ANNUAL REPORT AND STATEMENT OF ACCOUNTS 2017 A YEAR 4,383 8,038 2017IN NUMBERS 30,734 405,000 TEAMS 134 528 19 AFFILIATED BODIES 9 10,891 2 REFEREES NZ SCHOOLs PLAYERS REPRESENTATIVE TEAMS REGISTERED PLAYERS 2 HIGH PERFORMANCE REFEREES 4 NZ MAORI U18 2 NZ SCHOOLS BARBARIAN PLAYERS 25 7 2 MAORI ALL BLACKS BLACK FERNS NZU20’S 398,000 STAFF ALL BLACKS 2SEVENS 6 POPULATION 16 PLAYERS 892COACHES WELLINGTON LIONS WELLINGTON LIONS 2,318MEMBERS VIEWERSHIP 2,000,318 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 U18 Girls 23 Wellington U16A 24 Wellington U16 Development 24 Wellington Maori 25 Wellington Samoan 25 26 Wellington Secondary Schools Rugby 27 Junior Rugby Advisory Board 29 Wellington Rugby Referees’ Association 30 Club Competitions: Grade Winners 31 Post Season Club Competitions 32 Men’s Club Champions 33 Women’s Club Champions 34 Obituaries 35 Financial Reports 36

Wellington Union (Incorporated) Annual Report 2017 1 Wellington Rugby Football Union (Inc.)

President: Brendan Gard’ner Senior Vice Presidents: Murray Blandford, Barry Ellis

Junior Vice Presidents: Robin Dodd, Ina Hansen

Immediate Past President: Murray Tocker

Board of Directors Staff as at 31 December 2017 Rugby Board

I. Potter S. Rogers P. Scott (Chairman) (Chief Executive Officer) (Chairman)

R. Poole (Deputy Chairman) A. Bell (Wellington Lions Assistant Coach) J. Willis (Deputy Chairman, Oriental-Rongotai) D. Banks S. Binnie (Sponsorship Manager) G Kennedy (Avalon) R. Jamieson W. Caccia-Birch (Head of Community Rugby) I. Cuff (College Old Boys-Victoria University) P. Scott J. Dickie (Strength & Conditioning Coach) D. Goble (Eastbourne) J. Willis M. Evans (Chief Operating Officer) D.Rose (Hutt Old Boys Marist) P. Hendry T. Ferreira (Junior & Rep Rugby Administrator) J. Smyth (Johnsonville) Ms. I Ford C. Gibbes (Wellington Lions Coach) B. Tietjens (Marist St. Pat’s) J. Grant (Events & Match Manager) R. Wood (Northern United) H. Griffiths (Events Assistant) J. Gray (Paremata-Plimmerton) R. Henderson (Accountant) W. Smith (Petone) Life Members M. Langley (Club Rugby Administrator) G. Blaikie (Poneke) E. Low (Women’s Rugby Development Manager) G. Nixon (Stokes Valley) G.W.J. Atkin (Deceased 21 October 2017) (1991) M. Malagamaalii (Rugby Development Manager) K. Pulley (Tawa) B.T. Frederikson (2005) J. Marshall (Strength & Conditioning Coach) D. Painter (Upper Hutt) A.R. Leslie (2008) T. Mannix (Coach Development Manager) K. Anderson () J. Oldershaw (1993) J. McKee (Office Manager) S. Fuller (Wellington) E.J. Tonks (1991) M. Poutoa (Club Development Officer) T. Walsh (Western Suburbs) G.C. Williams (2008) T. Robson (Communications Executive) M. Dilnott (WRRA) M.J. Usmar (2012) J. Ross (Video Analyst) M. Isberg (WSSRU) N.W. Hughes (2012) L. Santos (Wellington Lions Physiotherapist) S. Surujpal (JRAB) P.B. Quinn (2012) B. Sigmund (Professional Development Manager) R.M. Barlow (2014) D. Walsh (Referee Education Officer) D. Evans (2015) R. Whatarau (Academy Manager)

Wellington Rugby Football Union (Incorporated) Annual Report 2017 2 Honours and Awards

Representative Team Coaches Auditors

WELLINGTON LIONS: Ernst & Young Chris Gibbes, Andre Bell, Rodney So’oialo & Alan Muir

WELLINGTON PRIDE: Honours Ross Bond, Matt Poutoa & Gary Hilsdon : DEVELOPMENT: , , , TJ Perenara, Dion Waller & Riki Flutey , , Jeff Toomaga-Allen

U19: NEW ZEALAND MAORI: Zac Feaunati, Rua Tipoki & Bernie Upton , Jackson Garden-Bachop

U18s Girls: : Garry Archer, Jude Perez & James Te Iwimate Tolu Fahamokoia

U16A: NEW ZEALAND UNDER 20: Willie Leota & Kent Harris Asafo Aumua, , Kemara Hauiti-Parapara, U16 DEVELOPMENT: Carlos Price, Isaia Walker-Leawere, Philip Kauika & Richard Preston Thomas Umaga-Jensen

WELLINGTON MAORI: NEW ZEALAND SECONDARY SCHOOLS/ Joey Hopkins & Andrew Wharakura BARBARIANS: Naitoa Ah-Kuoi, Keenan Higgins, Taine Plumtree, WELLINGTON SAMOAN: Joshua Southall Dan Farani & Willie Lafaele NEW ZEALAND WOMENS SEVENS: MEN’S SEVENS: Kat Whata-Simpkins, Lyric Faleafaga Sam Rasch & Dan Farani NEW ZEALAND MAORI UNDER 18’s: WOMEN’S SEVENS: Tanara Haenga, Ben Strowger-Turnock, Fa’avae Tuma’ai & Charles Aliva Jayden Tuapola, Keelan Whitman

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2017 Wellington Rugby Award Winners

Sir William Perry Memorial Trophy Women’s Club Player of the Year Al Keown Memorial Cup Oriental-Rongotai Ayesha Leti-Iiga (Oriental-Rongotai)

Griffiths Memorial Trophy Billy Wallace Memorial Trophy (Men’s Club Player Ken Comber Memorial Cup Old Boys University Colts of the Year) Ollie Sapsford Hemi Fermanis (Tawa) and Ben Tupuola (Wainuiomata) Junior Merit Award Bill Freeman Cup Wellington WRFU Lifetime Contribution Salver Chris Gibbes Mike Dilnott (Wellington Rugby Referees Association) Dewar Shield Pride Rookie of the Year Old Boys University U16 Player of the Year Angel Uila Ropati So’oalo Women’s 7s Player of the Year Lions Rookie of the Year Georgia Daals (Old Boys University) U18 Girls Player of the Year Regan Verney Damaris Samani Men’s 7s Player of the Year Pride Player of the Year Hayden Schrijvers (Upper Hutt Rams) U19 Player of the Year Jackie Patea-Fereti Jake Quin Referee of the Year Lions Player of the Year Richard Gordon Development Player of the Year Jackson Garden-Bachop Matt Peni Burger King Positive Sidelines Club Award Western Suburbs Lions Supporters Club Award Asafo Aumua Junior Rugby Volunteer of the Year Roseanne Mahuri-Tukukino (Rimutaka)

The Club Community Award, in association with the New Zealand Amateur Sport Association Inc. Poneke

Senior Rugby Volunteer of the Year Christina Edmonds (Upper Hutt Rams)

Club Coach of the Year Jamie Williams (Old Boys University)

Club Team of the Year OBU Premier

Les Mills Age Grade Player of the Year Wellington Pride Player of the Year: Wellington Lions Player of the Year: Ben Aumua-Peseta (Tawa) Jackie Patea-Fereti Jackson Garden-Bachop

Wellington Rugby Football Union (Incorporated) Annual Report 2017 4 Balanced Scoreboard

Target Actual Game Development 25% 10%

Players • Delivery of College RDO pilot scheme with increased growth of 5%

• Retain a minimum of 50% of secondary school leavers (boys) entering senior club rugby

• Increase female player numbers by 9%

• Retain minimum of 30% of girl’s school leavers entering senior women’s rugby

• Increase junior (under 13) numbers by 4% to 5000 registered players • Increase total registered players to at least 11,300 players 10% 4%

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

• Increased retention rate of all registered coaches (2016 = 54% ) • Implementation of the Assistant Coach (Mentoring) Programme 6% 2%

Referees • Increase the number of active registered referees (2016 = 134) to accommodate all grades of senior and secondary school rugby 3% 1%

Club Development • Increase Club Capability – delivery of education/resources; evidence of active/functioning club committees with designated volunteer support person in place

• Health & Safety – ALL clubs assessed with active H & S plan evident including Game Day Hazard Management Plan • Delivery of Affiliation fee rebate scheme for clubs 6% 3%

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Target Actual Competitions 15% 15%

• 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). 5% 5%

2018 Competitions Review – Establishment of Terms of Reference and decision made on 2018 Competition Structure 3% 3%

• 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. 2% 2%

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 across all senior grade rugby and secondary schools 1st XV premiership 5% 5%

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Target Actual Representative (High Performance) Teams 25% 18%

The Wellington Lions will win the Championship Mitre 10 Cup in 2017

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

• There will be greater than 15 players from WRFU represented in higher level teams. (All Blacks, Black Ferns, NZ Maori, NZU20, NZ Sevens (Men & 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%

All other Provincial teams and development programmes meet WRFU minimum standards of proficient management and achieve their agreed performance targets (i.e)

• Wellington Pride – National Championship: Make semi finals (1%) Make Final (1%) Win NPC (1%)

• Under 19 Team – National Tournament: Qualify for top 8. (1%). Make Final. (1%)

• Under 16 Programme – Delivery of Williment Week & achievement of player & coach development targets (1%)

• Sevens – Men and Women make Cup semi finals National Sevens. (1% each); make finals (1% each) – this relates to January 2018 tournament 10% 3%

Wellington Rugby Football Union (Incorporated) Annual Report 2017 7 Balanced Scoreboard

Target Actual Governance and Financial 35% 28%

WRFU commercial revenues (excluding Hurricanes profit) exceed the previous year (4%). WRFU generates a sustainable (+/-$100,000) financial result for 2017 (4%). WRFU surplus exceeds budget (2%). 10% 6%

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 British & Irish Lions test match during 2017 and achieving the KPI’s as agreed by NZ Rugby (10%) 10% 10%

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

• Develop & implement strategic plan for 2016 – 2020 • Tactical delivery of strategic plan for 2017 10% 7%

Representative (High Game Development Performance) Teams 10% 18% 71/100% Governance (2016 = 72%) Competitions and Financial 15% 28%

Wellington Rugby Football Union (Incorporated) Annual Report 2017 8 Chairman’s Report

Executive Summary There was plenty of drama during the All Blacks 24-21 loss, and again during the Hurricanes thrilling 31-31 It is with great satisfaction we can reflect on a year that draw, but off the field things ran smoothly and the saw Wellington Rugby emerge on the right side of the events were a resounding win for all concerned. ledger both on and off the field. Sponsors, visiting fans and media, and the teams, all With the Lions promotion to the Premiership, the left Wellington with a positive experience and we are success of the British & Irish Lions tour, and another already looking forward to hosting two All Blacks tests positive financial result, 2017 was a year full of in 2018. highlights. Wellington Rugby’s investment in the Hurricanes The Lions Mitre 10 Cup Championship success was continues to bear fruit off the back of strong the undeniable highlight as head coach Chris Gibbes membership sales, another impressive season in restored the union’s flagship representative team to the Investec Super Rugby, and a sold-out match against the top tier for 2018. British & Irish Lions. The 2017 Wellington Lions reflected all the best I would like to acknowledge the hard work of our qualities of our union as they played rugby that was Wellington Rugby Board members in guiding the union as entertaining as it was tough. Captain through choppy waters over the past few seasons. Their provided role model leadership, and young hooker time and effort in improving revenue and overseeing Asafo Aumua highlighted the prodigious talent that key changes to our processes and structures has been continues to emerge from our Wellington school and valuable. club competitions. Beneath the success of our flagship teams the The fact the Lions were the most watched provincial community game remains vibrant despite the side across both the Championship and Premiership challenges of an ever changing world. was evidence of the style and flair the team displayed throughout the season. Our women’s game continues to grow with playing numbers up across the board and an exciting group More than 500,000 television viewers tuned in across of young players beginning to emerge through the the Lions semi-final and final wins over Northland and Wellington Pride representative programme. respectively. Men’s club rugby numbers remain static, but the senior Less visible was the steady progress the Union made competition is in great heart. on our balance sheet where, for the second year running, Wellington Rugby has posted a healthy surplus. It was fantastic to see the club community come together for the Gala Day opening in Upper Hutt, then The result reflects the hard work of Wellington again for the highly successful Club Finals day at the Rugby staff in delivering two sold out matches at Petone Recreation Ground where we celebrated thrilling Westpac Stadium during the British & Irish Lions tour, finals across six different grades in the the Hurricanes continued success, and a vibrant sunshine. community game which continues to be well supported by our trust funding partners and sponsors.

Wellington Rugby Football Union (Incorporated) Annual Report 2017 9 Chairman’s Report

The unity of our club community shone through in The Lions squad included five members of the New hopes. 2017, never more strongly than during the challenging Zealand Under-20s side that won the 2017 Junior Our Development Team entered a new series with times of loss. World Championship being Asafo Aumua, Alex Fidow, Tasman, Canterbury and , losing by a single Isaia Walker-Leawere, Kemara Hauiti-Parapara and It would be remiss not to mention the tragic passing of point to Tasman and beating Auckland to round off a Thomas Umaga-Jensen. Wellington Football Club player Daniel Baldwin, a bright solid campaign under new coaches Dion Waller and Riki young 19-year-old who was taken from us too early But Gibbes also put his faith in previously unheralded Flutey. while playing the game he loved. club players such as midfielder Regan Verney, lock The men’s sevens team won their Central Regions Will Mangos and openside Mateaki Kafatolu, and they The response of the rugby community was a credit qualifier however bowed out in the plate semi-final repaid him in full. to the people involved and we will keep Daniel and his against Canterbury while the women’s team bowed out family in our thoughts as we enter 2018. The Lions scored a Union-record 74 tries during a in the Plate semi-final against Canterbury also. campaign that saw them win 12 of their 13 matches and We also lost some great servants of our game with the record big wins over Premiership opponents , passing of Mattie Blackburn, Graham Atkin, Tom Lister, Club Rugby Canterbury and along the way. Terry McCashin and Wayne Nicholls. Old Boys University’s premier men’s team swept all Bustling hooker Aumua was the undeniable star of before them to win their second Jubilee Cup in three Mattie was a Wellington Football Club stalwart, a valued the campaign, but captain Brad Shields provided the years, while Oriental Rongotai’s women’s team were the and long-serving administrator and highly respected backbone as he led the side to the title. runaway winner of the Victoria Tavern Trophy. man, while Graham was a WRFU chairman for 17 years until 1993, an influential visionary for the game. Wayne The success of the Lions was reflective of wider Under coach Jamie Williams, OBU’s premiers were was an outstanding loose forward for Wellington changes to the Wellington representative structure simply superb all season as they completed a Swindale combining with Graham Williams and Andy Leslie as and there is no doubt the Festival Cup, which featured Shield-Jubilee Cup double with a convincing 32-19 part of a formidable loose trio, whilst both Tom and Terry Wellington Centurions, Samoan, and Maori selections, win over Hutt Old Boys Marist in the final at the Petone had distinguished playing careers at representative along with the Wellington Development Team Recreation Ground. level, culminating in selection for the All Blacks. programme contributed to improved depth in our The Billy Goats finished the season with a cabinet full playing stocks. of silverware including the Andy Leslie Trophy and Bill 2017 Stonewood Homes Wellington Brien Challenge Cup, and promoted a number of players Lions Wellington Representative Rugby to the Wellington Lions including midfielder Regan New head coach Chris Gibbes undoubtedly added a The Lions success was not replicated at the lower levels Verney and lock Will Mangos. as the Wellington Under-19s, Sevens and Development tough edge to the Lions as they surged to the Mitre 10 Oriental-Rongotai beat OBU 63-8 in the women’s final teams failed to achieve their goals. Cup Championship title. to lift the Victoria Tavern Trophy. Ories wing Ayesha Gibbes arrived in the Capital after a stint with Ospreys in Similarly, the young Wellington Pride women’s team Leti-I’iga was the star of the final with three tries to cap Wales and set about stamping his mark on Wellington hinted at big things and look like a side of immense a season that highlighted once again how quickly the rugby. potential. However, they lacked the experience to finish women’s game is progressing at club level. off a string of close matches before being demoted Overall our playing numbers across the community An open book selection policy saw Gibbes and his from the Premier division of the Cup with a game have remained relatively stable, with a slight assistants Andre Bell, Alan Muir and Rodney So’oialo record of three wins and four losses. unlock the potential of the local club competition and decrease of 1% in 2017. The continued growth of harness the full potential of his playing group. The Under 19s finished seventh at the Jock Hobbs female participants across the grades remains a Memorial national tournament in Taupo after close highlight with 3% growth this season. losses to North Harbour and Tasman ended their title

Wellington Rugby Football Union (Incorporated) Annual Report 2017 10 Chairman’s Report

Off field we continue to be challenged with having A Final Note enough referees, but it is positive to note that whilst The British & Irish Lions series showed us once again nationally referee numbers decreased Wellington what a powerful and unifying force rugby can be in remained static. Our thanks must go to the Wellington New Zealand. Rugby Referees Association for the large part they play weekly in our community game. Once again our game created lasting collective memories which will be treasured for generations and Thanks to our community sponsors; Burger King, it was great to see Wellingtonians come out in force Mitre 10 Mega, Rutherford & Bond Toyota, Paladin, to support the All Blacks and Hurricanes at Westpac Interislander, and Les Mills. Also, thanks to our funding Stadium. partners; NZCT, First Sovereign, Four Winds Foundation, Pelorus Trust, Lion Foundation, Hutt-Mana Charitable Our Lions followed up with a rousing season that saw Trust and Air Rescue for your support throughout 2017. Wellington Rugby back in the top division and our burgeoning women’s ranks suggest similar success is WRFU Charter Update just around the corner for the Pride. The WRFU board has followed through on its The achievements of 2017 should be a source of pride commitment to implement the recommendations for our rugby community as we look toward 2018 and contained in Dame Margaret Bazley’s report into the beyond, but we cannot afford to rest on our laurels. Union’s processes and procedures around recruitment, retention and education of our young players. Playing numbers in the men’s game remain a challenge, particularly among our youth. We have seen media The Respect & Responsibility group established on the trends and attitudes toward, alcohol, injury, and respect recommendation of Dame Margaret’s 10-year plan has and responsibility change rapidly in the past few years. made good progress in developing a Wellington Rugby Charter – “Game for All”, Values and Code of Conduct to Rugby in Wellington must continue to evolve and guide the Union into the future. innovate in order to build on the positives we have created in 2017. The Bazley Implementation Task Force headed by Ted Thomas has focused its early work on developing the Iain Potter Charter that will be adopted by the Wellington rugby Chairman community. Wellington Rugby Football Union

A big thank you to Ted and his team of volunteers who are working on this important project.

Wellington Rugby Football Union (Incorporated) Annual Report 2017 11 Rugby Board Report

Community rugby in Wellington continued to be Jubilee Cup title in three seasons. The University At the end of the 2017 season, a review of competitions enjoyed by almost 11,000 participants in 2017. This club completed the rare feat of the Swindale Shield- was completed. It is exciting to know that the 2018 does not include the additional 2,500 volunteer Jubilee Cup double and fully deserved their success. In season will see a significant change that we hope will coaches, managers, administrators and helpers women’s club rugby, similarly Oriental Rongotai stood stimulate the premier club competition. For the first throughout our schools and clubs who remain the very head and shoulders above the rest with a dominant time the Jubilee Cup will be contested by seven teams lifeblood of our sport. showing on club finals day. as opposed to the traditional eight teams. This will only increase the level of intensity in competition and create Junior rugby again led the way with continued growth The climax to the season at the Petone Rec on a some exciting club rugby. swelling our club numbers from age 5 to 13 to almost stunning early August afternoon was a wonderful 5,000 players in 2017. This is such a critical stage in the celebration of community rugby for the Wellington Off the field the community game continues to work development of our children and our aim of a lifelong region. Six finals were staged in front of over 4,500 hard to ensure rugby in the region is as safe and love in the game. We have an extraordinary family of spectators on the day, with the Petone club collecting enjoyable as possible for not only the players, but also volunteers every Saturday morning and through the the spoils in three finals. It is days like these that remind our volunteers and those on the sidelines every week. weeks of the season who give their time so generously. us all why we love this game and how rugby can bring The Burger King ‘Positive Sidelines’ campaign was My sincere thanks to them and to our Junior Rugby our communities together. once again rolled out into our clubs and the increased Advisory Board, so ably led by Sunil Surujpal. Upper Hutt Rams also deserve special mention for awareness and traction gained has certainly paid At secondary school level we continue to be challenged taking out an impressive five second round titles, dividends with more clubs taking ownership and creating by the many competing priorities vying for our youth’s including the Hardham Cup. a positive match day environment. Our thanks to Burger attention; however, the incredible talent regularly on King in continuing to support this initiative in an area of We congratulate all of our grade winners and to display bodes well for the future. This was no more our game that is so vital in support of our match officials. the many volunteers, coaches and administrators evident than in schoolgirl’s rugby where St Mary’s supporting these teams week in week out, we extend In terms of player welfare, the game continues to work very College continue to be the talk of the town. Not satisfied our many thanks in ensuring players from all grades get hard in the area of concussion and injury management. with their success in 2016, the school started the the opportunity to compete in our great game every Once again the Blue Card concussion initiative was year winning the Sanix Youth Invitational week throughout the season. implemented during the 2017 season, with increased Tournament in Japan, before completing back to back Wellington premier one college titles. National Top Four success followed avenging the previous year’s defeat by Hamilton Girls to be crowned National Champions. St Pats Silverstream were the dominant boys school in 2017 claiming the Weltec Premiership spoils with a hard fought win over traditional rival Wellington College in the final. My thanks go to Martin Isberg for his ongoing leadership of Wellington Secondary Schools Rugby and special mention of John Hornal who, after almost 30 years at the helm, retired from his role at College Sport Wellington. John has been a strong advocate for rugby at secondary school level and we acknowledge his contribution over many years. At club level, Old Boys University’s recent dominance of premier rugby continued in 2017 with their second

Wellington Rugby Football Union (Incorporated) Annual Report 2017 12 presence across all senior grades including age grade delivered some solid rugby culminating in a fine away rugby as well as the secondary schools boys’ premiership win by the selected Development side over Auckland. competition. We must ensure a collective responsibility My special thanks to the Rugby Board delegates and for this aspect of the game and keep education at the in particular acknowledgment of two fine gentlemen. forefront to ensure our community is being proactive Northern United’s Ron Wood and Upper Hutt Ram’s around the safe management of participants. Dave Painter who are both stepping away after many Refereeing stocks in Wellington plateaued in 2017; collective years on the Board. We wish you both well however this was against a nationally declining trend. and I’m sure we will see you around the rugby parish. Big We must continue to support those who give their time thanks also to Club rugby subcommittee chair Geoff freely every weekend to ensure our players can play. Our Blaikie who also stepped away at the end of 2017 due clubs must also look inward to its current playing base to work commitments. to help with the solution of providing more referees to To our Presidential Suite, many thanks to President our game. Brendan Gard’ner who led our group of Vice Presidents Our sincere thanks must go to Ian Dallas and Ina Hansen, Barry Ellis, Murray Blandford and Robin his leadership of the Wellington Rugby Referees Dodd and Past President Murray Tocker. Your Association and the wonderful service they provide our contribution is invaluable and we thank you for the many community game. hours you commit to supporting our community game. In 2017 the rugby development programme was My thanks also to Will Caccia-Birch and his community realigned following strategic direction from club team. There are many challenges facing our game chairs that signalled a need to sharpen focus around including heightened levels of compliancy and a women’s rugby and teenagers in particular. The Coach modern society that is very discerning. Will and his team Development Officer (CDO) programme will also be continue to work hard in serving our rugby community subject to further review in the early part of 2018, with and we are thankful for their ongoing support. a view to confirming a future structure at the end of the Finally, my sincere thanks to our many volunteers and first quarter. New Zealand Community Trust’s support administrators who, week in week out, contribute so of the development programme over the best part of much of their time to our community game. It is this twenty years cannot be understated and it is vital that voluntary support that ensures rugby in Wellington is any future programme is sustainable in meeting the able to thrive and survive – a big thanks to you all. needs of Wellington Rugby’s primary community funder.

At representative level, success beyond the Wellington Peter Scott Lions was hard to find with the under 16 teams showing Chairman the way at the Hurricanes regional tournament where WRFU Rugby Board they collected silverware in both the A division and development competition. The Women’s Pride and under 19 team would be disappointed with their respective seasons; whilst the Development programme, built off the back of a strong co-operative approach which comprised Wellington Maori, Wellington Samoan and the Centurions club

Wellington Rugby Football Union (Incorporated) Annual Report 2017 13 Wellington Lions

Played: Won: Lost: Points For: Points Against: 12 11 1 515 273 Management Team Head Coach Chris Gibbes Assistant Coach Andre Bell Assistant Coach Rodney So’oialo Scrum Coach Alan Muir Team Manager Mila Poutoa Strength and Conditioning coach James Dickie Assistant Strength and Conditioning Joel Marshall Assistant Strength and Conditioning Matt Higgins Doctor Dr Andrew Narayan Physio LeeVan Santos Assistant Physio Matt Doonan Technical Analyst Jayson Ross Assistant Analyst Seti Taufua Assistant Analyst Back row: Asafo Aumua, Vince Sakaria, Thomas Umaga-Jensen, Malo Tuitama, Peter Umaga-Jensen, Regan Verney, Du’Plessis Kirifi, Losi Filipo, Kemara Ryan Runciman Hauiti-Parapara, Andrew Wells, James Tuiatua Baggage man/Gears 3rd row: Becky Jones (Nutritionist), Natalie Hogg (Mental Skills), Alex Fidow, Teariki Ben-Nicholas, , Billy Proctor, Levi Harmon, Mateaki Kafatolu, Greg Stanbridge Sitiveni Paongo, Carlos Price, , Ha’amea Ahio, Ben Sigmund (Player Development Manager), Ryan Runciman (Assistant Analyst) Nutritionist 2nd row: Steve Rogers (Chief Executive Officer), Mila Poutoa (Team Manager), Jayson Ross (Head Analyst), Greg Stanbridge (Logistics), Joe Apikotoa, Becky Jones Isaia Walker-Leawere, , Will Mangos, Alex Dalzell, Leevan Santos (Head Physio), James Dickie (Head S&C), Joel Marshall (Assistant Mental Skills S&C), Matt Higgins (S&C Intern), Andrew Narayan (Team Doctor), Matt Doonan (Assistant Physio) Natalie Hogg Front row: Sheridan Rangihuna, Dan Kirkpatrick, Matt Proctor, , Jackson Garden-Bachop, Andre Bell (Assistant Coach), Chris Gibbes (Head Media Coach), James Blackwell, Brad Shields (Captain), Brendan Gardner (WRFU President), Julian Savea, Galu Taufale, Rodney So’oialo (Assistant Toby Robson Coach), Alan Muir (Scrum Coach), Leni Apisai, Reg Goodes, Vaea Fifita, Tolu Fahamokioa, Greg Foe Professional Development Manager Absent: Dane Coles, Chris Middleton, TJ Perenara, Ardie Savea, Jeff To’omaga-Allen, TJ Va’a, Seti Tafua (Assistant Analyst) Ben Sigmund

Wellington Rugby Football Union (Incorporated) Annual Report 2017 14 Wellington Lions Wellington Caps 2017 Career Ha’amea Ahio 1 5 Team Record Joe Apikotoa 9 22 Leni Apisai 6 30 20 August v Manawatu in : 01 October v in Wellington: Won 27-24 Asafo Aumua 10 20 Won 41-29 Tries: B Lam (2), AF Fidow, SJ Savea Teariki Ben-Nicholas 7 7 Tries: SM Rangihuna, AF Fidow, TWK Renata, JK Con: JK Garden-Bachop (2) James Blackwell 8 20 Garden-Bachop, SJ Savea, M Tuitama Pen: JK Garden-Bachop Con: JK Garden-Bachop (4) Alex Dalzell 2 2 07 October v Southland in : Won 61-12 Pen: DPJ Kirkpatrick Tolu Fahamokioa 12 23 Tries: TWK Renata, W Mangos, A Aumua, JK Garden- Alex Fidow 11 19 26 August v Taranaki in Wellington: Won 42-26 Bachop, T Umaga-Jensen, WT Goosen, R Verney, S Vaea Fifita 2 30 Tries: A Aumua (2), B Lam, SJ Savea, R Verney Paongo, K Hauiti-Parapara Losi Filipo 4 4 Con: JK Garden-Bachop (3), DPJ Kirkpatrick Con: JK Garden-Bachop (5), TWK Renata (3) Jackson Garden-Bachop 12 41 Pen: JK Garden-Bachop (3) 12 October v Northland in Wellington: Won 36-18 Wes Goosen 9 30 31 August v Bay of Plenty in : Won 31-10 Tries: A Aumua (2), T Umaga-Jensen, JK Garden- Levi Harmon 2 2 Tries: M Tuitama, IET Walker-Leawere, B Lam, WT Bachop, AF Fidow , SJ Savea Kemara Hauiti-Parapara 12 12 Goosen, A Aumua Con: JK Garden-Bachop (3) Mateaki Kafatolu 7 7 Con: JK Garden-Bachop (3) 20 October v Northland (SF) in Wellington: Du’Plessis Kirifi 10 10 6 September v Hawke’s Bay in Wellington: Won 49-21 Daniel Kirkpatrick 6 30 Won 40-27 Tries: WT Goosen (2), T Umaga-Jensen, TWK Renata, T Ben Lam 11 11 Tries: AF Fidow (2), S Paongo, SJ Savea, WT Goosen, M Fahamokioa, R Verney Sam Lousi 9 19 Tuitama Con: JK Garden-Bachop (5) Will Mangos 10 10 Con: JK Garden-Bachop (4), DPJ Kirkpatrick Pen: JK Garden-Bachop (3) Chris Middleton 3 3 10 September v Tasman in Blenheim: Lost 35-37 27 October v Bay of Plenty (F) in Wellington: Sitiveni Paongo 11 12 Tries: AF Fidow, B Lam, ST Lousi, J Blackwell, L Filipo Won 59-45 Carlos Price 2 2 Con: JK Garden-Bachop (5) Tries: T Fahamokioa (2), T Umaga-Jensen, ST Lousi, Billy Proctor 3 3 BDF Shields, AF Fidow, WT Goosen, S Paongo, SJ Sheridan Rangihuna 9 27 17 September v Canterbury in Wellington: Savea Trent Renata 7 7 Won 60-14 Con: JK Garden-Bachop (4) Vince Sakaria 8 19 Tries: M Tuitama (2), SJ Savea, A Aumua, IET Walker- Pen: JK Garden-Bachop (2) Leawere, D Kirifi, B Lam, R Verney Julian Savea 10 32 Con: JK Garden-Bachop (7) Brad Shields 7 60 Pen: JK Garden-Bachop (2) Galu Taufale 9 17 Jeffery To’omaga-Allen 2 34 23 September v Waikato in Hamilton: Won 34-10 James Tuiatua 4 4 Tries: ST Lousi, DPJ Kirkpatrick, AF Fidow, M Kafatolu, T Malo Tuitama 10 17 Umaga-Jensen Thomas Umaga-Jensen 8 8 Con: JK Garden-Bachop (2), DPJ Kirkpatrick Pen: DPJ Kirkpatrick Regan Verney 11 11 Isaia Walker-Leawere 6 12 Andrew Wells 2 5

Wellington Rugby Football Union (Incorporated) Annual Report 2017 15 Wellington Lions Team Managers Report

Management Team for hosting our Pre-Season game vs. winning the match and taking the Harry Manawatu and to the Horowhenua- Saundercock Memorial Trophy. Then The 2017 management team had a Kapiti RFU for their work in assisting us, an away win over Premiership Team whole new coaching group with Chris especially Ryan Shelford. Waikato. Gibbes appointed as Head Coach, Andre Bell, Rodney So’oialo as Assistants and Special thanks to the Awatere Rugby Next we were Home playing Otago in Alan Muir as Scrum Coach. They were Club in Seddon for the hosting of our our Charity game for The Wellington supported by the new Head of Strength game vs. Tasman. It was great to be able Children’s Hospital. The players and Conditioning Coach James Dickie. to support the local community in their wore commemorative jerseys that With the injection of specialists in Mental fundraising efforts following the recent were auctioned to raise funds for the Skills (Natalie Hogg) and Nutritionist earthquakes in the area. children’s hospital. The match was a (Becky Jones) the Management Team tight win over a competitive Otago outfit; After the Tasman game meetings were was a thorough unit for the year. this annual fixture sees the teams play held to finalise the Wellington Lions for the Mike Gibson Trophy, (a player 2017 final squad. Players received who played for both provinces). Creating Planning and Preparation communication of the result of awareness for the children’s hospital Much work in the planning, logistical and selections straight away. competition requirements were fulfilled was humbling and we were thrilled to The Wellington Lions squad was satisfactorily. follow up with a hard-fought and close officially named on Friday 11th August win over Otago. With Chris Gibbes being in Wales from at the Team Launch, hosted by our main We travelled to play Southland winning January till June, there were many sponsors Stonewood Homes at their convincingly and our final regular round discussions over skype in regards to offices in Courtenay Place. setting up the program for the year. robin game was over the improving We thank Stonewood Homes for a Northland Team. We won and in doing so From there communication and great season launch which included kept the Paladin Trophy for the summer. interaction with all of our suppliers was the blessing of our 2017 team jersey by In the Home Semi-Final we played positive. Our thanks is extended to all Neavin Broughton from Te Ati Awa. the many organisations that assisted us Northland again. We knew it would be a huge challenge and encouragement throughout the season. In season from Coach Gibbes at the halftime, Thanks also to NZ Rugby and particularly The season began with a win away over created the catalyst for a great second Frances Duffin and team, for all their Manawatu to win the Coronation Cup half performance resulting in a win over assistance pre, during the season, and in and was followed by a series of wins Northland 49-21. the off season. both home and away against Taranaki to secure the John F Henning Trophy, The Home Final was against Bay of Pre-Season Bay of Plenty, Hawkes Bay to secure the Plenty. The Bay put away Otago in the other Semi-Final the previous week. Our pre-season games were vs. newly created Paladin Trophy, then the Manawatu and Tasman. Thanks to Verne, only loss of the season against Tasman Whilst we prepared well going into the Marty and their teams for the delivery of in Blenheim. final, history was well communicated these vital preparation games. The team put on a great performance to us. Past Wellington Lions Teams had suffered misfortune playing in Finals. Thank you to the Rahui RFC in Otaki over Premiership Team Canterbury

Wellington Rugby Football Union (Incorporated) Annual Report 2017 16 Wellington Lions Team Managers Report

The game itself was a thriller. After Team Environment / Culture Back of Jersey & Partners - AV Media, You have all played a part in the success 80mins of rugby the game was tied at 40 BCD Travel, Go Media, Go Wellington, of 2017. The management team and senior all. We had a chance to win in regulation GreenMan, Interislander, Les Mills, Metal players continued to promote the Finally thank you to our captain Brad time but a late penalty kick missed its Construction, Mitre 10 Mega Petone- traditions of pride in representing Shields. Brad has been our captain over mark. Going into the overtime period the Upper Hutt-Porirua, Montage Interiors, Wellington and their club. The Training the last four seasons, has made 60 team were energized and focused. MusclePharm, NME, NZCIS, Ocular, Base was themed with Wellington Lion’s appearances in the Lions jersey and he OrangeBox, Pzazz Building, Rydges, In overtime we scored 3 vital tries and rugby imagery. Club Day themes were leaves with our best wishes to take up an Tracer Construction & Wilson + Hurst. in doing so we won the Championship frequent in our Training Days. opportunity with Wasps in England. Final 59-45 after 100 minutes of exciting Thanks to Whittaker’s for their Due to the compact nature of the Brad is a great player who holds a lot of footy! We also gained the all-important chocolates for our opposition team’s gift competition, opportunities for the team mana. His servanthood to Wellington promotion back into the Premiership packs during the season. and their families to enjoy each other’s Rugby will be sorely missed. We wish Grade in 2018. company outside of rugby were limited. him, his partner Lou and their new baby Conclusion The player’s partner’s lounge on game Charley all the very best in their future It was a great final day was a happy family environment Winning the Championship Final endeavours. Over the year we played 12 games, won enjoyed by all. We also gathered and gaining promotion back into the We are all looking forward to 2018! 11, lost 1, scored 515 points, and created together following the home games for Premiership for 2018 was the overall a new season record of 74 tries scored. after match meals at the Greenman and highlight - all players and management Mila Poutoa are delighted with this result. 38 players were used in our 2017 Leroy’s. These were well patronised. Wellington Lions Mitre 10 Cup season and the following Thank you to the team and our Coaches Manager 2017 milestones were celebrated by the team: External Relationships and Management Team who invested a The Wellington Lions Players continue lot of time in preparing and executing the • 16 players made their debut for to deliver off the field partaking in season on and off the field. All the hard Wellington. Teariki Ben-Nicholas, community interactions, meeting work paid off. Alex Dalzell, Losi Filipo, Levi Harmon, marketing obligations and maintaining Kemara Hauiti-Parapara, Mateaki We would also like to thank our relations with many of our valued Kafatolu, Du’Plessis Kirifi, Ben Lam, colleagues in Match Operations, sponsors. We recognise the importance Will Mangos, Chris Middleton, Commercial, Community, Finance of our sponsors and their contributions Carlos Price, Billy Proctor, Trent and Administration of the game. Their to our game. We sincerely thank them Renata, James Tuiatua, Thomas tireless efforts are a great support to the all and look forward to continued Umaga-Jensen and Regan Verney. Wellington Lions team. relationships in 2018. • 10 players gained their blazer having To our volunteers, schools and rugby played 12 games now for Wellington. Thank you to our Season club community, who support us. Thank Asafo Aumua, Tolu Fahamokioa, you all! Alex Fidow, Kemara Hauiti-Parapara, Sponsors: Sam Lousi, Sitiveni Paongo, Principal sponsor: Stonewood Homes To our loyal and faithful fans who continually support us - a big thank you Vince Sakaria, Galu Taufale, Malo Major: Rutherford and Bond Toyota, Tui, to each of you from the Lions team. Tuitama and Isaia Walker-Leawere. Burger King, Ricoh & Paladin.

Wellington Rugby Football Union (Incorporated) Annual Report 2017 17 Wellington Pride

Played: Won: Lost: Points For: Points Against: 7 3 4 197 198

Management Team Head Coach Ross Bond Forwards Coach Gary Hilsdon Backs Coach Matt Poutoa Skills Coach James Clabburn Manager Mareena Conley Physio Chris Marshall Video Analyst Muneya Shino

Back Row: Monica Tagoai, Alicia Print, Raylene Lolo, Lekah Leti, Tove Svanborg, Angel Uila, Brooke Tauaneai, Gina Williamson Third Row: Holly McDonald, Lilian Mapu, Joanah Ngan-Woo, Petra Kriklanova, Janet Taumoli, Kiri Mei, Dhys Faleafaga Second Row: Jane Bryce, Chris Marshall (Physio), Ross Bond (Coach), Mareena Conley (Manager), Matt Poutoa (Assistant Coach), James Clabburn (Skills Coach), Dave Jensen (Trainer), Rosie Stirling Front Row: Cheyne Copeland, Kauna Lopa, Sinead To’oala-Ryder, Acacia Te lwimate, Jackie Patea-Fereti, Rejieli Uluinayau, Vaine Marsters, Patricia Kalolo- Apolinario, Tina Hamlin Absent: Gary Hilsdon (Assistant Coach), Ayesha Leti-l’iga, Saua Ualesi, Sanita Levave

Wellington Rugby Football Union (Incorporated) Annual Report 2017 18 Wellington Pride Player Appearances 2017 Caps Bryce, Jane 5 Team Record Burgess, Tawny 5 Copeland, Cheyne 2 2 September v Hawkes Bay in Porirua: Won 42-10 30 September v Otago in : Won 41-19 Crawford, Susannah 1 Tries: Kiri Mei (2), Rejieli Uluinayau (2), Ayesha Leti-Iiga, Tries: Raylene Lolo, Sinead To’oala-Ryder, Jackie Patea- Faleafaga, Dhys 3 Angelica Uila, Raylene Lolo Fereti, Ayesha Leti-Iiga, Dhys Faleafaga, Monica Tagoai Hamlin, Selestina 5 Conversions: Acacia Te Iwimate (2) Conversions: Jane Bryce (2) Penalties: Acacia Te Iwimate Kalolo-Apolinario, Patricia 3 7 October v Counties Manukau in Porirua: Kriklanova, Petra 4 9 September v Manawatu in Lost 13-43 Leti, Toreka 1 Lower Hutt: Lost 27-35 Tries: Kiri Mei, Angel Uila Leti-Liga, Ayesha 5 Tries: Vaine Marsters, Gina Williamson, Saua Ualesi, Tove Penalties: Acacia Te Iwimate Levave, Sanita 6 Svanborg, Jane Bryce Lolo, Raylene 6 Conversions: Jane Bryce 14 October v Canterbury in : Lopa, Kauna 3 Lost 34-55 MacDonald, Holly 5 16 September v Waikato in Hamilton: Won 11-5 Tries: Ayesha Leti-Iiga (2), Jackie Patea-Fereti (2), Mapu, Lilian 2 Tries: Sanita Leavave Cheyne Copeland, Dhys Faleafaga Marsters, Vaine 7 Penalties: Acacia Te Iwimate (2) Conversions: Cheyne Copeland (2) Mei, Kiri 7 Ngan-Woo, Joanah 6 23 September v Auckland in Porirua: Lost 30-31 Patea-Fereti, Jackie 7 Tries: Ayesha Leti-Iiga (2), Angel Uila, Vaine Marsters Print, Alicia 7 Conversions: Acacia Te Iwimate (2) Penalties: Acacia Te Iwimate (2) Stirling, Rosie 6 Svanborg, Tove 4 Tagoai, Monica 5 Tauaneai, Brooke 4 Taumoli, Janet 3 Te Iwimate, Acacia 7 To’oala-Ryder, Sinead 4

Wellington Rugby Football Union (Incorporated) Annual Report 2017 19 Wellington Men’s 7s 2016/7 Wellington Women’s 7s 2016/7

Management Team 2016/7 Squad Management Team 2016/7 Squad

Head Coach: Sam Rasch Brandyn Laursen, Head Coach: Charles Aliva Monica Tagoa’I, Vaine Marsters, Assistant Coach: Dan Farani Sheridan Rangihuna, Tomasi Alosio, Assistant Coach: Fa’avae Tuma’ai Georgia Daals, Amanda Rasch, Manager: Mike Parker Esi Komaisavai, Te Wehi Wright, Manager: Brett Karipa Timena Tuma’ai, Fa’asua Makisi, Levi Harmon, Randall Bishop, Elizabeth Goulden, Ayesha Leti-Liga, Physio: Peter Matheson Physio: Chris Marshall Daniel Schrijvers, Hayden Schrijvers, Renee Savai’inaea, Dhys Faleafaga, Trainer: Paul Downes Trainer: Adam Vardey Max Pearson, Joketani Koroi, Lyric Faleafaga, Cheyne Copeland Video: Ryan Piper Nash Fiso-Vaelei

Team Record Team Record

Played Won Draw Lost Points For Points Against Played Won Lost Points For Points Against 10 7 1 2 228 102 9 4 5 142 152

Central Region Sevens NZR National Sevens Central Region Sevens NZR National Sevens

Wanganui Draw 19-19 Hawkes Bay Won 36-7 Taranaki Won 31-12 Hawkes Bay Won 41-0 Hawkes Bay Won 21-19 Otago Won 17-10 Wanganui Won 39-0 Auckland Lost 0-29 HK Won 48-0 Auckland (QF) Lost 7-12 Hawkes Bay Won 39-7 Bay of Plenty Lost 0-33 Manawatu (SF) Won 21-5 Tasman (SF) (Plate) Won 14-10 Manawatu Lost 5-26 Manawatu (QF) Lost 10-26 Taranaki (F) Won 33-5 Canterbury (F) (Plate) Lost 12-15 Canterbury (SF) (Plate) Lost 17-19

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Team Record

Played Won Lost Points For Points Against 3 1 2 101 94

Management Team Matches and Results

Head Coach: Dion Waller Date Time Opponent Ground Result Assistant Coach: Riki Flutey Saturday 30 September 3.00pm Tasman Blenheim Lost 27-29 Manager: Maurice Karaitana Saturday 7 October 3.00pm Canterbury Porirua Park 1 Lost 24-37 Physio: Miles Ganley Saturday 14 October 12.00pm Auckland Auckland Won 50-28 Trainer: Matt Treeby Logistics: Ashley Carmichael

Wellington Rugby Football Union (Incorporated) Annual Report 2017 21 Wellington Under 19

Team Record

Played Won Lost Points For Points Against 7 5 2 170 123

Management Team Matches and Results

Head Coach: Zak Feaunati Date Time Opponent Ground Result Asst. Coach: Rua Tipoki Wednesday 5 August 7.00pm Yorkshire Rugby (UK) (Pre-Season) Porirua Park Won 21-10 Asst. Coach: Bernie Upton Saturday 19 August 1.00pm Hurricanes Heartland U20 (Pre-Season) Palmerston North Won 26-12 Manager: Mike Berry Saturday 26 August 12.30pm Hawkes Bay U19 Porirua Park Won 31-6 Physio: Matt Doonan Saturday 2 September 1.00pm Manawatu U19 Porirua Park Won 15-7 Trainer: Joel Marshall 9-16 September Jock Hobbs National U19 Tournament Video Analyst: Stephen Isaac Sunday 10 September 2.30pm Game 1 – North Harbour Taupo Lost 27-30 Wednesday 13 September 10.45am Game 2 - Tasman Taupo Lost 26-38 Saturday 16 September 2.00pm Game 3 - Manawatu Taupo Won 24-20

Winners of the Hurricanes Region Under 19 Tournament

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Team Record

Played Won Lost Points For Points Against 5 4 2 240 58

Management Team Matches and Results

Head Coach: Garry Archer Date Time Opponent Ground Result Forwards Coach: Jude Perez Saturday 2 September 12.00pm Taranaki U18 Won 35-29 Backs Coach: James Te Iwi Mate Saturday 9 September 12.00pm Tasman U18 Hutt Rec 1 Won 112-0 Manager: Tala Misky Saturday 16 September 12.00pm Auckland U18 Auckland Lost 0-12 Trainers: Sheldon Akavi & Noel Anoua Saturday 23 September 11.00am Poverty Bay U18 Porirua Park 2 Won 57-5 Saturday 30 September 1.00pm Hawkes Bay U18 Ashhurst Lost 36-12

Wellington Rugby Football Union (Incorporated) Annual Report 2017 23 Wellington Under 16 A Wellington Under 16 Dev

Management Team Management Team

Head Coach: Willie Leota Winners Head Coach: Philip Kauika Winners Asst Coach: Kent Harris of the Don Assistant Coach: Richard Preston of the Resource Coach: Koji Shigeeda Broughton Manager: Brendon Carter Saracens Manager: Mike Parker Shield Physio: Mike Ngan-Kee Cup Asst Manager: Danny Merito Trainer: Alex Taimalietane

Team Record Team Record

Played Won Lost Points For Points Against Played Won Lost Points For Points Against 6 6 0 271 63 6 6 0 219 56

Matches and Results Matches and Results

Date Time Opponent Ground Result Date Time Opponent Ground Result Saturday 9 September 1.00pm Norths Academy Bernie Wood Turf 85-5 Saturday 9 September 11.15am Wairarapa-Bush Bernie Wood Turf 60-0 Saturday 16 September 1.00pm Hawkes Bay Palmerston North 14-8 Saturday 16 September 11.30am Hawkes Bay Dev Palmerston North 33-7 Saturday 23 September 1.30pm Manawatu Playford Park, Levin 59-10 Saturday 23 September 12.30pm Horowhenua Kapiti Otaki 48-15 2-6 October HYRC U16 Tournament Week – Wanganui 2-6 October HYRC U16 Tournament Week – Wanganui Monday 2 October Poverty Bay 46-12 Monday 2 October Hawkes Bay Dev 15-12 Wednesday 3 October Hawkes Bay 36-12 Wednesday 3 October Wanganui 36-5 Thursday 5 October Final Hawkes Bay 31-16 Thursday 5 October Final Hawkes Bay Development 27-17

Wellington Rugby Football Union (Incorporated) Annual Report 2017 24 Wellington Maori Wellington Samoan

Management Team Management Team

Head Coach: Andrew Wharakura Coach: Daniel Farani Winners Assistant Coach: Jo Hopkins Assistant Coach: Willie Lafaele of the Manager: Tane Landon-Lane Trainer: Alex Tele’a Festival Cup Asst. Manager: Clinton Whiu Team Managers: Alphonso Parsons & Michelle Hynam-Nyberg

Team Record Team Record

Played Won Lost Points For Points Against Played Won Lost Points For Points Against 4 2 2 113 110 6 3 3 126 150

Matches and Results Matches and Results

Opponent Result Opponent Result Wellington Centurions (Festival Cup) Won 28-21 Hawkes Bay Samoans Won 27-19 Manawatu Development Won 32-22 Manawatu Development Lost 15-31 Wellington Samoans (Festival Cup) Lost 23-24 Hawkes Bay Saracens Lost 15-31 Hawkes Bay Saracens Lost 30-43 Wellington Maori (Festival Cup) Won 24-23 BOP Samoans Lost 17-19 Hurricanes Development Shield Competition Runners Up Wellington Centurions (Festival Cup) Won 28-27 Festival Cup Competition Runners Up

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Played: Won: Lost: Points For: Points Against: 15 12 3 596 272 Management Team Head Coach: Assistant Coach: Assistant Coach: Jason Holland Technical Coach: Richard Watt Scrum Coach / Technical Analyst: Dan Cron Technical Analyst: Jayson Ross Team Manager: Tony Ward Team Doctor: Dr Theo Dorfling Physiotherapist: Cameron Shaw Assistant Physiotherapist: Lee Van Santos

Back Row: Darren Larsen (Recruitment & Development Manager), Nehe Milner-Skudder, Kemara Hauiti-Parapa, Malo Tuitama, Loni Uhia, , Head Strength and Conditioning , , Wes Goosen, , TJ Va’a, James O’Reilly, Peter Akhi Coach: Dave Wildash Third Row: Ryan Runciman (Assistant Analyst), Jayson Ross (Analyst), Paul Minehan (Baggageman), Kaylem O’Donnell, Ricki Riccatelli, , Strength and Conditioning Coach: Hugh Renton, James Blackwell, Matt Proctor, Peter Umaga-Jensen, Mike Kainga, Reed Princeep, Toa Halafihi, Vaea Fifita, Antonio Kirikiri, James Dickie Raphael Lagarde (Intern) Dan Cron (Scrum Coach), Jack Buckley (Intern) Baggage Man / Masseur: Second Row: Steve Symonds (Professional Development Manager), Dave Wildash (Strength & Conditioning), James Dickie (Strength & Conditioning), Paul Minehan Becky Jones (Nutritionist), Geoff Cridge, Sam Lousi, , , Callum Gibbins, , Leni Apisai, Ben Lam, Cam Shaw (Physiotherapist), David Gray (Strength & Conditioning), LeeVan Santos (Physiotherapist), Chris Stirling (High Performance Manager), Professional Development Seti Tafua (Assistant Analyst) Manager: Steve Symonds Front Row: Tony Ward (Manager), Cory Jane, , Jason Holland (Assistant Coach), Brad Shields, , Chris Boyd (Head Coach), General Manager High TJ Perenara (Vice Captain), Dane Coles (Captain), John Plumtree (Assistant Coach), Jeff Toomaga-Allen, Reggie Goodes, , Performance: Chris Stirling Julian Savea, Ardie Savea, Richard Watt (Assistant Coach)

Wellington Rugby Football Union (Incorporated) Annual Report 2017 26 Wellington Secondary Schools Rugby

2017 was another great year for Wellington secondary 22-17 in the semi-final and then Hamilton Girls’ 29-12 in champions Wellington College played fantastic in the school students playing rugby. In particular St Mary’s the final to be crowned national champions and lift the tight and intense final, but Silverstream eventually College, who continue to be the powerhouse of New Hine Pounamu trophy for the first time. won 17-11. This win added to the amazing season Zealand secondary school girls’ rugby. for Silverstream, which included the “Grand Slam” of St Mary’s College also had three teams playing in the winning all of their traditional games for the first time In May the St Mary’s College rugby sevens team Wellington competition. We look forward to the school since 1988. travelled to Japan to compete in the Sanix World Rugby producing more championship calibre teams, as well Youth Invitational Tournament against teams from as helping increase the participation and profile of In the Hurricanes top 4 final, Silverstream eventually lost England, , Japan, and Hong Kong. The team secondary school girls rugby. to national champions Hasting Boys’ High School. won the final 26-22 against Kokugakuin University The WelTec 1st XV Premiership continues to be Riley Forbes (St Patrick’s College, Silverstream) was the Tochigi High School and crowned Sanix Youth World one of the most exciting secondary school rugby top point scorer for all 1st XVs with 109 points, while Sevens Champions. competitions. The WelTec 1st XV Premiership final was Wainuiomata High School’s Alex Faifailoa was the top Then in XV’s St Mary’s College beat Aotea College 47 – played between Wellington College and St Patrick’s try scorer, with 16. 25 in the Premier 1 final at Porirua Park, before going on College Silverstream at Porirua Park in front of 2500 The College Rugby Finals Day was another great to beat Manukura in the Hurricanes Final. At the Girls 1st spectators. Silverstream had a fantastic season going success, with 11 division finals being played at St XV Top 4 National Tournament, St Mary’s College were through the Premiership round robin unbeaten, scoring Patrick’s College, Silverstream. Thanks to Rector Gerard unstoppable, beating Southern Cross Campus 548 points for and only conceding 48. Defending 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.

Sevens tournaments continue to be a highly enjoyable format for both our girls and boys. In the Condor Regional Qualifiers, Scots College beat Rongotai 21-19 in a nail biter to claim the Cup. In a repeat of last year’s final, St Mary’s College again won the Kat Whata-Simpkins Trophy beating Aotea College 39-7 in the final. All four finalists qualified for the Condor Nationals. St Mary’s made it through to the cup semi-finals, while Scots College lost the cup final 10-26 against Hamilton Boys’ High School.

At the College Sport Awards, Lyric Faleafaga (St Mary’s College) and Naitoa Ah Kuio (Wellington College) were named College Sport Wellington - Rugby Players of the Year. This topped off a great year for both players. Lyric Faleafaga received a training contract for the Black Fern Sevens and travelled on the World Series Circuit as non-playing reserve, while Naitoa Ah Kuio was named in the NZ Secondary School Rugby.

Wellington Rugby Football Union (Incorporated) Annual Report 2017 27 Wellington Secondary Schools Rugby

It was also amazing to see other Wellington secondary passion was rugby and he has been an integral part of school players make higher honours: secondary school rugby over those 28 years, including: Wellington Championship winners were: • Former administrator of Wellington secondary WelTec Premiership Silverstream 1st XV Secondary schoolgirls selected in the 2017 school rugby Wellington Pride NPC team: Premier 2 Silverstream 2nd XV • Founding member and life member of the Wellington Secondary Schools Jane Bryce (Newlands College), Cheyne Copeland, Premier 3 Mana College • Founding member, former President, and life and Dhys Faleafaga (St Mary’s College) member of the Hurricanes Youth Rugby Council Premier 4 Wellington College 3rd XV • Former President of New Zealand Secondary Wellington players selected for Premier 5 HIBS 2nd XV 2017 New Zealand Schools Schools Rugby Union Many of the initiatives and opportunities John helped Coed Cup Porirua College (Wellington College) and develop still continue to be an important part of Girls Premier 1 St Mary’s College Josh Southall (St Patrick’s College, Silverstream) secondary school rugby for both girls and boys, not only in Wellington, but across New Zealand. On behalf Girls Premier 2 Porirua College Wellington players selected for of all the players that have or will play secondary school 2017 New Zealand Schools Barbarians sport especially rugby, thank you John for all your Under 15 Div 1 Silverstream amazing and hard work. Taine Plumtree (Wellington College) and Under 15 Div 2 Tawa College Kienan Higgins (St Patrick’s College, Silverstream) 2017 Wellington Secondary Schools Under 15 Div 3 Silverstream 3 Rugby Union Executive: On behalf of all secondary schools we would like to Under 80kg Silverstream thank the Wellington Rugby Referees Association Chairperson: Martin Isberg (Wainuiomata High School) (WRRA) for your contribution and making sure we have Secretary: David Fa’atafa (College Sport Wellington) Under 65 kg Div 1 Wellington College referees at our games. WSSRU would like to thank all Treasurer: Martin Isberg (Wainuiomata High School) rugby administrators and convenors at the schools for Under 65 kg Div 2 Paraparaumu College their valued contribution to the promotion of the game, Executive: Tim Fox (Hutt Valley High School), Justin and to the managers, coaches, and parent helpers of Gray (), Darrell Harvey Under 55 kg Silverstream (White) the teams for their volunteerism with youth rugby. (Wellington College), Scott Maclean Condor Regional Rugby 7’s Additionally our special thanks go to Wellington Rugby (WRRA), Tala Misky (Wellington East), Football Union and their CDOs for their ongoing support Kane Mokomoko (Aotea College), Sam Boys Cup Scots College of secondary school rugby. Also, thank you to Mike Rasch (Scots College), Hana Tusa (Mana Dilnott for his work as the Complaints Review Officer College), Rick Whatarau (WRFU). Girls Cup St Mary’s College and our local judicial chairs Grant Jones, Darrell Harvey, Martin Isberg, and Andrew Davie. David Fa’atafa Under 15 7’s Sport Manager Finally, a big thank you to John Hornal who retired in Boys Cup Scots College College Sport Wellington July 2017 after 28 years as Chief Executive of College Sport Wellington. John’s passion was ensuring that every secondary school student had the opportunity to represent their school at sport. But John’s other

Wellington Rugby Football Union (Incorporated) Annual Report 2017 28 Junior Rugby Advisory Board

Chairperson: Sunil Surujpal • The Junior Rugby Volunteer of the Year award was Board: Anna Sage (Deputy Chair) – Appointed awarded to Roseanne Mahuri-Tukukino (Rimutaka). Kane Mokomoko – Appointed Junior Rugby continues to be challenged by several Lance Ehu – Appointed issues such as negative side-line behaviour, keeping Adam Cooper – Elected and attracting volunteers and continuing to grow our Shar Amner – Appointed game. To that end, JRAB will continue to trial different Junior Rugby has had another successful year. We had initiatives such as extending Rippa to older grades, a 1% (45) increase in player and team numbers from setting up girls-only specific sessions and a detailed, 2016. There was a 9.3% (32) growth in the number of comprehensive review of the weight grade chart. girls playing. There has been no change to the Junior As with previous years, JRAB would like to recognise Rugby programme with the same key elements being the efforts of Will Caccia-Birch, Tammy Ferreira, and delivered across the region including an Intra-Provincial the WRFU Office staff who continue to work with Junior Tournament, U13 Regional Representative Programme, Rugby. The continual seeking of ways to improve the the Berryman Cup, and our regular Friday/Saturday delivery of rugby to our youth is outstanding and not season. enough can be said of the job they do to upskill both In 2017, the highlights were: players and coaches at a junior level.

• Regional weigh-ins occurring in April at Walter In closing, I would like to thank my fellow board Nash Centre in Taita. The day successfully weighed members: Anna Sage, Kane Mokomoko, Lance Ehu, in over 3,000 players (U8 - U13) with over 40 Adam Cooper, and Shar Amner who have helped deliver volunteers supporting the process. rugby to our junior players. I would also like to welcome • Continuation of the Gareth Head Leadership Clinic Rex Ward to the JRAB and look forward to his valuable for over 240 players from all clubs across the region, insights as a referee and junior coach. along with 40 volunteer coaches and trainers. Regards • A successful Intra-Provincial Tournament held at Te Whaea Park with Hutt Valley winning the U13 grade Sunil Surujpal and Horowhenua Kapiti winning the U12 grade. Chairperson • A successful U13 Regional Programme was Junior Rugby Advisory Board delivered by Murray Blandford and team with the team challenged by all of the teams they played, ending with one win from four games. – Open v Auckland U13 – 12 - 22 – Open v Wairarapa Bush U14 – 33 to 17 – Open v Horowhenua Kapiti U14 – 17 to 43 – Open v Hawkes Bay U14 – 64 to 7

Wellington Rugby Football Union (Incorporated) Annual Report 2017 29 Wellington Rugby Referees Association

Refereeing – “the best seat in the house”! We again need more people to enjoy that view, and certainly that was one of our major aims for 2017, as it has been for many years.

We need to tap into people at the teenage level, players who are retiring or have been injured, and anyone else who is considering their options in the sport and promote the role of officiating our game and securing the ‘best seat in the house’.

On a positive note the increasing numbers of teenage referees, and those that are even younger, is pleasing to see. It has however highlighted a need for us to seriously consider how we introduce them to the game, both in terms of safety, providing support, and a safe environment for them, so that they will stay in the sport long term.

On a financial level we again had a season without a Principal Sponsor which is very disappointing. We are displayed in front of thousands of people every year, including a national TV audience with some premier college rugby being screened on Sky TV, so we are a issues relating to safety. Mouthguard regulations and which ensures we can all enjoy our great game. great opportunity for a business to be seen supporting the Blue Card for concussion are all positive aspects. community sport and particularly volunteer officials. To the WRFU and all its staff, thank you for the continued At the higher level of refereeing we again had Mike support at all the levels we need. To my Executive, and This past season has seen us run a Quiz Night (a thank Fraser and Ben O’Keeffe represent us at International all the other members that contributed extra time to the you to all clubs who supported), a fundraising movie and Super Rugby level, with Ben, refereeing five Test Association, so as to keep us operating effectively, night, and also sold liquorice packs, all as a means of Matches in the past year. I publically thank you. surviving financially. We have been lucky however with continued financial support from El Cheapo Cars, who We then had Richard Gordon, Vincent Ringrose and I trust everyone had a great off season and we look are represented on our shorts and touch flags. Nick Hogan all refereeing at forward to operating under the new trial laws for the and then a number of others at Hurricane Regional and 2018 season Our thanks also goes to McCormack Group, Age Grade representative levels. SpaceWise, DB Breweries, and BLK for their support, Ian Dallas along with Gripfast who supply us with various sporting We congratulate all these young men for their WRRA Chairman items, also the Petone Working Mens Club, and Petone refereeing achievements. Rugby Football Club who both graciously supply their We have in total approximately 130 referees premises for our needs. volunteering their services thoughout the season and On the refereeing front we continue to deal with the now also includes the extended 7’s calendar. Our thanks refinements of law changes and interpretations, and the go to you all and your families for the commitment

Wellington Rugby Football Union (Incorporated) Annual Report 2017 30 Club Competitions: Grade Winners

PREMIER GRADE Division One 1st round Swindale Shield Old Boys University 2nd round Jubilee Cup Old Boys University 2nd round (round robin) Andy Leslie Trophy Old Boys University Division Two 2nd round Hardham Cup Upper Hutt Rams PREMIER RESERVE GRADE Division One 1st round Harper Lock Shield Old Boys University 2nd round Ed Chaney Cup Petone Division Two 2nd round H D Morgan Memorial Cup Upper Hutt Rams FIRST GRADE Division One 1st round Thompson Memorial Cup Hutt Old Boys Marist 2nd round Johnsonville Centennium Cup Petone Division Two 1st round JDR Cup Johnsonville 2nd round Paul Donoghue Memorial Trophy Johnsonville UNDER 21 GRADE Division One 1st round Paris Memorial Trophy Petone 2nd round John E Kelly Memorial Cup Petone Division Two 1st round JRD Cup Paremata-Plimmerton 2nd round Vic Calcinai Memorial Cup Upper Hutt Rams 85KG RESTRICTED GRADE Division One 1st round JC Bowl Wellington 2nd round Paul Potiki Memorial Shield Wellington Division Two 1st round Phillip Wiggins Trophy Poneke 2nd round Tony O’Brien Shield Upper Hutt Rams RESERVE GRADE Division One 1st round Mike Copeland Trophy Marist St Pats 2nd round John Davies Cup Upper Hutt Rams Thirsty Rams WOMEN’S Division One 1st round Fleurs Trophy Oriental-Rongotai 2nd round Victoria Tavern Trophy Oriental-Rongotai Division Two 1st round Marist St Pats 2nd round Petone

Wellington Rugby Football Union (Incorporated) Annual Report 2017 31 Post Season Club Competitions

CLUB AWARDS WRFU AMERICAN AMBASSADOR SERIES STANDINGS

DEWAR SHIELD 1 Old Boys University Mens Week 1 Week 2 Week 3 Total (Total Points) 2 Upper Hutt Rams Upper Hutt Rams A 20 15 15 50 3 Marist St Pats Wellington Black 12 17 17 46 Tawa White 17 13 10 40 SIR WILLIAM PERRY MEMORIAL TROPHY 1 Oriental-Rongotai Marist St Pats A 15 12 13 40 (Average Points Per Team) 2 Upper Hutt Rams Northern United 13 0 20 33 3 Tawa Oriental-Rongotai White 0 15 12 27 GRIFFITHS MEMORIAL TROPHY* 1 Old Boys University Colts Old Boys University A 10 10 5 25 (Team highest average points per team) 2 Petone Premier Reserve Petone 5 10 10 25 3 Wainuiomata Colts Johnsonville 8 8 5 21 Wainuiomata 2 3 15 20 JUNIOR MERIT AWARD 1 Wellington Paremata-Plimmerton 7 2 8 17 2 Petone Hutt Old Boys Marist 15 0 0 15 3 Wainuiomata Oriental-Rongotai Black 10 1 1 12 Poneke 2 5 3 10 Marist St Pats B 2 0 7 9 Upper Hutt Rams B 0 7 1 8 Wellington Gold 5 1 2 8 Avalon 0 5 0 5 Old Boys University B 2 0 0 2 Tawa Blue 0 0 0 0

Women Marist St Pats 20 20 40 Petone 17 13 30 Northern United 12 17 29 Hutt Old Boys Marist 8 12 20 Oriental-Rongotai 13 0 13 Paremata-Plimmerton 0 8 8 Avalon 7 0 7

Wellington Rugby Football Union (Incorporated) Annual Report 2017 32 Old Boys University WRFU Premier Division One Jubilee Cup Winners Rugby Football Club

Photo courtesy of Kat Groovey Photography

Fourth Row: P Gagau (Assistant Manager), M Poi, T Ben-Nicholas, M Moana, A Escalona, W Mangos, D Sabbagh, H Smith (Manager) Third Row: B Houlahan (Assistant Manager), D Candy, R Verney, G Parker, S Reid, F Kerr-Newell, J Makapelu, S Combs, S Isaac (Video Analyst) Second Row: R MacDonald (S & C Coach), A Barendregt, A Seumanufagai, M Goosen, N Tipoki, V Kalsakau, S Simonsen, C Crichton, 0 Nimmo (Physio), M Barnes (Assistant Coach) Front Row: J Williams (Head Coach), M Fowler, W Goosen, J Beech, J Fuimaono (Co-Captain), T Palu (Co-Captain), P Carter, T Wright, R Tipoki (Assistant Coach) Inset: Left-Top to bottom: P Gough (Assistant Coach), S Coventry, J Hill, J lhaka Right-Top to bottom: T Minkley, I Kennedy, H Renton Absent: J Alve, M Chalmers, J Cooke, A Coventry, T Farrell, T Fleming, M Franklin, H Galo, C Garrity, S Green, F Grenfell, P Hausman, A Liuvaie, M Mikaele-Tu’u, W Parata, H Reardon, A Taimalatane, W Tremain, D Trewavas, S Vanner

Wellington Rugby Football Union (Incorporated) Annual Report 2017 33 Victoria Tavern Oriental Rongotai WRFU Women’s Competition Trophy Winners Football Club

Third Row: Barbra Taumoli, Lilian Mapu, Janet Taumoli, Kylah Williams, Tina Paulo, Amanda Rasch, Annie Mativa, Evelyn Tea Second Row: Mason Malagamaali’i (Head Coach), Ayesha Leti-l’iga, Fuamai Taumoli, Alicia Print, Sai Tuma’ai (Club Captain), Timena Tuma’ai, Reijeli Uluinayau, Diana Foliaki, Fa’avae Tuma’ai (Assistant Coach) Front Row: Alofa Leota (Manager), Helena Lawrence, Kauna Lopa Joanah Ngan-Woo (Vice Captain), Raylene Lolo (Captain) Fa’asua Makisi, Damaris Samani, Lesley Bromley ( Physio) Floor: Tylah Reihana-Aukuso Absent: Petra lkenasio, Kirsty Stewart, Claire Beauparlant, Elizabeth Goulden, Bernadette Robertson, Neta Matu’u

Wellington Rugby Football Union (Incorporated) Annual Report 2017 34 Bill Brien Challenge Cup Gary Hilsdon Challenge Cup Disciplinary Coming into the 2017 season Marist St Pats held the At the start of 2017 Old Boys University held the Gary It was a busier and more diverse year than the previous Bill Brien Cup. They lost it on their first challenge to Hilsdon Challenge Cup. They defended the trophy season. The statistics show that there were six more Petone in week two. against Hutt Old Boys Marist in week two before losing it hearings and thirteen more matters for the Judiciary to to Wainuiomata in week five 24-31. deal with. Petone then beat Avalon and drew with Oriental- Rongotai before losing it to Oriental-Rongotai 20-27 in Wainuiomata lost the trophy in their first defence to The most notable statistic is the marked increase in the week five of the Swindale Shield. Northern United 19-50 in week four (second round). number of dangerous tackle offences, which on its own accounts for the statistical increase. Old Boys University then defended the trophy against Northern United then defended the trophy in one match Northern United in week nine before losing it against against Marist St Pats in week six before Oriental- From my point of view as Chair, this reflects a much Wainuiomata 11-16 in week ten Rongotai were successful in winning the trophy 57-17 higher level of justifiable vigilance on the part of match in week eight. officials, rather than a deterioration in the attitude of Wainuiomata defended the trophy in week eleven players in the attention and dedication of coaching staff. against Johnsonville, week one of the Jubilee Cup Oriental-Rongotai had one successful defense beating against Tawa, and in week five when they drew with Marist St Pats 36-5 in week nine to secure the trophy So many of our contested hearings in the current Marist St Pats. Unfortunately, Wainuiomata couldn’t lock over the summer. year have been challenges to referees’ assessments it away for the summer losing it to Old Boys University in on the field and perhaps a better understanding and their final home match 22-56. training in the aspects of tackle laws, with the grey line distinctions that exist between “accidental”, “careless” Old Boys University’s first defence in 2018 will be and “deliberate/reckless”. against the Upper Hutt Rams in round four. I have observed an increased awareness of coaching staff appearing before us as to the need to coach tackle techniques. It is hoped that this will reflect in an Obituaries 2017 improvement in the 2018 season. As always, I have been grateful for the technical and Graham Atkin Terry McCashin administrative support of Messrs. Langley and O’Fee (WRFU Chairman 1976-93) (Athletic RFC, Wellington Representative 1965-67, 70) and the knowledge, skill, and integrity of the Board Died 21 October 2017 Died 28 October 2017 members who have made up the committees with me during the current season. Mattie Blackburn Wayne Nicholls (Wellington FC, Wellington Representative 1964-70) (Poneke FC & Victoria University of Wellington, Gerard Dewar Died 7 December 2017 Wellington Representative 1966-72, 75) Chairman Died 15 August 2017 WRFU Disclipinary Committee Tom Lister (Athletic RFC, Wellington Representative 1965-67) Died 23 July 2017

Wellington Rugby Football Union (Incorporated) Annual Report 2017 35 Consolidated Financial Statements For the Year Ended 31 December 2017

Contents

Auditor’s Report 37 Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Revenue and Expense 38 Consolidated Statement of Changes in Net Assets 39 Consolidated Statement of Financial Position 40 Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows 42 Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 44

Wellington Rugby Football Union (Incorporated) Annual Report 2017 36 Chartered Accountants

Independent Auditor's Report To the Members of Wellington Rugby Football Union (Incorporated) Report on the Financial Statements We have audited the financial statements of the Wellington Rugby Football Union (Incorporated) (‘the Union’) and its subsidiaries (‘group’) on pages 35 to 44, which comprise the statement of financial position of the Union and group as at 31 December 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 auditChartered has beenAccountants undertaken so that we might state to the Union’s members those matters we are required to state Chartered Accountants 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 IndependentIndependent Auditor's Auditor’s Report Report to the Ethics for Assurance Practitioners issued by the New Disclosure Regime, and for such internal control as Zealand Auditing and Assurance Standards Board, and Thethose directors charged arewith responsible governance fordetermine the preparation is necessary of the financial statements, in accordance with generally To the Members of Wellington Rugby Football Union (Incorporated) Members of Wellington Rugby Football we have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in acceptedto enable theaccounting preparation practice of financial in New statements Zealand andthat that give a true and fair view of the matters to which they relate, UnionReport on (Incorporated) the Financial Statements accordance with these requirements. andare free for fromsuch material internal misstatement, control as the whether directors due determine to is necessary to enable the preparation of financial statementsfraud or error. that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error. ReportWe have auditedon the theAudit financial of the statements Financial of theStatements Wellington Rugby FootballWe believe Union that (Incorporated) the audit evidence (‘the Union’) we have and obtained its subsidiaries (‘group’) on pages 35 to 44, which comprise the statement of financial position of the Union and is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our Auditor'sIn preparing Responsibility the financial statements, those charged Opiniongroup 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 ofopinion. significant accounting policies and other with governance are responsible for assessing on We have audited the financial statements of the Ourbehalf responsibility of the entity theis to group’s express ability an opinionto continue on asthe a financial statements based on our audit. We conducted our audit explanatory information. Other than in our capacity as auditor, we have no Wellington Rugby Football Union Incorporated (the ingoing accordance concern, disclosing,with International as applicable, Standards matters on related Auditing (New Zealand). These auditing standards require that we This report is made solely to the Union’s members, as a body, in accordancerelationship with with, the Union’s or interest Constitution. in, the group. Our Partners ‘Union’) and its subsidiaries (the ‘group’) on pages 38 to complyto going withconcern relevant and using ethical the requirements going concern and basis plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about audit has been undertaken so that we might state to the Union’s membersand employees those matters of our we firm are requiredmay deal to statewith the group 61, which comprise the statement of financial position whetherof accounting the financial unless those statements charged arewith free governance from material misstatement. to them in an auditor's report and for no other purpose. To the fulleston normal extent permitted terms within by law, the we ordinary do not acceptcourse of trading of the group as at 31 December 2017, the statement either intend to liquidate the group or cease operations, or assume responsibility to anyone other than the Union and the Union’sactivities members of the as business a body, for of ourthe auditgroup. work, An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures in the offor comprehensive this report, or for revenue the opinions and weexpenses, have formed. statement of or have no realistic alternative but to do so. financial statements. The procedures selected, depend on our judgement, including the assessment of the risks of changes in net assets and statement of cash flows for Information other than the financial statements and Directors’ Responsibility for the Financial Statements materialAuditor’s misstatementresponsibilities of for the the financial audit of statements, the financial whether due to fraud or error. In making those risk the year then ended of the group, and the notes to the auditor’s report assessments,statements we have considered the internal control relevant to the entity’s preparation of the financial financialThe directors statements are responsible including for the a summary preparation of ofsignificant the financial statements, in accordance with generally Those charged with governance are responsible for the accountingaccepted accounting policies. practice in New Zealand and that give a true and fair view of the matters to which they relate, statementsOur objectives that are give to obtain a true reasonable and fair view assurance of the matters to which they relate in order to design audit procedures and for such internal control as the directors determine is necessaryAnnual to enable Report, the preparation which includes of financial information other than thatabout are whether appropriate the financial in the statementscircumstances, as a wholebut not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of Instatements our opinion, that the are financialfree from materialstatements misstatement, on pages whether38 to duethe to fraud financial or error. statements and auditor’s report. theare freeentity’s from internal material misstatement,control. An audit whether also dueincludes to evaluating the appropriateness of accounting policies used and 61, present fairly, in all material respects, the financial Auditor's Responsibility Our opinion on the financial statements does not cover thefraud reasonableness or error, and to issue of accounting an auditor’s estimates, report that as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial position of the group as at 31 December 2017 and Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the financial statementsthe based other on information our audit. andWe conducted we do not our express audit any form of statements.includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high its financial performance and cash flows for the year in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (New Zealand).assurance These auditingconclusion standards thereon. require that we level of assurance, but is not a guarantee that an audit then ended in accordance with Public Benefit Entity We believe we have obtained sufficient and appropriate audit evidence to provide a basis for our audit opinion. comply with relevant ethical requirements and plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about conducted in accordance with International Standards Standards Reduced Disclosure Regime. whether the financial statements are free from material misstatement.In connection with our audit of the financial statements, Weon Auditing provide (New agreed Zealand) upon willprocedures always detect to the a material Union in relating to its satisfaction of reporting obligations to grants it our responsibility is to read the other information and, ThisAn audit report involves is made performing solely to procedures the group’s to obtainmembers. audit Ourevidence about the amounts and disclosures in the receives.misstatement We havewhen noit exists. other Misstatements relationship with, can arise or interest in the Union. in doing so, consider whether the other information is auditfinancial has statements. been undertaken The procedures so that weselected, might depend state to on our judgement, including the assessment of the risks of from fraud or error and are considered material if, materially inconsistent with the financial statements or thematerial group’s misstatement members of those the financial matters statements, we are required whether due to fraud or error. In making those risk Partnersindividually and or inemployees the aggregate, of our they firm could may reasonably deal with the Union on normal terms within the ordinary course of trading our knowledge obtained during the audit, or otherwise toassessments, state to them we havein an considered auditor’s report the internal and for control no other relevant to the entity’s preparation of the financial activitiesbe expected of tothe influence business the of theeconomic Union. decisions of statements that give a true and fair view of the matters to which they relate in order to design audit procedures appears to be materially misstated. users taken on the basis of these financial statements. purpose.that are appropriate To the fullest in the extent circumstances, permitted but by notlaw, for we the do purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of Opinion not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other the entity’s internal control. An audit also includes evaluating the appropriatenessWhen we read ofthe accounting Annual Report, policies if used we conclude and that A further description of our responsibilities for the than the group and the group’s members, for our audit In our opinion, the financial statements on pages 35 to 44: the reasonableness of accounting estimates, as well as evaluating thethere overall is a materialpresentation misstatement of the financial therein, we are required audit of the financial statements is located at the work,statements. for this report, or for the opinions we have formed. to communicate the matter to those charged with ►External comply Reporting with Boardgenerally website: accepted https://www.xrb.govt. accounting practice in New Zealand; and governance and, if uncorrected, to take appropriate BasisWe believe for opinion we have obtained sufficient and appropriate audit evidence to provide a basis for our audit opinion. nz/standards-for-assurancepractitioners/auditors- action to bring the matter to the attention of users for fairly present the financial position of the Union and group as at 31 December 2015 and the financial We provide agreed upon procedures to the Union in relating to its satisfaction of reporting obligations to grants it ►responsibilities . This description forms part of our We conducted our audit in accordance with whom our auditor’s report was prepared. receives. We have no other relationship with, or interest in the Union. auditor’sperformance report. of the Union and group for the year then ended. International Standards on Auditing (New Zealand). Those charged with governance responsibilities for OurPartners responsibilities and employees under of our those firm standardsmay deal with are the further Union on normal terms within the ordinary course of trading the financial statements describedactivities of in the the business Auditor’s of the Responsibilities Union. for the Audit ofOpinion the Financial Statements section of our report. Those charged with Governance are responsible,

on behalf of the entity, for the preparation and fair Wellington WeIn our are opinion, independent the financial of the statements group in accordance on pages 35 towith 44: presentation of the financial statements in accordance 1421 MarchMarch 2018 2016 Professional► comply with and generally Ethical Standard accepted accounting1 (revised) practiceCode of in New Zealand; and Wellington with Public Benefit Entity Standards Reduced A member firm of Ernst & Young Global Limited ► 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. Wellington Rugby Football Union (Incorporated) Annual Report 2017 37

14 March 2016 Wellington A member firm of Ernst & Young Global Limited

A member firm of Ernst & Young Global Limited Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Revenue and Expense For the Year Ended 31 December 2017

Note 2017 2016

$ $

Revenue 2

Community rugby 1,933,696 1,842,322 High performance rugby 2,777,628 2,773,260 Event management 1,890,012 1,917,750 Governance and administration 160,288 252,122

Total revenue 6,761,624 6,785,454 3 Expenses

Community rugby 1,700,324 1,643,377 High performance rugby 3,100,476 2,688,016 Event management 119,403 404,772 Governance and administration 1,814,859 2,017,231

Total expenses 6,735,062 6,753,396

Surplus / (deficit) before associates and income tax 26,562 32,058

Share of profit from associates 14 302,621 183,681

Surplus / (deficit) before income tax 329,183 215,739

Income tax expense 19 125,458 25,000

Surplus / (deficit) after income tax attributable to members 203,725 190,739

Other comprehensive revenue and expense

Movement in reserves held by associates 14 -

Total comprehensive revenue and expense attributable to members 203,725 190,739

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

Wellington Rugby Football Union (Incorporated) Annual Report 2017 38 Consolidated Statement of Changes in Net Assets For the Year Ended 31 December 2017

Note 2017 2016

$ $

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

Surplus / (deficit) after income tax 203,725 190,739

Other comprehensive revenue and expense - -

Total comprehensive revenue and expense for the year 203,725 190,739

Closing accumulated comprehensive revenue and expense 3,467,552 3,263,827

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

Wellington Rugby Football Union (Incorporated) Annual Report 2017 39 Consolidated Statement of Financial Position For the Year Ended 31 December 2017

Note 2017 2016

$ $

Current assets Cash and cash equivalents 9 191,245 406,486 Short term deposits 9 - - Trade receivables and prepayments 6 834,435 1,156,533 Loans to affiliated clubs 16 - 5,208 Total current assets 1,025,680 1,568,227

Non current assets Loans to affiliated clubs 16 - - Property, plant and equipment 7 1,515,810 1,612,781 Intangible assets 8 30,925 46,728 Investments in associates 14 1,998,276 1,870,655 Total non-current assets 3,545,011 3,530,164

Total assets 4,570,691 5,098,391

Current liabilities Trade creditors and accruals 10 475,494 440,250 Employee entitlements 12 127,289 124,913 Revenue received in advance 11 150,356 816,699 Provision for income tax 19 50,000 25,000 Liability owing to associates 100,000 100,000

Total current liabilities 903,139 1,506,862

Non-current liabilities Revenue received in advance 11 - 27,702 Liability owing to associates 200,000 300,000 Total non-current liabilities 200,000 327,702

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

Wellington Rugby Football Union (Incorporated) Annual Report 2017 40 Consolidated Statement of Financial Position For the Year Ended 31 December 2017

Note 2017 2016

$ $

1,103,139 1,834,564 Total liabilities 3,467,552 3,263,827 Net assets

Net assets attributable to members 3,467,552 3,263,827 Accumulated comprehensive revenue and expense 3,467,552 3,263,827 Total net assets attributable to members

For and on behalf of the Board, which authorised the issue of the financial statements on 21/02/2018

21 – 03 – 2018 Director Director

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

Wellington Rugby Football Union (Incorporated) Annual Report 2017 41 Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows For the Year Ended 31 December 2017

2017 2016

$ $

Cash from operating activities Cash was provided from: Match revenue 503,553 397,428 Sponsorship revenue 820,534 753,490 Grants and NZRU funding 2,549,531 2,951,276 Management services 1,650,466 843,697 Interest received 717 4,048 Other 106,025 1,116,433 Total cash provided 5,630,826 6,066,372

Cash was applied to: Payments to suppliers and employees 5,857,185 6,015,333 Income taxes paid 125,147 - Interest paid - - GST (net) 7,296 66,470 Total cash applied 5,989,628 6,081,803

Total cash flows from operating activities (358,802) (15,431)

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 175,000 125,000 Proceeds from sale of investments - - Total cash provided 175,000 125,000

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

Wellington Rugby Football Union (Incorporated) Annual Report 2017 42 Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows For the Year Ended 31 December 2017

2017 2016

$ $

Cash was applied to: Purchase of property, plant and equipment 36,646 103,282 Purchase of intangibles - - Purchase of investments - - Total cash applied 36,646 103,282

Total cash flows from investing activities 138,354 21,718

Cash from financing activities

Cash was provided from: Proceeds from repayment of loans to affiliated clubs 5,208 6,250 Total cash provided 5,208 6,250

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

Total cash flows from financing activities 5,208 6,250

Net increase / (decrease) in cash held (215,240) 12,537 Opening cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the year 406,485 393,949 Cash and cash equivalents at balance date 191,245 406,486

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

Wellington Rugby Football Union (Incorporated) Annual Report 2017 43 Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements For the Year Ended 31 December 2017

1 Statement of Accounting Policies Reporting entity Wellington 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 2017 comprise WRFU (the “Parent”) and its controlled entities, Wellington Rugby Limited (“WRL”) and Wellington Rugby Trust (“WRT”) (collectively the “Group”).

Statement of compliance The 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.

Basis of preparation “The 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.

Presentation 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. 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 policies Significant 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.”

Wellington Rugby Football Union (Incorporated) Annual Report 2017 44 Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements – continued For the Year Ended 31 December 2017

Critical accounting estimates and judgements In 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 policies Management 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 Accounting 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.

Management services provided

Income obtained from services provided is 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 a grants received in advance liability until all conditions have been fulfilled.

Rental income

Rental income from operating leases is recognised on a straight-line basis over the lease term.

Wellington Rugby Football Union (Incorporated) Annual Report 2017 45 Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements – continued For the Year Ended 31 December 2017

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 policies The 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.

Wellington Rugby Football Union (Incorporated) Annual Report 2017 46 Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements – continued For the Year Ended 31 December 2017

Note Community High Event/Club Governance Total rugby performance Management and rugby administration $ $ $ $ $

2017

Exchange revenue Match income - 616,541 - - 616,541 Sponsorship revenue 125,858 1,040,191 - - 1,166,049 Management services provided - - 1,479,618 - 1,479,618 Hospitality revenue - - - - - Rental income - - 410,394 - 410,394 Other 84,471 19,046 - 60,288 163,805 Non-exchange revenue Grant funding 896,176 - - - 896,176 NZR funding 827,191 1,101,850 - 100,000 2,029,041 1,933,696 2,777,628 1,890,012 160,288 6,761,624

2016

Exchange revenue Match income - 481,852 - - 481,852 Sponsorship revenue 167,803 1,104,588 - - 1,272,391 Management services provided - - 1,193,419 - 1,193,419 Hospitality revenue - - 311,067 - 311,067 Rental income - - 388,341 - 388,341 Other 69,493 163,737 24,923 152,122 410,275 Non-exchange revenue Grant funding 752,333 - - - 752,333 NZR 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

Wellington Rugby Football Union (Incorporated) Annual Report 2017 47 Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements – continued For the Year Ended 31 December 2017

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.

Wellington Rugby Football Union (Incorporated) Annual Report 2017 48 Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements – continued For the Year Ended 31 December 2017

Note Community High Event/Club Governance Total rugby performance Management and rugby administration $ $ $ $ $ 2017

Salaries 483,053 1,738,122 - 853,047 3,074,222 Defined contribution scheme contributions 12,811 31,928 - 16,678 61,417 Commercial and event expenses - 464,006 - - 464,006 Distributions / grants to clubs - - - - - Operating lease expense 4 29,413 12,627 - 257,466 299,506 Depreciation and amortisation expense 7/8 - - - 149,420 149,420 Writedown/Loss on sale of fixed assets - - - - - Advertising / sponsorship 35,959 327,607 - - 363,566 Provincial teams 366,313 316,302 - - 682,615 Game development / club rugby 729,895 - - - 729,895 Other expenses 42,880 209,884 119,403 538,248 910,415 1,700,324 3,100,476 119,403 1,814,859 6,735,062

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

Wellington Rugby Football Union (Incorporated) Annual Report 2017 49 Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements – continued For the Year Ended 31 December 2017

4 Operating lease as lessee

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

2017 2016 $ $

Not later than one year 303,225 284,454 Later than one year and not later than five years 561,612 429,922 Later than five years - -

Total non-cancellable operating leases 864,837 714,376

5 Fees paid to auditors 2017 2016 $ $

Fee for audit of year-end financial statements 23,000 22,200

23,000 22,200

Wellington Rugby Football Union (Incorporated) Annual Report 2017 50 Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements – continued For the Year Ended 31 December 2017

6 Trade receivables and prepayments Accounting 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.

2017 2016 $ $

Receivables and prepayments relating to exchange transactions Trade receivables 331,620 626,856 Prepayments 265,371 414,810 Accrued Income 26,706 50,678 GST receivable 33,985 26,689 Income tax receivable 24,567 - Receivables and prepayments relating to non-exchange transactions Grants receivable 95,000 - NZR funding receivable 57,186 37,500

Total receivables and prepayments 834,435 1,156,533

Less: provision for uncollectability -

834,435 1,156,533

2017 2016 $ $

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 - -

Wellington Rugby Football Union (Incorporated) Annual Report 2017 51 Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements – continued For the Year Ended 31 December 2017

7 Property, plant and equipment Accounting policy All 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.

Disposals

Gains 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.

Depreciation

Plant, Property and Equipment. All items of plant, property and equipment are recorded at cost less aggregate depreciation and impairment losses. Depreciation is provided on all items of plant, property and equipment. Depreciation rates used to allocate an item’s cost less estimated residual value over their estimated useful lives are:

Buildings 5.26% SL Training equipment 10-40% DV Stadium assets (fit out) 10% DV Office furniture and equipment 9.5-40% DV Computer hardware 40% DV Miscellaneous 10-40% DV Vehicles 16% DV

Impairment

Assets are considered cash-generating where their primary objective is to generate a commercial return. The Group does not hold any cash-generating property, plant and equipment assets.

Wellington Rugby Football Union (Incorporated) Annual Report 2017 52 Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements – continued For the Year Ended 31 December 2017

Non cash-generating assets

Property, 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 policies “At 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.

Wellington Rugby Football Union (Incorporated) Annual Report 2017 53 Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements – continued For the Year Ended 31 December 2017

Buildings Training Stadium Office Computer Office fit Vehicles Total equipment assets furniture and hardware out/misc (fit out) equipment

Cost Balance at 1 January 2016 3,648,088 461,182 219,204 70,098 270,192 358,995 17,819 5,045,578 Additions 7,313 - - 1,356 7,387 42,733 - 58,789 Disposals - - - (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 Additions 1,705 - - - 24,404 10,537 - 36,646 Disposals ------Balance at 31 December 2017 3,657,106 461,182 219,204 11,356 301,983 255,141 17,819 4,923,791

Accumulated depreciation and impairment losses Balance at 1 January 2016 2,223,992 323,550 167,927 53,885 243,979 297,521 5,208 3,316,062 Depreciation expense 90,562 27,456 5,672 2,238 12,499 16,800 2,018 157,245 Disposals - - - (53,718) - (145,224) - (198,942) Balance at 31 December 2016 2,314,554 351,006 173,599 2,405 256,478 169,097 7,226 3,274,365 Depreciation expense 71,561 21,950 4,987 1,790 14,386 17,248 1,695 133,617 Disposals ------Balance at 31 December 2017 2,386,115 372,956 178,586 4,195 270,864 186,345 8,921 3,407,982 Carrying amount Balance at 1 January 2016 1,424,096 137,632 51,277 16,213 26,213 61,474 12,611 1,729,516 Balance at 31 December 2016 1,340,847 110,176 45,605 8,951 21,101 75,507 10,593 1,612,780 Balance at 31 December 2017 1,270,991 88,226 40,618 7,161 31,119 68,796 8,898 1,515,810

8 Intangibles Accounting policy Intangible 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 assets

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

Wellington Rugby Football Union (Incorporated) Annual Report 2017 54 Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements – continued For the Year Ended 31 December 2017

Computer Total Software & Website Development $ $

Cost Balance at 1 January 2016 167,590 167,590 Additions 44,491 44,491 Disposals - - Balance at 31 December 2016 / 1 January 2017 212,081 212,081 Additions - - Disposals - - Balance at 31 December 2017 212,081 212,081

Accumulated amortisation and impairment losses Balance at 1 January 2016 146,534 146,534 Amortisation expense 18,819 18,819 Impairment - - Disposals - - Balance at 31 December 2016 / 1 January 2017 165,353 165,353 Amortisation expense 15,803 15,803 Impairment - - Disposals - - Balance at 31 December 2017 181,156 181,156

Carrying amount Balance at 1 January 2016 21,056 21,056 Balance at 31 December 2016 / 1 January 2017 46,728 46,728 Balance at 31 December 2017 30,925 30,925

Wellington Rugby Football Union (Incorporated) Annual Report 2017 55 Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements – continued For the Year Ended 31 December 2017

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:

2017 2016 $ $

Financial assets measured at amortised cost Cash and cash equivalents 191,245 406,486 Short term investments - - Trade receivables 331,620 626,856 Loans to affiliated clubs - 5,208

522,865 1,038,550

Financial liabilities measured at amortised cost Trade creditors 364,975 338,795

Borrowings - -

Liability owing to associates 300,000 400,000

664,975 738,795

Wellington Rugby Football Union (Incorporated) Annual Report 2017 56 Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements – continued For the Year Ended 31 December 2017

10 Trade creditors and accruals Accounting policy Trade creditors and accruals

Payables are recorded at the amount payable.

2017 2016 $ $

Trade creditors 364,975 338,795 Accrued expenses 110,519 101,455

475,494 440,250

11 Revenue received in advance Accounting 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.

2017 2016 $ $ Current portion Grants received in advance 47,500 328,500 Season ticket revenue received in advance 102,856 488,199 150,356 816,699

Non-current portion

Season ticket revenue received in advance - 27,702

150,356 844,401

Wellington Rugby Football Union (Incorporated) Annual Report 2017 57 Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements – continued For the Year Ended 31 December 2017

12 Employee entitlements Accounting 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.

2017 2016 $ $

A breakdown of employee entitlements is as follows: Accrued salaries and wages 27,036 47,841 Annual leave 100,253 77,072

127,289 124,913

13 Investments in controlled entities Accounting 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.

2017 2016 Balance % Owned % Owned 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.

Wellington Rugby Football Union (Incorporated) Annual Report 2017 58 Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements – continued For the Year Ended 31 December 2017

14 Investments in associates Accounting 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

2017 2016 $ $

At 1 January 1,870,655 1,811,974 Share of total recognised revenue and expense 302,621 183,681 Distributions Received (175,000) (125,000)

At 31 December 1,998,276 1,870,655

15 Contingencies

The Group has $0 contingent liabilities or assets (2016: $0)

The Group has a 50% interest in the Hurricanes Investment LP, a limited liability partnership responsible for the management of the Hurricanes rugby club. Hurricanes Investment LP holds an eight year franchise license, from 2013-2020 inclusive.

The equity accounted profit or loss from Hurricanes Investment LP is based on audited financial statements for the year ended 31 August 2017.

The Group’s proportion of voting power held in the associate is the same as its ownership interest.

Wellington Rugby Football Union (Incorporated) Annual Report 2017 59 Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements – continued For the Year Ended 31 December 2017

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; • Union.

Related Party Nature of transaction / balance 2017 2016 $ $

Wellington Rugby Trust (WRT) Receivable from WRFU 7,062 264,877 Payable to WRFU 5,194 34,931

Hurricanes Investment Limited Partnership Management fee received 557,000 502,000 Rental payments 410,394 388,341 Receivable from WRFU 83 2,810 Payable to WRFU 72,183 44,987

New Zealand Rugby (NZR) Management fee received (including KPI Payments) 922,618 691,419 Grants received from NZR 2,029,041 1,975,776 Receivable from WRFU 680 7,897 Payable to WRFU 81,958 255,818

Marist St Pats Rugby Club Loan from WRFU - 5,208

Wellington Rugby Football Union (Incorporated) Annual Report 2017 60 Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements – continued For the Year Ended 31 December 2017

Key Management Personnel remuneration Number of FTEs 2017 2016 $ $

Board 8 - - Senior Management 4 485,574 509,397

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

17 Capital commitments

At 31 December 2017 there were $0 capital expenditure commitments (2016: $0).

18 Subsequent events

No subsequent event has occurred since balance date that would materially impact the financial statements as at 31 December 2017.

19 Income tax Accounting policy WRFU is exempt from income tax as a promoter of amateur sport, under section CW46 of the Income Tax Act. Its subsidiary, Wellington Rugby Limited (WRL) is a taxable entity.

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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