ANNUAL REPORT AND STATEMENT OF ACCOUNTS 2016

Contents

List of Officers 2 Honours and Awards 3 Balanced Scoreboard 5 Chairman’s Report 9 Rugby Board Report 12 Team Reports: Lions 14 Wellington Pride 18 Wellington Men’s Sevens 20 Wellington Women’s Sevens 20 Wellington Development 21 Wellington U19 22 Wellington Boy’s U18 23 Wellington Girl’s U18 23 Wellington U16A 24 Wellington U16 Development 24 Wellington Maori 25 Wellington Samoan 25 26 Wellington Secondary Schools Rugby 28 Junior Rugby Advisory Board 30 Wellington Rugby Referees’ Association 31 Club Competitions: 2016 Grade Winners 32 Men’s Club Champions 34 Women’s Club Champions 35 Obituaries 36 Financial Report 37

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President: Mr M. Tocker Senior Vice Presidents: Messrs B. Gard’ner, T. Thomas,

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

Immediate Past President: Mr M. Reedy

Rugby Board Board of Directors Staff as at 31 December 2016

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

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

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Representative Team Coaches Honours

WELLINGTON LIONS: : Earl Va’a & Richard Watt , TJ Perenara, ,

WELLINGTON PRIDE: NEW ZEALAND MAORI: James Porter, Fa’avae Tuma’ai & Matt Poutoa Leni Apisai,

DEVELOPMENT: : Matt Lee, Riki Flutey & Filo Tiatia , Reggie Goodes

PRIDE DEVELOPMENT: NEW ZEALAND WOMENS: Peter Time, David Jensen & Fred Fereti Jackie Patea

U19: NEW ZEALAND UNDER 20: Zac Feaunati & Jamie Williams , , Isaia Walker-Leawere, U18s: Leni Apisai, Lui Luamanu, Malo Tuitama, Sam Rasch, Tane Tuipulotu & Dan Farani Peter Umaga-Jensen, TJ Va’a U18s Girls: NEW ZEALAND SECONDARY SCHOOLS/ Findlay Siania, Semi Kuresa, James Te Iwimate BARBARIANS: Naitoa Ah-Kuoi, Connor Garden-Bachop, U16A: Xavier Numia, Willie Leota, Mason Malagama’ali’i & Kent Harris NEW ZEALAND SEVENS: U16 DEV: Ardie Savea, Max Pearson Garry Archer, John Schwalger & Richard Preston NEW ZEALAND WOMENS SEVENS: MAORI: Kat Whata-Simpkins Andrew Wharakura & Paul Wharakura MANU SAMOA: SAMOAN: Greg Foe, Motu Matu’u, Nu’u Lene, Isaia Petelo, Alex Tai-Weimar, Stratford Adams, Stuart Holden, Ope Peleseuma Dan Pavihi MEN’S SEVENS: MANU SAMOA 7s: Sam Rasch & Dan Farani Greg Foe, Belgium Tuatagaloa, Tomasi Alosio WOMEN’S SEVENS: : Charles Aliva & Fa’avae Tuma’ai Tomasi Palu USA: Auditors Chris Baumann

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2016 Wellington Rugby Award Winners

Junior Merit Award Trophy: Most Promising Player of the Year: Western Suburbs RFC Asafo Aumua (Avalon RFC)

AJ Griffiths Memorial Trophy: Women’s Player of the Year: Avalon RFC Premier Reserve Acacia Te Iwimate (Wainuiomata RFC)

Sir William Perry Memorial Trophy: Mens Sevens Player of the Year: Oriental Rongotai FC Tomasi Alosio (Hutt Old Boys Marist RFC)

Dewar Shield: Womens Sevens Player of the Year: College Old Boys-Victoria University RFC Kat Whata-Simpkins (Avalon RFC)

Burger King Positive Sideline Environment Award: Senior Volunteer of the Year: Rimutaka RFC Mike Woollett (Petone RFC)

Club Coach of the Year: Junior Volunteer of the Year: Doug Fletcher & Willie Lafaele (Tawa RFC) Dale Wall (WRFU) Wellington Lions Player of the Year: Brad Shields Club Team of the Year: Referee of the Year: Tawa Rugby RFC Men’s Premier Richard Gordon

Billy Wallace Memorial Trophy: Representative Coach of the Year: Peniasi Tokakece (Tawa RFC) Charles Aliva (Women’s Sevens)

Wellington Rugby Supporters Club Award: Representative Team of the Year: Jackson Garden-Bachop (Nothern United RFC) Wellington Women’s Sevens

Al Keown Memorial Cup: Wellington Lions Player of the Year: Piri Paraone (Petone RFC) Brad Shields (Petone RFC)

Ken Comber Memorial Cup: Asafo Aumua (Avalon RFC)

Women’s Player of the Year: Acacia Te Iwimate

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Target Actual Game Development 30% 21%

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

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

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

• Retain a minimum of 45% of secondary school leavers (boys) entering senior club rugby • Increase total registered players to at least 11,000 players 12% 12%

Coaches • Registered and accredited coach numbers reflect an average of at least 2 coaches per team across all competitions • Delivery of coach mentoring programme 8% 5%

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

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

• Implement Affiliation fee rebate scheme for clubs • All clubs to have a volunteer succession plan documented and implemented 7% 4%

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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). 6% 6%

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

Player Welfare • Wellington Rugby will operate in a proactive manner with clubs to ensure education is widely delivered relating to injury prevention, in particular concussion protocols. • Delivery of Blue Card Concussion Initiative 6% 6%

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Target Actual Representative (High Performance) Teams 20% 9%

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

• If they win final. (5%) • If they win semi (5%) 10% 0%

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

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

• Under 18 Team – Meets Talent ID and player Development goals. Wins 70% matches (1%)

• Under 16 Team – Achieves Talent and ID and Player Development goals wins tournament. (1%) • Sevens – Makes Cup semi finals National Sevens. (1%) – this relates to January 2016 tournament 5% 4%

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

• 75% of the current Wellington Lions squad have been, or are members of the Wellington Academy. (2%) • The Wellington Academy (Player Development Programme) meets its stated goals. Scores 75% or more in NZR Survey. (1%) 5% 5%

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Target Actual Governance and Financial 35% 27%

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

WRFU will continue to enhance its expertise and reputation as an event manager by: • Managing the Hurricanes home schedule of fixtures efficiently and effectively and meeting KPI’s (5%) 5% 5% • Managing the two allocated test matches during 2016 and achieving the KPI’s as agreed by NZ Rugby (5%) 5% 5%

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

• Develop and implement strategic plan for 2016 – 2020 • Tactical delivery of strategic plan for 2016 10% 5%

Representative (High Game Development Performance) Teams 21/30% 9/20% 72/100% Governance (2015 = 68%) Competitions and Financial 15/15% 27/35%

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Executive Summary It was pleasing to see so many Wellington produced his commitments with Welsh club Ospreys have players in the Hurricanes colours during three home concluded. Having balanced the union’s finances Wellington Rugby playoff matches at Westpac Stadium including our four On the local front, WRFU chief executive Steve Rogers is in a strong position heading into 2017. 2016 All Blacks Dane Coles, TJ Perenara and the Savea focused his energies on club and community. The brothers, Ardie and Julian. A $190,739 profit for 2016 represents a significant launch of the Positive Sidelines Behaviour Initiative and turnaround after the $1.5 million financial loss of the We cannot hide from the fact that the Wellington Lions our men’s and women’s sevens team’s relationship with previous year. did not achieve our collective goal of being promoted Absolutely Positively Wellington were examples of how The positive financial performance was driven by two to the Mitre 10 Cup Premiership, but the future looks we have reached out to our local partners. bright. highly successful sold out All Blacks tests against Wales We must continue to build new relationships to keep and Australia at Westpac Stadium, and the Hurricanes Matches involving the Wellington Lions continued to pace with a changing landscape and to make rugby the historic run to the club’s first Investec title. attract high viewership on Sky Television in 2016 and game of choice for the next generation. the calibre of applicants for the head coaching role Wellington Rugby’s relationship with the Hurricanes We must also seize the opportunity that the British and vacated by Earl Va’a were world class. continues to strengthen and the franchise’s current Irish Lions tour presents with a test match at Westpac stability, both on and off the field, is a major positive for We are excited about the pending arrival of new Stadium and the Hurricanes midweek fixture set to put the partnership. Lions head coach Chris Gibbes, who will join us after rugby in the Capital firmly in the national spotlight.

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

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

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

On field Performance

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

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However, our talent production line clearly remains in were among 17 Wellington players selected to good health. New Zealand representative squads in 2016.

Six members of the Lions squad - Alex Fidow, Asafo Our Under 19s acquitted themselves well at the Jock Aumua, Isaiah Walker Leawere, TJ Va’a, Malo Tuitama, Hobbs Memorial tournament to finish third following and Peter Umaga Jensen - were selected to the a gutsy extra time win over Canterbury. New Zealand Under 20s squad and 15 Wellington Our women’s and men’s sevens teams, reached players made their Mitre 10 Cup debut in 2016. their respective semifinals at the nationals, while the Hooker Asafo Aumua and prop Alex Fidow marked Wellington Pride women’s representative team lost to themselves as players of huge potential, while lock Isaia eventual Farah Palmer Cup winners Counties-Manukau Walker-Leawere was another who looked capable of in their semifinal. much bigger things. Club Rugby Notable highlights included first five Jackson Garden- Bachop’s match winning kick against Counties- Tawa Rugby Club showed character and resilience to Manukau to secure the inaugural Memorial lift the Jubilee Cup in an enthralling final at Jerry Collins Trophy in Pukekohe. Memorial Stadium in Porirua.

Vaea Fifita was temporarily called up to the All Blacks The showpiece event of the club calendar displayed end of year tour squad, Proctor and Apisai represented everything we value in our community game with a big the Maori All Blacks, while Garden-Bachop secured crowd cheering Tawa to a nail biting 24-20 win over a his first Investec Super Rugby contract, albeit with the gallant Marist St Pats. Australian based . Congratulations to Tawa captain TJ Fermanis and head The team were also proud to wear a one-off charity coach Doug Fletcher for a thoroughly deserved victory. jersey against , an initiative which raised Earlier in the season Old Boys University’s premier team $15,000 for the Wellington Children’s Hospital. secured the Swindale Shield after winning 12 of their We acknowledge and thank our Lions sponsors - 13 matches during the first round, while Hutt Old Boys Stonewood Homes, Rutherford & Bond Toyota, DB Marist beat Petone in the final to secure the Hardham Breweries, BLK, Valentines Petone, Green Man, and Cup. Rydges – for their ongoing support. Player numbers jumped five percent across our junior and senior grades with more than 11,000 people Wellington Representative Rugby enjoying our game, but we must work hard to address It was not a vintage year on the field for our the challenge of attracting school leavers to our clubs. representative teams, but the province continues to Thanks to our community sponsors Burger King, Bucqi produce an impressive number of high quality players. and Les Mills and to NZCT for your support throughout Billy Proctor and Xavier Numia, as well as recent 2016, and we look forward to working with Mitre 10 Wellington Academy recruit Carlos Price, were selected Mega Wellington, Interislander and our new apparel for the New Zealand Secondary Schools team. The trio supplier Paladin in 2017.

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The Bazley Report Francis (Frank) O’Brien (Wellington club) 1950-52 Died 23 August 2016. Dame Margaret Bazley’s Report was both necessary and essential for our game as we move into the future. Frederick Pevats (WCOB) 1958 Died 22 September 2016. The high profile assault case involving Wellington Academy player Losi Filipo caused everyone to pause Malcolm John Palmer (MSP) 1955-57 and look closely at our processes and procedures Died 13 July 2016. around recruitment, retention and education of our young players. A final note

It also made us re-evaluate our understanding of public I want to say thank you to chief executive Steve Rogers expectations around the off-field behaviours of our and the board members who have spent many hours participants at every level of the game. outside our formal meetings helping to put the union back on solid financial footing. Wellington Rugby is not facing these issues alone. They are societal problems that need a collective response A big thanks also goes to the staff at Wellington Rugby from the wider community and rugby plays an important who work tirelessly to make sure all arms of the game role in this. are managed effectively.

There has long been an acknowledgement in Wellington That includes the marketing, communications, rugby of the tremendous contribution of women to our administration and event staff who put their efforts game at every level, but that has not translated into into the professional game, and also Will Caccia-Birch, formal participation on our boards and committees. general manager amateur rugby, and his team, who ensure our club game, Wellington representative teams This is set to change after the WRFU board agreed to and tournaments all run smoothly throughout the year. implement Dame Margaret’s recommendations over the next decade. The hard work must continue, but the future looks bright as we head into 2017 full of optimism and committed Work has already begun on the first phase of change to the common goal of fostering rugby within the and the board have initiated the Bazley Implementation Wellington region. Task Force with the board appointments panel asked to ensure diversity is key criteria for future appointments. Iain Potter Chairman In memory Wellington Rugby Football Union As always we pause to remember the men and women who have passed away.

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

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

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The community game continued to go from strength to The 2016 premier club competition continued with We congratulate all of our grade winners and to strength in 2016. the 14 team Swindale Shield which saw Old Boys the many volunteers, coaches and administrators University continue their dominance from the previous supporting these teams week in week out, we extend The All Blacks back to back result at RWC 2015 led to year’s Jubilee Cup win, taking out first round honours. our many thanks in ensuring players from all grades get strong growth in the junior game with growth of 8% in Once again though, the Jubilee Cup proved to be an the opportunity to compete in our great game every kids registering to play in 2016. This momentum to start incredibly tight and competitive affair, with the final week throughout the season. the year provided a wonderful platform for our clubs to round of matches presenting a four-way tie for second. enjoy strong engagement in our local game. My thanks Strong sustainable competitions are a key ingredient The subsequent Jubilee Cup finalists Tawa and Marist to our committed group of junior volunteers, led by to promoting and retaining people in our game. Our St Pats then turned on a thrilling climax to the season Junior Rugby Advisory Board Chair, Sunil Surujpal, who board has some important work in 2017 in reviewing at Porirua Park, with Tawa coming back from a halftime once again provided these opportunities for a great this environment and ensuring that we can continue to deficit to collect their second premier championship in rugby experience for the future of our game. deliver great club competitions for the betterment of four years. our club stakeholders, well into the future. Both secondary schools and senior club rugby also The senior Women’s competition saw more tight enjoyed some exciting times throughout 2016; and Following a review of the development programme finishes with Oriental Rongotai and Northern United whilst the teenage environment continues to challenge and RDO Network in 2016, a stronger focus on coach sharing first round honours. Wainuiomata prevailed over us all, the development of talent that is produced is development has resulted. This starts with the job title Oriental Rongotai with an historic 2nd round final win testament to the work achieved both on and off the adjusted to Coach Development Officer (CDO); and in front of their adoring fans at William Jones to collect field by players, coaches and the many volunteers who with the support of New Zealand Community Trust, both their second premier title. contribute their time.

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

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

Wellington Rugby Football Union (Incorporated) Annual Report 2016 12 the Union and clubs can continue to collectively invest players and volunteers first. The campaign attracted in the programme with much greater support being significant media attention and allowed the game to provided to coaches at all levels. This will continue lead discussion on this issue. We must continue to be to be a work in progress through 2017, but we must cognisant of this and let our match officials get on with ensure the support around our participants enables the doing their job. best possible rugby experience – and this starts with My special thanks to the Rugby Board delegates and coaching. in particular the work of the club rugby subcommittee, Our pathways programme, through amateur once again well led by Geoff Blaikie. We have more work representative rugby once again unearthed more to do in 2017 and we look forward to pushing on with wonderful young talent throughout the region in 2016. new initiatives that drive greater interest in our game. Whilst the Women’s Pride did not quite match their To our Presidential Suite, many thanks to President final efforts of 2015, the younger U18 talent coming Murray Tocker who led our group of Vice Presidents through does bode well for the future. The U19 team Ted Thomas, Brendan Gard’ner, Barry Ellis and Murray cam agonisingly close to another finals appearance at Blandford and Past President Mick Reedy. The the Jock Hobbs National Tournament, narrowly losing to countless hours of support you put into our community in a tight semi final, before snatching victory game is acknowledged an appreciated and Wellington in the dying moments against Canterbury to finish third. Rugby is better for your involvement and contribution, Our U18 and U16 programmes continue to produce a thank you. strong base of talent with both U16 boys teams winning their respective Hurricanes region competitions. Finally, My thanks also to Will Caccia-Birch and his community our sevens teams completed solid national campaigns, team. The Union continue to provide wonderful support once again going deep on day two, with the Women just in administering the game at all levels. The close falling short with a close loss to Manawatu in the final. engagement with our clubs is vital as we continue to Congratulations to our NZ representative, Kat Whata develop long term strategies for rugby in the region. Simpkins, who was named player of the Tournament. Finally, my sincere thanks to our many volunteers and Once again, big thanks to our referees and volunteers administrators who, week in week out, contribute so from the Wellington Rugby Referees Association much of their time to our community game. This is our (WRRA), who provide a wonderful service to our game. point of difference as a sport and ensures that our In particular, we acknowledge the leadership of Ian game continues to thrive and survive in Wellington – Dallas as the long serving Chair of the WRRA and the thank you all. many countless voluntary hours he and his committee Peter Scott put into running the Association, we thank you. Chairman In support of our referees, Wellington Rugby established WRFU Rugby Board a ‘positive sidelines’ partnership with Burger King in 2016 to heighten awareness of sideline behaviour and continue to create a positive culture that puts our

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Played: Won: Lost: Points For: Points Against: 11 6 5 339 338 Management Team Head Coach: Earl Va’a Assistant Coach: Richard Watt Skills Coach/Scrum Coach: Darren Larsen Manager: Mila Poutoa Strength and Conditioning Coach: Dave Wildash Assistant Strength and Conditioning: James Dickie Assistant Strength and Conditioning: Joel Marshall Physio: LeeVan Santos Assistant Physio: Cameron Shaw Doctor: Back Row: Asafo Aumua, Sitiveni Paongo, Leni Apisai, Malo Tuitama, Ha’amea Ahio, Lester Maulolo, Vince Sakaria, Isaac O’Connor Dr Andrew Narayan Third Row: Mike Lealava’a, Valentine Meachen, Alex Fidow, Galu Taufale, Jeff To’omaga-Allen, Chris Baumann, Peter Umaga-Jensen, Pakai Turia, Jackson Analyst: Garden-Bachop, , Sheridan Rangihuna Jayson Ross Second Row: Andrew Narayan (Doctor), Ben Sigmund (Player Development Manager), Jayson Ross (Analyst), Leevan Santos (Head Physio), , Joe Apikotoa, Isaia Walker-Leawere, , Kane Leaupepe, James Blackwell, Cameron Shaw (Physio), Dave Wildash (Head Trainer), Greg Gear Manager: Stanbridge (Logistics), Joel Marshall (Trainer), James Dickie (Trainer) Greg Stanbridge Front Row: Mila Poutoa (Team Manager), Tomasi Palu, , Greg Foe, Hoani Matenga, Richard Watt (Assistant Coach), Earl Va’a (Head Coach), Mark Professional Development Reddish, Brad Shields (Captain), Murray Tocker (President), Darren Larsen (Resource Coach), , Reg Goodes, Matt Proctor, Joe Hill, Manager: Ben Sigmund Absent: Dane Coles, Finnbarr Kerr-Newell, T J Perenara, Ardie Savea, Julian Savea, T J Va’a

Wellington Rugby Football Union (Incorporated) Annual Report 2016 14 Wellington Lions 2016 Wellington Caps Position Total Caps Alex Fidow Prop 8 Team Record 30 September v Southland in Asafo Aumua Hooker 10 Wellington: Won 60-21 Brad Shields Flanker 54 20 August v Hawkes Bay in Napier: Tries: Malo Tuitama (2),Vaea Fifita, Chris Baumann Prop 11 Won 36-26 Greg Foe, Matt Proctor, Wes Goosen, Finnbarr Kerr-Newell Prop 2 Tries: Alex Fidow, Jason Woodward, Asafo Aumua, Galu Taufale Loosie 8 Jackson Garden-Bachop, Galu Taufale, Galu Taufale Greg Foe Loosie 21 Joe Hill, Greg Foe Con: Jackson Garden-Bachop (6) Con: Jason Woodward (1), Jackson Pen: Jackson Garden-Bachop Haamea Ahio Prop 4 Garden-Bachop (3) Hoani Matenga Lock 22 5 October v Manawatu in Palmerston Pen: Jackson Garden-Bachop Isaac O’Connor Loosie 6 North: Lost 28-50 Isaia Walker-Leawere Lock 6 25 August v Otago in : Tries: Wes Goosen, Hoani Matenga, Jackson Garden-Bachop First Five-Eighth 29 Lost 21-44 Jason Woodward, Galu Taufale James Blackwell Lock 12 Tries: Wes Goosen, Shaun Treeby, Con: Jackson Garden-Bachop (4) Jason Woodward Fullback 38 Matt Proctor 9 October v Taranaki in Wellington: Con: Jackson Garden-Bachop (3) Jeffery Toomaga-Allen Prop 32 Lost 31-54 Joe Hill Wing 29 3 September v North Harbour in Tries: Alex Fidow, Joe Hill, James Joe Apikotoa Prop 13 Wellington: Won 21-17 Blackwell, Mark Reddish Kane Leaupepe Lock/Loosie 1 Pen: Jackson Garden-Bachop (7) Con: Jackson Garden-Bachop (4) Leni Apisai Hooker 24 Pen: Jackson Garden-Bachop 9 September v Counties-Manukau in Lester Maulolo Wing 1 Pukekohe: Won 28-27 15 October v Waikato in Wellington: Malo Tuitama Utility Back 7 Tries: Leni Apisai (2), Lost 24-28 Mark Reddish Lock 60 Jackson Garden-Bachop Tries: Vaea Fifita, Hoani Matenga, Matt Proctor Wing 44 Con: Jackson Garden-Bachop (2) Reg Goodes, Asafo Aumua Mike Lealavaa Mid field 10 Pen: Jackson Garden-Bachop (3) Con: Jackson Garden-Bachop (2) Pakai Turia Utility Back 8 16 September v Bay of Plenty in 23 October Semi Final v North Peter Umaga-Jensen Utility Back 9 Wellington: Won 24-10 Harbour in Wellington: Lost 37-40 Reggie Goodes Prop 48 Tries: Reg Goodes (2), Tries: Leni Apisai, Wes Goosen, Joe Hill, Salesi Rayasi Wing 1 Peter Umaga-Jensen, Wes Goosen Asafo Aumua, Sheridan Rangihuna Sam Lousi Lock 10 Con: Jackson Garden-Bachop (2) Con: Jackson Garden-Bachop (3) Shaun Treeby 12 71 Pen: Jackson Garden-Bachop (2) 22 September v Northland in Sheridan Rangihuna Halfback 18 Whangarei: Won 29-21 Sitiveni Poango Prop 1 Tries: Asafo Aumua (3), Hoani Matenga TJ Va’a First Five-Eighth 3 Con: Jackson Garden-Bachop (3) Tomasi Palu Halfback 36 Pen: Jackson Garden-Bachop Vaea Fifita Lock 28 Valentine Meachen Hooker 2 Vince Sakaria Prop 11 Wes Goosen Mid field 21

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Team Managers from 14th Aug – 17th Aug. This was We used 39 players in our 2016 Mitre Report important where everyone could focus 10 Cup season and the following on preparation and allowed the Coaches milestones were celebrated by the team: to outline their plans and strategies for • 15 players debuted for Wellington Management Team the upcoming season. at Mitre10 Cup: Alex Fidow, Asafo The 2016 management team had two The Final Squad was announced on Aumua, Chris Baumann, Galu changes with former Team Doctor Theo August 12th. Taufale, Isaia Walker-Leawere, Dorfling and former Baggage man/Gears Kane Leaupepe, Pakai Turia, Peter Paul Minehan moving fulltime to the In season Umaga Jensen, Sam Lousi, TJ Va’a, Hurricanes being replaced by Dr Andrew Valentine Meachen, Haamea Ahio, The season began encouragingly with Narayan and Greg Stanbridge. Two Sitiveni Paongo, Lester Maulolo and a good win over Hawkes Bay, before a new people in Media Toby Robson and Salesi Rayasi. Professional Development Manager Ben loss away to Otago. Five straight wins • 5 players gained their blazer (Played Sigmund joined the Team. followed over North Harbour, a thriller over Counties -Manukau in the inaugural 12 games): Greg Foe, James Blackwell, Joe Apikotoa, Sheridan Planning and Preparation Jonah Tali Lomu Memorial Trophy - an amazing occasion to be involved with - Rangihuna and Wes Goosen. Much work in the planning, logistical and Bay of Plenty Northland and Southland. • Brad Shields had the distinction competition requirements were fulfilled Then an unfortunate string of losses to of playing his 50th game for the satisfactorily. Manawatu, Waikato and Taranaki to finish Province vs. Northland. Well done From there communication and the round robin. to Brad on this achievement. interaction with all of our Suppliers Our final round game was against was positive; thanks to all of our Taranaki. This was our Charity game for Team Environment/Culture many organizations that assisted us The Wellington Children’s Hospital; with The management team and senior throughout the season. the children themselves behind the idea players continued to promote the Thanks too, to NZ Rugby Frances Duffin and the design of the commemorative traditions and pride in representing and team for the assistance pre, in and Jersey which were auctioned to raise Wellington and their club. The Training off Season funds for the children’s hospital. Base was themed with Wellington city, Despite the on field result, it was a game the players clubs and Wellington rugby Pre-Season we could all be proud of in creating imagery. Club Day themes were frequent awareness for the children’s hospital. in our training days. Our pre-season games were against Tasman, Manawatu and Canterbury. We booked a home semifinal, coming up Due to the compact nature of the Thanks to Marty, Verne, Tel and their against North Harbour. Once again, we competition, opportunities for the team Teams for these games. knew we would be in for a tight contest. and their families to enjoy each other’s Unfortunately, this time we came out on company outside of rugby centred This led to the Coaches taking a Training the wrong side of the result, going down around the player’s partner’s lounge Squad of 45 to Pirinoa in the Wairarapa- 37-40. with a happy family environment enjoyed Bush Region for a Pre-Season Camp by all; as well as the home games’ after

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match meals at the Greenman. These We would like to thank our organization were well patronized. The team also held for their tireless efforts in the support a management, players and partners of our Team. From Match Operations, function together in season. Commercial, Community, Finance, Administration. To our volunteers, External Relationships schools and rugby club community, who supported us. Thank you All! The Wellington Lions players continue to deliver in the sponsor relations, Thank you to the Team, our Coaches and community interactions and marketing Management Team who invested a lot of obligations with many of our valued time in preparing the Team. sponsors. We recognize the importance Final thanks go to our loyal and faithful of our sponsors and contributions. We fans. You continually support us. A big sincerely thank them all and we hope for thanks from the Lions to each one of you continued relationships into 2017. all. Thank You. Thank you to our Principal Season Mila Poutoa Sponsors: Stonewood Homes, Wellington Lions Rutherford and Bond Toyota, Tui, BLK Manager 2016 and Valentines Petone.

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

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

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

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Played: Won: Lost: Points For: Points Against: 7 4 3 209 135

Management Team Head Coach: James Porter

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

Team Manager: Michaela Tahere

Analyst: Ngarangi Haerewa

Physio: Chris Marshal

Resource Coaches: James Clabburn and Dave Jenson

Back Row: Alice Soper, Brooke Tauaneai, Raylene Lolo, Hope Hakopa, Sauimoana Solia, Anna Engles, Patricia Kalolo-Apolinario, Monica Tagoai, Georgia Daals, Vaine Marsters, Gina Wiliamson Middle Row: Fa’avae Tuma’ai (Assistant Coach), Patrick Matthews (Physio), James Clabburn (Resource Coach), James Porter (Head Coach), Bernadette Robertson, Caroline Sio, Acacia Te Iwimate, Michaela Tahere (Manager), Ngarangi Haerewa (Video analyst), Chris Marshal (Physio), Dave Jenson (Resource coach), Matt Poutoa (Assistant Coach) Front Row: Janet Taumoli, Katarina Whata-Simpkins, Kiri Mei, Aimee Sutorius, Jackie Patea (Captain), Amanda Rasch (Vice Captain), Fa’asua Makisi (Vice Captain), Ayesha Leti-Iiga, Joanah Ngan-Woo, Lizzie Goulden, Alicia Print Absent: Muteremoana Aiatu, Sanita Levave

Wellington Rugby Football Union (Incorporated) Annual Report 2016 18 2016 Wellington Pride Player Appearances Club 2016 Caps Acacia Te Iwimate Wainuiomata 6 Team Record 3 September v Otago in Porirua: Aimee Sutorius Northern United 1 Won 40-20 Alice Soper Wainuiomata 5 Tries: Ayesha Leti-Liga (2), 6 August v Auckland in Auckland: Alicia Print Oriental Rongotai 7 Georgia Daals (2), Acacia Te Iwimate, Lost 27-32 Amanda Rasch Oriental Rongotai 4 Joanah Ngan-Woo Tries: Joanah Ngan-Woo, Fa’asua Makisi, Angel Uila Avalon 3 Conversions: Elizabeth Goulden (5) Acacia Te Iwimate Anna Engels Poneke 3 Conversions: Amanda Rasch (3) 9 September v Counties Manukau Atalina Milovale HOBM 3 Penalties: Amanda Rasch (2) in Auckland: Lost 5-37 Ayesha Leti-Liga Oriental Rongotai 6 Tries: Acacia Te Iwimate 20 August v Waikato in Porirua: Bernadette Robinson Oriental Rongotai 7 Won 25-17 17 September v Bay of Plenty in Brooke Tauaneai Wainuiomata 7 Tries: Brooke Tauaneai, Sanita Levave, Porirua: Won 27-0 Caroline Sio Avalon 4 Kiri Mei Tries: Ayesa Leti-Liga (3), Georgia Daals Davina Lasini Wainuiomata 5 Conversions: Acacia Claridge, Conversions: Amanda Rasch, Elizabeth Goulden Oriental Rongotai 7 Amanda Rasch Elizabeth Goulden Fa’asua Makisi Oriental Rongotai 5 Penalties: Amanda Rasch (2) Penalties: Amanda Rasch Georgia Daals Old Boys University 7 27 August v Manawatu in SEMI-FINAL – 24 September v Gina Williamson Old Boys University 5 : Won 25-20 Counties Manakau in Auckland: Hope Hakopa Old Boys University 3 Tries: Vaine Marsters (2), Ayesh Leti-Liga, Lost 7-60 Jackie Patea Wainuiomata 6 Joanah Ngan-Woo Tries: Lizzie Goulden Janet Taumoli Oriental Rongotai 3 Conversions: Elizabeth Goulden Conversions: Amanda Rasch Joanah Ngan-Woo Oriental Rongotai 7 Penalties: Elizabeth Goulden Katarina Whata-Simpkins Avalon 2 Kaycie Mosley Old Boys University 1 Kiri Mei Wainuiomata 2 Lekah Leti Northern United 1 Maryanne Collins Wainuiomata 3 Monica Tagoai Hutt Old Boys Marist 4 Muteremoana Aiatu Northern United 6 Patricia Kalolo-Apolinario Poneke 4 Raylene Rolo Oriental Rongotai 3 Rosie Stirling Hutt Old Boys Marist 3 Saimoana Solia Old Boys University 7 Sanita Levave Northern United 6 Vaine Marsters Northern United 7

Wellington Rugby Football Union (Incorporated) Annual Report 2016 19 Wellington Men’s 7s 2015/16 Wellington Women’s 7s 2015/16

Management Team 2015/16 Squad Management Team 2015/16 Squad

Head Coach: Scott Waldrom Murphy Taramai, Hayden Schrijvers, Head Coach: Charles Aliva Amanda Rasch, Ruby Finau, Assistant Coach: Sam Rasch Gregory Foe, Lote Raikabula, Assistant Coach: Fa’avae Tuma’ai Georgia Daals, Monica Tagoa’I, Manager: Dean Simpson Isaia Petelo, Te Wehi Wright, Manager: Brett: Karipa Kat Whata-Simpkins, Lise Soloa, Sheridan Rangihuna, Ayesha Leti’Iiga, Fa’asua Makisi, Trainer: Duncan Pearce Physio: Nick Naylor Jordan Simpson-Hefft, Caroline Sio, Aimee Sutorius, Max Pearson, Nua Fono-Hunt, Vaine Marsters, Timena Tuma’ai, Jackson Garden-Bachop Elizabeth Goulden

Team Record Team Record

Played Won Lost Points For Points Against Played Won Lost Points For Points Against 5 3 2 79 79 7 5 2 158 82

National Tournament – National Tournament – Rotorua

Day 1 Day 2 Day 1 Day 2 v Otago Won 17-7 v Auckland Won 24-19 v Otago Won 24-0 v Auckland Won 21-10 v Hawkes Bay Won 10-7 v North Harbour (SF) Lost 14-26 v Waikato Lost 5-20 v Canterbury (SF) Won 33-7 v Taranaki Lost 14-20 v Counties Manukau Won 25-12 v Manawatu (F) Lost 19-26 v North Harbour Won 31-7

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Team Record

Played Won Lost Points For Points Against 5 1 4 137 160

Management Team Matches and Results

Head Coach: Matt Lee Date Time Opponent Ground Result Forwards Coach: Filo Tiaita Saturday 10 September 2.00pm Manawatu Petone Rec 30-13 Backs Coach: Riki Flutey Saturday 17 September 2.00pm Wellington Samoans Petone Rec 17-26 Manager: Grant Wall Saturday 24 September 5.00pm Hawkes Bay Napier 34-44 Physio: Matt Doonan Saturday 1 October 2.00pm Canterbury Petone Rec 22-31 Trainer: Joel Marshall Saturday 8 October 12.00pm Tasman Porirua Park 34-46

Wellington Rugby Football Union (Incorporated) Annual Report 2016 21 Wellington Under 19 2016

Team Record

Played Won Lost Points For Points Against 8 6 2 277 124

Management Team Matches and Results

Head Coach: Zak Feaunati Date Time Opponent Ground Result Asst. Coach: Jamie Williams Friday 13 August 7.30pm Wellington Maori Fraser Park 17-20 Manager: Mike Berry Saturday 20 August 1.00pm Wellington Samoan Petone Rec 31-26 Physio: Nick Naylor Saturday 27 September 12.00pm Hurricanes Barbarians U19 Palmerston North 68-5 Trainer: James Dickie Saturday 3 September 1.00pm Hawkes Bay U19 Petone Rec 38-3 Saturday 10 September 1.00pm Manawatu U19 Palmerston North 38-13 14 – 21 September National U19 Tournament Week Taupo Otago 37-14 Auckland A (SF) 17-19 Canterbury (3rd place play-off)) 31-24

Winners of the Hurricanes Region Under 19 Tournament

Wellington Rugby Football Union (Incorporated) Annual Report 2016 22 Wellington Under 18 Boys 2016 Wellington Under 18 Girls 2016

Management Team Management Team

Head Coach: Sam Rasch Head Coach: Findlay Siania Backs Coach: Tane Tuipulotu Forwards Coach: Semi Kuresa Forwards Coach: Dan Farani Backs Coach: James Te Iwi Mate Manager: Geoff Hall Manager: Ihaia Copeland Physio: Miles Ganley Team Liaison: Grace Cooper

Team Record Team Record

Played Won Lost Points For Points Against Played Won Lost Points For Points Against 3 2 1 138 66 5 4 1 241 111

Matches and Results Matches and Results

Date Time Opponent Ground Result Date Time Opponent Ground Result Saturday 3 September 12.00pm Tasman Nelson 57-38 Saturday 20 August 10.15am Wgtn Pride Dev Porirua Park 24-29 Saturday 10 September 1.00pm NZIS Petone Rec 59-0 Saturday 27 August 11.00am Wgtn Samoan Porirua Park 34-32 Saturday 17 September 12.30pm Centurions U21 Porirua Park CAN Sunday 4 September 2.00pm Tasman Picton 57-38 Saturday 24 September 12.00pm Auckland Auckland 22-28 Saturday 10 September 1.00pm Hawkes Bay Palmerston North 64-7 Saturday 1 October 12.30pm Canterbury Palmerston North CAN Saturday 17 September 10.30am Manawatu Sports Institute 62-5

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Management Team Management Team

Head Coach: Willie Leota Winners Head Coach: Garry Archer Winners Forwards Coach: Mason Malagama’ali’i of the Don Forwards Coach: John Schwalger of the Backs Coach: Kent Harris Broughton Backs Coach: Richard Preston Saracens Manager: Mike Parker Shield Manager: Brendon Carter Cup Trainer: Joe Fiu Asst. Manager: Danny Merito Physio: Aleks Noble-Campbell Team Record Team Record Played Won Lost Points For Points Against 6 5 1 224 72 Played Won Lost Points For Points Against 7 7 0 346 43 Matches and Results Matches and Results Date Time Opponent Ground Result Saturday 3 September 12.00pm Wair. Bush U18 Masterton 52-10 Date Time Opponent Ground Result Saturday 10 September 11.30am Hawkes Bay Palmerston North 22-32 Saturday 3 September 12.00pm Wairarapa-Bush Ashurst 19-12 Saturday 17 September 1.00pm Manawatu Otaki Domain 32-5 Wanganui Ashurst 28-0 Saturday 10 September 11.30am Hawkes Bay Dev Palmerston North 60-5 26-29 September HYRC U16 Tournament Week, Palmerston North Saturday 17 September 12.30pm Wairarapa-Bush Petone 43-8 Poverty Bay 45-3 Hawkes Bay 38-12 26-29 September HYRC U16 Tournament Week, Palmerston North Manawatu 35-10 Hawkes Bay Dev 62-10 Wanganui 88-0 Horowhenua-Kapiti 46-8

Wellington Rugby Football Union (Incorporated) Annual Report 2016 24 Wellington Maori 2016 Wellington Samoan 2016

Management Team Management Team

Head Coach: Andrew Wharakura Head Coach: Rodney So’oialo Assistant C oach: Jo Hopkins Forwards Coach: Kas Lealamanua Manager: Tane Landon-Lane Backs Coach: Steve So’oialo Asst. Manager: Clinton Whiu Manager: Mitch Nyberg Asst. Manager: Alphonso Parsons

Team Record Team Record

Played Won Lost Points For Points Against Played Won Lost Points For Points Against 3 2 1 82 76 7 4 3 185 180

Matches and Results Matches and Results

Date Opponent Ground Result Date Opponent Ground Result Saturday 13 August v Wellington U19 Fraser Park 20-17 Saturday 13 August v Barbarians Petone 5-12 Saturday 20 August v Wellington Barbarians Petone Rec 29-24 Saturday 20 August v Wellington U19 Petone 26-31 Saturday 27 August v Wellington Samoan Porirua 33-35 Saturday 27 August v Wellington Maori Porirua 35-33 Saturday 3 September v Hawkes Bay Samoans Porirua 40-24 Saturday 10 September v Hawkes Bay Development Petone 21-38 Saturday 17 September v Wellington Development Petone 26-17 Saturday 24 September v Manawatu Development Palmerston North 32-25

Wellington Rugby Football Union (Incorporated) Annual Report 2016 25 Hurricanes 2016

Played: Won: Lost: Points For: Points Against: 18 14 4 544 326 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: LeeVan Santos Head Strength and Conditioning Coach: David Gray Back Row: Wes Goosen, Ricky Riccatelli, Jamison Gibson-Park, Nehe Milner Skudder, Willis Hahaholo, Loni Uhla, Hisa Sasagi, Motu Matu’u, Iopu Iopu-Aso, Strength and Conditioning Coach: Leni Apisai, TJ Va’a, Dave Wildash Third Row: Paul Minehan (Baggageman/Massuer), Matt Proctor, , , James Marshall, James Blackwell, Jason Woodward, Callum Gibbins, Tony Lamborn, Ardie Savea, , Peter Umaga-Jensen, Baggage Man / Masseur: Second Row: Phil Maguire (Intern), Cameron Shaw (Head Physiotherapist) David Gray (Head Strength and Conditioning Coach) Dan Cron (Scrum Paul Minehan Coach), Hugh Renton, Vaea Fifita, , , , Chris Stirling (GM High Performance), Leevan Santos Professional Development (Physiotherapist), Dave Wildash (Strength and Conditioning Coach), Jayson Ross (Analyst) Cormac Ryan (Intern), Tony Ward (Team Manager) Manager: Steve Symonds Front Row: Reg Goodes, Brad Shields, , Victor Vito, Richard Watt (Coach), John Plumtree (Assistant Coach), Dane Coles (Captain) General Manager High TJ Perenara (Vice Captain) Chris Boyd (Head Coach), Jason Holland (Coach), Cory Jane, Julian Savea, Jeffery Toomaga-Allen. Performance: Chris Stirling Absent: Pita Ahki, Christian Lloyd, , Geoffrey Cridge, James Broadhurst, Theo Dorfling, Steve Symonds

Wellington Rugby Football Union (Incorporated) Annual Report 2016 26 Hurricanes 2016 Hurricanes Player Appearances 2016 Total Caps Caps Team Record April 15 v Rebels in Melbourne: July 02 v in Wellington: Mark Abbott 14 31 Won 38-13 Won 37-27 Leni Apisai 4 4 26 February v in Canberra: Tries: BJ Barrett (2), VVJ Vito, CS Jane, Tries: VTL Fifita (2), R Goodes, DS Coles. Vince Aso 16 16 Lost 10-52 JC Woodward, AS Savea. Cons: Barrett (4) Beauden Barrett 18 82 Tries: N Laumape. Cons: Barrett (4) Pens: Barrett (3) Cons: Barrett Otere Black 3 7 April 23 v in Wellington: July 09v Waratahs in : Pens: Barrett Dane Coles 14 94 Lost 27-28 Won 28-17 Geoff Cridge 1 1 05 March v Highlanders in Dunedin: Tries: CS Jane, DS Coles, TTR Perenara, Tries: BJ Barrett, CS Jane, SJ Savea. Chris Eves 17 45 Lost 16-17 BJ Barrett. Cons: Barrett (2) Tries: TTR Perenara. Cons: Barrett, Woodward Pens: Barrett (3) Michael Fatialofa 15 15 Cons: Barrett Vaea Fifita 18 20 April 30 v Lions in Johannesburg: July 16 v in : Pens: Barrett (3) Callum Gibbins 13 26 Won 50-17 Won 35-10 Jamison Gibson-Park 13 13 11 March v Blues in Auckland: Tries: SJ Savea (2), CS Jane (2), Tries: JC Woodward, TTR Perenara, Won 23-19 M Proctor, R Goodes, VT Aso. SAU Halaholo, CJ Gibbins, BJ Barrett. Reggie Goodes 13 60 Tries:TTR Perenara (2), VVJ Vito. Cons: Barrett (6) Cons: Barrett (5) Wes Goosen 2 2 Cons: Barrett Pens: Barrett 15 18 July 23 v (QF) in Wellington: Pens: Barrett (2) May 07 v Sharks in Durban: Won 41-0 Cory Jane 17 111 18 March v Force in Palmerston North: Lost 15-32 Tries: L Uhila, JR Marshall, JC Woodward, Michael Kainga 3 3 Won 41-6 Tries: R Goodes, JR Marshall. VTL Fifita, TTR Perenara, BDF Shields. Tony Lamborn 4 4 Tries: DS Coles, JR Marshall, TTR Cons: Woodward Cons: Barrett (3), Woodward Ngani Laumape 11 11 Perenara, BN Thomson, N Laumape, Pens: Barrett Pens: Barrett James Marshall 14 44 AS Savea. May 14 v Reds in Wellington: July 30 v Chiefs (SF) in Wellington: Motu Matu’u 4 48 Cons: Barrett (4) Won 29-14 Won 25-9 Ben May 11 46 Pens: Barrett Tries:JC Woodward (2), WT Goosen, Tries: SAU Halaholo, BJ Barrett, VVJ Vito. Nehe Milner-Skudder 2 17 25 March v Kings in Wellington: DS Coles, N Laumape. Cons: Barrett (2) TJ Perenara 18 78 Won 42-20 Cons: Barrett (2) Pens: Barrett (2) Matt Proctor 12 36 Tries: N Laumape, BN Thomson, May 27 v Highlanders in Wellington: August v Lions (F) in Wellington: 9 9 AS Savea, VT Aso, BJ Barrett. Won 27-20 Won 20-3 Cons: Barrett (4) Ardie Savea 17 49 Tries: AS Savea (2), BDF Shields. Tries: CS Jane, BJ Barrett. Pens: Barrett (3) Julian Savea 16 88 Cons: Barrett (3) Cons: Barrett (2) Brad Shields 16 69 09 April v in Wellington: Pens: Barrett (2) Pens: Barrett (2) Te Toiroa Tahuriorangi 1 1 Won 40-22 DG: Barrett Tries: SJ Savea (3), BJ Barrett, DS Coles, Blade Thomson 11 37 B May. Jeffery Toomaga-Allen 13 69 Cons: Barrett (5) Loni Uhila 15 15 Victor Vito 16 100 Jason Woodward 15 18

Wellington Rugby Football Union (Incorporated) Annual Report 2016 27 Wellington Secondary Schools Rugby

2016 was another great year for Wellington secondary In Boys’ rugby, the Tranzit 1st XV Festival ran once Wellington Championship winners were: school students playing rugby, especially in the Girls’ again, highlighted by a Hurricanes curtain raiser game. game at Westpac Stadium. The festival provides WelTec Wellington College more meaningful competition games for our Top 4 St Mary’s College have become a powerhouse of New Premiership Boys 1st XVs at the start of the season. 2016 saw Zealand Secondary School Girls’ Rugby. After beating St Pat’s College Kilbirnie, Scots College, St Patrick’s Premier 2 St Patrick’s College, Aotea College 27 – 10 in the Premier 1 Final at Porirua Silverstream and Wellington College square off against Silverstream 2XV Park, St Mary’s beat Feilding High Schools’ Girls in the top Hurricanes schools in the Super 8 Competition: the Hurricanes Final and ended up coming second Gisborne, Hastings, Napier and Palmerston North Boys’ Premier 3 Onslow College at the Girls National 1st XV Championship. St Mary’s High Schools. then went on to win the Wellington Secondary School Premier 4 Porirua College 2XV Sevens title, the Wellington Senior Women’s Sevens competition, and Condor Secondary School Girls Wellington players selected for Premier 5 Kapiti College 2XV National Sevens title in December. On the success of 2016 New Zealand Schools Under 15 Div 1 St Patrick’s College, Silverstream their Sevens team, St Mary’s has been invited to the Xavier Numia and Billy Proctor (St Patrick’s College, 2017 Sanix World Rugby Youth Invitational Tournament Under 15 Div 2 St Patrick’s College, Kilbirnie B in Japan. Wellington) Under 15 Div 3 St Bernard’s College With St Mary’s only losing one player in 2017, Wellington players selected for Wellington Pride player Monica Tagoai, we look forward 2016 New Zealand Schools Barbarians Under 80kg St Patrick’s College, Silverstream to St Mary’s continued success. A special mention to the school staff and coaches who have put a lot of hard (Wellington College) and Under 65 kg Div 1 St Patrick’s College, Silverstream work into the team. Connor Garden-Bachop (Scots College) Under 65 kg Div 2 Scot’s College As well as the success above, the number of secondary school girls playing in the region grew slightly. The The WelTec Premiership 1st XV competition continues Under 55 kg Div 1 St Patrick’s College, Silverstream biggest impact we can have with participation numbers to be one of the most exciting secondary school is with the Girl’s game. We’re hoping the success competitions around. In the quarter finals, Wairarapa Under 55 kg Div 2 of St Mary’s College will inspire other schools and College upset Scots College 7-3 and Rongotai College Girls Premier 1 St Mary’s College help to create an even stronger secondary schools beat St Patrick’s College (Silverstream) for the second time in the season. While both Wairarapa College and competition. Girls Premier 2 Wainuiomata Rongotai eventually lost to Wellington College and It was also amazing to see four secondary school St Patrick’s College (Wellington) in the semi-finals, Condor Regional Rugby 7’s players make the Wellington Pride women’s team: their reward will be to contest the 2017 Tranzit 1st XV Festival. Boys Cup St Patrick’s College, Kilbirnie Secondary schoolgirls selected in the The WelTec Premiership Final was played between Wellington Pride NPC team: Girls Cup St Mary’s College Wellington College and St Patrick’s College (Wellington) at Porirua Park in front of 2000 spectators. Wellington Under 15 7’s Monica Tagoai (St Mary’s), Brooke Tauaneai College had a fantastic season going through the (Wainuiomata High School), Ayesha Leti Iiga (Porirua Boys Cup St Patrick’s College, Silverstream Premiership unbeaten. St Pat’s Town couldn’t repeat the College) and Alicia Print (Newlands College). success they had in 2015 knocking over a previously

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2016 Wellington Schools Executive:

Chairperson: Martin Isberg (Wainuiomata High School)

Secretary: David Fa’atafa (College Sport Wellington)

Treasurer: Martin Isberg (Wainuiomata High School)

Executive: Tim Fox (Hutt Valley High School), Justin Gray (Rongotai College), Darrell Harvey (Wellington College), John Hornal (College Sport Wellington), Kane Mokomoko (Aotea College), Sam Rasch (Scots College), Scott Maclean (WRRA), Rick Whatarau (WRFU), Hana Tusa (Mana College). unbeaten team, and Wellington College ended up At the College Sport Awards, Brooke Tauaneai David Fa’atafa winning 9-6 in a tight encounter. In the Hurricanes Top (Wanuiomata High School) and Xavier Numia (St Sport Manager 4 Final, Wellington College eventually lost to national Patrick’s College, Wellington) were named as College College Sport Wellington finalist Hasting Boys High School. Sport Wellington Rugby Players of the Year. This topped off a great year for both players. Brooke was named The College Rugby Finals Day was another great in the Wellington Pride team, while Xavier was named success, with 12 division Finals being played at St in the NZ Secondary Schools’ team for the second Patrick’s College, Silverstream. Thanks to Principal consecutive year. Gerard Tully and the Director of Sport Warrick Bowden for their continued support of this day that brings all On behalf of all schools we would like to thank the teams together and allows everyone to celebrate this Wellington Rugby Referees Association (WRRA) for finals festival of rugby. your contribution and making sure we have referees at our games. WSSRU would like to thank all Rugby Reece Plumtree from Wellington College was the top Administrators and Convenors at the schools for their point scorer for all 1st XVs, while Jonsey Elekana-Tuuga valued contribution to the promotion of the game, and from Tawa College was the top try scorer, with 11. to the managers and coaches of the teams for their After the XV’s season, the Sevens tournaments volunteerism with youth Rugby. continue to be popular for both our girls and boys. In Additionally our special thanks go to the directors and the main tournament, the Condor Regional Qualifiers, St personnel of the Wellington Rugby Football Union and Patrick’s College, Wellington beat St Patrick’s College, their RDOs for their ongoing support of secondary Silverstream 21-7 in a repeat of last year’s final to school rugby. Also, thanks to Mike Dilnott for his work claim the Cup. Both teams progressed as the Complaints Review Officer and our local judicial through to Condor Nationals. St Mary’s College won the chairs, Grant Jones, Darrell Harvey, Simon Stack, and inaugural Kat Whata-Simpkins Trophy, beating Aotea Martin Isberg. College 42-5 in the final.

Wellington Rugby Football Union (Incorporated) Annual Report 2016 29 Junior Rugby Advisory Board

Chairperson: Sunil Surujpal In response to the negative side-line behaviour in the Mention must be made of the effort Will Caccia-Birch, Board: Anna Sage (Deputy Chair) - Appointed 2015 season, the WRFU, in conjunction with Burger Tammy Ferreira, and the WRFU Office have put into Kane Mokomoko - Appointed King, piloted the ‘Keep it Clean’ pilot campaign in the Junior Rugby. The continual seeking of ways to improve Lance Ehu - Elected last five weeks of the season. The purpose of this the delivery of rugby to our youth is outstanding and Adam Cooper - Elected campaign was to provide clubs, via a highly visible bib not enough can be said of the job they do to upskill both Shar Amner - Appointed worn by a parent or volunteer on the sideline, a way to players and coaches at a junior level. remind supporters, coaches and players that negative Junior Rugby has had a successful 2016 season In closing, I would like to thank my fellow board sideline behaviour is not tolerated and that they should with a 6% (293) increase in player and team numbers members: Anna Sage, Kane Mokomoko, Lance Ehu, provide positive support to the teams and coaches. The from 2015. In particular, there was 12.7% (48) growth Adam Cooper, Shar Amner and previous Board member success of the campaign will see it rolled out from the in the number of girls playing. There has been no – David Fa’atafa; who have helped deliver rugby to our start of the 2017 rugby season and be mandatory for change to the Junior Rugby programme with the junior players. Not always an easy job but thank you all clubs. same key elements being delivered across the region for giving up your time and helping with the delivery of including an Intra-Provincial Tournament, U13 Regional JRAB undertook to review and refresh its strategic junior rugby in the Wellington region. Representative Programme, Berryman Cup, and our priorities, being mindful of the progress over the last Regards regular Friday/Saturday season. three years. The following eight priorities were identified:

In 2016, the highlights were: 1. Definea development pathway for our players that Sunil Surujpal builds, year on year, on their rugby skills. Chairperson • Continuation of the Gareth Head Leadership Clinic Junior Rugby Advisory Board for over 240 players from all clubs across the region, 2. Reinforce the positive attitude we want from our along with 40 volunteer coaches and trainers. players, coaches, volunteers, supporters and the wider rugby community. • A successful Intra-Provincial Tournament held at Te Whaea Park with Western Bays winning the U13 3. Establish and promote a sustainable girls rugby grade and Hutt Valley winning the U12 grade. programme. • A successful U13 Regional Programme run by Dale 4. Improve our school – club linkages and how we Wall, Murray Sullivan and team with the following deliver rugby programmes with schools. results: 5. Continue to engage closely with our clubs, players, – Open v Horowhenua-Kapiti U14 – 32 to 24 coaches and the wider rugby community. – Open v Hawkes Bay U14 – 0 to 53 6. Develop and establish a set of modified rugby programmes that complement the regular junior – Open v Auckland U13 – 23 to 12 rugby programme. – Open v Manawatu U14 – 19 to 32 7. Support and provide a development pathway for – Open v Marlborough U14 – 68 to 12 our coaches so that they can increase their rugby • For the first time at the Wellington Rugby Football knowledge. awards night, there was a Junior Rugby Volunteer of 8. Definea regular cycle of Junior Rugby rules review the Year award. The inaugural winner was Dale Wall so that they are current and relevant. for his work with the regional U13 rugby programme.

Wellington Rugby Football Union (Incorporated) Annual Report 2016 30 WRRA REPORT 2016

A rugby referee is just another voluntary member of the At club level with 7 Premier games a weekend, plus displayed on our shorts and AR flags – we publically rugby community, loving the game like everyone else, increasing pressure to provide Premier referees for thank them and ask everyone to support another rugby basking in the post RWC glory, and for the 2016 season, top college rugby, we struggled with our numbers – loving business. the winning of the Super Rugby title by the Hurricanes however this always provides a number of opportunities Finally, a thank you to all our other alliance partners and for up and coming referees to perform at these levels Dealing with the changing, and trialling, of rugby law supporters, particularly BLK, PWMC, Gripfast, Petone and gain that vital experience of performing under that occurs in many years, is also something we have RFC, who supplied us with rooms for our ancillary pressure, and that always holds the Association in good to come to grips with; understanding the subtleties meetings and our Annual Awards Dinner, and certainly stead for future seasons – we obviously still need more and implications, and determining how we will apply the team at WRFU for all their support during the 2016 referees, and whilst we can get young people excited them consistently across the grades we referee, season. to join and begin a career, hopefully, towards a Super similar to players and coaches. This past season, maul Rugby and Test career , we really need those ex- players To all our members who volunteered throughout 2016, interpretation and scrum law changes were all that was as well, who are mature and experienced in the game – a their partners and families, a big thankyou yet again – required at club and college level, as the other changes fantastic way to stay involved in the game, give back, many are now reffing the 7’s tournament programme as which were mostly used and trialled at Heartland and to keep fit – a full time commitment is not required, well, which pretty much means a 12 month commitment Championship and Mitre 10 Cup were not accepted into so come and give what you can. Wellington – this was probably a good decision as the And to everyone in the rugby community who tackle law trialled in Mitre 10 Cup will probably not be Referee abuse unfortunately still raises its ugly head personally thanked and supported a referee, you persevered with. We are sure there will be some other from time to time, and this season we had instances have our appreciation, as this also goes a long way minor, and positive, changes for the 2017 season for us, of coaches and team management being involved – in referees enjoying what they do and in us retaining and you, to come to terms with. however we do believe the work and support being referees. offered by most clubs and colleges is very positive Once again Wellington referees were represented at Ian Dallas and is certainly appreciated by the Association. WRFU, the highest levels of the game with and Ben WRRA Chairman along with us, are continually looking at ways to drive O’Keefe performing in the Super 18, Test rugby, and the trend downwards – we appreciate it is a competitive Mitre 10 Cup. Ben officiated his first Test, that being game, and everyone is entitled to an opinion – Samoa v Georgia, and then going onto referee Japan v remember referees are always open to a constructive Scotland and Scotland v Argentina. Mike also officiated discussion after a game, plus we certainly welcome all the game, South Africa v Barbarians. members of the rugby community to come and join us In the NZR Development Squad we had Richard at our weekly meetings at the PWMC. Gordon and Vincent Ringrose with appointments at Finances are an issue to many of us, and now with Heartland Championship level, and in the NZR Wider the Association into its second year without a major Training group we had Nick Hogan who refereed at sponsor, it is definitely having a serious impact on our other representative level games, culminating in the referee development programmes – we keep searching, National U19 tournament. Finally we had Daniel Mangin but any, and all, assistance would be greatly received. and Jamie Fairmaid selected in the Hurricanes Youth We were very lucky to secure a relationship mid-season Council Representative Referee Squad. with “El Cheapo Cars” and you will have seen them

Wellington Rugby Football Union (Incorporated) Annual Report 2016 31 Club Competitions: 2016 Grade Winners

PREMIER GRADE Division One 1st round Swindale Shield Old Boys University 2nd round Jubilee Cup Tawa 2nd round (round robin) Andy Leslie Trophy Marist St Pats Division Two 2nd round Hardham Cup Hutt Old Boys Marist PREMIER RESERVE GRADE Division One 1st round Harper Lock Shield Marist St Pats 2nd round Ed Chaney Cup Hutt Old Boys Marist Division Two 2nd round H D Morgan Memorial Cup Wainuiomata FIRST GRADE Division One 1st round Thompson Memorial Cup Old Boys University 2nd round Johnsonville Centennium Cup Old Boys University UNDER 21 GRADE Division One 1st round Paris Memorial Trophy Old Boys University 2nd round John E Kelly Memorial Cup Old Boys University Division Two 1st round JRD Cup Johnsonville 2nd round Vic Calcinai Memorial Cup Petone 85KG RESTRICTED GRADE Division One 1st round JC Bowl Wellington 2nd round Paul Potiki Memorial Shield Tawa Division Two 1st round Phillip Wiggins Trophy Kapiti 2nd round Tony O’Brien Shield Western Suburbs RESERVE GRADE Division One 1st round Mike Copeland Trophy Poneke Ruffnuts & Stokes Valley (Shared) 2nd round John Davies Cup Poneke Ruffnuts Division One 1st round Upper Hutt Rams Pirates 2nd round Allan Seerup Cup Old Boys University Pink Ginners WOMEN’S Division One 1st round Fleurs Trophy Oriental-Rongotai & Northern United (Shared) 2nd round Victoria Tavern Trophy Wainuiomata Division Two 2nd round Hutt Old Boys Marist

Wellington Rugby Football Union (Incorporated) Annual Report 2016 32 Club Competitions: 2016 Grade Winners

POST SEASON TOURNAMENTS American Ambassador’s Trophy Sevens Series Mens Upper Hutt Rams American Ambassador’s Trophy Sevens Series Colts St Pats College Wellington American Ambassador’s Trophy Sevens Series Womens St Mary’s College

CLUB AWARDS DEWAR SHIELD 1 Old Boys University (Total Points) 2 Marist St Pats 3 Poneke

SIR WILLIAM PERRY MEMORIAL TROPHY 1 Oriental-Rongotai (Average Points Per Team) 2= Tawa & Wainuiomata 4 Northern United

GRIFFITHS MEMORIAL TROPHY* 1 Avalon Wolves Premier Reserve (Team highest average points per team) 2 Upper Hutt Rams Colts 3 Wainuiomata Premier Reserve

JUNIOR MERIT AWARD 1 Western Suburbs 2 Avalon Wolves 3 Johnsonville

Wellington Rugby Football Union (Incorporated) Annual Report 2016 33 WRFU Premier Division One Jubilee Cup Winners 2016 Tawa Rugby Football Club

Back Row: Thomas George, Vice Saletele, Jono Boyd, Kemara Hauiti-Parapara Third Row: James Flannely (Physiotherapist), Peniasi Tokakece, James Coburn, Sitiveni Paonga, Faraimo Nofoaiga, Tuhan Tauira, Hemi Fermanis Second Row: David Faatafa (Club Captain), Colleen Stanbridge (Manager), William Lafaele (Coach), Douglas Fletcher (Coach), Bradd Forster, Elvis Sevealii (Manager), Steven Sooialo (Club Co-ordinator/Coach), Katsu Takeuchi (Fitness Manager), David Banks (Chairman) Front Row: Joketani Koroi, Lotu Nuku, Etuale Togia, TJ Fermanis (Captain), Randall Bishop, Kaipati Gaualofa Absent: Ben Aumua-Pesi, Paul Bickle, Semesa Coka, Campbell Cowie, Vili Dakunimata, Isaac Faamau, Lorenzo Faraimo, Ezra Fermanis, Sio Fidow, Jerry Fryer, Cobi Harris, Tamiti Hauraki-Tyrell, Tito Ioane, Kenta Iamaji, Kalim Kelemete, Daniel Leone, Tavita Logovae, Lorenzo Lolesio, Joel Most, Pepesana Patafilo, Herman Petaia, Adam Preston, Sharn Robinson, Hisa Sasagi, Matthew Treeby, Shaun Treeby, Sam Tuala, Greg Tusani, Folau Vea, Elijah Vaa-Brooking

Wellington Rugby Football Union (Incorporated) Annual Report 2016 34 Victoria Tavern Trophy Wainuiomata WRFU Women’s Competition Winners 2016 Rugby Football Club

COACHES MANAGEMENT 2016 2016

Fred Fereti, Eteroma Leulu, Ben Tupuola, Yvonne Leulu Tumua Leafa, Joseph Collins, Isaiah Mamea

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

Wellington Rugby Football Union (Incorporated) Annual Report 2016 35 Bill Brien Challenge Cup Disciplinary Commonly, people who appeared before us in the current season have felt entitled to express self- Coming into the 2016 season Poneke held the Bill Brien Statistically, the 2016 season closely matches righteous indignation when justifying their conduct Cup. They lost it on their second challenge to Northern disciplinary outcomes for the 2015 season. based on their perception and judgment of the referee’s United in week four. Matters that stand out to myself as Chairman for this ability. Northern United then beat Johnsonville before losing season include the large number of secondary school The Union, the clubs and the Referees’ Association it to Marist St Pats 15-64 in week eight of the Swindale and junior rugby matters that I have been called upon need to look to strategies to promote and protect the Shield. to convene and chair, most of which featured either role that referees play. an abuse of match officials or sideline misconduct. Marist St Pats successfully retained the trophy for the Regrettably, two memorable cases featured misconduct Another feature of the current season was the decision year beating Tawa, Petone and Poneke in the Swindale by coaching staff. the Judiciary was called to make in respect of the Shield then Old Boys University, Upper Hutt Rams, complaint over the Jubilee Cup semi-finals. It is unlikely Wainuiomata, and Wellington to lock the Bill Brien In one of the reports written this year I made the that we will encounter such a situation again. However, Challenge Cup in their clubrooms for the summer. observation that the general attitude towards referees, it is worth reviewing the rule with a view to perhaps in matters that come before the Committee, continues Marist St Pats first defence in 2017 will be against simplifying/clarifying the identification of finalists should to feature very poor thinking. I have made the point that Petone in round two. teams be tied on equal points at the conclusion of the referees are subjected to unreasonable expectations Round Robin on any future occasion. of perfection. Spectators, and even coaching staff, who Gary Hilsdon Challenge Cup would not dream of verbally castigating a player who Gerard Dewar At the start of 2016 Northern United held the Gary makes an error, think nothing of publically castigating a Chairman Hilsdon Challenge Cup, the first club to hold this trophy referee for what they perceive to be errors of judgment WRFU Disclipinary Committee through the off season. They lost it in week two of the made by the referee. Victoria Tavern Trophy (second round) to Old Boys The referee is a vital participant in the game. If the University 20-26 after six defences in 2016. referee is constantly told that he or she is “useless”, Old Boys University unfortunately didn’t get to put the then he or she is not going to wish to participate in the Gary Hilsdon Challenge Cup on the line owing to a string game any more than a player would. of away matches and defaults.

Obituaries 2016

James (Jim) Johnstone (Athletic, Wellington Francis (‘Frank’) O’Brien (Wellington FC, Wellington Malcolm John Palmer (MSP, Wellington Representative 1955-57) Representative 1950-52) Representative 1953-57) Died 29 October 2016 Died 23 August 2016. Died 13 July 2016

Bernard Wilfred (Bernie) Karam (Marist, Wellington Frederick Pevats (WCOB, Wellington Representative Representative 1957) 1958 Died 26 May 2016 Died 22 September 2016

Wellington Rugby Football Union (Incorporated) Annual Report 2016 36 Consolidated Financial Statements For the Year Ended 31 December 2016

Contents

Auditor’s Report 38 Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Revenue and Expense 39 Consolidated Statement of Changes in Net Assets 40 Consolidated Statement of Financial Position 41 Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows 43 Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 45

Wellington Rugby Football Union (Incorporated) Annual Report 2016 37 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 audit has beenChartered undertaken Accountants 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 We are independent of the group in accordance with preparation of financial statements that are free from Professional and Ethical Standard 1 (revised) Code of material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error. To the Members of Wellington Rugby Football Union (Incorporated) The directors are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements, in accordance with generally To the Members of Wellington Rugby Football Ethics for Assurance Practitioners issued by the New accepted accounting practice in New Zealand and that give a true and fair view of the matters to which they relate, In preparing the financial statements, those charged UnionReport (Incorporated) on the Financial Statements Zealand Auditing and Assurance Standards Board, and and for such internal control as the directors determine is necessary to enable the preparation of financial with governance are responsible for assessing on behalf We have audited the financial statements of the Wellington Rugby Footballwe have Union fulfilled (Incorporated) our other ethical (‘the Union’) responsibilities and in statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error. 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A member firm of Ernst & Young Global Limited Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Revenue and Expense For the Year Ended 31 December 2016

Note 2016 2015 (Restated) $ $

Revenue 2

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

Total revenue 6,785,454 5,498,835 3 Expenses

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

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

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

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

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

Income tax expense 19 25,000 -

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

Other comprehensive revenue and expense

Movement in reserves held by associates 14 - -

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

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

Wellington Rugby Football Union (Incorporated) Annual Report 2016 39 Consolidated Statement of Changes in Net Assets For the Year Ended 31 December 2016

Note 2016 2015 (Restated) $ $

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

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

Other comprehensive revenue and expense - -

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

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

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

Wellington Rugby Football Union (Incorporated) Annual Report 2016 40 Consolidated Statement of Financial Position For the Year Ended 31 December 2016

Note 2016 2015 (Restated) $ $

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

Non current assets Loans to affiliated clubs 16 - 5,208 Property, plant and equipment 7 1,612,781 1,729,516 Intangible assets 8 46,728 21,056 Investments in associates 14 1,870,655 1,811,974 Total non-current assets 3,530,164 3,567,754

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

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

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

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

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

Wellington Rugby Football Union (Incorporated) Annual Report 2016 41 Consolidated Statement of Financial Position For the Year Ended 31 December 2016

Note 2016 2015 (Restated) $ $

1,834,564 1,765,272 Total liabilities 3,263,827 3,073,088 Net assets

Net assets attributable to members 3,263,827 3,073,088 Accumulated comprehensive revenue and expense 3,263,827 3,073,088 Total net assets attributable to members

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

16 – 03 – 2017 Director Director

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

Wellington Rugby Football Union (Incorporated) Annual Report 2016 42 Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows For the Year Ended 31 December 2016

2016 2015 (Restated) $ $

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

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

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

Cash from investing activities

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

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

Wellington Rugby Football Union (Incorporated) Annual Report 2016 43 Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows For the Year Ended 31 December 2016

2016 2015 (Restated) $ $

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

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

Cash from financing activities

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

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

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

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

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

Wellington Rugby Football Union (Incorporated) Annual Report 2016 44 Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements For the Year Ended 31 December 2016

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 2016 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.

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

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

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

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

Summary of significant accounting 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.

Wellington Rugby Football Union (Incorporated) Annual Report 2016 45 Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements – continued For the Year Ended 31 December 2016

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

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

Commitments and contingencies are disclosed exclusive of GST.

Critical accounting estimates and 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 Revenue 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.

Wellington Rugby Football Union (Incorporated) Annual Report 2016 46 Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements – continued For the Year Ended 31 December 2016

Management services provided

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

Interest income

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

Grant funding

Grants are recognised in the statement of comprehensive income when the requirements under the grant agreement have been met. Any grants for which the requirements under the grant agreement have not been met are carried as grants received in advance until all conditions have been fulfilled.

Volunteer services

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

Critical judgements in applying accounting 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 2016 47 Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements – continued For the Year Ended 31 December 2016

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

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

2015

Exchange revenue Match income - 380,247 - - 380,247 Sponsorship revenue 140,696 1,328,920 - - 1,469,616 Management services provided - - 813,667 - 813,667 Hospitality revenue - - 344,190 - 344,190 Rental income - - 406,749 - 406,749 Other 111,696 63,134 27,098 166,116 368,044 Non-exchange revenue Grant funding 515,667 - - - 515,667 NZR funding 830,603 370,051 - - 1,200,654 1,598,662 2,142,352 1,591,705 166,116 5,498,835

Wellington Rugby Football Union (Incorporated) Annual Report 2016 48 Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements – continued For the Year Ended 31 December 2016

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 2016 49 Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements – continued For the Year Ended 31 December 2016

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

2016

Salaries 480,723 1,443,253 - 967,132 2,891,108 Defined contribution scheme contributions 12,445 17,998 - 28,007 58,450 Commercial and event expenses - 311,397 314,691 - 626,088 Distributions / grants to clubs - - - - - Operating lease expense 4 26,067 13,815 - 249,993 289,875 Depreciation and amortisation expense 7/8 - - - 176,064 176,064 Writedown/Loss on sale of fixed assets - - - 18,280 18,280 Advertising / sponsorship 39,220 385,983 - - 425,203 Provincial teams 317,211 275,746 - - 592,957 Game development / club rugby 725,393 - - - 725,393 Other expenses 42,318 239,824 90,081 577,755 949,978 1,643,377 2,688,016 404,772 2,017,231 6,753,396

2015

Salaries 451,376 1,602,412 - 1,230,248 3,284,036 Defined contribution scheme contributions 12,155 21,051 - 59,362 92,568 Commercial and event expenses - 352,801 304,696 - 657,497 Distributions / grants to clubs - - - - - Operating lease expense 4 21,480 10,740 - 171,961 204,181 Depreciation and amortisation expense 7/8 - - - 275,480 275,480 Advertising / sponsorship 13,429 428,559 - - 441,988 Provincial teams 276,980 273,150 - - 550,130 Game development / club rugby 718,608 - - - 718,608 Other expenses 73,332 233,783 108,687 653,965 1,069,767 1,567,360 2,922,496 413,383 2,391,016 7,294,255

Wellington Rugby Football Union (Incorporated) Annual Report 2016 50 Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements – continued For the Year Ended 31 December 2016

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

2016 2015 $ $

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

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

5 Fees paid to auditors 2016 2015 $ $

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

22,200 21,900

Wellington Rugby Football Union (Incorporated) Annual Report 2016 51 Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements – continued For the Year Ended 31 December 2016

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.

2016 2015 $ $

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

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

Less: provision for uncollectability - -

1,156,533 870,407

2016 2015 $ $

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

Balance at 31 December - -

Wellington Rugby Football Union (Incorporated) Annual Report 2016 52 Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements – continued For the Year Ended 31 December 2016

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 assets.

Wellington Rugby Football Union (Incorporated) Annual Report 2016 53 Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements – continued For the Year Ended 31 December 2016

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.

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

Wellington Rugby Football Union (Incorporated) Annual Report 2016 54 Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements – continued For the Year Ended 31 December 2016

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

Cost Balance at 1 January 2015 3,635,130 414,133 219,204 60,098 264,599 342,562 7,385 4,943,111 Additions 12,958 47,049 - 10,000 5,593 16,433 10,434 102,467 Disposals ------Balance at 31 December 2015 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

Accumulated depreciation and impairment losses Balance at 1 January 2015 2,028,876 292,736 161,453 52,090 228,205 282,297 4,296 3,049,953 Depreciation expense 195,116 30,814 6,474 1,795 15,774 15,224 912 266,109 Disposals ------Balance at 31 December 2015 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 2,314,553 351,007 173,599 2,404 256,478 169,097 7,226 3,274,364 Carrying amount Balance at 1 January 2015 1,606,254 121,397 57,751 8,008 36,394 60,265 3,089 1,893,158 Balance at 31 December 2015 1,424,096 137,632 51,277 16,213 26,213 61,474 12,611 1,729,516 Balance at 31 December 2016 1,340,848 110,175 45,605 8,952 21,101 75,507 10,593 1,612,781

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 2016 55 Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements – continued For the Year Ended 31 December 2016

Computer Total Software & Website Development $ $

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

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

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

Wellington Rugby Football Union (Incorporated) Annual Report 2016 56 Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements – continued For the Year Ended 31 December 2016

Balance at 31 December 2016 46,728 46,728

9 Financial instruments Accounting policy Cash and cash equivalents

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

Short term investments

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

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

2016 2015 $ $

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

1,038,550 736,742

Financial liabilities measured at amortised cost Trade creditors 338,795 312,157

Borrowings - -

Liability owing to associates 400,000 500,000

738,795 812,157

Wellington Rugby Football Union (Incorporated) Annual Report 2016 57 Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements – continued For the Year Ended 31 December 2016

10 Trade creditors and accruals Accounting policy Trade creditors and accruals

Payables are recorded at the amount payable.

2016 2015 $ $

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

440,250 407,317

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.

2016 2015 $ $ Current portion Grants received in advance 328,500 95,333 Season ticket revenue received in advance 488,199 567,201 Hospitality revenue received in advance - 45,509 816,699 708,043

Non-current portion

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

844,401 771,497

Wellington Rugby Football Union (Incorporated) Annual Report 2016 58 Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements – continued For the Year Ended 31 December 2016

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.

2016 2015 $ $

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

124,913 86,458

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.

2016 2015 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 2016 59 Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements – continued For the Year Ended 31 December 2016

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

2016 2015 $ $

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

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

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

Wellington Rugby Football Union (Incorporated) Annual Report 2016 60 Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements – continued For the Year Ended 31 December 2016

16 Related parties

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

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

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

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

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

• Marist St Pats Rugby Club; • New Zealand .

Related Party Nature of transaction / balance 2016 2015 $ $

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

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

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

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

Wellington Rugby Football Union (Incorporated) Annual Report 2016 61 Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements – continued For the Year Ended 31 December 2016

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

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

Key Management Personnel remuneration Number of FTEs 2016 2015 $ $

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

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

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

18 Subsequent events No subsequent event has occurred since balance date that would materially impact the financial statements as at 31 December 2016.

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

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

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