Auckland were the first holders of the Ranfurly Shield in 1902 and have won 153 out of 194 shield matches - the most successful record of any provincial union. It took him a while to unseat the popular Wayne Shelford in the national team, but once he did he was an irresistible force. Date: 1985 Ref: Eph-B-RUGBY-1985 Description: Includes: Barbarians v Auckland. The union was established in 1883 and was originally responsible for the administration of the sport in most of the former Auckland Province, although its boundaries have since shrunk to include only a portion of the Auckland urban area.The union governs the Auckland representative team, which has won New Zealand's first-tier . He said: Yes I know but what has to be done, has to be done.. I wasnt p.. off, but I thought: damn it all, Phil, youve given your name to it, you may as well give your weight as well.. Frequently such hype is unjustified, contrived and artificial. The following 200 pages are in this category, out of approximately 394 total. Added in 24 Hours. The Topp Twins at the No Tour March on April 19, 1985. In the early years Bay of Plenty, Counties and Manawatu won the competition, but since 1985 only Wellington, Otago and Waikato (with two wins each) had challenged the two powerhouses. Of the 30 witnesses to be called for Finnigan and Recordons side, Justice Maurice Casey only ended up hearing evidence from three Finnigan, Recordon and Reverend Makhenkesi Arnold Stofile. La Nazionale francese di rugby a 15 (in francese quipe de France de rugby XV) la selezione maschile di rugby a 15 (o Rugby union) rappresentante la Francia in ambito internazionale. Without any need for the marketeers who seem to be an indispensable part of modern professional sport the match was a promotional dream and for weeks leading up to the match the media, mainly newspapers in those days, had eagerly splashed anything about in on their front pages. Keep up to date with everything that's happening in the Auckland Rugby. The Auckland Rugby Union Supporters Club (ARUSC) was established in 1976 after a meeting between ARFU administration and a group of supporters. The top eight compete for the Gallaher Shield, named after former Auckland and All Blacks player Dave Gallaher, while the bottom eight compete for the Portola Trophy. Television New Zealand also made a late overture for a live telecast but made only a token offer of apparently around $10,000, which no one could blame the NZRU for dismissing. It was intense. Went on to score 35 tries in 63 tests for the All Blacks, and was a key figure in their record 23-test unbeaten run from 1987-90. Dame Sian Elias at her valedictory sitting at the Supreme Court. It was not a successful tour. Contribute to chinapedia/wikipedia.en development by creating an account on GitHub. Justice Casey said there was clear public concern that the tour would lead to re-opening the scars of 1981. In 1983 Auckland had challenged Canterbury, only to have been humiliated. Ponsonby have dominated the Auckland competition in recent years, having been champions on eight consecutive occasions between 2004 and 2011. 9pm, BBC Two. He recalls warning him he could be a marked man when he returns home. Gameplay action of half back Bruce Deans diving after the ball being watched by Skipper Don Hayes during the Canterbury versus North Auckland Rugby Ranfurly Shield match at Lancaster Park. The 1985 challenge in which Auckland ended Canterbury's record-equalling tenure of 25 defences has been labelled the 'Match of the Century'. Creator: Christchurch Star. It found there was a case to answer on the question of whether the union had adhered to its responsibilities of promoting and fostering the game. Hospital authorities moved Recordons French wife into the basement of National Womens Hospital as a safety precaution. This squad includes eight Mori. It made me realise that New Zealanders are basically good people, but equally, a lot of people would do well in Trumpland.. To determine this, the bonus points system is used. Twenty-eight of the 30 players selected for the 1985 All Black tour of South Africa that was cancelled as a result of last-minute legal action take part in the unofficial 'Cavaliers' tour of the republic. Began his career as a flanker and evolved into one of our best hookers. Holding a tenure of five seasons leading the Blue and. This list may not reflect recent changes. Recordon was frequently absent. Don Hayes with the Ranfurly Shield 18 August 1994 image [Rugby football programmes featuring New Zealand national, provincial or club teams. In 1993, Auckland defeated the British Lions by 2318 during their tour to New Zealand. Auckland, New Zealand aucklandrugby.co.nz Joined May 2011. PO Box 56-152, Dominion Road, Auckland 1446 A century of the Ranfurly Shield" by Lindsay Knight. Once more Auckland is struggling to put together a Super Rugby season - if only it had some of the magic of the best players of the past. Like others up and down the motu (country), Hansens stance on the tour caused deep divisions in his personal life. Auckland themselves had done something similar arranging their 1993 schedule so that the side they had to beat to go to 25 was Hawkes Bay whose own predecessors in the 1920s had set the record of 24. They saw the strain that it put on the whole legal system and the respect for the law.. Most members of the Class of '82 to '85. P. 216-218. None of his fellow partners stood in the way, despite one being a senior rugby administrator. It wasnt too difficult to show they were so obsessed in beating the protestors, that they had lost sight of the interests of rugby. In the All Black side that day was fellow Wellingtonian Graham Mexted, whose son Murray starred at no. As long ago as 1972, of course, the NZRU had relaxed its stand against live telecasts but retained a measure of conservatism and control and the policy was nowhere near as liberal as it would become in the 1990s and into the present when it almost seems as if television now has too much of a say. We'll update you with all things Auckland Rugby, from NPC news to Club and School. Along with numerous other injuries he suffered two broken jaws, but never lost a match in his 14 internationals for the All Blacks. The next week is semi-finals and the two winners compete for the four trophies mentioned, with the overall champion being the winner of the Gallaher Shield Final. AUCKLAND, New Zealand (AP) The Fiji Drua had the last say in a match which saw 11 tries to edge Moana Pasifika 36-34 Saturday on the opening weekend of the Super Rugby Pacific season. Fears that the game would not live up to its billing and would be an anticlimax looked as if they would materialise when Auckland raced away to their big halftime lead. Welcome to the official Auckland Rugby twitter page. GitHub export from English Wikipedia. There have been many notable eras in the team's history. Programme Auckland v England. The Red Roses set a world-record 30-match winning streak on the way to the World Cup final. Lancaster Park, Christchurch, September 14, 1985, Andy Haden - Lock who was a key influence for Auckland, Warwick Taylor - Canterbury second-five, reflected the game was a good advertisement for rugby. They had, in effect, in their different ways taken New Zealand rugby to the verge of professionalism. Auckland also holds the record for the most Ranfurly Shield wins (16), successful defences (148), and longest streak of successful defences (61). The union was established in 1883 and was originally responsible for the administration of the sport in most of the former Auckland Province, although its boundaries have since shrunk to include only a portion of the Auckland urban area. Recent. The tryscorers for Auckland were Joe Stanley, Terry Wright, John Kirwan, John Drake, and Steve McDowell. One of only six All Blacks centurions, Mealamu became a valued disciplinary presence in the national team, setting standards and enforcing team-driven punishments. They thought that I was anti-rugby; they couldnt see that you could love rugby and hate what was going on over there and that this could be a way of helping.. It was difficult to find too many people who did not think a mistake had been made and it was perhaps one reason why in a few years time administrators embraced television with a haste which has become embarrassing. The trial at the High Court in Wellington began on July 8, just nine days before the All Blacks were due to fly to South Africa. His new baby daughter required surgery and Recordon flew home most nights to be with his family. A PLAYER'S VIEWS", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Auckland_Rugby_Union&oldid=1137502648, This page was last edited on 5 February 2023, at 00:00. "I have known Bob since we were . The union administers all club rugby within its boundaries, including the Gallaher Shield and other senior club rugby, as well as school rugby. Recent JRF bursary recipients include Liaki Moli, Sean Polwart and Tyrone Ngaluafe. The club's emblem is the "Flying Elephant", which was agreed upon after a competition to find a mascot was found. England's rugby squad arrives home today from a disastrous tour of New Zealand wrecked by sexual assault claims. The Gallaher Shield is awarded to the winner of the senior premier club rugby competition, for overall club records see Gallaher Shield page. He featured in the dramatic 1981 home series against the Springboks and courted further controversy in the1978 test against Wales in Cardiff, when he dived out of the lineout and gained a penalty for Brian McKechnie to kick the winning goal. Auckland also holds the record for the most Ranfurly Shield wins (16), successful defences (148), and longest streak of successful defences (61). Canterbury v North Auckland Ranfurly Shield rugby match 7 September 1985. Protesters and police clash in Walters Road outside Eden Park on the day of the third test between the All Blacks and Springboks in 1981. It proved unsuccessful in 20th century New Zealand. Eden Park has the largest crowd capacity of any New Zealand sporting venue, with a capacity of 50,000 for rugby matches. Despite unanimous opposition from Parliament, and widespread protest action, the union was adamant the tour would go ahead. Published 2002 by Celebrity Books. The union governs the Auckland representative team, which has won New Zealand's first-tier domestic provincial competition 17 times, more than any other team. PONSONBY RUGBY CLUB From Humble beginings in 1874 PRINCIPAL SPONSORS About the club Ponsonby Rugby Club is the longest standing grassroots Club in Auckland, New Zealand. An absorbing three-part documentary telling the story of the fatal 1985 sinking of the Greenpeace ship Rainbow Warrior, as she lay at harbour in Auckland, New Zealand. Thomas was senior counsel. Sir Wilson Whineray with the Webb Ellis Cup in 2011. Contribute to chinapedia/wikipedia.en development by creating an account on GitHub. Twitter Thomas and Hansen needed someone who was prepared to put their name to the legal action. That created divisions that took some time to repair.. The supporters club is currently located under the North (ASB) Stand at Eden Park. Details of Western Suburbs Magpies in the NSWRL 1985 season. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. The four losers from each group of eight go on to play for the Jubilee Trophy (Gallaher Shield Losers) and the President's Cup (Portola Trophy Losers). Looking back, Finnigan suggests some of those who supported the tour were able to stomach the cancellation because the courts had delivered it. 091220 News Photo. This is a sortable table, set to default order by the kick-off date and time. Retired High Court Judge Rodney Hansen, KC, has been appointed to assess whether Alan Hall is innocent, and if so, what compensation he should receive. In the following days, the union announced it would not be appealing the decision or proceeding with the tour. In addition to the 1st XV competition there a number of lower-grade (non-1st XV) and girls competitions. Between 14 September 1985 and 18 September 1993, Auckland defended the Ranfurly Shield for 61 consecutive challenges. I suppose in a sense it was embarrassing for him, that his son-in-law should have done this, reflects Hansen. In 1961 against Thames Valley and in 1962 against Auckland all the Clarke brothers played together as one-third of the team. Contribute to chinapedia/wikipedia.en development by creating an account on GitHub.
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