ANNUAL REPORT & STATEMENT OF ACCOUNTS 2012

Wellington Rugby Football Union (Incorporated) Annual Report 2012

Contents

List of Officers 2 Honours and Awards 3 Balanced Scoreboard 4 Chairman’s Report 5 Rugby Board Report 8 Hertz Sevens Report 9 Team Reports 10 Ricoh Lions 14 Wellington Pride 17 Wellington Development 19 Wellington U20 20 Wellington U18 21 Wellington U16 22 Wellington U16 Development 22 Wellington Maori 23 Wellington Sevens 23 Wellington Secondary Schools Rugby 24 Junior Rugby Zone Executive 26 Greater Wellington Primary Schools’ Rugby 28 Wellington Rugby Referees’ Association 29 Club Competitions: 2012 Grade Winners 30 WRFU Premier Mens and Womens Club Champions 2012 31 Obituaries 32 Financial Report 33

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Wellington Rugby Football Union (INC.)

OFFICE BEARERS 2012 STAFF

President: Mr W. Guppy J.M.D.Te Puni (Chief Executive Officer), K. Austin (Event Executive – resigned February 2012), C. Boyd (Wellington Vice Presidents: Messrs D.Latham, M.Robbers, R.Keown, Lions Head Coach), D. Boyd (Marketing), N. Bramley (Club K.Phelan Rugby Administrator as at November 2012), K. Brown (PA to Immediate Past President: Mr J. Wootton CEO as at April 2012), W.R. Caccia-Birch (Manager Amateur Rugby), J. Coles (Sponsorship Manager, Hertz Sevens), Life Members: G.W.J. Atkin (1991), B.T. Frederikson (2005), E. Crawford (Wellington Lions Team Manager/High A.P. (Bill) Freeman (2005)(deceased 20 February 2013), A.R. Performance Manager), D. Cron (Video Analyst/Scrum Coach), Leslie (2008), J. Oldershaw (1993), E.J. Tonks (1991), Dr W.J. B. Crossley (Club Rugby Administrator – resigned May 2012), Treadwell (1998)(deceased 19 October 2012), G.C. Williams A. Dallas (Ticketing Manager – resigned November 2012 ), (2008), M.J. Usmar (2012), N.W. Hughes (2012), P.B. Quinn T. Donaldson (Ticketing – part time), P. Downes (Strength & (2012). Conditioning Coach), F. Duffin (Rugby Services Administrator as at November 2012), M. Evans (Corporate Services Manager), BOARD OF DIRECTORS R. Gordon (Club Rugby Support), L.V. Grace (Manager Events), A.M. Duffin (Chairman), G.K. Poole (Deputy Chairman), P.D. L. A. Hamerton (PA to CEO – resigned April 2012), Collins, K. Laban, K.R. Pulley, P.R. Scott, K.W.Smiler, I.Potter R. Henderson (Accountant), P. Hobbs (Commercial Executive, Hertz Sevens as at November 2012), A. Jackson (Rugby Services RUGBY BOARD Support – resigned February 2012), D. King (Rugby Development Co-ordinator), P. Latham (Club Liaison Officer – P.R. Scott (Chairman), K.R. Pulley (Deputy Chairman, Tawa), G.R. as at July 2012), T. Mannix (Taskforce Rugby Development Gosper (Avalon), J. Sumner (College Old Boys-Victoria Officer), R. Martelli (Commercial Executive), J. McKee (Assistant University), M. Blackham (Eastbourne), J. Sheehan (Hutt Old Accountant), P. Minehan (Baggageman/Masseur), L. Morgan Boys Marist), M. J. Usmar (Johnsonville), A. Woods (Marist St. (Sales Executive), I. Murphy (Wellington Lions Team Doctor – Pat’s), R. Wood (Northern United), G. Waugh (Oriental- resigned August 2012) , C. Reddin (Suppliership Manager Hertz Rongotai), J. Gray (Paremata-Plimmerton), M. Blandford Sevens), L. Santos (Wellington Lions Physiotherapist), C. Shaw (Petone), J. Davies (Poneke), S. Kotuhi (Rimutaka), K. Eastwood (Wellington Lions Head Physiotherapist), M. Stote-Blandy (Stokes Valley), G. Brown (Upper Hutt), P. R. McCoy (Receptionist), S. Symonds (Professional Development (Wainuiomata), N.W. Hughes (Wellington), G.W. Stephen Manager), C. Te Haara (Hertz Sevens part time), C. Tye (Western Suburbs), M. Leggett (GWPSRU), D. Forster (JRZE), (Caretaker, Training Centre), D. Walsh (Referee Education M.J.Dilnott (WRRA), M. Isberg (WSSRU) Officer), S.M. Walters (General Manager, Hertz Sevens), K. Wanden (Rugby Services Administrator – resigned October 2012), R. Watt (Wellington Lions Assistant Coach), R. Whatarau (Assistant Rugby Development Co-ordinator), D. Wildash (Wellington Lions Strength & Conditioning Coach), B. Williams (Communications Executive).

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Honours and Awards

REPRESENTATIVE TEAM HEAD COACHES TUI AWARDS WELLINGTON LIONS: C Boyd Club Coach Of The Year: Clayton McMillan and Murray Tocker MEN’S SEVENS: E Va'a (Marist St Pats Premiers) WELLINGTON PRIDE: D Rapira-Davies WOMEN'S SEVENS: D Larsen Club Team Of The Year: Marist St Pats Premiers DEVELOPMENT: P Proctor U20: F Rees Best And Fairest Club Rugby Player: Liu Taituave (Marist St Pats) U18: T Mannix U16A: E Va’a Wellington Rugby Supporters Club Award: Jeremy Thrush U16 DEV: O Moananu MAORI: H Davies Billy Wallace Memorial Trophy: Joint winners - Shahn Eru (Wainuiomata) and (Oriental-Rongotai)

AUDITORS Al Keown Memorial Cup: (Oriental-Rongotai) ERNST & YOUNG Ken Comber Memorial Cup: Donald Brighouse (Marist St Pats)

HONOURS Most Promising Player Of The Year: Ardie Savea (Oriental-Rongotai) NEW ZEALAND: , , Cory Jane, Ma'a Nonu, , , Victor Vito Women’s Player Of The Year: Kiri Mei (Wainuiomata) NEW ZEALAND MAORI: Tim Bateman, Ross Filipo, Charlie Ngatai, Frae Wilson The Dominion Post WRFU Club Volunteer Of The Year: Mary Ann Spillane (Marist St Pats) NEW ZEALAND SEVENS: Joe Hill, Lote Raikabula, Belgium Tuatagaloa Referee Of The Year: Ben O'Keeffe BLACK FERNS: Jackie Patea

Representative Coach Of The Year: Earl Va'a (Wellington Under 16A) NEW ZEALAND UNDER 20: Ambrose Curtis, Joe Latta, Christian Lloyd, Ope Peleseuma, Matt Proctor, Eric Sione Representative Team Of The Year: Wellington Under 16A NEW ZEALAND SECONDARY SCHOOLS: Jackson Garden- Bachop, Vincent Sakaria, Etimani Sului Tui Player Of The Year: Jeffery Toomaga-Allen (Marist St Pats) : Nelson Asofa-Solomoana, Ezekiel Sopoaga

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Balanced Scoreboard

Representative (High Performance) Game development 25% Result Goal Result Goal Teams – 38% Players 6% 8% The Ricoh Wellington Lions will win the ITM Cup in 2012 9% 17% Increase the number of registered players in: • If they win final (8%) • Juniors (0-12) • If they make semi-final (5%) - Increase registered junior players by 8% • Ricoh Wellington Lions qualify for 2013 Premiership or • Age group 13-20 equivalent compeititon (4%) - Increase registered players by 5% - Retain 80% of 2011 junior registered players now at All other Provincial teams meet WRFU minimum 7% 13% secondary school standards of proficient management and achieve their • Senior 21+ agreed performance targets (i.e): - Increase registered players by 3% • Under 20 Team – U20 Development goals achieved - Retain 60% of registered senior players (2%); team wins 70% of matches (2%) - Retain 55% of 2011 registered secondary school • Under 18 Team - Wins Hurricanes Region U18 leavers Competition (2%); team meets Talent ID and player • Overall Development goals (1%) - Increase total registered players by 5% • Under 16 Team - Achieves Talent and ID and Player Development goals (1%); wins tournament (1%) Coaches 6% 8% • Sevens – Makes Cup semi finals National Sevens (3%); • Ensure there are twice as many registered coaches as wins National Sevens (1%) – this relates to January there are teams 2013 tournament. • 80% of coaches on targeted coach listing (Premier, Senior B, Age Grade & 1st XV) attended minimum of • There will be no fewer than 20 players from 2% 2% upskill sessions WRFU represented in higher level teams. (All • DRC (Developing Rugby Coaches) course completion Blacks, NZ Maori, NZU20, NZ Sevens, NZ Schools, = minimum x4 coaches NZU17) • Acceptance onto 2012/2013 Advanced course = minimum x4 coaches • 75% of the current Wellington Lions squad have 3% 3% been, or are members of the Wellington Referees 5% 5% Academy Increase the number of active referees by 5% • Talented coaches’ programme achieves stated 0% 2% Club Scoreboard 2% 4% goals • All clubs to have completed 2012 Scoreboard goals by 31 March, with average target score of 80% • Implement the Go4Gold Women’s Sevens 1% 1% • 50% of clubs to have formalised volunteer plan programme. 10 coach modules completed

19% 25% 22% 38%

Competitions 5% Result Goal Governance and Financial – 32% Result Goal

Wellington Rugby will run competitions that address 1% 2% The operating result for 2012 (excluding income from 15% 18% health and safety by ensuring minimum standards are Hertz Sevens, Hurricanes and Test) will match or exceed adhered to in all club facilities and that those hosting the budget. premier fixtures abide by the minimum standards for playing fields. This will include adherence to the technical zone requirements on all club number one WRFU will continue to enhance its expertise and grounds and newly introduced requirements as follows: reputation as an event manager by: • Finals Format system (teams finishing outside of semi final positions) • Managing the Hurricanes franchise efficiently and 5% 5% • Age grade eligibility criteria (premier grade only) effectively by achieving budget and meeting KPI’s

Wellington Rugby will ensure they manage credible 2% 2% • Managing the 2012 Hertz Sevens efficiently and 6% 6% competitions by providing accurate draws and points effectively and achieving the budget net surplus for the tables, enforcing all WRFU by-laws and providing referees event to 90% of games under their jurisdiction. • Managing the test in 2012 efficiently and effectively 2% 3% Wellington Rugby will analyse the number of teams, 1% 1% to achieve a KPI rating of at least 90% games and evenness of each competition it operates, and then consider the appropriateness of the findings before developing and implementing plans to address any concerns for the following season. This will include reviewing the current competition structure, and consultation with all relevant stakeholders, with a view to recommending any proposed changes to the Rugby Board by the end of the year.

4% 5% 28% 32%

2011 = 71% Total 73/100%

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Chairman’s Report

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Sadly in 2012 Wellington Rugby lost a number of influential people to our game. Life Member, Dr Bill Treadwell, former Our goal is to deliver great rugby experiences for all NZRU CEO Jock Hobbs, and John Watt, father of Richard were involved in Wellington Rugby and in the past 12 months a few of those who were lost to us. Just prior to the time of that can be seen at many levels. Whether it was the hosting writing WRFU Vice President Russell Keown and former of a semi-final for the Ricoh Wellington Lions, to the rise in Wellington coach Bill Freeman also sadly passed away. These player numbers, results show positive progress towards our men will all be missed and we recognise their commitment to goal. our game and support of Wellington Rugby. Many clubs also lost important members over the past 12 months. We also The economic climate for provincial unions remains tough, remember them at this time and thank them for their part in but it is pleasing to note, for the second consecutive year, a Wellington Rugby via their club. positive financial result has been achieved. Looking at the coming year, we have exciting new Wellington Rugby has ended the year with a profit of opportunities to develop and teams on the rise. This $366,819 before tax and depreciation, and a final figure of provides enthusiasm and anticipation to continue to strive $26,895 after these items are taken into account. This profit to be the best provincial union has more than doubled from the year previously. That represents a strong turnaround, as posting two consecutive and deliver on our strategic priorities, to ensure all involved in profits has not been achieved for a long time. The increase our game get the best possible experience. in profit also shows the commitment made to meet financial targets and reflects Wellington Rugby’s strong focus on STRATEGIC PRIORITIES sustainability. Our focus over the 2012 year was to look at improvement A highlight from the year was Wellington Rugby’s successful through our seven strategic priorities in Wellington Rugby bid for the Hurricanes licence. Late in 2011, New Zealand to deliver great rugby experiences on and off the field. The Rugby issued a public invitation for expressions of interest seven priority areas for 2012 were as follows: to bid for the licence of four New Zealand franchises including the Hurricanes. Becoming the 1. Governance and Organisation cornerstone shareholder of the Hurricanes Investment Wellington Rugby participated in a review through using a Limited Partnership, who will manage and operate the Sport New Zealand organisational development tool to Hurricanes, offers the community and grass roots rugby in review our governance. The results classified the Union as Wellington and throughout the region a strong future. high performing and made six recommendations. There have been significant gains by incorporating these The Hurricanes had a year where the public and media set recommendations and work continues in this space. The low expectations, but within the changing rooms, found a report concluded that our board “maintains a strong team driven to put the previous year behind them, by governance focus and is strategically orientated.” working hard to deliver solid performances and restore pride for their fans. After a season of excitement, the 2. Financial Sustainability ‘Canes were within a chance of the playoffs, but narrowly Posting a second successive profit for Wellington Rugby missed out in the last round, despite a 25,000 strong highlights the sustainability of the Union to meet its current crowd cheering the team on to a three point thriller over financial targets. Whilst a modest profit of $26,895, it the eventual champions, the . represents a significant results for the union in these constrained times. The run of good form carried on to the Lions, who secured a home semi-final against for the first time since Ensuring financial sustainability was a key driver in retaining 2010. Under the guidance of new head coach , the Hurricanes licence. The licence secured a long term the team performed strongly to be front runners tenant for our Hall Street training facility as well as throughout the competition and show positive signs for guaranteeing our participation through the management the seasons ahead. agreement. A leading role with the Hurricanes is consistent with the objectives of the union and a worthwhile vehicle for Wellington Rugby continues to act as a world class event the assets and skills we have always possessed. Our thanks go manager with both the Hertz Sevens and the All Blacks to the clubs for their involvement in considering and engaging versus Argentina successfully delivered during the year. with us during the licence process. Notwithstanding the significant financial investment in the Hurricanes, we finished the financial year with in excess of $2 million in cash which is a pleasing result. Significant challenges remain, with leadership required from NZRU in providing a context in which prudent Unions will be rewarded.

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3. High Performance The Lions’ season kicked off with three games in ten days, a The Ricoh Wellington Lions hosted an ITM Cup Premiership crucial time in their campaign, of which the Lions triumphed Semi-Final, and although the team did not claim a finals three from three over Manawatu, Hawke’s Bay and Southland. spot, the improvement in performance and team All three matches were convincing wins and started the season development over the last 12 months indicates positive off on the right foot. signs for the high performance department. The focus on However, with the subsequent results that followed including a developing Wellington’s home-grown talent continues. loss to Canterbury, a win over Waikato then a loss to Auckland, the team knew they had to finish well to make the semi-finals. 4. Club and Game Development That they did, pulling together four consecutive wins, including Player numbers in Wellington reached the highest figures a convincing performance over rivals Taranaki. The match was recorded since 2002, a fantastic result for all the hard work the annual Old Timers’ Day and in the last round of regular our amateur rugby team, CCO’s and clubs have undertaken play, a convincing 33-17 win, confirmed a home semi-final the over the past season. With an 8% increase in registered following week. players, a total of 11,400 were actively taking part in rugby competitions in the Capital, from junior rugby through Unfortunately that was where the good run ended. The Lions secondary schools to club competitions. This was an area hosted Auckland in the second semi-final, with the visitors snatching a 33-22 win to proceed to the ITM Cup Final. identified at the end of 2011 to improve on which has certainly been the case. Despite falling at the final hurdle, there were plenty of individual highlights showing encouraging signs for the future 5. Customer Focus of the Lions. The return of veteran lock Ross Filipo, who played Significant work has been done to improve the value for his 50th match for Wellington in his first game back after last fans and our communications with all stakeholders. appearing for the province in the 2008 NPC Final, provided Continuous work is devoted to working with the Stadium to experience and leadership to help the young side fulfil their ensure we generate a world class home for our premier potential. After missing his first provincial season, Jeffery teams and great rugby experience for our fans. There is Toomaga-Allen had a superb debut season up front and was room for improvement in this sphere. rewarded with the honour of Tui Player of the Year. Another front rower, Dane Coles, was deservedly recognised for his hard work, with a call up to the All Blacks for the end of year 6. Sevens tour. The 2012 Hertz Sevens, staged in early February 2012, was a success on many fronts. Hertz was successfully At the end of the season, we said farewell to two players that introduced as the new naming rights sponsor; Wellington have sought an opportunity to play Super Rugby in Australia. Rugby, as the event manager, pro-actively managed the Scott Fuglistaller and Jason Woodward have joined the Rebels relationship between alcohol consumption and the and will be unable to return to Wellington next season – we tournament resulting in the lowest number of arrests at the wish them good luck in the progression of their rugby careers. tournament, and the New Zealand Sevens team won the tournament much to the fans delight. Unusually for Thank you to Chris Boyd, Richard Watt and the management Wellington at this time of year the weather was not team for all your hard work with the team this season. optimal, with rain and mist over both days impacting on fan Installing a sense of pride for the city and recognising the honour of representing Wellington is inspiring for the next arrival times. Despite a pitch invasion impacting on the generation. The Lions are proudly Wellington, the highest New Zealand v match late on the first day, the echelon for our local talent that those playing club and tournament was generally well hosted on and off the field, representative rugby in the Capital can aspire to. with the city continuing to whole-heartedly embrace this unique celebration of rugby sevens. Wellington Representative Rugby

7. Hurricanes Our representative rugby programme once again performed Wellington Rugby successfully developed and pitched a strongly within their individual competitions. The Under 18 side governance model with the Union as a 50% shareholder to remained unbeaten throughout the season, and along with the obtain the Hurricanes licence for the next eight years. Under 16A team took their respective Hurricanes’ region titles. Wellington Rugby had held the role of long-time manager The latter delivered a dominant performance winning the of the Hurricanes and as the guardian of all rugby in Hurricanes Under 16 Tournament, successfully hosted by Wellington, without conceding a try throughout the Wellington, it was crucial for Super Rugby to remain an competition. important part of the game in this region. This was the first of the Super Rugby licences to be granted, further adding to Also winning their competition was the Wellington Maori team the credibility of the work happening off field, to ensure who collected the RDO Cup with a 72% winning record. 2012 rugby is alive and well in Wellington. saw the rejuvenation of the Wellington Samoan Rugby programme and our thanks go to those who have helped drive ON-FIELD PERFORMANCE that process.

2012 Ricoh Wellington Lions While the Pride and Under 20 teams struggled at times, Wellington Rugby maintained a high level of national Under the recent appointment of new head coach Chris representation across the board in 2012. Boyd, the Ricoh Wellington Lions were determined to lift their performance from the previous year.

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Six Wellington representatives were selected for the NZ To be able to operate in the current environment we rely on Under 20 team that travelled to South Africa for the Junior sponsors to provide support to our competitions and teams. Rugby Championship and five players were chosen for the We are fortunate to have a fantastic team on board with two NZ Secondary Schools teams. Wellington Rugby, who are as passionate about supporting our national game as we are. Long-standing supporters, Ricoh, The on-going work to develop age-grade, local talent increased their association by becoming our naming rights through our academy programme and representative sponsors for the Lions in 2012. Such commitment is vital, as programmes is essential to building the next generation of rugby in Wellington would not be possible without such Lions and Pride players. This is a key focus for the union in backing. A special thanks also to our other Wellington Rugby both fifteens and sevens rugby, to ensure we remain the family of sponsors – Tui, Interislander, Capital City Ford and biggest producer of rugby talent in the country. Canterbury, your support is greatly appreciated. Our long association with Canterbury Clothing has recently come to an Club Rugby end. This 20 year partnership was a special one, as we worked together to ensure our teams took the field proudly wearing Hutt Old Boys Marist took the first round honours by their Wellington jersey, designed and produced by Canterbury collecting the Swindale Shield for the first time since 1997. Clothing. We sincerely thank Ross Munro, Colin Gibson and the The team struggled in the second half of the competition Canterbury Clothing Team for the support and contribution and were forced from a semi-finals berth due to other you have made to our game. results in the final weekend of regular play. We have on board a new partner, BLK for the 2013 Wellington Oriental-Rongotai made a strong run through the Jubilee Lions season, and we are excited by the potential with new Cup round-robin, aiming to capture an elusive repeat of the ranges for players and fans alike. title, finishing as the top ranked qualifier for the semi-finals and claiming the Andy Leslie Trophy as regular season We must also acknowledge the wonderful contribution of our champions. They proceeded to the semi-finals stage trust funders, in particular NZCT and Infinity Foundation for alongside Marist St Pats, Norths and, for the first time, their significant support of community rugby in Wellington. Wainuiomata. The defending champions were too strong for Wainuiomata and Marist St Pats powered over Norths A number of passionate delegates sit on our Rugby Board and to clinch a spot in the final. our Board of Directors, and I would like to thank them for their commitment to Wellington Rugby and driving the vision for The Jubilee Cup was contested at the Hutt Recreation rugby in the region. A special mention must be made for Ground during a weekend of finals football. In wet and Wayne Guppy (President), John Wootton (Immediate Past tough conditions, Marist St Pats, were declared 2012 President) and Mick Robbers (Vice President) who will be Champions, claiming their fifth victory in 12 years, with a standing down at the AGM – thank you for your substantial 14-8 win over defending champions, Oriental-Rongotai. It is contribution to Wellington Rugby. Garry Poole has also retired fantastic to see that the Ricoh Wellington Lions coaches from the Wellington Rugby Board after years of service. We understand the importance of club rugby in their plans and thank Garry for his invaluable impact he has made during this made all representative players available for the showpiece time. weekend. Wellington Rugby’s vision is to ensure great rugby experiences This was once again televised live on the Rugby Channel in and I would like to thank the team behind the scenes who conjunction with Sky Sport, which is a fantastic opportunity strive to achieve that. The staff of Wellington Rugby have for our premier competitions. The curtain raiser match, also worked hard to achieve our goals over the past 12 months and televised, was a repeat of the NZ Uniforms Secondary continue to lift the bar. I would also like to express my Schools Premier 1 Final the year prior, between Wellington gratitude to our CEO James Te Puni who has led that group and College and St Patrick’s Silverstream. However, the result worked extremely hard to make sure Wellington Rugby is in was reversed. The underdogs, St Patrick’s, fought out a 6-3 good spirits. The Board and I appreciate the hard work and win over their counterparts to claim the title, setting up a effort that is being delivered. highly awaited re-match next season.

The day before at Petone Rec, Poneke were crowned Hardham Cup winners with a close 20-17 win over Old Boys University. After being behind 12-10 at halftime, Poneke bounced back to take their first Hardham Cup title since 1997.

In the Victoria Tavern Women’s Trophy Final, Wainuiomata Clive’s Chemist took out the title over Northern United Carrus Corporation with a 13-8 scoreline. Old Boys University Green won the BNZ Age Grade Division 1 Final for the John E Kelly Cup. In the final against Wellington, they took out the trophy with a 23-14 win. Tony Duffin This finals weekend was a fabulous end to a club season full Chairman of thrilling matches, upsets and victories. Congratulations to all the winners and clubs involved. Wellington Rugby Football Union

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Rugby Board Report

The Rugby Board’s role is to provide the network that allows The Junior Rugby Review’s vision was having “more kids rugby to survive and thrive in our communities. We challenge playing rugby and enjoying the rugby experience” The purpose ourselves to be proactive and innovative while maintaining the of this review was to lead, support and inspire the delivery of values and success of the past. We have a strategic plan and Junior Rugby. The review recommended a best practice continually review ourselves against this. In fact we completed governance structure with the initial formation of a Junior one of the far more reaching plans - that of the Junior Rugby Advisory Team. They would deliver a Junior Rugby Roadshow Review. to workshop this structure, outlining timelines for its implementation. Special thanks to Kevin Wilson of Sport Club rugby in 2012 resulted in the Marist Quinella with Hutt Wellington for his work on this project. Old Boys Marist winning the Swindale Shield and Marist St Pats winning the Jubilee Cup. The Rugby Board replicated the Wellington referee numbers rose 5% to 160 in the past year, 2011 finals format in setting the U21 final as curtain raiser to which is its highest total in more than a decade. They have the Hardham Cup final on Saturday. These were respectively always supported the game week after week,at every level, won by OBU and Poneke. Sunday saw a close tussle between giving freely of their time, often officiating in multiple games long time secondary school rivals St Pats Silverstream and each weekend. Without them we do not have a game and Wellington College which was won by St Pats. Both this game the rugby family must take a more active role in regards to and the Jubilee Cup final were live on the Rugby Channel on stamping out Referee Abuse. Thanks to Mike Dilnott and the SKY TV. WRRA team for their fine work and dedication.

The upgrading of several fields with artificial turf is allowing My thanks to the Rugby Board who multi task in their increased levels of rugby to be played. Not only is this functions on behalf of Wellington Rugby. Special thanks to providing match day venues, but also those tournaments Alan Woods and his sub-committee who handle most of the continue to be played at both Junior and Senior level. everyday governance issues to do with club rugby. Thanks also I was very proud to drive the process that identified and to my deputy, Kevin Pulley, as he is heavily involved with nominated three gentlemen for Life Membership of the Representative Coach and Manager appointments. Union. Through their individual outstanding efforts Nigel The Rugby Board is well served with the delegates from Hughes, Murray Usmar and Paul Quinn were inducted as life GWPSRU, JRZE, WRRA and WSSRU. They deliver well-structured members of the Union at the 2012 AGM. and organised competitions. Post World Cup 2011, player registrations show an overall Will Caccia-Birch continues to support and help us drive our increase of 8% in numbers, with 800 more players registered directives. Will was heavily involved in the Junior Rugby Review than last year. The final tally of 11400 players in Wellington and will be in its implementation. He has a wealth of is the highest recorded figure since the NZRU Player knowledge and his passion never wavers. Database was installed in 2002. Junior player levels have also reached the 5000 mark for the first time in a decade, with Once again thanks to all club volunteers who combine to over 14% growth. facilitate the game as we know it in Wellington. I am confident that we can continue to work with them, to build on the The CCO scheme has ongoing support from the Board of strong base and success Wellington has enjoyed in the past, Directors. This attempts to manage the number and quality of and our game will flourish in the years ahead. coaches, player numbers and build a bridge from school to club rugby. CCO personnel have become integral parts of the clubs they are associated with.

Wayne Guppy and the Vice-Presidents - Mike Robbers, Denys Peter Scott Latham, Kevin (Butch) Phelan and Russell Keown – plus Chairman immediate past President John Wootton,have all made a fine contribution in the past 12 months. This involved not only attending Board Meetings but countless hours spent in visiting and promoting the game to the clubs in Wellington.

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Hertz Sevens Report

Wellington Rugby has been the event manager of New In 2012 increased efforts were made in communicating the Zealand’s international rugby sevens tournament since its need for fans to manage their alcohol consumption, resulting inception in 2000. The Tournament has been a great in the overall improvement in crowd behaviour and a low success from the start, with Wellington now being arrest count of disorderly fans. Unfortunately at the end of recognised as the ‘Sevens Capital of the World’. Friday night an intoxicated fan invaded the pitch and tackled a Samoan player; a major blight on the tournament. Tournament Wellington Rugby’s obligation is to oversee and manage all management will continue the increased focus on the world- aspects of delivering the tournament to a world-class standard. class nature of rugby being played in Wellington’s backyard as This involves flying fifteen teams in from around the world to rugby sevens approaches the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympic compete with the New Zealand team, accommodating and Games, and continue to educate fans around alcohol feeding them for a week, providing a wide array of consumption. requirements to 200 athletes and 50 management staff. In addition, delivering a world-class tournament broadcast live to The tournament successfully secured Hertz as the new New Zealand as well as being broadcast to an international naming rights sponsor on a two-year term and successfully audience of tens of millions in over 150 countries. Once the sold out in October 2011, despite the Rugby World Cup being tournament is complete the hosting obligation is to send the played in New Zealand at that time. teams onto the USA to compete in the next leg of the series the following week. The task only gets bigger each year as Sevens weekend is normally a great weekend to plan a higher standards are required by teams and the tournament wedding in Wellington. Despite some grumpy fans missing out management team take on more activities in and around the on the tournament, the weather is usually glorious. Alas this city. was not the case in February 2012 - mist and rain were consistent over both days, keeping fans away until late in the The 2012 Hertz Sevens continued Wellington Rugby’s history of afternoon both days. delivering great sevens tournaments. Feedback received across the wide range of stakeholders was again positive, with Given the slow economic conditions New Zealand has the Cup Final won by the New Zealand Sevens team, beating experienced since 2008 and the ongoing decline in live Fiji 24-7, much to the delight of the fans. This was the sixth attendance at sporting events, the 2012 tournament, which time the New Zealand team had won the tournament, backing produced a good financial result and saw the city swell to full up their win in 2011. capacity in early February, continues to endorse the success of hosting the international tournament in Wellington. To make this success possible Wellington Rugby benefits from the support of many stakeholders and volunteers, including Steve Walters the Wellington City Council and the New Zealand Defence General Manager Force. By the time of the tournament over 350 staff are Hertz Sevens involved, under the management of Wellington Rugby. The tournament would not be possible without this support and for this Wellington Rugby and NZRU are truly grateful.

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Rugby Board Report Hurricanes

Played: 16 Won: 10 Lost: 6 Drawn: 10 Points For: 489 Points Against: 429

Hurricanes Player Appearances Head Coach: Mark Hammett 2012 Caps Total Caps Assistant Coach: 16 20

Technical Assistant: Richard Watt Tim Bateman 15 15 Michael Bent 6 11 Skills Coach: Jonathan Phillips James Broadhurst 12 26 Manager: Tony Ward Richard Buckman 1 3 Doctor: Ian Murphy Dane Coles 16 47 Mike Coman 1 1 Nutritionist: Kath Fouhy Chris Eaton 13 27 Physiotherapist: Cameron Shaw Jason Eaton 15 78 Assistant Physiotherapist: LeeVan Santos Reggie Goodes 8 8 Head Strength and Conditioning Coach: David Gray David Hall - - Jayden Hayward 4 15 Strength and Conditioning Coach: Paul Downes Cory Jane 12 69 Technical Analyst: Dan Cron Daniel Kirkpatrick 3 15 Baggage Man / Masseur: Paul Minehan 14 29

Professional Development Manager: Steve Symonds 8 20 Faifili Levave 15 38 Karl Lowe 7 30 Motu Matu'u 14 14 TEAM RECORD Ben May 15 15 Tristan Moran 3 3 25th February v In Cape Town: Loss 26-29 Charlie Ngatai 8 11 Tries: Tim Bateman, Beauden Barrett Conversions: Beauden Barrett (2) TJ Perenara 13 13 Penalties: Beauden Barrett (4) 7 7 Mark Reddish 4 14 2nd March v Lions In Johannesburg: Won 30-28 Julian Savea 13 25 Tries: , Cory Jane, Dane Coles 13 13 Penalties: Beauden Barrett (5) Conrad Smith 16 82 - 7 9th March v Force In Perth: Won 46-19 Andre Taylor 16 31 Tries: TJ Perenara (3), Jason Eaton, Charlie Ngatai, Andre Taylor Jeremy Thrush 16 63 Conversions: Beauden Barrett (3), Daniel Kirkpatrick (2) Penalties: Beauden Barrett, Daniel Kirkpatrick Jeffery Toomaga-Allen 16 16 Victor Vito 13 47 17th March v Highlanders In Wellington: Loss 17-19 Tries: Cory Jane Penalties: Beauden Barrett (4)

23rd March v In Auckland: Won 26-25 Tries: Conrad Smith (2), Andre Taylor, Cory Jane Conversions: Beauden Barrett (3)

31st March v Cheetahs In Wellington: Loss 38-47 Tries: Dane Coles, Beauden Barrett, Andre Taylor, TJ Perenara Conversions: Beauden Barrett (3) Penalties: Beauden Barrett (4)

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TEAM RECORD contd.

6th April v In New Plymouth: Won 42-18 18th May v Brumbies In Wellington: Loss 25-37 Tries: Andre Taylor, Jack Lam, Julian Savea, Conrad Smith, Tries: TJ Perenara (2), Victor Vito, Jeffery Toomaga-Allen Tim Bateman, Jeremy Thrush Conversion: Andre Taylor Conversion: Beauden Barrett (3) Penalties: Andre Taylor Penalties: Beauden Barrett (2) 26th May v Rebels In Wellington: Won 66-24 21st April v In Wellington: Loss 14-42 Tries: Julian Savea (3), Andre Taylor (2), Alapati Leiua (2), Jack Lam, Tries: Andre Taylor, Victor Vito Chris Eaton Conversion: Beauden Barrett (2) Conversion: Beauden Barrett (9) Penalties: Beauden Barrett

28th April v Chiefs In Hamilton: Loss 14-33 2nd June v Waratahs In Sydney: Won 33-12 Tries: Andre Taylor Tries: Julian Savea, Motu Matu'u, Conrad Smith, Chris Eaton Penalties: Beauden Barrett (3) Conversions: Beauden Barrett (2) Penalties: Beauden Barrett (3) 4th May v Blues In Wellington: Won 35-19 Tries: Conrad Smith, Andre Taylor, Julian Savea, TJ Perenara, 30th June v Crusaders In : Won 23-22 Jason Eaton Tries: Conrad Smith (2) Conversion: Beauden Barrett (2) Conversions: Beauden Barrett (2) Penalties: Beauden Barrett (2) Penalties: Beauden Barrett (3)

12th May v Highlanders In : Won 26-20 13th July v Chiefs In Wellington: Won 28-25 Tries: Faifili Levave, Julian Savea Tries: Julian Savea (2), Dane Coles Conversions: Beauden Barrett (2) Conversions: Beauden Barrett (2) Penalties: Beauden Barrett (4) Penalties: Beauden Barrett (3)

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2012 Hurricanes Manager’s Report

The 2012 Hurricanes Squad welcomed in a mixture of We played games against the Blues (Whangarei), Crusaders experience and youth and a new start for the Franchise. (Mangatainoka) and the Chiefs (Taupo). Our final game against the Chiefs saw Chris Smylie (season ending) and Reg Goodes We welcomed in fourteen new players that were full time (unavailable to round 10) suffer shoulder injuries. In addition Hurricanes for the first time. Five players from our 2011 Wider Mark Reddish and Karl Lowe were unavailable till round five, Training Group - Richard Buckman, Beauden Barrett, TJ due to injury. Perenara, Reg Goodes and Jayden Hayward were rewarded with full time contracts. New Rookies included young and Whilst named in the Squad, Serge Lilo was unable to come back upcoming players Brad Shields, Jeffery Toomaga-Allen and from a serious knee injury sustained in 2011. Motu Matu’u. This youth was blended in with the experience of Tim Bateman, Ben May, David Hall, Tristan Moran, Tusi Pisi One of the cornerstones of the season was our foundation and Chris Smylie. camp where the squad agreed on our behaviours and protocols for the year. It was from this camp that the motto of “Winning One of the team’s key focuses for 2012 was about “Winning Respect” was derived and proved a strong foundation block for Respect”. the squad. Steve Symonds, the Hurricanes Professional Development Manager proved to be an excellent facilitator Off field there was a desire to increase our interaction with the over the course of the two days. Mr Symonds was assisted by fans, the community and sponsors as we sought to reconnect Mike Hedges, an Academy Award winning member of the Park with them not only locally but throughout the region. Public Road Productions team, who illustrated what winning teams training sessions were held in , Masterton, look like, how they operate and what behaviours are Levin, Otaki, Paraparaumu, Porirua, and Lower Hutt. acceptable.

The players, amongst a number of community engagements, The leadership group of Conrad Smith, Victor Vito, Cory Jane, participated in worthy events such as “Kids Kai Time” in Jeremy Thrush and Jason Eaton were voted in by the players. Masterton and Porirua and the “Hurricanes Lend a Helping Following this a team song was also adopted and sung after Hand” in Porirua. every game. On field the squad wanted to prove they were worthy of wearing the Hurricanes jersey, to demonstrate a never give up Three weeks on the road to start the season, with two games in attitude that would not only gain the respect of the fans – but South Africa and a game on the way home against the Western would continue to bring them back to the stadium. Force, allowed the squad the benefit of living and training together every day. Through our “Winning Respect” motto throughout the season and our desire to bring fans back to the stadium we saw this Returning home from South Africa and Perth with two wins and clearly reflected in a continuing increase of fans attending each a loss to start the season was acceptable. To beat the Lions at home game. We started off with our first game against the altitude in Johannesburg in the last minute was testament to Highlanders attracting 14,000 fans but by the end of the season the hard work the players had put in during the preseason, but our final game against the Chiefs saw 26,000 fans come to see more importantly, they believed in and followed the game the team play. plan.

For the first time since the game went professional we were We returned to Westpac and narrowly lost to the Highlanders. able to secure the players for a six week window prior to This was followed by one of the highlights of the season when Christmas (with the exception of the All Blacks who returned we beat the Blues at with the last play of the game. post-Christmas). This allowed us to provide the players with a well-structured and intensive strength and conditioning Not all games went to plan and certainly games against the programme. This hard work complimented the type of game Cheetahs and the Brumbies were ones we should have won. the coaches were looking to play. With an extended pre- They were also games we learnt from as well, especially in and season window, the coaches were also able to incorporate around our decision making. more coaching content which was important given we had a number of new players. Towards the later part of the season there were away wins against the Highlanders, Waratahs and Crusaders which again Our pre-season games involved the full squad and Wider revealed the fighting spirit of the team. Training Group as we slowly introduced the All Black players over the course of the three games.

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The final game against the Chiefs at Westpac Stadium We would also like to thank the staff at Adelaide Road, who summarised the season well, with the biggest home crowd are our biggest supporters and provide a lot of the work since 2008 and still in playoff contention, a winning try in that goes unnoticed but is integral to the success of the injury time illustrated the belief this team had in team. themselves.

To our sponsors who have continued to support the team A number of fans and pundits had written off the Hurricanes in 2012 with the view we would finish at the and come up to training base regularly to watch training, bottom of the ladder. If you looked purely at results and regardless of the weather, we are indebted to your our position on the ladder with an eighth place finish, continuing support, not only as a sponsor, but also as part despite being in playoff contention up until our last game, a of the Hurricanes Family. game we won in four minutes of extra time, there is disappointment. At the Teams end of season function, Julian Savea was voted Players’ Player of the Year, Rookie of the Year was TJ Whilst ultimately not achieving a play-off position, in reviewing the season there are a number of satisfying Perenara and Ben May picked up the Team Man of the achievements the franchise can reflect on. Year Award.

The players reconnected with their fans, the community We had a number of players reach higher honours in 2012 and sponsors working hard throughout the year from the Hurricanes, with six All Blacks, including three undertaking a number of activities debutants - Beauden Barrett, Dane Coles, Cory Jane, Julian Savea, Conrad Smith, Victor Vito, and six Maori All Blacks - Reviews from the media showed the players were more engaging and always available for media commitments. Tim Bateman, Jason Eaton, Karl Lowe, Ben May, Charlie Ngatai and Andre Taylor. The leadership group lead by example, lived our guiding principles, made the young players feel part of the team The Board, CEO, Players and Team Management know that and made valuable contributions to the game plan and then we need to continue to work hard both on and off the field. driving this within the squad. “Winning Respect”, on-going engagement with fans, the community and the sponsors are a continual work on and A number of rookie players experienced the intensity of Super Rugby and will be better players next year. we need to challenge ourselves to be better. To demand the best of ourselves in working towards winning our first The team had an outstanding leader in Conrad Smith, who Championship. provided inspiration to his players not only on the field. He helped set the standards for the team and drove those with the leadership group.

Certainly the hard work in getting the culture and Tony Ward environment right and everyone buying into this was a Hurricanes Team Manager major factor in the overall success of the Hurricanes.

The coaching staff led by Mark Hammett and assisted by Alama Ieremia, Richard Watt and Dan Cron worked hard with the players on getting game strategies accurate, whilst also dedicating a lot of time with the players collectively and individually to increase their skill level and game understanding. They were ably supported by the rest of the management team.

The team could not have performed like they have without the support of the Hurricanes Board and CEO. To Paul Collins, James Te Puni and the board we thank you.

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Ricoh Wellington Lions

Played: 11 Won: 8 L ost: 3 Drawn: 0 Points For: 345 Points Against: 236

Head Coach: Chris Boyd Doctor: Theo Dorfling

Assistant Coach: Richard Watt Physiotherapist: Cameron Shaw

Manager: Evan Crawford Assistant Physiotherapist: LeeVan Santos

Scrum Coach / Technical Analyst: Dan Cron Baggage Man / Masseur: Paul Minehan

Strength and Conditioning Coach: Dave Wildash Professional Development Manager: Steve Symonds

RICOH WELLINGTON LIONS PLAYER APPEARANCES TEAM RECORD

Club 2012 Caps Total Caps 24th August v Manawatu in Palmerston North: Won 30-11 Tim Bateman Old Boys University 11 11 Tries: Ardie Savea, Shaun Treeby, Jeremy Thrush Conversions: Jason Woodward (3) Penalties: Jason Woodward (3) Dane Coles Poneke 10 66 Ambrose Curtis Oriental Rongotai 5 5 28th August v Hawke's Bay in Wellington: Won 30-15 Arden David-Perrot Marist St Pats 4 16 Tries: Victor Vito, Dane Coles, Arden David-Perrot, Jason Woodward Conversions: Jason Woodward (2) Penalties: Jason Woodward (2) Ross Filipo Petone 8 57 Scott Fuglistaller Western Suburbs 9 59 2nd September v Southland in Wellington: Won 40-8 Kaipati Gaualofa Tawa 5 7 Tries: Alapati Leiua (2), Ardie Savea (2), Dane Coles Conversions: Jason Woodward (3) Penalties: Jason Woodward (3) Reggie Goodes Poneke 4 19 Pau Halafihi Oriental Rongotai 1 1 8th September v Canterbury in Christchurch: Loss 12-20 Kayne Hammington Upper Hutt 7 7 Tries: Matt Proctor, Scott Fuglistaller Conversions: Jason Woodward Whetu Henry Oriental Rongotai 5 10

Joe Latta Poneke 1 2 15th September v Waikato in Wellington: Won 29-13 Alapati Leiua Northern United 11 48 Tries: Eric Sione, Ardie Savea, Shaun Treeby, Jason Woodward Serge Lilo Northern United 1 48 Conversions: Jason Woodward (3) Penalties: Jason Woodward Lua Lokotui Marist St Pats 9 9 22nd September v Auckland in Auckland: Loss 30-43 Genesis Mamea Wainuiomata 11 11 Tries: Alapati Leiua (2), Jeffery Toomaga-Allen, Charlie Ngatai Motu Matu’u Oriental Rongotai 11 24 Conversions: Jason Woodward (2) Penalties: Jason Woodward (2) Charlie Ngatai Poneke 11 34 Ope Peleseuma Hutt Old Boys Marist 2 2 25th September v Bay of Plenty in Mt Mauganui: Won 36-26 Tries: Ross Filipo, Alapati Leiua, Shaun Treeby Matt Proctor Oriental Rongotai 11 11 Conversions: Lima Sopoaga (3) Penalties: Lima Sopoaga (5) Mark Reddish Oriental Rongotai 11 37 Solomona Sakalia Marist St Pats 7 7 29th September v North Harbour in Wellington: Won 34-28 Ardie Savea Oriental Rongotai 10 10 Tries: Ardie Savea, Ross Filipo, Lima Sopoaga, Kaipati Gaualofa, Shaun Treeby Conversions: Lima Sopoaga (3) Penalties: Lima Sopoaga Julian Savea Oriental Rongotai 1 22 Parataiso Silafai-Leaana Hutt Old Boys Marist 1 43 6th October v Otago in Dunedin: Won 49-22 Eric Sione Northern United 5 5 Tries: Matt Proctor (3), Ardie Savea, Jeremy Thrush, Frae Wilson, Lima Sopoaga Old Boys University 6 25 Jason Woodward Jeremy Thrush Hutt Old Boys Marist 11 76 Conversions: Jason Woodward (7) Jeffery Toomaga-Allen Marist St Pats 10 10 14th October v Taranaki in Wellington: Won 33-17 Shaun Treeby Tawa 11 37 Tries: Jason Woodward (2), Tim Bateman, Scott Fuglistaller Victor Vito Marist St Pats 1 45 Conversions: Jason Woodward (2) Penalties: Jason Woodward (3) Frae Wilson Wainuiomata 11 21 Jason Woodward Upper Hutt 10 18 SEMI-FINAL 20th October v Auckland in Wellington: Loss 22-33 Tries: Ross Filipo, Mark Reddish, Ardie Savea Conversions: Jason Woodward (2) Penalties: Jason Woodward

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Vodafone Wellington Lions

Back Row: Kayne Hammington, Ope Peleseuma, Matt Proctor, Parataiso Silafai-Leaana, Motu Matu’u, Reggie Goodes, Ardie Savea, Solomona Sakalia, Julian Savea, Arden David-Perrot, Whetu Henry, Eric Sione, Tim Bateman, Frae Wilson

Middle Row: Duncan Pearce (Intern Strength and Conditioning Coach), Dave Wildash (Strength and Conditioning Coach), Evan Crawford (Team Manager), Jason Woodward, Jeffery Toomaga-Allen, Ambrose Curtis, Brad Shields, Joe Latta, Lua Lokotui, Kapati Gaualofa, Genesis Mamea, TEAM RECORD Paul Minehan (Baggage Man / Masseur), Cam Shaw (Head Physiotherapist), LeeVan Santos (Assistant Physiotherapist)

Front Row: Lima Sopoaga, Charlie Ngatai, Alapati Leiua, Ross Filipo, Richard Watt (Assistant Coach), Chris Boyd (Head Coach), Dane Coles, Jeremy Thrush, Scott Fuglistaller, Wayne Guppy (WRFU President), James Te Puni (WRFU CEO), Serge Lilo, Victor Vito, Mark Reddish, Shaun Treeby

Absent: Dan Cron (Technical Analyst / Scrum Coach), Theo Dorfling (Team Doctor), Hosea Gear, Pau Halafihi, Cory Jane, Ma’a Nonu, TJ Perenara, Conrad Smith

Photo: Dave Lintott

Team Manager's Report

The 2012 season format was a demanding one, however the Pre-Season coaches and management team rose to the challenge and prepared the team in such a way that they were physically, Due to the Hurricanes not making the Super Rugby play-offs our tactically and mentally well prepared for each match. full complement of contracted players plus some wider training group players were available for our pre -season programme. The The head coach and manager worked hard to ensure that team camp was held at a camping ground in Otaki, with 32 players everyone in the management team were aligned and that invited to attend. The local community took us into their care with the new gym facility being first class. We were also welcomed into communication with the leaders group was open and the local primary school with an official powhiri which was transparent. followed by the players taking an afternoon of sports activities with the children.

Planning and Preparation The coaches were meticulous in their planning and the laying down of simple playing patterns and strategies. We were hosted Evan Crawford, High Performance Manager completed all by the Rahui club and used their excellent field for training. planning leading up to and including the competition. He also took on the role as team manager for 2012. All logistical The team was captained by Jeremy Thrush who was well and competition requirements were fulfilled without any supported by a leadership group consisting of Dane Coles, Tim problems. Bateman, Ross Filipo and Alapati Lieua.

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Two pre- season games were arranged. The first match against Due to the compact nature of the competition the Manawatu at Hutt Recreation ground was largely made up of opportunity for the team and their families to enjoy each wider training group players. The match was won comfortably. other’s company outside of rugby was limited. The player’s partner’s lounge was well patronized with a happy family Our second pre- season match saw the return of our Super Rugby environment enjoyed by all. The team held one players and players against Canterbury in Christchurch. We travelled down partners function together mid-season. Mandatory alcohol and back on the same day, losing the match narrowly. ban or curfews were not imposed on the players, the leaders group set the example and we had no off field issues of note. The 2012 Ricoh Wellington Lions team was officially announced on Monday 20th August at the sponsor’s breakfast at Capital City External Relationships Ford. Unfortunately for the players and the team TJ Perenara and Brad Shields were ruled out of the campaign though injury. Lima The Ricoh Wellington Lions continue to over deliver in the Sopoaga was not available due to injury until week 6 of the sponsors relations, community interactions and marketing competition. obligations. The regular school and hospital visits were extremely well reported and received in the community. In Season Conclusion The 2012 ITM Cup competition was very hard to predict early with a number of upsets each week. We started well with three The Ricoh Wellington Lions worked extremely hard both on very good victories over two Championship teams and a and off the field. Every player made a significant contribution Premiership team. Our first real challenge was against Canterbury to the teams performances and to a man were extremely in Christchurch. We were beaten 20-12 with analysis of our disappointed in not making the final which we all knew we performance indicating we were beaten at the breakdown by a were capable of winning. There is a real resolve in this very clinical Canterbury side. current group of players to reach the ultimate goal of winning an ITM Cup. The team continued to perform well with the only other defeat in round robin coming at the hands of Auckland. Once again our loss The team was well lead by a totally committed captain in was attributed to being beaten at the break down. However the Jeremy Thrush. He was well supported by Tim Bateman, Ross coaches were positive and believed that we had the team and Filipo, Dane Coles and Alapati Leiua. A For Wellington culture the game plan to defeat both Auckland and Canterbury in the has been established and will continue to grow next season. semi.

We qualified second and gained a home semi-final against Evan Crawford Auckland on the back of some excellent performances against Ricoh Wellington Lions Team Manager Otago and Taranaki. Unfortunately we did not perform to our potential in the semi-final making crucial mistakes under pressure.

Of the 33 players used during the 2012 ITM Cup the following milestones were celebrated by the team: • 13 players debuted for Wellington at ITM Cup • 2 players gained their blazer (12 games) • Ross Filipo played his 50th match for the Ricoh Wellington Lions

Team Environment /Culture

The management team and senior players continued to promote the traditions and pride in representing Wellington. We all strove to live a For Wellington environment. The Training base was themed with Wellington city and rugby imagery.

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Wellington Pride

Played: 6 Won: 1 Lost: 5 Points For: 97 Points Against: 188

WELLINGTON PRIDE PLAYER APPEARANCES 2012 Head Coach: Damian Rapira-Davies

Assistant Coach: Terence Fraser M Aiatu Norths 6 A Claridge Wainuiomata 5 Assistant Coach: Gary Hilsdon B Collins Norths 4 H Collins Norths 4 Manager: Rebecca Liua’ana M Collins Wainuiomata 5 L Conley Norths 1 Assistant Manager: Emma Savesi G Daals Old Boys University 4 A Dean Norths 6 Physio: Sarah Bailey M Fa’aifo Wainuiomata 4 S Fagalilo Old Boys University 5 K Feaunati-Tuia Oriental Rongotai 5 TEAM RECORD R Finau Stokes Valley 6 25th August v Manawatu (PS) won 10 - 5 E Goulden Oriental Rongotai 6 M Leota Oriental Rongotai 5 8th September v Otago lost 7 – 8 R Liua’ana Oriental Rongotai 4 Try: Katarina Simpkins S McIntosh Norths 6 Conversion: Katarina Simpkins F Makisi Oriental Rongotai 5 M Maligi-Leota Norths 3 15th September v Hawkes Bay won 39 - 17 K Mei Wainuiomata 6 Tries: Helen Collins (4), Kiri Mei (2), Claire Rowat J Patea Wainuiomata 5 Conversions: Katarina Simpkins (2) C Rowat Old Boys University 4 M Roewen Norths 4 22nd September v Waikato lost 20 - 24 P Schwalger Norths 3 Tries: Kiri Mei (2), Muteremoana Aiatu, Rebecca Liua'ana K Simpkins Stokes Valley 5 R Uluinayau Oriental Rongotai 2 29th September v Auckland lost 0 - 65 G Webber Stokes Valley 5 G Williamson Old Boys University 6 6th October v Canterbury lost 0 - 30

13th October v Manawatu lost 31 - 43 Tries: Muteremoana Aiatu (2), Kiri Mei, Maryann Collins, Sharlene Fagalilo Conversions: Elizabeth Goulden (3)

Back Row: Claire Rowat, Elizabeth Goulden, Agnes Dean, Acacia Claridge, Ruby Finau, Georgia Daals, Vaine Marsters, Rejieli Uluinayau, Molly Maligi-Leota Middle Row: Sarah Bailey (Physio), Damian Rapira-Davies (Coach), Terence Fraser (Assistant Coach), Moni Fa’aifo, Kiri Mei, Muteremoana Aiatu, Helen Collins, Kelly Feaunati-Tuia, Patsy Schwalger, Gary Hilsdon (Assistant Coach), Rebecca Liua’ana (Manager), Emma Savesi (Assistant Manager) Front Row: Gina Williamson, Fa’asua Makisi, Katarina Simpkins, Geneva Webber, Maryann Collins (Vc), Jackie Patea (C), Maryanne Leota, Samantha Mcintosh, Mel Roewen, Sharlene Fagalilo, Brenda Collins 17 Wellington Rugby Football Union (Incorporated) Annual Report 2012 Team Manager's Report

Looking back this season, the Pride was a completly A late comeback in the next game against Waikato fell just different team from last year. We had some very young short whilst successive heavy losses to Auckland and and talented players mixed in with some very experienced Canterbury extinguished any finals hopes. The season players. Our primary playing objective was to better our finished with a high scoring affair against Manawatu. position from last year to make the finals again and win it, unfortunately we were unsuccessful. However, we were Congratulations to Jackie Patea, our captain who made successful in bringing through some very young, skilful and the Black Ferns tour to England. talented players. On behalf of the Pride and management, I would like to The 2012 season started later than usual with a traditional thank WRFU for their support throughout the season. pre-season game against Manawatu at Waikanae Park. The game was used for coaches to finalise the team for the To the players for your patience, dedication and season as there were still some key positions to consider. commitment throughout the season. You were a great team Our other traditional fixture against Hawkes Bay did not to manage. eventuate. Finally, I would like to thank Damian, Terry, Gary, Emma and Our first game was against Otago at Porirua Park. The Sarah for the time and effort they put into the team and weather was atrocious with very strong wind and heavy their assistance they gave me throughout the season. rain. We didn’t start very well and let the visitors lead 8 – 0 Without your dedication in the way you carried out your at half time. With the weather not improving, the second duties, my job as a manager would not have been as easy. half didn’t start well again and we finally put points on the Thank you! board in the 78min. However, it was too late for the Pride to put more points on the board to take a victory. Hawkes Bay followed in superb conditions at the Petone Rec and a superb performance by the team winning 39 – 17. Rebecca Liua’ana Wellington Pride Manager We travelled next to Hamilton to face Waikato at Cambridge. Waikato having returned to the competition this season. Waikato started off very strong and lead 24-10 at half time. Our forwards and backs could not connect and many mistakes were made which Waikato took advantage of and turned into points. The Pride started the second half much better, with the players communicating and the forwards taking charge and leading from the front. Unfortunately, it was too late to score more points to take the win.

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Wellington Development

Played: 6 Won: 3 Lost: 3 Points For: 200 Points Against: 198

TEAM RECORD Head Coach: Phil Proctor 1st September v Taranaki Development lost 3-56 Assistant Coach: Ray Mac Donald 6th September v Wellington U20 won 44-34 Manager: Dan Keith 15th September v Taranaki Development lost 16-22 Physio: Jen Sweeting 6th October v Wellington Samoan won 46-22 13th October v Tasman Development won 63-12 20th October v Canterbury Metro lost 28-52

Back Row: Clayton Masina, Paulo Aukuso, Tupeni Kamakorewa, Kalepi Halafihi, Presley Tufuga, Kaipati Gaualofa, Faatonu Fili, Greg Lealofi, Taniela Raikabula Middle Row: Phil Proctor (Head Coach), Faatau Mamea, Chris Eves, Pau Halafihi, Donal Mcnamara, Nuu Lene, Deon Carney, James Wall, Dan Keith (Manager), Jen Sweeting (Physio) Front Row: Ryan Setefano, Seminar Manu, Sean Hay, Hayden Whelan, Jef Makapelu-Neru, Eugene Smith (C), Shan Eru, Taiso Silafai-Leaana, Liu Taituave, Peter Sciascia, Ray Macdonald (Assistant Coach) Absent: Stu Simonson, Andrew Mcwhirter, Brian Burridge, Athun Masun, James Solele, Joe Hill, Belgium Tuatagaloa, Andrew Smith, Afa Faatau

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Wellington Under 20

Played: 9 Won: 4 Lost: 5 Points For: 316 Points Against: 225

TEAM RECORD Head Coach: Frank Rees 26th August v Tasman U20 won 60-9 Assistant Coach: Tom Martin 1st September v Wellington Samoan won 47-31 Manager: David King 6th September v Wellington Development lost 34-44 Physio: Emma Lattey

Trainers: Paul Downes 12th September v Waikato U20 lost 22-25

Analyst: David Pollock 15th September v Taranaki U20 won 46-21

22nd September v Hawkes Bay U20 lost 27-37

29th September v Manawatu U20 won 50-0

6th October v Hawke's Bay U20 lost 17-20 (Final)

13th October v Auckland U20 lost 13-38

Back Row: Emma Lattey (Physio), Aviata Silago, Philip Finau, George Bower, Andrew Ellis, Dion Lealofi, Haamea Ahio, Andrew Quinlivan, Mitchell Markov, Sam Sturgiss, Nick Grigg Middle Row: Regan Hunt, Timoci Seravalu, Chris Walker, , Wiremu Adds, Joketani Koroi, Zac Power, Luca Rees, Dave Pollock (Video Analyst), Frank Rees (Head Coach) Front Row: Tom Martin (Assistant Coach), Paul Downes (Trainer), Tuipulotu Nuku, Ambrose Curtis, Tomasi Alosio, Joe Latta (C), Clinton Dysart, Donald Brighouse, Tuakana Metuarau, Andrew Wells, David King (Manager) Absent: Eric Sione, Cameron Ross, Hilton Mexted, Ope Peleseuma, Te Whei Wright

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Wellington Under 18

Played: 5 Won: 5 Lost: 0 Points For: 198 Points Against: 69

TEAM RECORD Head Coach: Tim Mannix 22nd September v Centurions won 72-6 Assistant Coach: John Duignan 29th September v Manawatu won 45-10 Manager: Michael Taylor 6th October v Taranaki won 26-22

Physio: Kylie Milne 13th October v Manawatu won 24-16 (Final) 20th October v Tasman U18 won 31-15

Back Row: Jordan Mellars, Jacob Taituave, Sam Chamberlain, Henry Stowers, John Tufele, Andrew Mamea, Anthony Mamea Middle Row: Kylie Milne (Physio), Tim Mannix (Coach), Saio Salevao, Elijah Williams-Stewart, Eduan Struwig, Dylan Hayes, Mike Taylor (Manager), John Duignan (Coach) Front Row: Isaac Marriner, Micah Barber, Luke Campbell, Wesley Goosen, Sam Dawson (C), Falelima Siinei, James O'Reilly, Aukuso Tuitama, Liam Berry Absent: Siaosi Finau-Lealiifano, Ivan Vaisagote Unavailable Due To NZ Schools Selection: Etimani Sului, Vincent Sakaria, Jackson Garden-Bachop Unavailable Due To NZ Barbarians Schools Selection: Ezekiel Sopoaga

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Wellington Under 16A

Played: 3 Won: 3 Lost: 0 Points For: 117 Points Against: 10

Head Coach: Earl Va’a TEAM RECORD 1st October v Taranaki won 47-7 Assistant Coach: Justin Gray 2nd October v Manawatu won 41-3 Manager: Dean Simpson 4th October v Hawkes Bay won 29-0 (Final)

Back Row: Arthur Seumanutafa, Nic Mannix, Jared Adams, Lester Maulolo, Josh Robertson-Weepu, Eli Vole, Faraimo Nofoaigia-Tusa, Peter Pili Middle Row: Malo Tuitama, , Victor Knight, Quaid Martin-Laumatia, Anthony Pettett, Lui Okeamoa-Luamanu, George Taeiloa, Bradd Forster, Delano Morkel Front Row: Dean Simpson (Manager), Patrick Fenika, Aleks Noble-Campbell, Earl Va’a (Coach), Leni Apisai (C), Justin Gray (Assistant Coach), Tj Va’a, Kemara Hauiti-Parapara, Mike Kenworthy (Trainer) Absent: Jack Mccormack, Jordan Leuluai, Isaako Sopoaga, Teresa Rogers (Physiotherapist) Under 16 Development

Played: 5 Won: 2 Lost: 3 Points For: 136 Points Against: 89

TEAM RECORD Head Coach: Okasene Moananu 15th September v Norths Invitational XV lost 17-19 (Pre-Season) Assistant Coach: Phillipe Rayasi 22nd September v Horowhenua-Kapiti won 42-14 Manager: Mila Poutoa 1st October v Wanganui won 52-11

2nd October v Poverty Bay lost 13-28 (Non competition game)

4th October v Poverty Bay lost 12-17 (Tournament Final)

Back Row: Mila Poutoa (Manager), Okesene Moananu (Coach), Bernard Nickel, Jack Higgins, Vern Sosefo, Jack Green, Rhys Magele, Filipe Rayasi (Asst Coach) Front Row: Philip Cunningham, Mathieson Carlyle, Lennox McMahon, Tamati Hauraki ( C ), William Sila, Tau -Roi Lupo, Paul Bickle, Henry Merritt Absent: Fraser Mclaren, Joel Hintz, Jacob Walmsley, Zac Donaldson, Lewis Ngatai, Andrew Seuala, 22 Hezron Neru, Ale Peni, Kerrod Foaese, Curtis Pedersen Line, Chanlaq'por Paku, Brett Manaia. Wellington Rugby Football Union (Incorporated) Annual Report 2012

Wellington Maori

Played: 7 Won: 5 Lost: 2 Points For: 220 Points Against: 202

TEAM RECORD Coach: Hiko Davies 1st September v Wairarapa Bush B won 46-15 Assistant Coach: Errol Weston 8th September v Wanganui B won 25-20 Assistant Coach: Dennis Ngatai 15th September v Horowhenua-Kapiti B won 37-24 Manager: Gina Mitchell-Pita and Willie McMahon 22nd September v Wairarapa Bush B lost 23-26

29th September v Horowhenua-Kapiti B won 36-34

6th October v Wanganui B won 38-24

13th October v Wellington Samoan lost 15-59

2012 Squad: Kenny Anderson, Judd Baker, Zac Bradley-Fox, Rawin Davis, Jesse Dolman, Apanui Heemi, Dylan Hemop, Mykel Herewini, Joey Hopkins, Matt Jacobs, Louis Karl, Jason Love, Raakai Maxwell, Ainsley Mei, James Mei, Deina Morete, Ryan Nepia, Jamie Pita, Tawera Rameka-Styles, Matene Te Whetu, Jayden Watene, Clint Whiu, Michael Williams, Campbell Woodmass

Wellington Sevens

Played: 5 Ln: 2 Lost: 3 Points For: 94 Points Against: 93

TEAM RECORD – National Sevens (Queenstown) Coach: Earl Va'a Day 1 vs Waikato lost 12 - 28 Assistant Coach: Allan Bunting

Manager: Greg Waugh Day 1 vs Counties Manukau won 29 - 12

Physio: Glen Ward Day 1 vs Northland won 22 – 19

Trainer: Mark Bradshaw Day 2 vs Canterbury (Cup quater final) lost 17 – 19

Day 2 vs Manawatu (Plate semi-final) lost 14 – 15

2012 Squad: Isireli Baleitavuki, Reuben Colquhoun, Shahn Eru, Marvin Karawana, Taulagi Lepupa, James Proctor, Matt Proctor, Ardie Savea (C), Julian Savea, Belgium Tuatagaloa, George Tilsley, Taleta Tupuola

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Wellington Secondary Schools Rugby

The 2012 season provided the best weather in recent memory At the College Sport Awards, Jackson Garden-Bachop in Wellington, with some grades experiencing a cancellation [Scots College] and Hilla Fukofuka (Queen Margaret) were free season. As a result, a smooth lead up to the college rugby named as Wellington Secondary School Rugby Players of finals at was achieved, where 15 intense the Year. games were played in a showcase of College Rugby at the end of August. College rugby experienced growth in 2012 and Wellington Schools thank all Rugby Convenors and the RAIS’s provided quality pathways for school players; 19 grades were in particular, for their valued contribution to the promotion offered in 2012 ensuring rugby was accessible to all who of the game within their school, and to the managers and wanted to play. coaches of the teams for their on-going commitment to youth Rugby. The girls competition mirrored the boys and was played across 3 divisions with a finals evening at Petone Rec for all 3 grades. Additionally our special thanks go to the directors and The concept of a combined finals format proved popular with a personnel of the Wellington Rugby Football Union and in good number of supporters attending the games. particular to Dave King, Rick Whatarau, Will Caccia-Birch, Kirsty Wanden, Paul Latham and the CCO’s for their The WRFU’s investment in the Club Coaching Coordinators ongoing support of Youth Rugby. and the role of the NZRU-funded Rugby Administrator in Schools scheme [RAIS] continues to support the delivery of the game at a school level and assists to enhance relationships between clubs and schools. The model is great and we Dave Mackenzie applaud and acknowledge all involved.

Secretary The Boys Premier Final played at Hutt Rec demonstrated what Wellington Secondary Schools Rugby a great drawcard quality College Rugby can provide with a significant crowd in attendance, despite the weather conditions. The final served as a curtain raiser to the Jubilee Cup and with exceptional event management by the team at WRFU, the event showcased quality Wellington rugby and outstanding community support. With a path to the NZ Schools top 4 at stake, St Patrick’s College, Silverstream demonstrated great resolve and defence to hold out Wellington College in an intense final. In their journey to the NZ Schools top 4 St Patrick’s Silverstream suffered a close loss at home to Gisborne Boys High School. In the girls final Naenae showed great intensity to overcome Taita.

The national BNZ Condor 7’s were held on the 2nd December with Scots College and Wainuiomata High representing the Wellington region in the boys and girls events respectively. Scots College performed well going down to the eventual winners, Kelston BHS in the quarter finals 24 – 19 (AET). Whilst Wainuiomata girls secured the Bowl division with a 19 – 7 win in the final over Onehunga.

On behalf of all schools we again thank the Wellington Rugby Referees Association and WRFU’s Benji Crossley/Nick Thorpe and Richard Gordon for being able to appoint to virtually every college game played this year - the contribution of this body is outstanding – without them we have no game – thank you all. In particular the young college referees coming through the system – well done – you are the future!

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Wellington Secondary Schools Rugby CHAMPIONSHIP WINNERS

2012 WELLINGTON SCHOOLS EXECUTIVE: Premier 1 St Patrick’s College, Silverstream

CHAIRMAN: Martin Isberg (Wainuiomata High School) Premier 2 Hutt Valley High School

SECRETARY: Dave Mackenzie (College Sport Wellington) Premier 3 Tawa College

Premier 4 Naenae College 2nd XV TREASURER: Martin Isberg (Wainuiomata High School) Premier 5 Scots College 2nd XV EXECUTIVE: Darrell Harvey (Wellington College), David Premier 6 Aotea 3rd XV King (WRFU delegate), Ross Findlay (Rongotai College), Richard Anderton (Aotea College), James Rasmussen (Newlands College), John Hornal (College Sport Under 15 Div 1 St Patrick’s College, Wellington Wellington) Under 15 Div 2 St Bernards College

WELLINGTON DELEGATES TO HURRICANES YOUTH Under 15 Div 3 Newlands College RUGBY COUNCIL: Under 15 Div 4 Heretaunga College David King & John Hornal

DELEGATES TO NZ SCHOOLS RUGBY COUNCIL: Under 14 Div 1 Mana College Martin Isberg (Treasurer) Under 14 Div 2 Bishop Viard College

DELEGATE TO WRFU RUGBY BOARD: Martin Isberg Under 65 kg Div 1 St Patrick’s College, Silverstream Under 65 kg Div 2 Hutt International Boys’ SELECTED FOR 2012 NZ SCHOOLS BARBARIANS:

Ezekiel Sopoaga – Wellington College Under 55 kg Div 1 St Patrick’s College, Wellington Nelson Asofa-Solomona – Wellington College Under 55 kg Div 2 Upper Hutt College

SELECTED FOR 2012 NEW ZEALAND SCHOOLS: Vincent Sakaria – Wellington College Girls Premier Naenae College Etimani Sului – Wellington College Girls Div 1 Paraparaumu College Jackson Garden-Bachop – Scots College Girls Div 2 Sacred Heart College

Condor Regional Rugby 7's

Boys Cup Scots College

Boys Plate Porirua College

Boys Bowl Taita College

Girls Cup Wainuiomata High

Girls Plate Wellington East

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Junior Rugby Zone Executive

Chairman: David Forster Inter-Zone Tournament was hosted by Western Bays Zone, and was held in good conditions at Ngati Toa. With three Executive: days of very competitive and committed rugby, Wellington Adrian Middleton, Chairperson Western Bays City Zone come out on top in the U13 R grade and Karen McCashin, Chairperson Hutt Valley Western Bays won the U12 grade. Thank you to the Rachel Whitman, Chairperson Wellington City Western Bays Zone committee and the Paremata- The 2012 season was a very successful year for Wellington Plimmerton Rugby Club for again hosting an outstanding Junior Rugby and the Zone Executive (JRZE) with player and event. team numbers up across the board. (See below tables) It is a Mention must be made of the huge effort Will Caccia-Birch testament to the commitment and enthusiasm of the WRFU and his team (David King, Rick Whatarau, the CCOs) put RDOs and CCOs, our volunteer administrators, coaching staff into Junior Rugby. The continual seeking of ways to and players who delivered a successful 2012 season. improve the delivery of rugby to our youth is outstanding and not enough can be said of the job they do to up skill Other highlights of 2012 were: both players and coaches at a junior level. A big thank you • Introduction of a single Drawmaster across all 3 zones which to everyone in the team. brought the following benefits: - Use of the NZRU draw software by all zones During the year a Strategic Review of junior rugby was - Consistent and timely delivery of draws onto the WRFU undertaken by the WRFU and aided by Kevin Wilson from web site, to newspapers and to clubs. Sport Wellington. A huge amount of feedback was - An extremely low cancellation rate of approximately 1.5 received from a wide range of individuals and groups cancellations per team. involved in junior rugby. The findings were collated and • The growth of nursery grades in several clubs (for the 2-4 summarised and the final report released in October. It year olds); Petone, Wainui, HOBM, Upper Hutt, Rimutuka, was presented at the November Rugby Forum with further Wests, MSP, and Pare-Plim). input gathered in several key areas. 2013 will see the • A couple of girls only teams being formed and playing in the development of a Junior Strategy and implementation plan Saturday competition which clearly demonstrates an with some components likely to be introduced during the appetite for Girls Rugby year and the remainder in 2014. It is exciting to see • The continuation of the “Ball for All” programme opportunities for growth and some of the ideas to sponsored by Leslie Rugby – this is huge for Junior Rugby introduce best practices into our governance and and our many thanks to Leslie Rugby for their support. administration. • The 10th year of Gareth Head Leadership clinic run by Ken Laban and team. This clinic runs for 4 Sunday mornings in Players 2011 Players 2012 Change Hutt Valley 1786 1916 +7.3% March and takes 1-2 players from each team across the (8 clubs) U11, U12 and U13 grades who are not necessarily the star players but have demonstrated leadership potential. Our Wellington City 1531 1783 +16.5% sincere thanks to Ken and his team for this marvellous (8 clubs) programme. Western Bays * 930 1022 +9.9% • Rugby Discovery Day at the Hutt Rec in March (3 clubs) • The JRZE 7’s tournament organised by Ken Laban and Steve Craig in early May. Again our sincere thanks to Ken and Total 4247 4717 +11.1% Craig for the outstanding job they do here and have done over many years. Teams 2011 Teams 2012 Change Hutt Valley 115 121 +5.2% • The Murray Sullivan U13 Development Week for

approximately 100 U13 players from across Primary School Wellington City 115 130 +13.1% and College. Thanks to Dale Wall, Geoff Owen and their U13 Regional Coaching team for running this event. Western Bays* 57 65 +14.1% • The U13 programme who went through unbeaten in their Total programme games. Thanks again to Dale, Geoff and their 287 316 +10.1% U13 Regional Coaching team for running this programme. *excludes 420 players from Paraparaumu and Waikanae

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Before closing, I would like to thank Gus McMillan (former HV Zone Chairman and former JRZE Chairman) and Grant McNamara (Hutt Valley Drawmaster for many years) for their many years of service. Gus is still involved on the Hutt Valley zone committee but it is appropriate to mention the contribution he has made to junior rugby and the many innovations he brought to Junior Rugby over the years.

In closing on behalf of the Junior Rugby Executive, we would like to extend our sincere thanks to the WRFU Office Staff, our Volunteer Administrators and Coaches for their continued support and encouragement in our pursuit of new initiatives, this continues to allow the children of our region gain enjoyment and satisfaction from participating in Junior Rugby.

David Forster

Chairman

Junior Rugby Zone Executive

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Greater Wellington Primary Schools’ Rugby

Chair/Treasurer: Mark Leggett Some of the highlights were:

GWPSRU Executive Officers: Mark Leggett, David Milne, • The Year 3 and 4 rippa tournament for girls and boys in John Berryman, Michael Smith, Murray Sullivan and Kane Term 1 –as part of ‘Rugby Awareness Week’ Mokomoko • Three zonal rippa rugby tournaments were held for boys

Wellington: Nga Holmes and and girls in Term1. Glen Holbrook • The Waterman’s sponsored intermediate schools tournament. Thank you to the intermediate schools for Mana: James Rangiawha, Clinton Whitikia, Ron your support of this fine tournament. Clarke, Grant Savell and Shirley Ngatuere

• The Southern North Island Primary Schools Rugby Hutt Valley: David Robati, George Pamatatau and Tournament, playing for the John Berryman Cup, with Seymour Harawira representative teams from Wellington, Hutt Valley, Mana, Horowhenua-Kapiti and Rangitikei taking part Mentor/Patron: John Berryman

There were plenty of rugby opportunities for the many Finally I would like to acknowledge and thank the many students during the school year as they took part in the schools, teachers, principals, coaches’ managers, Waterman’s Intermediate and ‘Rippa’ tournaments. The administrators and parents who gave of their time during planned zone tackle/girl black tournaments were thwarted the year in support of our organisation. We could not have in the main by poor weather unfortunately. achieved what we did without your assistance.

The rugby calendar started in February with a Year 3 and 4 We need to continue building on the ‘positives’ from the ‘Rippa’ tournament as part of ‘Rugby Awareness Week,’ and 2012 year and beyond to promote the game of rugby in in the late Term 3 school holiday break the annual Southern the primary schools of the greater Wellington area. Making North Island Primary Schools’ Rugby Tournament, was held, sure all school children get involved playing and supporting hosted by the Mana sub-union. The 71st year of this rugby is the ultimate success criteria! tournament was played at the excellent Porirua Park facilities. Congratulations to the Hutt Valley team that won the Also, to David Milne and Ged Eller-from Horowhenua – tournament with a very well balanced and skilful team. Kapiti- Thank you both for your dedication in serving I thank all coaching and management staff for their dedication primary schools rugby in your capacity as you have done in preparing these various representative teams over a very over the years. Your support is treasured as we continue short space of time. Thanks also to Kane Mokomoko for his our involvement in the great game of rugby! great work in organising this event.

I wish to acknowledge the support we received from various Mark Leggett organisations/groups that helped us in many ways over the year and during the Berryman Cup Tournament as well. Thank Chairman you. Greater Wellington Primary Schools’

Thanks to Rick Whatarau, along with the team of CCO’s, from the WRFU who provided personnel, coaching, advice and availability for the various zone tournaments, as well as for their school support programmes.

Thank you to the Wellington Rugby Union for their financial support – this is most appreciated as it goes a long way to providing funding/promotion for rugby in the schools – from school administrative costs to tournament expenses.

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Wellington Rugby Referees’ Association

Post RWC we were concerned about the number of referees we would potentially require to cater for the expected surge in interest in playing the game – as it panned out, with the number of referees transferring into Wellington and a great college referee development, only those grades that historically missed referee appointments from time to time, were affected again.

Our on-going recruitment program, and specifically the “You Make The Call” programme in an increasing number of colleges, meant that we had a very successful recruitment year. The college programme particularly augurs well for the future with up to 20 young referees participating this past year and our expectation is that up to 50% of them may well transfer into our official training programme next season – our thanks go to all those involved in the scheme.

Retaining referees is obviously important and is an on-going challenge and as such I ask the rugby community to continue doing everything they can to support and show respect to the officials of our game because without that we all lose.

This past season we also took into our association for three As a voluntary organisation one of our greatest time months, Akihisa Aso from Japan on an international consuming processes is the weekly appointment of referees development programme driven by NZRU. The success of this and all the subsequent alterations before game time. This past was reflected in his appointment and performance, in the season, through an additional sponsorship, we were able to ITM Cup. subscribe to an international web based programme which proved tremendously successful in reducing time spent by the Our major sponsorship with AMI continues and their financial team and in the effectiveness of communication with referees. support has now been going for over 10 years. Their long term commitment to us is hugely appreciated and we ask everyone The success of Wellington referees continues – from the very in the rugby community to return that support wherever they top levels where we were represented by Garratt Williamson can. and Mike Fraser at both ITM Cup and Super Rugby competitions, with special congratulations to Garratt for AR appointments to We are also supported by the WRFU, PWMC, DB Breweries IRB Test matches. We also had James McPhail representing us and Gripfast and are thankful for the different ways in again on the IRB 7’s circuit and , and which they assist us and allow us to continue to provide a Ben O’Keefe also at Heartland Championship. Ben has now been strong and professional like refereeing resource. named in the National Referees Squad for the upcoming season. To all members and their families, thank you for your Bridgette Tyler was involved in the IRB women’s 7’s continued commitment to our game, and to everyone else tournaments in Dubai, Hong Kong and London and was reffing who assists and supports us, thank you. at Senior 1 level here in Wellington, but has now chosen to see how far she can go in the game as a player. We wish her well in her endeavours but our hopes are that she will return in the not Ian Dallas too distant future as our top woman referee.

Zone and Promising Squad representation by Ben O’Keefe, Chairman Richard Gordon, Ross Barnett, Tim Baker, Bridgette Tyler, Nick Wellington Rugby Referees’ Association Hogan and Vincent Ringrose also reflected the strength of Wellington refereeing and all the hard work put in by our coaching resource.

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Club Competitions: 2012 Grade Winners

PREMIER GRADE Number of teams Division One 1st round Swindale Shield 12 Hutt Old-Boys Marist 2nd round Jubilee Cup 8 Marist St Pats 2nd round (round robin) Andy Leslie Trophy 8 Oriental-Rongotai Division Two 2nd round Hardham Cup 8 Poneke SENIOR GRADE Division One 1st round Harper Lock Shield 12 Marist St Pats 2nd round Ed Chaney Cup 10 Wellington Division Two 1st round National Mutual Cup 12 Wellington 2nd round H D Morgan Memorial Cup 10 Hutt Old-Boys Marist Division Three 1st round JDR Cup 8 Wainuiomata 2nd round Johnsonville Centennium Cup 8 Wainuiomata UNDER 21 GRADE Division One 1st round Paris Memorial Trophy 10 Wellington 2nd round John E Kelly Memorial Cup 6 OBU Green Division Two 1st round JRD Cup 9 OBU Black 2nd round Vic Calcinai Memorial Cup 7 Tawa Division Three 2nd round 7 Johnsonville 85KG RESTRICTED GRADE Division One 1st round JC Bowl 6 Marist St Pats Blues 2nd round Paul Potiki Memorial Shield 10 Marist St Pats Blues Division Two 1st round 6 Upper Hutt 2nd round 8 Stokes Valley Division Three 1st round 7 Johnsonville RESERVE GRADE Division One 1st round 8 Poneke Ruffnuts 2nd round 8 MSP Internationals Division Two 1st round 9 Johnsonville Cripples 2nd round 8 OBU Righteous Bros WOMEN’S PREMIER 1st round Fleurs Trophy 6 Northern United 2nd round Victoria Tavern Trophy 6 Wainuiomata

POST SEASON TOURNAMENTS Number of Teams American Ambassador’s Trophy Sevens Series Mens 16 Tawa American Ambassador’s Trophy Sevens Series Colts 8 Old Boys University American Ambassador’s Trophy Sevens Series Womens 10 Oriental-Rongotai

CLUB AWARDS DEWAR SHIELD 1 Old Boys University (Total Points) 2 Marist St Pats 3 Hutt Old Boys Marist SIR WILLIAM PERRY MEMORIAL TROPHY 1 Wellington (Average Points Per Team) 2 Marist St Pats 3 Hutt Old Boys Marist GRIFFITHS MEMORIAL TROPHY* 1 Johnsonville Senior 1 (Team highest average points per team) 2 Paremata-Plimmerton Senior 1 3 Marist St Pats Senior 2 JUNIOR MERIT AWARD 1 Petone 2 Johnsonville 3 Wainuiomata

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WRFU Premier Division One Jubilee Cup Winners 2012

MARIST ST PATS RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB

Back row (from left): Ryan Setefano, Donald Brighouse, Thomas Veitch, Rocky Leofo, Isaia Petelo Third row: Tevita Ah Wong, Hamish Shaw, Issac O’Connor, Ben Nansett, Paul Tuia, Andrew Wells, Aviata Silago, Nick Wanden Second row: Zac Nichols (physio) Vanessa Beaumont (head physio) Steven Jensen (assistant manager) Michael Sood (assistant manager), Victor Vito, Sean Bridge, Lua Lokatui, Dan Turner, Charlie Graham, Jeff To’omaga-Allen, Solomona Sakalia, Matt Buck (manager), Neil Murphy (club captain), Terry Manion (President) Front row: Clayton McMillan (coach), Liu Taituave, Fa’atonu Fili, Sio Tuia, Bernie Upton, Arden David-Perrot (captain), Kasiano Lealamanua (vice-captain), John Paul Tocker, Peter Sciascia, Murray Tocker (coach) Absent: Leif Johansson, Declan McKeefry, Declan Hay, Johnny Gbenda-Charles, Ano Kapeli WRFU Women’s Premier Winners 2012

WAINUIOMATA RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB

Back Row: Sieni Samau, Suzanne Yee, Althea Peleseuma, Roena Rogers, Acacia Claridge Middle Row: Peter White (Club President), Marama Tauroa (Coach/Player), Sisi Tuala-Leafa, Virginia Faitele, Marina Soloa, Loua Time, Gail Ah-Hi (Manager/Player), Mike Kenworthy (Club Coaching Co-ordinator) Front Row: Lauina Motu, Leah Uila, Alice Soper, Jean Oti (Captain), Jackie Patea (Vice Captain), Kiri Mei, Ulalei Tuisila Absent: Lesley McKenzie (Coach/Player), Darren Larsen (Technical Skills Coach), Alana McViker, Bayli Rapira, Caroline Martin, Chelsea Gates, Grace Uluiburotu, Jessica Packe, Juliana Newman, Kolotita Lemana, Lee Puepuemai, Maryann Collins, Mary-Lee Sa’u, Miri Marino, Moni Faaifo, Nella Ngahuru, Sonya Tafatu, Soraya Umaga-Jensen, Tuese Lewis, Uaea Apu’ula, Veronica Howell 31 Wellington Rugby Football Union (Incorporated) Annual Report 2012

Obituaries

BILL BRIEN CUP Graeme Brocklebank (Petone, WGTN Rep 1954-1958) – died 11 December 2012, aged 83.

Coming into the 2012 season Oriental-Rongotai held the Bill Edward Buddicom (Marist St Pats, WGTN Rep 1951-1953) Brien Cup, after an unbeaten 2011 Jubilee Cup. They lost it – died 9 April 2012, aged 83. on their second challenge of the season to Wainuiomata, Frank Crist (Wellington, WGTN Rep 1948-1950) however in a game of "hot potato", Wainui only held it for - died 20 November 2012, aged 93. one challenge, losing to Marist St Pats in their second defence. Here the merry-go-round stopped as MSP were Paul Delaney (Onslow, WGTN Rep 1959-1969) unbeaten in the Jubilee Cup – repelling four challengers on – died 5 October 2012, aged 73. the way to winning the 2012 Jubilee Cup final. Nigel Gini (Marist Bros. Old Boys, WGTN Rep 1945) – died 2 June 2012, aged 94. DISCIPLINARY Dave Harker (Athletic, WGTN Rep 1953-1962) Unfortunately this year has seen an increase in judicial – died 6 July 2012, aged 78. matters for the first time in a number of years with 44 Jock Hobbs (University, WGTN Rep 1987) being dealt with as opposed to 39 in 2011. The largest – died 13 March 2012, aged 52. category of offence was punching/striking with 14 matters Jim Kinvig (Onslow, WGTN Rep 1952-1962) of this type being dealt with. Credit should go to Old Boys – died 16 July 2012. University and Eastbourne who were the only clubs to not receive a red card in 2012. Dr Bill Treadwell (Life Member) – died 19 October 2012, aged 84. Of concern to the Judicial Committee was the continued Raymond Watson (Marist, WGTN Rep 1955) trend of incidents in the last 10 minutes of matches. Clubs – died 4 June 2012, aged 81. should be aware of this and continue to work with their John Watt (St Pats, WGTN Rep 1951-1952) players in an attempt to control emotions right through to – died 24 September 2012, aged 87. the final whistle.

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Wellington Rugby Football Union (Incorporated) Consolidated Financial Statements Year Ending 31 December 2012

Auditor’s Report ...... 34

Statement of Comprehensive Income...... 35

Statement of Changes in Equity...... 36

Statement of Financial Position ...... 37

Notes to the Financial Statements ...... 38

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Statement of Comprehensive Income

For the Year Ended 31 December 2012

Group Group Parent Parent Note 2012 2011 2012 2011

Revenue

Operating Revenue 2 8,649,205 9,356,492 3,142,051 3,149,584 Interest Income 79,271 71,357 66,757 57,349

Total Operating Revenue $8,728,476 $9,427,849 $3,208,808 $3,206,933

Expenses

Expenses 3 8,361,657 9,064,228 3,096,007 3,216,244

Total Expenses $ 8,361,657 $9,064,228 $3,096,007 $3,216,244

Operating Surplus/(Deficit) before Profit/(Loss) $366,819 $363,621 $112,801 $(9,311) of Associate, Tax & Depreciation

Share of Profit/(Loss) of an Associate 11 - (16,783) - -

Operating Surplus/(Deficit) before Tax & Depreciation 366,819 346,838 112,801 (9,311)

Depreciation & Amortisation 6,7 319,799 320,154 319,799 320,154 Income Tax Expense 4 20,125 14,774 - -

Net Surplus/(Deficit) after Tax & Depreciation $ 26,895 $ 11,910 $(206,998) $ (329,465)

Other Comprehensive Income - - - -

Total Comprehensive Income $ 26,895 $ 11,910 $(206,998) $(329,465)

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

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Statement of Changes in Equity

For the Year Ended 31 December 2012

Group Group Parent Parent Note 2012 2011 2012 2011

Opening Equity - Retained Earnings 5,194,170 5,182,260 5,632,105 5,961,570

Net Surplus After Income Tax 26,895 11,910 (206,998) (329,465) Other Comprehensive Income - - - - Total Comprehensive Income for the year 26,895 11,910 (206,998) (329,465)

5,221,065 5,194,170 5,425,107 5,632,105

Income Distributions 14 - - - -

Closing Equity - Retained Earnings $ 5,221,065 $5,194,170 $5,425,107 $5,632,105

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

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Statement of Financial Position

As at 31 December 2012 Group Group Parent Parent Note 2012 2011 2012 2011 Current Assets Cash and Cash Equivalents 2,025,821 1,651,613 1,343,148 1,127,587 Trade Receivables and Prepayments 5 1,505,930 2,324,180 1,786,896 2,373,604 Loans to Affiliated Clubs - Current Portion 13 2,000 11,334 2,000 11,334

Total Current Assets 3,533,751 3,987,127 3,132,044 3,512,525

Non Current Assets Loans to Affiliated Clubs - Non Current Portion 13 - 2,000 - 2,000 Investment in Subsidiaries 10 - - 100 100 Investments in Associates 11 1,600,000 - 1,600,000 - Property, Plant and Equipment 6 2,310,748 2,581,103 2,310,748 2,581,103 Intangible Assets 7 34,110 55,871 34,110 55,871 Total Non-Current Assets 3,944,858 2,638,974 3,944,958 2,639,074

Total Assets $7,478,609 $6,626,101 $7,077,002 $6,151,599

Current Liabilities Trade Creditors and Accruals 8 1,457,544 1,431,931 851,895 519,494 Liability owing to Associates 11 100,000 - 100,000 - Total Current Liabilities 1,557,544 1,431,931 951,895 519,494

Non Current Liabilities Liability owing to Associates 11 700,000 - 700,000 - Total Non-Current Liabilities 700,000 - 700,000 -

Equity Retained Earnings 5,221,065 5,194,170 5,425,107 5,632,105

Total Equity 5,221,065 6,626,101 5,425,107 5,632,105

Total Liabilities and Equity $7,478,609 $6,626,101 $7,077,002 $6,151,599

For and on behalf of the Board, which authorised the issue of the financial statements on 15 March 2013.

15/03/2013 ………………………… ……………………………… ……………………………… Chairman Director Date

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

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Notes to the Financial Statements

For the Year Ending 31 December 2012

1 Statement of Accounting Policies

Reporting Entity The financial statements of Wellington Rugby Football Union Incorporated (WRFU) for the year ended 31 December 2012 were authorised for issue in accordance with a resolution of the directors on 15 March 2013. WRFU is a society incorporated under the Incorporated Societies Act 1908. Its registered office is 113 Adelaide Road, Newtown, Wellington. The "Group" consists of WRFU (the "Parent") and its subsidiaries.

The financial statements are presented in New Zealand dollars.

Statement of Compliance The Group financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Practices in New Zealand ("NZ GAAP"). They comply with New Zealand Equivalents to International Financial Reporting Standards ("NZ IFRS") as appropriate for public benefit entities that qualify for differential reporting concessions.

Measurement Base The accounting principles recognised as appropriate for the measurement and reporting of financial performance and financial position on a historical cost basis are followed by WRFU.

Classification Certain reclassifications may have been made to prior year amounts in order to be consistent with current year presentation.

Specific Accounting Policies The following specific accounting policies which materially affect the measurement of financial performance and the financial position have been applied:

a) Basis of Consolidation. The consolidated financial statements include the parent entity WRFU and its subsidiary Wellington Rugby Limited(trading as Wellington Rugby Trust) and its operations for the year ended 31 December 2012. Subsidiaries are entities in which the WRFU has the capacity to determine the financing and operating policies and from which it has an entitlement to significant ownership benefits. The consolidated financial statements include the WRFU and its subsidiary Wellington Rugby Limited (trading as Wellington Rugby Trust), which are accounted for using the purchase method. The effects of all significant inter-entity transactions between entities that have been consolidated are eliminated on consolidation. In the Parent's financial statements investment in the subsidiary is recognised at cost.

b) Investment in Associates. The Group's investment in its associates are accounted for using the equity method of accounting in the consolidated financial statements. 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 profits or losses are recognised in the statement of comprehensive income, and its share of post-acquisition movements in reserves is recognised in reserves. The cumulative post-acquisition movements are adjusted against the carrying amount of the investment. Distributions receivable from associates are recognised in the parent entity's income statement, while in the consolidated financial statements they reduce the carrying amount of the investment.

When the Group's share of losses in an associate equals or exceeds its interest in the associate, including any unsecured long-term receivables and loans, the Group does not recognise further losses, unless it has incurred obligations or made payments on behalf of the associate. The associates accounting policies conform to those used by the Group for like transactions and events in similar circumstances.

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

Training Centre 5.26% SL Office Furniture & Equipment 9.5-40% DV Training Equipment 10-40% DV Computer Hardware 40% DV Vehicles 16-20% DV Stadium Assets/VIP Lounge 10% DV Miscellaneous 10-40% DV

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Notes to the Financial Statements - continued

For the Year Ending 31 December 2012

Statement of Accounting Policies - continued

d) Intangible Assets. Intangible assets comprise of computer software and website development costs.

Computer software and website development costs are stated at cost less accumulated amortisation and impairment losses. Amortisation is calculated on a straight line basis over the useful life of the asset (3 years).

e) Impairment. At each reporting date, the Group reviews the carrying amounts of its assets to determine whether there is any indication that those assets have suffered an impairment loss. If any such indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is estimated in order to determine the extent of the impairment loss (if any). Where the asset does not generate cash flows that are independent from other assets, the Group estimates the recoverable amount of the cash-generating unit to which the asset belongs.

Recoverable amount is the higher of the fair value less costs to sell and value in use. In assessing value in use, the estimated future cash flows are discounted to their present value using a pre-tax discount rate that reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and the risks specific to the asset for which the estimates of future cash flows have not been adjusted.

If the recoverable amount of an asset is estimated to be less than its carrying amount, the carrying amount of the asset is reduced to its recoverable amount. An impairment loss is recognised as an expense immediately.

f) Leases. The Group leases certain buildings, equipment and vehicles. Operating lease payments, where the lessors effectively retain substantially all the risks and benefits of ownership of the lease items, are included in the determination of the net surplus in equal instalments over the lease term.

g) GST. Items of income and expenditure are stated exclusive of Goods and Services Tax. h) Revenue. The Group operating revenue comprises income from sponsorship, the provision of services, grants and interest income. Sponsorship received in kind is recorded in the statement of comprehensive income as income with a corresponding recognition of expenditure, based on fair value.

Match and event management income are recognised in the accounting period in which the services are rendered, by reference to completion of the specific event in which services are provided.

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

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

i) Differential Reporting. The Group qualifies for differential reporting because it is not publicly accountable and there is no separation between the owners and the governing body. The Group has taken advantage of all available differential reporting exemptions, except for the exemption available in NZ IAS 18 that permits qualifying entities to recognise revenue and expenses on a GST inclusive basis.

j) Income Tax. WRFU is exempt from income tax as a promoter of amateur sport, under section CB4(1)(h) of the Income Tax Act 1994. The Wellington Rugby Trust is a taxable entity and income tax (where applicable) is calculated using the taxes payable method and is determined using tax rules. Under the taxes payable method, the income tax expense charged to the statement of comprehensive income is equal to the income tax payable for the same period. k) Cash and Cash Equivalents. Cash and cash equivalents comprise of short-term highly liquid investments that are readily convertible to a known amount of cash and are subject to an insignificant risk of changes in value. l) Trade Receivables. Trade receivables, loans and other receivables are measured at amortised cost less impairment. Appropriate allowances for estimated amounts are recognised in the statement of comprehensive income when there is objective evidence that an asset is impaired. m) Trade Creditors. Trade creditors and accruals represent liabilities for goods and services provided prior to year end, which are unpaid. These are unsecured and usually settled within 30 days of recognition. Trade payables are recognised initially at fair value and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.

n) Employee Entitlements. Provision is made for benefits accruing to employees in respect of salaries and annual leave when it is probable that settlement will be required and they are capable of being measured reliably. Provisions made in respect of employee benefits expected to be settled within 12 months are measured using the remuneration rate expected to be applied at the time of settlement.

o) The accounting policies and disclosures have been applied consistently to all periods presented in these financial statements. There are no standards issued not yet effective which are expected to impact on the financial statements of the entity.

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Notes to the Financial Statements - continued

For the Year Ending 31 December 2012

2 Operating Revenue Group Group Parent Parent 2012 2011 2012 2011

Match Income 923,148 1,044,715 - - Sponsorship and Hospitality 3,236,508 3,842,682 230,228 271,482 Event/Franchise Management 2,272,571 2,133,565 - - Gaming Trust Funding 638,781 666,332 638,781 666,332 NZRU Funding 1,023,068 908,426 748,718 708,426 WRT Management Fee - - 1,068,000 1,068,000 Other 555,129 760,772 456,324 435,344

$8,649,205 $9,356,492 $3,142,051 $ 3,149,584

3 Expenses

Match Expenses 492,336 364,576 - - Representative Teams / Academy 2,789,222 3,448,790 361,187 460,194 Club Expenses 267,152 291,847 267,152 291,847 Coaching and Development 470,537 451,987 470,537 451,987 Administration 2,390,920 2,459,519 1,705,331 1,708,744 Advertising / Sponsorship 1,929,464 2,024,133 291,800 303,472 Audit Fee 21,000 20,200 - - Bad Debts 1,026 3,176 - -

$8,361,657 $9,064,228 $3,096,007 $ 3,216,244

4 Income Tax Expense

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 tax payable on non-deductible expenditure.

5 Trade Receivables and Prepayments

Trade and Sundry Receivables 832,198 699,102 1,693,137 1,526,534 Hurricanes Trust Receivable 38,453 1,196,638 920 841,513 Hurricanes Investment LP Receivable 223,220 - 56,808 - Taxation Receivable - 58,574 - - GST Receivable 20,065 - - - Prepayments 391,994 369,866 36,031 5,557

$1,505,930 $2,324,180 $1,786,896 $2,373,604

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Notes to the Financial Statements - continued For the Year Ending 31 December 2012

6 Property, Plant and Equipment (Group and Parent) 2012 2012 2012 2012 Cost Depreciation Accumulated Closing Depreciation Book Value

Training Centre Buildings and Furniture 3,610,311 196,623 1,638,257 1,972,054 Training Centre Gym Equipment 347,532 26,259 241,452 106,080 Stadium Assets/Wellington Rugby Lounge 219,203 9,663 145,469 73,734 Office Furniture and Equipment 58,667 2,576 47,574 11,093 Computer Hardware 239,831 30,586 186,724 53,107 Vehicles 7,385 1,527 3,008 4,377 Office Fitout/Miscellaneous 338,567 23,763 248,264 90,303

$ 4,821,496 $ 290,997 $ 2,510,748 $ 2,310,748

2011 2011 2011 2011 Cost Depreciation Accumulated Closing Depreciation Book Value

Training Centre Buildings and Furniture 3,610,312 199,841 1,441,625 2,168,687 Training Centre Gym Equipment 338,830 17,103 215,193 123,637 Stadium Assets/Wellington Rugby Lounge 212,369 10,289 135,807 76,562 Office Furniture and Equipment 55,450 2,829 44,995 10,455 Computer Hardware 217,822 32,964 156,137 61,685 Vehicles 39,885 6,192 13,874 26,011 Office Fitout/Miscellaneous 338,565 26,830 224,499 114,066

$4,813,233 $ 296,050 $ 2,232,131 $2,581,103

All property, plant and equipment assets are held by the parent company.

7 Intangible Assets

2012 2012 2012 2012 Cost Amortisation Accumulated Closing Amortisation Book Value

Computer Software 138,620 28,792 104,510 34,110

2011 2011 2011 2011 Cost Amortisation Accumulated Closing Amortisation Book Value

Computer Software 131,589 24,106 75,718 55,871

8 Trade Creditors and Accruals Group Group Parent Parent 2012 2011 2012 2011

Trade & Sundry Payables 302,398 372,435 206,413 202,320 Hurricanes Investment LP Payable 400,000 - 400,000 - GST Payable 2,300 32,942 2,300 13,441 Accrued Expenses 282,301 336,120 213,182 258,733 Income in Advance 470,545 690,434 30,000 45,000

$ 1,457,544 $1,431,931 $851,895 $519,494

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Notes to the Financial Statements - continued

For the Year Ending 31 December 2012

9 Operating Lease Commitments Group Group 2012 2011

< 1 yr 103,510 95,362 1 - 2 yrs - 13,260 2 - 5 yrs - - > 5 yrs - -

$103,510 $ 108,622

The Group incurred $123,609 (2011: $138,148) of expenses during the year in relation to leased assets.

10 Investment in Subsidiaries 2012 2011 Balance % % Date Owned Owned

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.

11 Investment in Associates UPL a) Investment Details The Group has a 20% ownership interest in Union Projects Limited (UPL), who provide advertising signage and manage the operation of replay screens at events throughout New Zealand. UPL's reporting date is 31 October.

The Group has a separate agreement with the Hurricanes Trust, whereby the distribution of profits from UPL is split equally between parties, giving an effective equity income interest of 10%.

The Group's proportion of voting power held in the associate is the same as its ownership interest. The Group's investments in the associate is accounted for in accordance with the accounting policy described in note 1 (b).

UPL is incorporated and has a 31 October reporting date.

The equity accounted profit from UPL is based on unaudited financial statements for the year ended 31 October 2012, adjusted for any significant events occurring between 1 November and 31 December.

During 2011 the ground signage rights for the five years 2011 - 2015 were transferred from UPL to OAMM NZ Limited. UPL's signage assets, the net proceeds from the liquidation of its remaining assets, and the balance of the capital accounts less wind-up costs were distributed equally to each member union during 2011. The Group subsequently wrote-down the carrying value of its investment to zero.

b) Movements in the Carrying Amount of the Group's Investment in Associates 2012 2011 At 1 January - 82,286 Share of total recognised revenues and expenses - (33,566) Less distribution to Hurricanes Trust - - 16,783 (16,783) - 65,503 Less distribution received from UPL - - Less repayment of capital (cash) - (48,320) Less repayment of capital (assets) - (15,900) Less write-down on investment - (1,283) At 31 December $ - $ -

c) Contingent Liabilities Relating to the Associates The Group's share of contingent liabilities, capital commitments or other commitments contracted for at balance date is nil (2011: nil).

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Notes to the Financial Statements - continued

For the Year Ending 31 December 2012

Hurricanes Investment LP a) Investment Details The Group acquired a 50% ownership interest in Hurricanes Investment LP, a limited liability partnership responsible for the management of the Hurricanes rugby franchise on 8 November 2012. The ownership interest was acquired for $1,600,000, consisting of $800,000 in cash, and $800,000 of benefits in kind. The benefits in kind represent discounts on the management fee and training facilities lease, and will be recognised over the next eight years. The consideration paid recognised the expected financial result of Hurricanes Investment LP between the period of 8 November 2012 and the Group's balance date of 31 December 2012 and as such the appropriate carrying value at 31 December 2012 is $1,600,000. Going forward the equity accounted profit from Hurricanes Investment LP will be based on audited financial statements for the period ended 31 August each year, adjusted for any significant events occurring between 1 September and 31 December being the balance date of the Group. The Group's proportion of voting power held in the associate is the same as its ownership interest. The Group's investments in the associate is accounted for in accordance with the accounting policy described in note 1 (b).

12 Contingent Liabilities

The WRFU Parent has the following contingent liabilities relating to the uncalled capital of its subsidiaries. 2012 2011 $ $ Wellington Rugby Limited 120 120 Wellington Rugby Marketing Limited 1,000 1,000

13 Related Parties

Wellington Rugby Trust (WRT) WRFU is a beneficiary of Wellington Rugby Trust. At 31 December 2012, WRFU parent owed WRT $81,429 (2011: $75,163). At the same date, WRT owed WRFU parent $1,425,029 (2011:$1,417,264).

Hurricanes Trust During 2012, WRFU received a management fee from Hurricanes Trust. At 31 December 2012, WRFU Group owed Hurricanes Trust $234 (2011: $33,355) and Hurricanes Trust owed WRFU Group $38,453 (2011: $1,196,638). During 2012, Mr P.D. Collins, and Mr A Duffin, Directors, were Directors of Hurricanes Limited, the trustee company of Hurricanes Trust. WRFU is a beneficiary of Hurricanes Trust.

Hurricanes Investment LP During 2012, WRFU received a management fee from Hurricanes Investment LP. At 31 December 2012, WRFU Group owed Hurricanes Investment LP $400,000 (2011: nil) and Hurricanes Investment LP owed WRFU Group $223,220 (2011: nil). During 2012, Mr P.D. Collins, Mr A. Duffin, Mr I. Potter and Mr G. Poole all of whom are Directors of the Group and Parent, served as Directors of Hurricanes GP the company responsible for the day to day management of Hurricanes Investment LP an Associate investment of the Group. Mr P. D. Collins also invested in Hurricanes Investment LP and at 31 December 2012 had a 25% ownership interest.

New Zealand Rugby Union (NZRU) During 2012, WRFU Group received from NZRU grants, management fees and shares of the surpluses from one test match and the Hertz Sevens Tournament. As at 31 December 2012, WRFU Group owed NZRU $3,450 (2011: nil) and NZRU owed WRFU Group $42,485 (2011: $27,169).

Union Projects Limited Refer to Note 11.

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stakeholder in the Wellington Regional Stadium Trust. Notes to the Financial Statements - continued

For the Year Ending 31 December 2012

Affiliated Clubs WRFU has made loans to the Northern United RFC, Avalon RFC and Rimutaka RFC. The amount of each loan outstanding at year end for Northern United was nil (2011: $3,334), Avalon nil (2011: $4,000) and Rimutaka $2,000 (2011: $6,000). The maturity date of the loan to Rimutaka is June 2013. Loans to affiliated clubs are interest free.

Directors Mr P.D. Collins, a Director, was Chairman of the Wellington Regional Stadium Trust during 2012, retiring on 30 June 2012. WRFU is a major user of Westpac Stadium. Mr G. Poole, a Director, is CEO of Wellington City Council. The Wellington City Council provides services for Wellington Rugby and is also a stakeholder in the Wellington Regional Stadium Trust.

General No related party debts have been written off or forgiven during the year. All transactions have been conducted on normal terms and conditions.

14 Distributions Annual distributions are made to the affiliated clubs based on registered player numbers in the senior and junior clubs. When managing capital, management's objective is to ensure WRFU continues as a going concern as well as maintaining optimal returns for members. There were no distributions made to clubs in 2012.

15 Capital Commitments At 31 December 2012 there were no capital expenditure commitments (2011: nil).

16 Subsequent Events No subsequent event has occurred since balance date that would materially impact the financial statements as at 31 December 2012.

17 Classifications of Financial Assets & Financial Liabilities Group Group Parent Parent 2012 2011 2012 2011 ASSETS Loans and Receivables Cash and Cash Equivalents 2,025,821 1,651,613 1,343,148 1,127,587 Trade and Sundry Receivables 832,198 699,102 1,693,137 1,526,534 Loans to Affiliated Clubs 2,000 13,334 2,000 13,334

$ 2,860,019 $2,364,049 $ 3,038,285 $2,667,455

LIABILITIES Other Financial Liabilities at Amortised Cost Trade & Sundry Payables 302,398 372,435 206,413 202,320

$ 302,398 $ 372,435 $206,413 $202,320

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