiomata 6Aimee Sutorius Northern United 1Alice Soper Wainuiomata 5Alicia Print Oriental Rongotai 7Amanda Rasch Oriental Rongotai 4Angel Uila Avalon 3Anna Engels Poneke 3Atalina Milovale HOBM 3Ayesha Leti-Liga Oriental Rongotai 6Bernadette Robinson Oriental Rongotai 7Brooke Tauaneai Wainuiomata 7Caroline Sio Avalon 4Davina Lasini Wainuiomata 5Elizabeth Goulden Oriental Rongotai 7Fa’asua Makisi Oriental Rongotai 5Georgia Daals Old Boys University 7Gina Williamson Old Boys University 5Hope Hakopa Old Boys University 3Jackie Patea Wainuiomata 6Janet Taumoli Oriental Rongotai 3Joanah Ngan-Woo Oriental Rongotai 7Katarina Whata-Simpkins Avalon 2Kaycie Mosley Old Boys University 1Kiri Mei Wainuiomata 2Lekah Leti Northern United 1Maryanne Collins Wainuiomata 3Monica Tagoai Hutt Old Boys Marist 4Muteremoana Aiatu Northern United 6Patricia Kalolo-Apolinario Poneke 4Raylene Rolo Oriental Rongotai 3Rosie Stirling Hutt Old Boys Marist 3Saimoana Solia Old Boys University 7Sanita Levave Northern United 6Vaine Marsters Northern United 7


Wellington Men’s 7s 2015/16

Management Team

Head Coach: Scott WaldromAssistant Coach: Sam RaschManager: Dean Simpson Trainer: Duncan Pearce

2015/16 Squad

Murphy Taramai, Hayden Schrijvers, Gregory Foe, Lote Raikabula, Isaia Petelo, Te Wehi Wright, Lise Soloa, Sheridan Rangihuna, Jordan Simpson-Hefft, Max Pearson, Nua Fono-Hunt, Jackson Garden-Bachop

Team Record

Played Won Lost Points For Points Against

5 3 2 79 79National Tournament – Rotorua

Day 1 Day 2v Otago Won 17-7 v Auckland Won 24-19v Hawkes Bay Won 10-7 v North Harbour (SF) Lost 14-26v Taranaki Lost 14-20

Wellington Women’s 7s 2015/16

Management Team

Head Coach: Charles AlivaAssistant Coach: Fa’avae Tuma’aiManager: Brett: KaripaPhysio: Nick Naylor

2015/16 Squad

Amanda Rasch, Ruby Finau, Georgia Daals, Monica Tagoa’I, Kat Whata-Simpkins, Ayesha Leti’Iiga, Fa’asua Makisi, Caroline Sio, Aimee Sutorius, Vaine Marsters, Timena Tuma’ai, Elizabeth Goulden

Team Record

Played Won Lost Points For Points Against

7 5 2 158 82National Tournament – Rotorua

Day 1 Day 2v Otago Won 24-0 v Auckland Won 21-10v Waikato Lost 5-20 v Canterbury (SF) Won 33-7v Counties Manukau Won 25-12 v Manawatu (F) Lost 19-26v North Harbour Won 31-7


Wellington Development 2016

Team Record Played Won Lost Points For Points Against

5 1 4 137 160Management Team

Head Coach: Matt LeeForwards Coach: Filo TiaitaBacks Coach: Riki FluteyManager: Grant WallPhysio: Matt DoonanTrainer: Joel Marshall

Matches and Results

Date Time Opponent Ground ResultSaturday 10 September 2.00pm Manawatu Petone Rec 30-13Saturday 17 September 2.00pm Wellington Samoans Petone Rec 17-26Saturday 24 September 5.00pm Hawkes Bay Napier 34-44Saturday 1 October 2.00pm Canterbury Petone Rec 22-31Saturday 8 October 12.00pm Tasman Porirua Park 34-46


Wellington Under 19 2016


8 6 2 277 124Management Team

Head Coach: Zak FeaunatiAsst. Coach: Jamie WilliamsManager: Mike BerryPhysio: Nick NaylorTrainer: James Dickie

Matches and Results Date Time Opponent Ground ResultFriday 13 August 7.30pm Wellington Maori Fraser Park 17-20Saturday 20 August 1.00pm Wellington Samoan Petone Rec 31-26Saturday 27 September 12.00pm Hurricanes Barbarians U19 Palmerston North 68-5Saturday 3 September 1.00pm Hawkes Bay U19 Petone Rec 38-3Saturday 10 September 1.00pm Manawatu U19 Palmerston North 38-1314 – 21 September National U19 Tournament Week Taupo Otago 37-14 Auckland A (SF) 17-19 Canterbury (3rd place play-off)) 31-24

Winners of the Hurricanes

Region Under 19 Tournament


Wellington Under 18 Boys 2016

Management Team

Head Coach: Sam RaschBacks Coach: Tane TuipulotuForwards Coach: Dan FaraniManager: Geoff HallPhysio: Miles Ganley


3 2 1 138 66Matches and Results

Date Time Opponent Ground ResultSaturday 3 September 12.00pm Tasman Nelson 57-38Saturday 10 September 1.00pm NZIS Petone Rec 59-0Saturday 17 September 12.30pm Centurions U21 Porirua Park CANSaturday 24 September 12.00pm Auckland Auckland 22-28Saturday 1 October 12.30pm Canterbury Palmerston North CAN

Wellington Under 18 Girls 2016

Management Team Head Coach: Findlay SianiaForwards Coach: Semi KuresaBacks Coach: James Te Iwi MateManager: Ihaia CopelandTeam Liaison: Grace Cooper



Date Time Opponent Ground ResultSaturday 20 August 10.15am Wgtn Pride Dev Porirua Park 24-29Saturday 27 August 11.00am Wgtn Samoan Porirua Park 34-32Sunday 4 September 2.00pm Tasman Picton 57-38Saturday 10 September 1.00pm Hawkes Bay Palmerston North 64-7Saturday 17 September 10.30am Manawatu Sports Institute 62-5


Wellington Under 16 A 2016

Management Team

Head Coach: Willie LeotaForwards Coach: Mason Malagama’ali’iBacks Coach: Kent HarrisManager: Mike ParkerTrainer: Joe Fiu


6 5 1 224 72Matches and ResultsDate Time Opponent Ground ResultSaturday 3 September 12.00pm Wair. Bush U18 Masterton 52-10Saturday 10 September 11.30am Hawkes Bay Palmerston North 22-32Saturday 17 September 1.00pm Manawatu Otaki Domain 32-5

26-29 September HYRC U16 Tournament Week, Palmerston North Poverty Bay 45-3 Hawkes Bay 38-12 Manawatu 35-10

Wellington Under 16 Dev 2016

Management Team Head Coach: Garry ArcherForwards Coach: John SchwalgerBacks Coach: Richard PrestonManager: Brendon CarterAsst. Manager: Danny MeritoPhysio: Aleks Noble-Campbell


7 7 0 346 43Matches and ResultsDate Time Opponent Ground ResultSaturday 3 September 12.00pm Wairarapa-Bush Ashurst 19-12 Wanganui Ashurst 28-0Saturday 10 September 11.30am Hawkes Bay Dev Palmerston North 60-5Saturday 17 September 12.30pm Wairarapa-Bush Petone 43-8

26-29 September HYRC U16 Tournament Week, Palmerston North Hawkes Bay Dev 62-10 Wanganui 88-0 Horowhenua-Kapiti 46-8

Winners of the Don Broughton

Shield

Winners of the

Saracens Cup


Wellington Maori 2016

Management Team Head Coach: Andrew WharakuraAssistant C oach: Jo HopkinsManager: Tane Landon-LaneAsst. Manager: Clinton Whiu



Date Opponent Ground Result

Saturday 13 August v Wellington U19 Fraser Park 20-17

Saturday 20 August v Wellington Barbarians Petone Rec 29-24

Saturday 27 August v Wellington Samoan Porirua 33-35

Wellington Samoan 2016

Management Team Head Coach: Rodney So’oialoForwards Coach: Kas LealamanuaBacks Coach: Steve So’oialoManager: Mitch NybergAsst. Manager: Alphonso Parsons


7 4 3 185 180Matches and ResultsDate Opponent Ground Result

Saturday 13 August v Barbarians Petone 5-12

Saturday 20 August v Wellington U19 Petone 26-31

Saturday 27 August v Wellington Maori Porirua 35-33

Saturday 3 September v Hawkes Bay Samoans Porirua 40-24

Saturday 10 September v Hawkes Bay Development Petone 21-38

Saturday 17 September v Wellington Development Petone 26-17

Saturday 24 September v Manawatu Development Palmerston North 32-25


Hurricanes 2016

Back Row: Wes Goosen, Ricky Riccatelli, Jamison Gibson-Park, Nehe Milner Skudder, Willis Hahaholo, Loni Uhla, Hisa Sasagi, Motu Matu’u, Iopu Iopu-Aso, Leni Apisai, TJ Va’a, Ngani Laumape

Third Row: Paul Minehan (Baggageman/Massuer), Matt Proctor, Vince Aso, Otere Black, James Marshall, James Blackwell, Jason Woodward, Callum Gibbins, Tony Lamborn, Ardie Savea, Chris Eves, Peter Umaga-Jensen, Te Toiroa Tahuriorangi

Second Row: Phil Maguire (Intern), Cameron Shaw (Head Physiotherapist) David Gray (Head Strength and Conditioning Coach) Dan Cron (Scrum Coach), Hugh Renton, Vaea Fifita, Mark Abbott, Michael Fatialofa, Blade Thomson, Chris Stirling (GM High Performance), Leevan Santos (Physiotherapist), Dave Wildash (Strength and Conditioning Coach), Jayson Ross (Analyst) Cormac Ryan (Intern), Tony Ward (Team Manager)

Front Row: Reg Goodes, Brad Shields, Beauden Barrett, Victor Vito, Richard Watt (Coach), John Plumtree (Assistant Coach), Dane Coles (Captain) TJ Perenara (Vice Captain) Chris Boyd (Head Coach), Jason Holland (Coach), Cory Jane, Julian Savea, Jeffery Toomaga-Allen.

Absent: Pita Ahki, Christian Lloyd, Ben May, Geoffrey Cridge, James Broadhurst, Theo Dorfling, Steve Symonds

Management TeamHead Coach: Chris BoydAssistant Coach: John PlumtreeAssistant Coach: Jason HollandTechnical Coach: Richard WattScrum Coach / Technical Analyst: Dan CronTechnical Analyst: Jayson RossTeam Manager: Tony WardTeam Doctor: Dr Theo DorflingPhysiotherapist: Cameron ShawAssistant Physiotherapist: LeeVan SantosHead Strength and Conditioning Coach: David GrayStrength and Conditioning Coach: Dave WildashBaggage Man / Masseur: Paul MinehanProfessional Development Manager: Steve SymondsGeneral Manager High Performance: Chris Stirling

Played:

18Won:

14Lost:

4Points For:

544Points Against:

326


Hurricanes Player Appearances

2016 Caps

Total Caps

Mark Abbott 14 31Leni Apisai 4 4Vince Aso 16 16Beauden Barrett 18 82Otere Black 3 7Dane Coles 14 94Geoff Cridge 1 1Chris Eves 17 45Michael Fatialofa 15 15Vaea Fifita 18 20Callum Gibbins 13 26Jamison Gibson-Park 13 13Reggie Goodes 13 60Wes Goosen 2 2Willis Halaholo 15 18Cory Jane 17 111Michael Kainga 3 3Tony Lamborn 4 4Ngani Laumape 11 11James Marshall 14 44Motu Matu’u 4 48Ben May 11 46Nehe Milner-Skudder 2 17TJ Perenara 18 78Matt Proctor 12 36Ricky Riccitelli 9 9Ardie Savea 17 49Julian Savea 16 88Brad Shields 16 69Te Toiroa Tahuriorangi 1 1Blade Thomson 11 37Jeffery Toomaga-Allen 13 69Loni Uhila 15 15Victor Vito 16 100Jason Woodward 15 18

Team Record26 February v Brumbies in Canberra: Lost 10-52Tries: N Laumape.Cons: BarrettPens: Barrett

05 March v Highlanders in Dunedin: Lost 16-17Tries: TTR Perenara.Cons: BarrettPens: Barrett (3)

11 March v Blues in Auckland: Won 23-19Tries:TTR Perenara (2), VVJ Vito.Cons: BarrettPens: Barrett (2)

18 March v Force in Palmerston North: Won 41-6Tries: DS Coles, JR Marshall, TTR Perenara, BN Thomson, N Laumape, AS Savea.Cons: Barrett (4)Pens: Barrett

25 March v Kings in Wellington: Won 42-20Tries: N Laumape, BN Thomson, AS Savea, VT Aso, BJ Barrett.Cons: Barrett (4)Pens: Barrett (3)

09 April v Jaguares in Wellington: Won 40-22Tries: SJ Savea (3), BJ Barrett, DS Coles, B May.Cons: Barrett (5)

April 15 v Rebels in Melbourne: Won 38-13Tries: BJ Barrett (2), VVJ Vito, CS Jane, JC Woodward, AS Savea.Cons: Barrett (4)

April 23 v Chiefs in Wellington: Lost 27-28Tries: CS Jane, DS Coles, TTR Perenara, BJ Barrett.Cons: Barrett, Woodward

April 30 v Lions in Johannesburg: Won 50-17Tries: SJ Savea (2), CS Jane (2), M Proctor, R Goodes, VT Aso.Cons: Barrett (6)Pens: Barrett

May 07 v Sharks in Durban: Lost 15-32Tries: R Goodes, JR Marshall.Cons: WoodwardPens: Barrett

May 14 v Reds in Wellington: Won 29-14Tries:JC Woodward (2), WT Goosen, DS Coles, N Laumape.Cons: Barrett (2)

May 27 v Highlanders in Wellington: Won 27-20Tries: AS Savea (2), BDF Shields.Cons: Barrett (3)Pens: Barrett (2)

July 02 v Blues in Wellington: Won 37-27Tries: VTL Fifita (2), R Goodes, DS Coles.Cons: Barrett (4)Pens: Barrett (3)

July 09v Waratahs in Sydney: Won 28-17Tries: BJ Barrett, CS Jane, SJ Savea.Cons: Barrett (2)Pens: Barrett (3)

July 16 v Crusaders in Christchurch: Won 35-10Tries: JC Woodward, TTR Perenara, SAU Halaholo, CJ Gibbins, BJ Barrett.Cons: Barrett (5)

July 23 v Sharks (QF) in Wellington: Won 41-0Tries: L Uhila, JR Marshall, JC Woodward, VTL Fifita, TTR Perenara, BDF Shields.Cons: Barrett (3), WoodwardPens: Barrett

July 30 v Chiefs (SF) in Wellington: Won 25-9Tries: SAU Halaholo, BJ Barrett, VVJ Vito.Cons: Barrett (2)Pens: Barrett (2)

August v Lions (F) in Wellington: Won 20-3Tries: CS Jane, BJ Barrett.Cons: Barrett (2)Pens: Barrett (2)DG: Barrett

Hurricanes 2016


2016 was another great year for Wellington secondary school students playing rugby, especially in the Girls’ game.

St Mary’s College have become a powerhouse of New Zealand Secondary School Girls’ Rugby. After beating Aotea College 27 – 10 in the Premier 1 Final at Porirua Park, St Mary’s beat Feilding High Schools’ Girls in the Hurricanes Final and ended up coming second at the Girls National 1st XV Championship. St Mary’s then went on to win the Wellington Secondary School Sevens title, the Wellington Senior Women’s Sevens competition, and Condor Secondary School Girls National Sevens title in December. On the success of their Sevens team, St Mary’s has been invited to the 2017 Sanix World Rugby Youth Invitational Tournament in Japan.

With St Mary’s only losing one player in 2017, Wellington Pride player Monica Tagoai, we look forward to St Mary’s continued success. A special mention to the school staff and coaches who have put a lot of hard work into the team.

As well as the success above, the number of secondary school girls playing in the region grew slightly. The biggest impact we can have with participation numbers is with the Girl’s game. We’re hoping the success of St Mary’s College will inspire other schools and help to create an even stronger secondary schools competition.

It was also amazing to see four secondary school players make the Wellington Pride women’s team:

Secondary schoolgirls selected in the Wellington Pride NPC team:

Monica Tagoai (St Mary’s), Brooke Tauaneai (Wainuiomata High School), Ayesha Leti Iiga (Porirua College) and Alicia Print (Newlands College).

In Boys’ rugby, the Tranzit 1st XV Festival ran once again, highlighted by a Hurricanes curtain raiser game at Westpac Stadium. The festival provides more meaningful competition games for our Top 4 Boys 1st XVs at the start of the season. 2016 saw St Pat’s College Kilbirnie, Scots College, St Patrick’s Silverstream and Wellington College square off against the top Hurricanes schools in the Super 8 Competition: Gisborne, Hastings, Napier and Palmerston North Boys’ High Schools.

Wellington players selected for 2016 New Zealand Schools

Xavier Numia and Billy Proctor (St Patrick’s College, Wellington)

Wellington players selected for 2016 New Zealand Schools Barbarians

Naitoa Ah Kuoi (Wellington College) and Connor Garden-Bachop (Scots College)

The WelTec Premiership 1st XV competition continues to be one of the most exciting secondary school competitions around. In the quarter finals, Wairarapa College upset Scots College 7-3 and Rongotai College beat St Patrick’s College (Silverstream) for the second time in the season. While both Wairarapa College and Rongotai eventually lost to Wellington College and St Patrick’s College (Wellington) in the semi-finals, their reward will be to contest the 2017 Tranzit 1st XV Festival.

The WelTec Premiership Final was played between Wellington College and St Patrick’s College (Wellington) at Porirua Park in front of 2000 spectators. Wellington College had a fantastic season going through the Premiership unbeaten. St Pat’s Town couldn’t repeat the success they had in 2015 knocking over a previously

Wellington Secondary Schools Rugby

Wellington Championship winners were:

WelTec Premiership

Wellington College

Premier 2 St Patrick’s College, Silverstream 2XV

Premier 3 Onslow College

Premier 4 Porirua College 2XV

Premier 5 Kapiti College 2XV

Under 15 Div 1 St Patrick’s College, Silverstream

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

Under 15 Div 3 St Bernard’s College

Under 80kg St Patrick’s College, Silverstream

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

Under 65 kg Div 2 Scot’s College

Under 55 kg Div 1 St Patrick’s College, Silverstream

Under 55 kg Div 2 Rongotai College

Girls Premier 1 St Mary’s College

Girls Premier 2 Wainuiomata

Condor Regional Rugby 7’s

Boys Cup St Patrick’s College, Kilbirnie

Girls Cup St Mary’s College

Under 15 7’s

Boys Cup St Patrick’s College, Silverstream


unbeaten team, and Wellington College ended up winning 9-6 in a tight encounter. In the Hurricanes Top 4 Final, Wellington College eventually lost to national finalist Hasting Boys High School.

The College Rugby Finals Day was another great success, with 12 division Finals being played at St Patrick’s College, Silverstream. Thanks to Principal Gerard Tully and the Director of Sport Warrick Bowden for their continued support of this day that brings all teams together and allows everyone to celebrate this finals festival of rugby.

Reece Plumtree from Wellington College was the top point scorer for all 1st XVs, while Jonsey Elekana-Tuuga from Tawa College was the top try scorer, with 11.

After the XV’s season, the Sevens tournaments continue to be popular for both our girls and boys. In the main tournament, the Condor Regional Qualifiers, St Patrick’s College, Wellington beat St Patrick’s College, Silverstream 21-7 in a repeat of last year’s final to claim the Christian Cullen Cup. Both teams progressed through to Condor Nationals. St Mary’s College won the inaugural Kat Whata-Simpkins Trophy, beating Aotea College 42-5 in the final.

At the College Sport Awards, Brooke Tauaneai (Wanuiomata High School) and Xavier Numia (St Patrick’s College, Wellington) were named as College Sport Wellington Rugby Players of the Year. This topped off a great year for both players. Brooke was named in the Wellington Pride team, while Xavier was named in the NZ Secondary Schools’ team for the second consecutive year.

On behalf of all schools we would like to thank the Wellington Rugby Referees Association (WRRA) for your contribution and making sure we have referees at our games. WSSRU would like to thank all Rugby Administrators and Convenors at the schools for their valued contribution to the promotion of the game, and to the managers and coaches of the teams for their volunteerism with youth Rugby.

Additionally our special thanks go to the directors and personnel of the Wellington Rugby Football Union and their RDOs for their ongoing support of secondary school rugby. Also, thanks to Mike Dilnott for his work as the Complaints Review Officer and our local judicial chairs, Grant Jones, Darrell Harvey, Simon Stack, and Martin Isberg.

2016 Wellington Schools Executive:

Chairperson: Martin Isberg (Wainuiomata High School)

Secretary: David Fa’atafa (College Sport Wellington)

Treasurer: Martin Isberg (Wainuiomata High School)

Executive: Tim Fox (Hutt Valley High School), Justin Gray (Rongotai College), Darrell Harvey (Wellington College), John Hornal (College Sport Wellington), Kane Mokomoko (Aotea College), Sam Rasch (Scots College), Scott Maclean (WRRA), Rick Whatarau (WRFU), Hana Tusa (Mana College).

David Fa’atafaSport ManagerCollege Sport Wellington

Wellington Secondary Schools Rugby


Chairperson: Sunil SurujpalBoard: Anna Sage (Deputy Chair) - AppointedKane Mokomoko - AppointedLance Ehu - ElectedAdam Cooper - ElectedShar Amner - Appointed

Junior Rugby has had a successful 2016 season with a 6% (293) increase in player and team numbers from 2015. In particular, there was 12.7% (48) growth in the number of girls playing. There has been no change to the Junior Rugby programme with the same key elements being delivered across the region including an Intra-Provincial Tournament, U13 Regional Representative Programme, Berryman Cup, and our regular Friday/Saturday season.

In 2016, the highlights were:

• Continuation of the Gareth Head Leadership Clinic for over 240 players from all clubs across the region, along with 40 volunteer coaches and trainers.

• A successful Intra-Provincial Tournament held at Te Whaea Park with Western Bays winning the U13 grade and Hutt Valley winning the U12 grade.

• A successful U13 Regional Programme run by Dale Wall, Murray Sullivan and team with the following results: – Open v Horowhenua-Kapiti U14 – 32 to 24– Open v Hawkes Bay U14 – 0 to 53– Open v Auckland U13 – 23 to 12– Open v Manawatu U14 – 19 to 32– Open v Marlborough U14 – 68 to 12

• For the first time at the Wellington Rugby Football awards night, there was a Junior Rugby Volunteer of the Year award. The inaugural winner was Dale Wall for his work with the regional U13 rugby programme.

In response to the negative side-line behaviour in the 2015 season, the WRFU, in conjunction with Burger King, piloted the ‘Keep it Clean’ pilot campaign in the last five weeks of the season. The purpose of this campaign was to provide clubs, via a highly visible bib worn by a parent or volunteer on the sideline, a way to remind supporters, coaches and players that negative sideline behaviour is not tolerated and that they should provide positive support to the teams and coaches. The success of the campaign will see it rolled out from the start of the 2017 rugby season and be mandatory for all clubs.

JRAB undertook to review and refresh its strategic priorities, being mindful of the progress over the last three years. The following eight priorities were identified:

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

2. Reinforce the positive attitude we want from our players, coaches, volunteers, supporters and the wider rugby community.

3. Establish and promote a sustainable girls rugby programme.

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

5. Continue to engage closely with our clubs, players, coaches and the wider rugby community.

6. Develop and establish a set of modified rugby programmes that complement the regular junior rugby programme.

7. Support and provide a development pathway for our coaches so that they can increase their rugby knowledge.

8. Define a regular cycle of Junior Rugby rules review so that they are current and relevant.

Mention must be made of the effort Will Caccia-Birch, Tammy Ferreira, and the WRFU Office have 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 upskill both players and coaches at a junior level.

In closing, I would like to thank my fellow board members: Anna Sage, Kane Mokomoko, Lance Ehu, Adam Cooper, Shar Amner and previous Board member – David Fa’atafa; who have helped deliver rugby to our junior players. Not always an easy job but thank you for giving up your time and helping with the delivery of junior rugby in the Wellington region.

Regards

Sunil SurujpalChairperson Junior Rugby Advisory Board

Junior Rugby Advisory Board


WRRA REPORT 2016

A rugby referee is just another voluntary member of the rugby community, loving the game like everyone else, basking in the post RWC glory, and for the 2016 season, the winning of the Super Rugby title by the Hurricanes

Dealing with the changing, and trialling, of rugby law that occurs in many years, is also something we have to come to grips with; understanding the subtleties and implications, and determining how we will apply them consistently across the grades we referee, similar to players and coaches. This past season, maul interpretation and scrum law changes were all that was required at club and college level, as the other changes which were mostly used and trialled at Heartland Championship and Mitre 10 Cup were not accepted into Wellington – this was probably a good decision as the tackle law trialled in Mitre 10 Cup will probably not be persevered with. We are sure there will be some other minor, and positive, changes for the 2017 season for us, and you, to come to terms with.

Once again Wellington referees were represented at the highest levels of the game with Mike Fraser and Ben O’Keefe performing in the Super 18, Test rugby, and Mitre 10 Cup. Ben officiated his first Test, that being Samoa v Georgia, and then going onto referee Japan v Scotland and Scotland v Argentina. Mike also officiated the game, South Africa v Barbarians.

In the NZR Development Squad we had Richard Gordon and Vincent Ringrose with appointments at Heartland Championship level, and in the NZR Wider Training group we had Nick Hogan who refereed at other representative level games, culminating in the National U19 tournament. Finally we had Daniel Mangin and Jamie Fairmaid selected in the Hurricanes Youth Council Representative Referee Squad.

At club level with 7 Premier games a weekend, plus increasing pressure to provide Premier referees for top college rugby, we struggled with our numbers – however this always provides a number of opportunities for up and coming referees to perform at these levels and gain that vital experience of performing under pressure, and that always holds the Association in good stead for future seasons – we obviously still need more referees, and whilst we can get young people excited to join and begin a career, hopefully, towards a Super Rugby and Test career , we really need those ex- players as well, who are mature and experienced in the game – a fantastic way to stay involved in the game, give back, and to keep fit – a full time commitment is not required, so come and give what you can.

Referee abuse unfortunately still raises its ugly head from time to time, and this season we had instances of coaches and team management being involved – however we do believe the work and support being offered by most clubs and colleges is very positive and is certainly appreciated by the Association. WRFU, along with us, are continually looking at ways to drive the trend downwards – we appreciate it is a competitive game, and everyone is entitled to an opinion – remember referees are always open to a constructive discussion after a game, plus we certainly welcome all members of the rugby community to come and join us at our weekly meetings at the PWMC.

Finances are an issue to many of us, and now with the Association into its second year without a major sponsor, it is definitely having a serious impact on our referee development programmes – we keep searching, but any, and all, assistance would be greatly received. We were very lucky to secure a relationship mid-season with “El Cheapo Cars” and you will have seen them

displayed on our shorts and AR flags – we publically thank them and ask everyone to support another rugby loving business.

Finally, a thank you to all our other alliance partners and supporters, particularly BLK, PWMC, Gripfast, Petone RFC, who supplied us with rooms for our ancillary meetings and our Annual Awards Dinner, and certainly the team at WRFU for all their support during the 2016 season.

To all our members who volunteered throughout 2016, their partners and families, a big thankyou yet again – many are now reffing the 7’s tournament programme as well, which pretty much means a 12 month commitment

And to everyone in the rugby community who personally thanked and supported a referee, you have our appreciation, as this also goes a long way in referees enjoying what they do and in us retaining referees.

Ian DallasWRRA Chairman


Club Competitions: 2016 Grade Winners

PREMIER GRADE

Division One 1st round Swindale Shield Old Boys University2nd round Jubilee Cup Tawa2nd round (round robin) Andy Leslie Trophy Marist St Pats

Division Two 2nd round Hardham Cup Hutt Old Boys MaristPREMIER RESERVE GRADE

Division One 1st round Harper Lock Shield Marist St Pats2nd round Ed Chaney Cup Hutt Old Boys Marist

Division Two 2nd round H D Morgan Memorial Cup WainuiomataFIRST GRADE

Division One 1st round Thompson Memorial Cup Old Boys University2nd round Johnsonville Centennium Cup Old Boys University

UNDER 21 GRADE

Division One 1st round Paris Memorial Trophy Old Boys University2nd round John E Kelly Memorial Cup Old Boys University

Division Two 1st round JRD Cup Johnsonville2nd round Vic Calcinai Memorial Cup Petone

85KG RESTRICTED GRADE

Division One 1st round JC Bowl Wellington2nd round Paul Potiki Memorial Shield Tawa

Division Two 1st round Phillip Wiggins Trophy Kapiti2nd round Tony O’Brien Shield Western Suburbs

RESERVE GRADE

Division One 1st round Mike Copeland Trophy Poneke Ruffnuts & Stokes Valley (Shared)2nd round John Davies Cup Poneke Ruffnuts

Division One 1st round Upper Hutt Rams Pirates2nd round Allan Seerup Cup Old Boys University Pink Ginners

WOMEN’S

Division One 1st round Fleurs Trophy Oriental-Rongotai & Northern United (Shared)2nd round Victoria Tavern Trophy Wainuiomata

Division Two 2nd round Hutt Old Boys Marist


Club Competitions: 2016 Grade Winners

POST SEASON TOURNAMENTS

American Ambassador’s Trophy Sevens Series Mens Upper Hutt RamsAmerican Ambassador’s Trophy Sevens Series Colts St Pats College WellingtonAmerican Ambassador’s Trophy Sevens Series Womens St Mary’s College

CLUB AWARDS

DEWAR SHIELD 1 Old Boys University(Total Points) 2 Marist St Pats

3 Poneke

SIR WILLIAM PERRY MEMORIAL TROPHY 1 Oriental-Rongotai(Average Points Per Team) 2= Tawa & Wainuiomata

4 Northern United

GRIFFITHS MEMORIAL TROPHY* 1 Avalon Wolves Premier Reserve(Team highest average points per team) 2 Upper Hutt Rams Colts

3 Wainuiomata Premier Reserve

JUNIOR MERIT AWARD 1 Western Suburbs2 Avalon Wolves3 Johnsonville


WRFU Premier Division One Jubilee Cup Winners 2016 Tawa Rugby Football Club

Back Row: Thomas George, Vice Saletele, Jono Boyd, Kemara Hauiti-ParaparaThird Row: James Flannely (Physiotherapist), Peniasi Tokakece, James Coburn, Sitiveni Paonga, Faraimo Nofoaiga, Tuhan Tauira, Hemi FermanisSecond Row: David Faatafa (Club Captain), Colleen Stanbridge (Manager), William Lafaele (Coach), Douglas Fletcher (Coach), Bradd Forster, Elvis Sevealii (Manager), Steven Sooialo

(Club Co-ordinator/Coach), Katsu Takeuchi (Fitness Manager), David Banks (Chairman)Front Row: Joketani Koroi, Lotu Nuku, Etuale Togia, TJ Fermanis (Captain), Randall Bishop, Kaipati GaualofaAbsent: Ben Aumua-Pesi, Paul Bickle, Semesa Coka, Campbell Cowie, Vili Dakunimata, Isaac Faamau, Lorenzo Faraimo, Ezra Fermanis, Sio Fidow, Jerry Fryer, Cobi Harris,

Tamiti Hauraki-Tyrell, Tito Ioane, Kenta Iamaji, Kalim Kelemete, Daniel Leone, Tavita Logovae, Lorenzo Lolesio, Joel Most, Pepesana Patafilo, Herman Petaia, Adam Preston, Sharn Robinson, Hisa Sasagi, Matthew Treeby, Shaun Treeby, Sam Tuala, Greg Tusani, Folau Vea, Elijah Vaa-Brooking


WRFU Women’s Competition Victoria Tavern Trophy Winners 2016

Wainuiomata Rugby Football Club

MANAGEMENT 2016

Eteroma Leulu, Yvonne Leulu

Mary-Lee Sa’u Ah-Shiu, Uesa Opetaia, Eseta Mamea, Gail Ah-Hi, Hope Fatima Sa’u, Dominique Va’a, Tessa Donohue, Alice Soper, Sisi Revalation Tuala-Leáfa, Gerardine Solia-Gibb, Maryann Collins (Captain), Sunema Tupuola, Davina Lasini, Acacia Te Iwimate, Brooke Tauaneai , Kiri Mei, Jackie Patea, Maria Alesana, Lauina Motu, Jean Oti, Suzanne Yee, Ana Pereira, Virginia Faitele, Zoe Clark, Sieni Mose, Chanelle Kohika-Skipper, Windy Leafa-Sione

COACHES 2016

Fred Fereti, Ben Tupuola, Tumua Leafa, Joseph Collins, Isaiah Mamea


Bill Brien Challenge CupComing into the 2016 season Poneke held the Bill Brien Cup. They lost it on their second challenge to Northern United in week four.

Northern United then beat Johnsonville before losing it to Marist St Pats 15-64 in week eight of the Swindale Shield.

Marist St Pats successfully retained the trophy for the year beating Tawa, Petone and Poneke in the Swindale Shield then Old Boys University, Upper Hutt Rams, Wainuiomata, and Wellington to lock the Bill Brien Challenge Cup in their clubrooms for the summer.

Marist St Pats first defence in 2017 will be against Petone in round two.

Gary Hilsdon Challenge CupAt the start of 2016 Northern United held the Gary Hilsdon Challenge Cup, the first club to hold this trophy through the off season. They lost it in week two of the Victoria Tavern Trophy (second round) to Old Boys University 20-26 after six defences in 2016.

Old Boys University unfortunately didn’t get to put the Gary Hilsdon Challenge Cup on the line owing to a string of away matches and defaults.

DisciplinaryStatistically, the 2016 season closely matches disciplinary outcomes for the 2015 season.

Matters that stand out to myself as Chairman for this season include the large number of secondary school and junior rugby matters that I have been called upon to convene and chair, most of which featured either an abuse of match officials or sideline misconduct. Regrettably, two memorable cases featured misconduct by coaching staff.

In one of the reports written this year I made the observation that the general attitude towards referees, in matters that come before the Committee, continues to feature very poor thinking. I have made the point that referees are subjected to unreasonable expectations of perfection. Spectators, and even coaching staff, who would not dream of verbally castigating a player who makes an error, think nothing of publically castigating a referee for what they perceive to be errors of judgment made by the referee.

The referee is a vital participant in the game. If the referee is constantly told that he or she is “useless”, then he or she is not going to wish to participate in the game any more than a player would.

Commonly, people who appeared before us in the current season have felt entitled to express self-righteous indignation when justifying their conduct based on their perception and judgment of the referee’s ability.

The Union, the clubs and the Referees’ Association need to look to strategies to promote and protect the role that referees play.

Another feature of the current season was the decision the Judiciary was called to make in respect of the complaint over the Jubilee Cup semi-finals. It is unlikely that we will encounter such a situation again. However, it is worth reviewing the rule with a view to perhaps simplifying/clarifying the identification of finalists should teams be tied on equal points at the conclusion of the Round Robin on any future occasion.

Gerard DewarChairmanWRFU Disclipinary Committee

Obituaries 2016James (Jim) Johnstone (Athletic, Wellington Representative 1955-57) Died 29 October 2016

Bernard Wilfred (Bernie) Karam (Marist, Wellington Representative 1957) Died 26 May 2016

Francis (‘Frank’) O’Brien (Wellington FC, Wellington Representative 1950-52) Died 23 August 2016.

Frederick Pevats (WCOB, Wellington Representative 1958Died 22 September 2016

Malcolm John Palmer (MSP, Wellington Representative 1953-57) Died 13 July 2016


Consolidated Financial StatementsFor the Year Ended 31 December 2016

ContentsAuditor’s Report 38

Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Revenue and Expense 39

Consolidated Statement of Changes in Net Assets 40

Consolidated Statement of Financial Position 41

Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows 43

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 45


Independent Auditor’s Report To the Members of Wellington Rugby Football Union (Incorporated)Report on the Audit of the Financial Statements

Opinion

We have audited the financial statements of the Wellington Rugby Football Union (Incorporated) (the ‘Union’) and its subsidiaries (the ‘group’) on pages 39 to 62, which comprise the statement of financial position of the group as at 31 December 2016, and the statement of comprehensive income, statement of changes in equity and statement of cash flows for the year then ended of the group, and the notes to the financial statements including a summary of significant accounting policies.

In our opinion, the financial statements on pages 39 to 62 present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the group as at 31 December 2016 and its financial performance and cash flows for the year then ended in accordance with Public Benefit Entity Standards Reduced Disclosure Regime.

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.

Basis for Opinion

We conducted our audit in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (New Zealand). Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the Auditor’s Responsibilities for the Audit of the Financial Statements section of our report.

We are independent of the group in accordance with Professional and Ethical Standard 1 (revised) Code of Ethics for Assurance Practitioners issued by the New Zealand Auditing and Assurance Standards Board, and we have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with these requirements.

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

Other than in our capacity as auditor we have no relationship with, or interest in, the group. Partners and employees of our firm may deal with the group on normal terms within the ordinary course of trading activities of the business of the group.

Information Other than the Financial Statements and Auditor’s Report

Those charged with governance are responsible for the Annual Report, which includes information other than the financial statements and auditor’s report.

Our opinion on the financial statements does not cover the other information and we do not express any form of assurance conclusion thereon.

In connection with our audit of the financial statements, our responsibility is to read the other information and, in doing so, consider whether the other information is materially inconsistent with the financial statements or our knowledge obtained during the audit, or otherwise appears to be materially misstated.

Those Charged with Governance Responsibilities for the Financial Statements

Those charged with Governance are responsible, on behalf of the entity, for the preparation and fair presentation of the financial statements in accordance Public Benefit Entity Standards Reduced Disclosure Regime, and for such internal control as those charged with governance determine is necessary to enable the

preparation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.

In preparing the financial statements, those charged with governance are responsible for assessing on behalf of the entity the group’s ability to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless those charged with governance either intend to liquidate the group or cease operations, or have no realistic alternative but to do so.

Auditor’s Responsibilities for the Audit of the Financial Statements

Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements as a whole are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditor’s report that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance, but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (New Zealand) will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of these financial statements.

A further description of our responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements is located at the External Reporting Board website: https://www.xrb.govt.nz/Site/Auditing Assurance Standards/Current Standards/Page7.aspx. This description forms part of our auditor’s report.

Ernst & Young

Wellington16 March 2017

Chartered Accountants

A member firm of Ernst & Young Global Limited


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 2015, 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 in relating to its satisfaction of reporting obligations to grants it receives. 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 2015 and the financial performance of the Union and group for the year then ended.

14 March 2016 Wellington

A member firm of Ernst & Young Global Limited


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 2015, 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 in relating to its satisfaction of reporting obligations to grants it receives. 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 2015 and the financial performance of the Union and group for the year then ended.

14 March 2016 Wellington


Note 2016

$

2015(Restated)

$

Revenue 2

Community rugby 1,842,322 1,598,662 High performance rugby 2,773,260 2,142,352 Event management 1,917,750 1,591,705 Governance and administration 252,122 166,116

Total revenue 6,785,454 5,498,835

Expenses3

Community rugby 1,643,377 1,567,360 High performance rugby 2,688,016 2,922,496 Event management 404,772 413,383 Governance and administration 2,017,231 2,391,016

Total expenses 6,753,396 7,294,255

Surplus / (deficit) before associates and income tax 32,058 (1,795,420)

Share of profit from associates 14 183,681 304,055

Surplus / (deficit) before income tax 215,739 (1,491,365)

Income tax expense 19 25,000 -

Surplus / (deficit) after income tax attributable to members 190,739 (1,491,365)

Other comprehensive revenue and expense

Movement in reserves held by associates 14 - -

Total comprehensive revenue and expense attributable to members 190,739 (1,491,365)

The above statement should be read in conjunction with the notes to the financial statements.

Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Revenue and ExpenseFor the Year Ended 31 December 2016



Consolidated Statement of Changes in Net AssetsFor the Year Ended 31 December 2016

Note 2016

$

2015(Restated)

$

Opening accumulated comprehensive revenue and expense 3,073,088 4,564,453

Surplus / (deficit) after income tax 190,739 (1,491,365)

Other comprehensive revenue and expense - -

Total comprehensive revenue and expense for the year 190,739 (1,491,365)

Closing accumulated comprehensive revenue and expense 3,263,827 3,073,088


Consolidated Statement of Financial PositionFor the Year Ended 31 December 2016

Note 2016

$

2015(Restated)

$

Current assetsCash and cash equivalents 9 406,486 393,949 Short term deposits 9 - - Trade receivables and prepayments 6 1,156,533 870,407 Loans to affiliated clubs 16 5,208 6,250 Total current assets 1,568,227 1,270,606

Non current assetsLoans to affiliated clubs 16 - 5,208

Property, plant and equipment 7 1,612,781 1,729,516 Intangible assets 8 46,728 21,056 Investments in associates 14 1,870,655 1,811,974 Total non-current assets 3,530,164 3,567,754

Total assets 5,098,391 4,838,360

Current liabilitiesTrade creditors and accruals 10 440,250 407,317 Employee entitlements 12 124,913 86,458 Revenue received in advance 11 816,699 708,043 Provision for income tax 19 25,000 - Liability owing to associates 100,000 100,000

Total current liabilities 1,506,862 1,301,818

Non-current liabilities Revenue received in advance 11 27,702 63,454 Liability owing to associates 300,000 400,000 Total non-current liabilities 327,702 463,454



Consolidated Statement of Financial PositionFor the Year Ended 31 December 2016

Note 2016

$

2015(Restated)

$

Total liabilities1,834,564 1,765,272

Net assets3,263,827 3,073,088

Net assets attributable to members

Accumulated comprehensive revenue and expense3,263,827 3,073,088

Total net assets attributable to members3,263,827 3,073,088

For and on behalf of the Board, which authorised the issue of the financial statements on 21/02/2017


Director Director

16 – 03 – 2017


Consolidated Statement of Cash FlowsFor the Year Ended 31 December 2016

2016

$

2015(Restated)

$

Cash from operating activitiesCash was provided from:Match revenue 397,428 327,793Sponsorship revenue 753,490 890,716Grants and NZRU funding 2,951,276 1,659,311Management services 843,697 915,809Interest received 4,048 22,839Other 1,116,433 1,577,480Total cash provided 6,066,372 5,393,948

Cash was applied to:Payments to suppliers and employees 6,015,333 6,538,100Interest paid - -GST (net) 66,470 (612)Total cash applied 6,081,803 6,537,488

Total cash flows from operating activities (15,431) (1,143,540)

Cash from investing activities

Cash was provided from:Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment - - Proceeds from sale of intangibles - - Proceeds from distribution from associates 125,000 - Proceeds from sale of investments - - Total cash provided 125,000 -



Consolidated Statement of Cash FlowsFor the Year Ended 31 December 2016

2016

$

2015(Restated)

$

Cash was applied to:Purchase of property, plant and equipment 103,282 109,466Purchase of intangibles - -Purchase of investments - -Total cash applied 103,282 109,466

Total cash flows from investing activities 21,718 (109,466)

Cash from financing activities

Cash was provided from:Proceeds from repayment of loans to affiliated clubs 6,250 6,250Total cash provided 6,250 6,250

Cash was applied to:Repayment of loans - -Total cash applied - -

Total cash flows from financing activities 6,250 6,250

Net increase / (decrease) in cash held 12,537 (1,246,756)Opening cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the year 393,949 1,640,705Cash and cash equivalents at balance date 406,486 393,949



Notes to the Consolidated Financial StatementsFor the Year Ended 31 December 2016

1 Statement of Accounting PoliciesReporting entityWellington Rugby Football Union Incorporated (“WRFU”) is a society incorporated under the Incorporated Societies Act 1908. Its registered office is 191 Thorndon Quay, Wellington.

The consolidated financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2016 comprise WRFU (the “Parent”) and its controlled entities, Wellington Rugby Limited (“WRL”) and Wellington Rugby Trust (“WRT”) (collectively the “Group”).

Statement of complianceThe consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with New Zealand Generally Accepted Accounting Practices (“NZ GAAP”). They comply with Public Benefit Entity Standards Reduced Disclosure Regime (“PBE Standards RDR”) as appropriate for Tier 2 Not-For-Profit entities. The consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Tier 2 PBE Standards and disclosure concessions have been applied. The Group qualifies for Tier 2 PBE Standards because it does not have public accountability and it is not large.

This is the first set of financial statements of the Group that is presented in accordance with PBE Standards RDR. The Group has previously reported in accordance with NZ IFRS PBE, as applicable to PBEs that qualify for differential reporting concessions.

The accounting policies adopted in these financial statements are consistent with those of the previous financial year, except for instances when the accounting or reporting requirements of a PBE standard are different to requirements under NZ IFRS PBE, and where the Group had previously applied differential reporting concessions, as outlined below.

In the prior year, the Group applied the differential reporting concession to not prepare a cash flow statement. As this concession is no longer available, the financial statements include a statement of cash flows for the current year as well as the comparative cash flow statement for the year ended 31 December 2015. This change impacts presentation and disclosure only.

Basis of preparationThe consolidated financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis. The measurement base applied is historical cost.

The consolidated financial statements are presented in New Zealand dollars.

PresentationIn 2016, the consolidated statement of comprehensive revenue and expense has been prepared presenting classes of revenue and expenditure based on the functions of the Group’s operations. In prior years the presentation has been based on the nature of the revenue and expenses. Presentation by function requires judgement to determine the business units of the Group and allocate revenue and expenses between these units appropriately.

Summary of significant accounting policiesSignificant accounting policies are included in the notes to which they relate. Significant accounting policies that do not relate to a specific note are outlined below.


Goods and Services Tax“Items in the financial statements are presented exclusive of GST, except for receivables and payables, which are presented on a GST-inclusive basis. Where GST is not recoverable as input tax, it is recognised as part of the related asset or expense.

The net amount of GST recoverable from, or payable to, the IRD is included as part of receivables or payables in the statement of financial position. The net GST paid to, or received from, the IRD, including the GST relating to investing and financing activities, is classified as a net operating cash flow in the statement of cash flows.

Commitments and contingencies are disclosed exclusive of GST.

Critical accounting estimates and judgementsIn preparing these financial statements, the Group has made estimates and assumptions concerning the future. These estimates and assumptions may differ from the subsequent actual results. Estimates and assumptions are continually evaluated and are based on historical experience and other factors, including expectations of future events that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances.

The estimates and assumptions that have a significant risk of causing a material adjustment to the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities within the next financial year are:

• Useful lives and residual values of property, plant, and equipment - refer to note 7

Critical judgements in applying accounting policiesManagement has exercised critical judgement in applying accounting policies in the following area:

• Revenue recognition timing for grants received - refer to note 2• Preparation of financial statements using the going concern basis.

2 RevenueAccounting policy

Match income

Income from the sale of tickets is recognised as revenue when the match is held. Season tickets purchased for future seasons are recognised as revenue in advance for the proportion of matches that the tickets are still valid for after balance date.

Sponsorship revenue

Sponsorship received in monetary form is recognised as revenue in advance until all services under the sponsorship agreement have been provided, at which point the sponsorship is recorded as revenue. Sponsorship received in kind is recorded as revenue with a corresponding recognition of expenditure, based on fair value, at the point in time at which the in-kind services to which the sponsorship relates are performed.

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements – continuedFor the Year Ended 31 December 2016


Management services provided

Income obtained from services provided are recognised in the accounting period in which the services are rendered, in proportion to the stage of completion at balance date of the specific event in relation to which services are provided.

Interest income

Interest income is recognised as it accrues using the effective interest method.

Grant funding

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 grants received in advance until all conditions have been fulfilled.

Volunteer services

Coaching and other management roles for many teams within the Group are volunteer roles. Volunteer services are not recognised as revenue or expenditure by the Group.

Critical judgements in applying accounting policiesThe Group must exercise judgement when recognising grant revenue to determine when conditions of the grant contract have been satisfied. In the current year, the Group has received grants from various organisations, some of which require certain conditions to be met. Unsatisfactory performance in meeting these conditions can result in the grants being reclaimed by the grantors. The Group has not recognised as revenue any grants received for which, in the Group’s judgement, the conditions attached have not been fulfilled by balance date. A liability has been recognised to the extent of cash received from grants that the Group has been unable to recognise as revenue in the current year - refer note 12.



Note Community rugby

$

High performance

rugby$

Event/Club Management

$

Governance and

administration$

Total

$

2016

Exchange revenueMatch income - 481,852 - - 481,852Sponsorship revenue 167,803 1,104,588 - - 1,272,391Management services provided - - 1,193,419 - 1,193,419Hospitality revenue - - 311,067 - 311,067Rental income - - 388,341 - 388,341Other 69,493 163,737 24,923 152,122 410,275

Non-exchange revenueGrant funding 752,333 - - - 752,333NZR funding 852,693 1,023,083 - 100,000 1,975,776

1,842,322 2,773,260 1,917,750 252,122 6,785,454

2015

Exchange revenueMatch income - 380,247 - - 380,247 Sponsorship revenue 140,696 1,328,920 - - 1,469,616Management services provided - - 813,667 - 813,667Hospitality revenue - - 344,190 - 344,190Rental income - - 406,749 - 406,749Other 111,696 63,134 27,098 166,116 368,044Non-exchange revenueGrant funding 515,667 - - - 515,667NZR funding 830,603 370,051 - - 1,200,654

1,598,662 2,142,352 1,591,705 166,116 5,498,835



3 Expenses Accounting policy

Expenses

Expenses are recognised when incurred.

Distributions / grants to clubs

Distributions [and/or grants] are made to clubs in line with the Group’s capital management objectives. When managing capital, management’s objective is to ensure WRFU continues as a going concern as well as maintaining optimal returns for members.

Operating leases

The Group leases certain buildings, equipment and vehicles. An operating lease is a lease that does not transfer substantially all the risks and rewards incidental to ownership of an asset to the lessee. Lease payments under an operating lease are recognised as an expense on a straight-line basis over the lease term. Lease incentives received are recognised in the surplus or deficit as a reduction of rental expense over the lease term.



Note Community rugby

$

High performance

rugby$

Event/Club Management

$

Governance and

administration$

Total

$

2016

Salaries 480,723 1,443,253 - 967,132 2,891,108 Defined contribution scheme contributions 12,445 17,998 - 28,007 58,450 Commercial and event expenses - 311,397 314,691 - 626,088 Distributions / grants to clubs - - - - - Operating lease expense 4 26,067 13,815 - 249,993 289,875 Depreciation and amortisation expense 7/8 - - - 176,064 176,064 Writedown/Loss on sale of fixed assets - - - 18,280 18,280 Advertising / sponsorship 39,220 385,983 - - 425,203

Provincial teams 317,211 275,746 - - 592,957 Game development / club rugby 725,393 - - - 725,393 Other expenses 42,318 239,824 90,081 577,755 949,978

1,643,377 2,688,016 404,772 2,017,231 6,753,396

2015

Salaries 451,376 1,602,412 - 1,230,248 3,284,036 Defined contribution scheme contributions 12,155 21,051 - 59,362 92,568 Commercial and event expenses - 352,801 304,696 - 657,497 Distributions / grants to clubs - - - - - Operating lease expense 4 21,480 10,740 - 171,961 204,181 Depreciation and amortisation expense 7/8 - - - 275,480 275,480 Advertising / sponsorship 13,429 428,559 - - 441,988 Provincial teams 276,980 273,150 - - 550,130 Game development / club rugby 718,608 - - - 718,608 Other expenses 73,332 233,783 108,687 653,965 1,069,767

1,567,360 2,922,496 413,383 2,391,016 7,294,255



4 Operating lease as lesseeThe future aggregate minimum lease payments to be paid under non-cancellable operating leases are as follows:

2016$

2015$

Not later than one year 284,454 243,142 Later than one year and not later than five years 429,922 531,773 Later than five years - -

Total non-cancellable operating leases 714,376 774,915

5 Fees paid to auditors 2016

$2015

$

Fee for audit of year-end financial statements 22,200 21,900 Financial statement compilation services - -

22,200 21,900



6 Trade receivables and prepaymentsAccounting policy Receivables are recorded at the amount due, less any provision for uncollectability. A receivable is considered uncollectable when there is evidence the amount due will not be fully collected. The amount that is uncollectable is the difference between the amount due and the present value of the amount expected to be collected.

2016$

2015$

Receivables and prepayments relating to exchange transactionsTrade receivables 626,856 331,335 Prepayments 414,810 393,333 Accrued Income 50,678 93,000 GST receivable 26,689 - Income tax receivable - 15,239 Receivables and prepayments relating to non-exchange transactionsGrants receivable - - NZR funding receivable 37,500 37,500

Total receivables and prepayments 1,156,533 870,407

Less: provision for uncollectability - -

1,156,533 870,407

2016$

2015$

Movements in the provision for uncollectability of receivables are as follows:Balance at 1 January - - Additional provisions made during the year - - Receivables written off during the year - -

Balance at 31 December - -



7 Property, plant and equipmentAccounting policyAll items of plant, property and equipment are recorded at cost less aggregate depreciation and impairment losses.

Additions The cost of an item of property, plant, and equipment is recognised as an asset only when it is probable that future economic benefits or service potential associated with the item will flow to the Group and the cost of the item can be measured reliably.

Work in progress is recognised at cost less impairment and is not depreciated.

In most instances, an item of property, plant, and equipment is initially recognised at its cost. Where an asset is acquired through a non-exchange transaction, it is recognised at its fair value as at the date of acquisition.

Costs incurred subsequent to initial acquisition are capitalised only when it is probable that future economic benefits or service potential associated with the item will flow to the Group and the cost of the item can be measured reliably.

The costs of day-to-day servicing of property, plant, and equipment are expensed in the surplus or deficit as they are incurred.

DisposalsGains and losses on disposals are determined by comparing the proceeds with the carrying amount of the asset. Gains and losses on disposals are reported net in the surplus or deficit.

DepreciationPlant, 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:

Buildings 5.26% SLTraining equipment 10-40% DVStadium assets (fit out) 10% DVOffice furniture and equipment 9.5-40% DVComputer hardware 40% DVMiscellaneous 10-40% DVVehicles 16% DV

ImpairmentAssets are considered cash-generating where their primary objective is to generate a commercial return. The Group does not hold any cash-generating assets.



Non cash-generating assetsProperty, plant, and equipment held at cost that have a finite useful life are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. An impairment loss is recognised for the amount by which the asset’s carrying amount exceeds its recoverable service amount. The recoverable service amount is the higher of an asset’s fair value less costs to sell, and value in use.

Value in use is the present value of an asset’s remaining service potential. It is determined using an approach based on either a depreciated replacement cost approach, a restoration cost approach, or a service units approach. The most appropriate approach used to measure value in use depends on the nature of the impairment and availability of information.

If an asset’s carrying amount exceeds its recoverable service amount, the asset is regarded as impaired and the carrying amount is written down to the recoverable amount. The total impairment loss is recognised in surplus or deficit. The reversal of an impairment loss is recognised in surplus or deficit.

Critical judgements in applying accounting policiesAt each balance date, the useful lives and residual values of property, plant, and equipment are reviewed. Assessing the appropriateness of useful life and residual value estimates of property, plant, and equipment requires a number of factors to be considered such as the physical condition of the asset, expected period of use of the asset by the Group, and expected disposal proceeds from the future sale of the asset.

An incorrect estimate of the useful life or residual value will affect the depreciation expense recognised in the surplus or deficit, and carrying amount of the asset in the statement of financial position. The Group minimises the risk of this estimation uncertainty by:

• physical inspection of assets;• asset replacement programs;• review of second-hand market prices for similar assets; and• analysis of prior asset sales.

In 2016, the Group has reassessed the useful life of its training facility due to the probability of the lease for the land that the building is situated on being extended for a further term of 13 years. Depreciation of the building components has been recalculated based on the extended useful life. The impact of this change is a reduction in the depreciation expense in 2016 of $103,055.



Buildings Training equipment

Stadium assets

(fit out)

Office furniture and

equipment

Computer hardware

Office fit out/misc

Vehicles Total

CostBalance at 1 January 2015 3,635,130 414,133 219,204 60,098 264,599 342,562 7,385 4,943,111Additions 12,958 47,049 - 10,000 5,593 16,433 10,434 102,467Disposals - - - - - - - -Balance at 31 December 2015 3,648,088 461,182 219,204 70,098 270,192 358,995 17,819 5,045,578Additions 7,313 - - 1,356 7,387 42,733 - 58,789Disposals - - - (60,098) - (157,124) - (217,222)Balance at 31 December 2016 3,655,401 461,182 219,204 11,356 277,579 244,604 17,819 4,887,145

Accumulated depreciation and impairment lossesBalance at 1 January 2015 2,028,876 292,736 161,453 52,090 228,205 282,297 4,296 3,049,953Depreciation expense 195,116 30,814 6,474 1,795 15,774 15,224 912 266,109Disposals - - - - - - - -Balance at 31 December 2015 2,223,992 323,550 167,927 53,885 243,979 297,521 5,208 3,316,062Depreciation expense 90,562 27,456 5,672 2,238 12,499 16,800 2,018 157,245Disposals - - - (53,718) - (145,224) - (198,942)Balance at 31 December 2016 2,314,553 351,007 173,599 2,404 256,478 169,097 7,226 3,274,364Carrying amountBalance at 1 January 2015 1,606,254 121,397 57,751 8,008 36,394 60,265 3,089 1,893,158Balance at 31 December 2015 1,424,096 137,632 51,277 16,213 26,213 61,474 12,611 1,729,516Balance at 31 December 2016 1,340,848 110,175 45,605 8,952 21,101 75,507 10,593 1,612,781

8 Intangibles

Accounting policyIntangible assets comprise computer software and website development costs, which are stated at cost less accumulated amortisation and impairment losses. Amortisation is calculated on a diminishing value basis at a rate of 40%. Amortisation begins when the asset is available for use and ceases at the date that the asset is derecognised. The amortisation charge for each financial year is expensed in the surplus or deficit.

Impairment of intangible assetsRefer to the policy for impairment of property, plant, and equipment in note 7. The same approach applies to the impairment of intangible assets.



Computer Software

& Website Development

$

Total

$

CostBalance at 1 January 2015 160,590 160,590Additions 7,000 7,000Disposals - - Balance at 31 December 2015 / 1 January 2016 167,590 167,590Additions 44,491 44,491 Disposals - - Balance at 31 December 2016 212,081 212,081

Accumulated amortisation and impairment lossesBalance at 1 January 2015 137,163 137,163Amortisation expense 9,371 9,371Impairment - -Disposals - -Balance at 31 December 2015 / 1 January 2016 146,534 146,534Amortisation expense 18,819 18,819Impairment - -Disposals - - Balance at 31 December 2016 165,353 165,353

Carrying amountBalance at 1 January 2015 23,427 23,427Balance at 31 December 2015 / 1 January 2016 21,056 21,056



Balance at 31 December 2016 46,728 46,728

9 Financial instruments Accounting policy

Cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents includes cash on hand, deposits held on call with banks, and other short term, highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less.

Short term investments

Short term investments comprise bank term deposits with original maturities of greater than three months, and are measured at amortised cost.

The carrying amounts of financial assets and liabilities in each of the financial instrument categories are as follows:

2016$

2015$

Financial assets measured at amortised costCash and cash equivalents 406,486 393,949Short term investments - -Trade receivables 626,856 331,33Loans to affiliated clubs 5,208 11,458

1,038,550 736,742

Financial liabilities measured at amortised costTrade creditors 338,795 312,157

Borrowings - -

Liability owing to associates 400,000 500,000

738,795 812,157



10 Trade creditors and accrualsAccounting policyTrade creditors and accruals

Payables are recorded at the amount payable.

2016$

2015$

Trade creditors 338,795 312,157GST payable - 39,781Accrued expenses 101,455 55,379

440,250 407,317

11 Revenue received in advanceAccounting policy

Season ticket revenue received in advance

Season tickets purchased for future seasons are recognised as income in advance for the proportion of matches that the tickets are still valid for after balance date. Tickets that are valid for longer than the next season are apportioned and recognised as non-current for the portion pertaining to games not held within the 12 month period after balance date.

Refer to note 2 for the policy on grant funding revenue which leads to the recognition of grants received in advance.

Current portion

2016$

2015$

Grants received in advance 328,500 95,333Season ticket revenue received in advance 488,199 567,201Hospitality revenue received in advance - 45,509

816,699 708,043

Non-current portion

Season ticket revenue received in advance 27,702 63,454

844,401 771,497



12 Employee entitlementsAccounting policy Employee benefits that are due to be settled within 12 months after the end of the year in which the employee provides the related service are measured based on accrued entitlements at current rates of pay. These include salaries and wages accrued up to balance date, annual leave earned but not yet taken at balance date, and sick leave. A liability and an expense are recognised for bonuses where there is a contractual obligation or where there is past practice that has created a constructive obligation and a reliable estimate of the obligation can be made.

2016$

2015$

A breakdown of employee entitlements is as follows:Accrued salaries and wages 47,841 17,303Annual leave 77,072 69,155Sick leave - -Retirement and long service leave - -

124,913 86,458

13 Investments in controlled entitiesAccounting policy

Basis of consolidation

The consolidated financial statements include the parent entity WRFU and its subsidiary Wellington Rugby Limited. Controlled entities are entities in which 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.

2016% Owned

2015% 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.



14 Investments in associatesAccounting policy 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 associate’s post-acquisition surplus or deficit is recognised in the consolidated statement of comprehensive revenue and expense, 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 surplus or deficit, 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.

Movements in the carrying amount of the Group’s investment in associates

2016$

2015$

At 1 January 1,811,974 1,507,919Share of total recognised revenue and expense 183,681 304,055Distributions Received (125,000) -

At 31 December 1,870,655 1,811,974

15 ContingenciesThe Group has $0 contingent liabilities or assets (2015: $0)



16 Related parties

Related party disclosures have not been made for transactions with related parties that are:

• within a normal supplier or client/recipient relationship; and• on terms and conditions no more or less favourable than those that it is reasonable to expect the Group would have adopted in dealing with the party at arm’s length in the

same circumstances.

The following are related parties due to being members of the Group and are controlled by the Group:

• Wellington Rugby Trust; and• Wellington Rugby Investment Limited Partnership.

The following are related parties due to their close affiliation with the Group, either as members of the Group or due to their significant influence over the Group:

• Marist St Pats Rugby Club;• New Zealand Rugby Union.

Related Party Nature of transaction / balance 2016$

2015$

Wellington Rugby Trust (WRT) Receivable from WRFU 264,877 57,248Payable to WRFU 34,931 379,055

Hurricanes Investment Limited Partnership Management fee received 502,000 672,000Rental payments 388,341 406,749Receivable from WRFU 2,810 54Payable to WRFU 44,987 71,049

New Zealand Rugby (NZR) Management fee received (including KPI Payments) 691,419 141,667Grants received from NZR 1,975,776 1,200,654Receivable from WRFU 7,897 -Payable to WRFU 255,818 6,219

Marist St Pats Rugby Club Loan from WRFU 5,208 11,458



Terms of loans provided to affiliated clubs The loan from WRFU to Marist St Pats Rugby Club is unsecured and provided at the following rates and terms:

• Loan principal: $25,000• Drawdown: October 2013• Maturity: 4 years• Contractual interest rate: 0.0%• Repayment schedule: principal repayments are made monthly

Key Management Personnel remuneration Number of FTEs 2016$

2015$

Board 8 - -Senior Management 4 509,397 766,162

The Board are all voluntary members and are therefore not remunerated for their services.

17 Capital commitmentsAt 31 December 2016 there were $0 capital expenditure commitments (2015: $0).

18 Subsequent eventsNo subsequent event has occurred since balance date that would materially impact the financial statements as at 31 December 2016.

19 Income taxAccounting policy WRFU is exempt from income tax as a promoter of amateur sport, under section CB4(1)(h) of the Income Tax Act. Its subsidiary, Wellington Rugby Limited (WRL) is a taxable entity, which calculates tax using the taxes payable method.

WRL is the corporate trustee for the Wellington Rugby Trust. Net surpluses from the Trust are not taxable provided they are distributed to beneficiaries with six months of the end of the financial year. The current tax expense in the statement of comprehensive income represents the estimated tax payable on non-deductible expenditure.



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