2013

ANNUAL REPORT AND STATEMENT OF ACCOUNTS 2013

Contents

List of Officers 2 Honours and Awards 3 Balanced Scoreboard 4 Chairman’s Report 5 Rugby Board Report 8 Team Reports 9 Ricoh Lions 13 Wellington Pride 17 Wellington Development 20 Wellington U20 21 Wellington U18 22 Wellington U16A 23 Wellington U16 Development 23 Wellington Maori 24 Wellington Sevens 24 Wellington Secondary Schools Rugby 25 Junior Rugby Zone Executive 27 Greater Wellington Primary Schools’ Rugby 29 Wellington Rugby Referees’ Association 30 Club Competitions: 2013 Grade Winners 31 WRFU Premier Men’s and Women’s Club Champions 2013 32 Obituaries 33 Financial Report 34

Wellington Rugby Football Union (Incorporated) Annual Report 2013 1 Wellington Rugby Football Union (Inc.)

President: Mr D Latham

Vice Presidents: Messrs J. Smyth , K.Phelan, B. Cederwall, M.Reedy, R. Keown (Deceased March 2013)

Immediate Past President: Mr W. Guppy

Rugby Board Staff P.R. Scott (Chairman), K.R. Pulley (Deputy Chairman, Tawa), G.R. Gosper J. Te Puni (Chief Executive Officer) (Avalon), J. Sumner (College Old Boys-Victoria University), M. Blackham C. Boyd (Wellington Lions Head Coach), D. Boyd (Marketing – resigned (Eastbourne), T. Clout (Hutt Old Boys Marist), M. J. Usmar (Johnsonville), October 2013), N. Bramley (Club Rugby Administrator), K. Brown (PA to A. Woods (Marist St. Pat’s), R. Wood (Northern United), G. Waugh CEO – resigned February 2013), W.R. Caccia-Birch (Manager Amateur (Oriental-Rongotai), J. Gray (Paremata-Plimmerton), M. Blandford Rugby), J. Coles (Sponsorship Manager, Hertz Sevens), E. Crawford (Petone), J. Davies (Poneke), S. Kotuhi (Rimutaka), S. Winmill (Stokes (Wellington Lions Team Manager/High Performance Manager), Valley), D. Painter (Upper Hutt), P. R. McCoy (Wainuiomata), N.W. Hughes E. Crossett (Sponsorship & Brand Manager – resigned September (Wellington), G.W. Stephen (Western Suburbs), M. Leggett (GWPSRU), 2013), D. Cron (Video Analyst/Scrum Coach), T. Donaldson (Ticketing D. Forster (JRZE), M.J.Dilnott (WRRA), M. Isberg (WSSRU). Manager), M. Donoghue (General Manager, Sevens Wellington), P. Downes (Strength & Conditioning Coach), F. Duffin (Rugby Services Board of Directors Administrator), M. Evans (Corporate Services Manager), A. Duffin (Chairman), I.Potter (Deputy Chairman),R. Poole, P.D. Collins, K. R. Evans (Commercial Manager – resigned August 2013), H. Fleming Laban, K.R. Pulley, P.R. Scott, K.W.Smiler. (Communications Executive), B. Franklin (PA to CEO), R. Gordon (Club Rugby Support), L.V. Grace (Manager Events – resigned January 2013), Life Members R. Henderson (Accountant), P. Hobbs (Commercial Executive, G.W.J. Atkin (1991), B.T. Frederikson (2005), A.P. (Bill) Freeman (2005) Hertz Sevens), R. Karati (Sales Executive), D. King (Rugby Development (deceased 2013), A.R. Leslie (2008), J. Oldershaw (1993), E.J. Tonks Co-ordinator), C. Laidlaw (Sevens Development Manager), P. Latham (1991), G.C. Williams (2008), M.J. Usmar (2012), N.W. Hughes (2012), P.B. (Club Liaison Officer – resigned December 2013), T. Mannix (Taskforce Quinn (2012). Rugby Development Officer), R. Martelli (Commercial Executive – resigned August 2013), J. McKee (Assistant Accountant), L. McKenzie (Development Co-ordinator Girls’ Rugby), P. Minehan (Baggageman/ Masseur), L. Morgan (Sales Executive – resigned May 2013), C. Reddin (Suppliership Manager Hertz Sevens), L. Santos (Wellington Lions Physiotherapist), C. Shaw (Wellington Lions Physiotherapist), M. Stote-Blandy (Receptionist), S. Strong (Marketing Executive), S. Symonds (Professional Development Manager), C. Tye (Caretaker, Training Centre), D. Walsh (Referee Education Officer), S.M. Walters (General Manager, Hertz Sevens – resigned September 2013), R. Watt (Wellington Lions Assistant Coach), R. Whatarau (Assistant Rugby Development Co-ordinator), D. Wildash (Wellington Lions Strength & Conditioning Coach), B. Williams (Events & Match Manager).

2 Wellington Rugby Football Union (Incorporated) Annual Report 2013 Honours and Awards

Representative Team Coaches 2013 Wellington Rugby Award Winners

Wellington Lions: & Richard Watt Junior Merit Award Trophy: Wainuiomata RFC

Wellington Pride: Joe Tawhara & Fili Liua’ana AJ Griffiths Memorial Trophy: Wainuiomata RFC

Development: Phil Proctor & Ray MacDonald Sir William Perry Memorial Trophy: Hutt Old Boys Marist RFC

U20: Sandy McConnell & Stephen Bachop Dewar Shield: College Old Boys-Victoria University RFC

U18: Tim Mannix & John Duignan Club Coach of the Year: Steve So’oialo – (Tawa RFC)

U16A: Justin Gray & James Porter Club Team of the Year: Tawa Premiers

U16 Dev: Tane Landon-Lane & Phillipe Rayasi Billy Wallace Memorial Trophy: Sam Tui (Poneke FC)

Maori: Andrew Wharakura & Paul Wharakura Wellington Rugby Supporters Club Award: Tim Bateman

Men’s Sevens: Earl Va’a and Sam Rasch Al Keown Memorial Cup: James O’Reilly (Hutt Old Boys Marist RFC)

Ken Comber Memorial Cup: Luke Campbell (College Old Boys- Auditors Victoria University RFC)

Ernst and Young Most Promising Player of the Year: Ambrose Curtis (Oriental Rongotai FC / Ricoh Wellington Lions)

Honours Women’s Player of the Year: Carol Sio (Avalon RFC / Wellington Pride) New Zealand: , , Ma’a Nonu, TJ Perenara, WRFU Volunteer of the Year: Jimmy Millar (Wainuiomata RFC) , , Jeremy Thrush, Jeffery Toomaga-Allen, Victor Vito. Referee of the Year: Hamish Mexted

New Zealand Maori: Tim Bateman, Chris Eves, Charlie Ngatai, Representative Coach of the Year: Chris Boyd (Ricoh Wellington Lions) . Representative Team of the Year: Ricoh Wellington Lions New Zealand Under 20: Donald Brighouse, (Captain). Player of the Year: Victor Vito (Marist St Pats RFC) New Zealand Secondary Schools/Barbarians: Leni Apisai, James Blackwell, , Malo Tuitama.

Black Ferns Wider Squad: Muteremoana Aiatu, Elizabeth Goulden, Sanita Levave, Jackie Patea, Carol Sio.

All Black Sevens: Ambrose Curtis, Lote Raikabula.

Manu : Faifili Levave, , Sinoti Sinoti.

Fiji: Api Naikatini.

Tonga: Tomasi Palu.

Wellington Rugby Football Union (Incorporated) Annual Report 2013 3 Balanced Scoreboard

Game/Club Development 25% Target Actual Representative (High Performance) Teams 38% Target Actual PLAYERS 8% 4% The Wellington Lions will win the ITM Cup in 2013 15% 7% Junior Club • If they win final (8%) • Maintain registered numbers at 4700 players • If they make semi-final (4%) • Retain 80% of 2012 junior registered players into • Wellington Lions qualify for 2014 Premiership or secondary school equivalent competition (3%) Secondary School All other Provincial teams meet WRFU minimum 12% 10% • Increase registered players by 2% to 3000 players standards of proficient management and achieve Senior Club their agreed performance targets (i.e) • Maintain registered numbers at 3700 players • Under 20 Team – U20 Development goals achieved • Retain 55% of 2012 registered secondary school (1%); team wins 70% of matches (1%) leavers • Under 18 Team - Wins Hurricanes Region U18 OVERALL Competition (2%); team meets Talent ID and player • Increase total registered players to 11,400 players Development goals (2%) COACHES 8% 8% • Under 16 Team - Achieves Talent and ID and Player • Ensure there are twice as many registered Development goals (2%); wins tournament (1%) coaches as there are teams, with all coaches NZRU • Sevens – Makes Cup semifinals National Sevens accredited (2%). Wins National Sevens (1%) – (January 2014 • Increase the number of coach attendances and tournament). the number of coaches attending WRFU up skill • There will be no fewer than 18 players from WRFU 11% 11% sessions from clubs and secondary schools represented in higher level teams. (All Blacks, NZ REFEREES 5% 5% Maori, NZU20, NZ Sevens, NZ Schools and NZ • Maintain 160 active registered referees Barbarian Schools) (2%). CLUB DEVELOPMENT 4% 1% • 75% of the current Wellington Lions squad have • 70% of clubs post a positive financial result for 2013. been, or are members of the Wellington Academy • All clubs to have a volunteer plan implemented (3%) 25% 18% • “Coaches with Potential” Programme is implemented and achieves first year goals. (3%) • The Wellington Academy (Player Development Competitions 5% Target Actual Programme) meets its stated goals. Scores 75% or • Wellington Rugby will run competitions that 2% 2% more in NZRU Survey. (3 %) address health and safety by ensuring minimum 38% 28% standards are adhered to in all club facilities and that those hosting premier fixtures abide by the Governance and Financial 32% Target Actual minimum standards for playing fields, including adherence to the technical zone requirements on The operating result for 2013 (excluding income 12% 12% all club number one grounds. from Hertz Sevens, Hurricanes and Test) will match or • Adherence to Age Grade Eligibility criteria (premier exceed the budget. grade only). WRFU will continue to enhance its expertise and • Wellington Rugby will ensure they manage credible 2% 2% reputation as an event manager by: competitions by providing accurate draws and • Managing the Hurricanes franchise efficiently and 5% 3% points tables, enforcing all WRFU by-laws and effectively by achieving Board approved financial providing referees to 90% of games under their target and meeting KPI’s. jurisdiction. • Managing the 2013 Hertz Sevens efficiently and 6% 5% • Delivery of community Sevens competitions in effectively and achieving Board approved financial conjunction with College Sport and WRFU High target for the event. Performance Unit. • Managing the test in 2013 efficiently and effectively 3% 3% • Wellington Rugby will analyse the number of 1% 1% to achieve a KPI rating of at least 90%. teams, games and evenness of each competition it WRFU management of sound Governance through 6% 6% operates, and then consider the appropriateness of strong and effective policy and procedure the findings before developing and implementing 32% 29% 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. 5% 5%

Game Development Representative (High Performance) Teams 25% 38% 18% 28% 80/100% Competition Governance and Financial 2012 = 73% 5% 32% 5% 29%

4 Wellington Rugby Football Union (Incorporated) Annual Report 2013 Chairman’s Report 2013

Executive Summary in leadership this year with Marty Donoghue, previously of the New Wellington Rugby continued to progress in 2013 both on and off the Zealand Defence Force, take the reins as General Manager. He replaced field in accordance with the organisation’s goal of delivering great Steve Walters, who I must thank for the hard work he put into the rugby experiences for all involved in rugby in the Capital. tournament since its inception. Marty has worked with the Sevens Wellington operations team for a number of years and his background The Ricoh Wellington Lions led the way in 2013, as competition front- and experience brings an added dimension to this important event on runners throughout the ITM Cup. While the team could not take it all Wellington Rugby’s calendar. As we strive to improve how we operate the way to round out an exceptional season, the quality of rugby and in all areas of our business, these appointments add to the hard strong winning record generated pride and interest in the community working team we have to achieve further success. of sponsors, fans and other followers of the game. The disappointment of finishing one shy is sure to help fire the team again in 2014 and the As we look to the coming seasons, we know there are fresh challenges development of young, local talent has the team in good stead to ahead for rugby. 2014 is an important year that may be amongst the take it one step further. The Lions season alongside the number of All toughest commercially for many years. In 2015 we will have the Cricket Blacks, NZ Sevens, players and Age Grade representatives World Cup and FIFA Under 20 World Cup on our shores. The ability of to come from Wellington demonstrates the depth of talent in the our business to adapt will be tested, but our goal remains the same. region and reflects the strong high performance system that is in place. Wellington Rugby’s strategic focus framework highlights our priorities Our focus remains primarily on nurturing our own players, and the to ensure we remain able to create great rugby experiences for all. Wellington representative teams and academy are crucial for this goal. WRFU Strategic Priorities Our high performance and academy are recognised internationally. This year we took the initial steps to create a connection between 1. Governance and Organisation Wellington Rugby and the Buenos Aires (URBA) in Following our participation in a governance review we looked at Argentina. We were invited to Argentina to share our experience the effectiveness of meeting frequency and structure of our board of high performance practice and the value our academy system and committees. Wellington Rugby has more representation on the presents. Once again, we have also hosted Japanese players and Hurricanes Board and much effort has gone into establishing strong coaches with us in Wellington. This is an exciting area of development practice for Management and the two Boards. for Wellington Rugby, and one that we will nurture in the coming years.

This was our first season as major stakeholders in the new Hurricanes 2. Financial Sustainability Limited Partnership. While the final placing did not meet our on-field goals, and a financial loss was made, Super Rugby remains a key part A solid performance as well as continuing to refine how we do of our future strategy. The new Board has had the opportunity to business has created a third consecutive profit. With a profit of $56,409, review and work together to set a strategic direction for the club. This this represents a significant upward trend, and marks the highest is a strong step forward for the Hurricanes, and we are committed and financial result for the past seven years. We started and finished the energised to see this vision come to fruition. year with in excess of $2 million in cash, which is a strong result. Despite challenges ahead, we should be pleased with the strong Along with a good Ricoh Wellington Lions performance, a focus financial position we have built over the last three years. on revenue streams plus diligent execution and management of costs ensured the Union posted its third consecutive profit. With a That said, the Board expects the next year or two to be amongst the bottom-line profit of $56,409 recorded ($289,412 before depreciation most challenging faced in financial and commercial terms. and amortisation), this seven-year high is the result of energetic and prudent management behind the scenes. The commitment to meet 3. High Performance financial targets is critical to the sustainability of the game especially The Ricoh Wellington Lions continued to be leaders in the ITM Cup at the amateur and provincial level. This continues to be a strong focus competition, winning nine from ten in the round robin, and going on of the organisation in a rugby environment that is very challenging in to host the competition semi-final and final. Although the Lions did terms of sustainability. not claim the Premiership title, their success throughout the season Our team was further strengthened by the recruitment of key senior shows improvement in performance and consistency. The Lions remain management staff. Chris Stirling joined the Hurricanes from focused on developing home-grown talent and nurturing individuals New Zealand Rugby as our General Manager High Performance. Chris through age-grade and academy systems. is a Wellington man, with a strong resume in coaching and talent identification. In a recast role Chris leads all high performance rugby 4. Club and Game Development and staff at the Hurricanes. In the commercial team, we have recently Whilst player numbers in Wellington did not quite reach the heights of welcomed Patrick Woods, who has joined us from Australia. Patrick the post RWC year of 2012, overall participation remained very strong brings significant experience from AFL, NRL and Super Rugby to our across all areas of the game in the region. Indeed, the RWC spike year team. His strong commercial record will strengthen our ability to aside, player numbers continued to compare favourably against any deliver more value for our sponsors and partners, and improve the fan other year in the last decade. It was also pleasing to note following and member experience. Our Sevens Wellington team saw a change

Wellington Rugby Football Union (Incorporated) Annual Report 2013 5 the completion of the Junior Rugby Review that this level of the game On-Field Performance continues to promote a very strong base of players, coaches and an incredibly committed volunteer workforce, which augurs well for 2013 Ricoh Wellington Lions the future. Having made the ITM Cup semi-final in 2012, the Ricoh Wellington A review of our Senior Club Rugby competition was also undertaken Lions were determined to go one better in 2013. Under the guidance by the Rugby Board this year, with a new format set to be introduced of Chris Boyd the Lions did just that, reaching the final against in 2015. defending ITM Cup champions, Canterbury.

Having dropped only one round robin game to Hawke’s Bay 5. Customer Focus throughout the season, the Lions finished at the top of the ITM Cup We are continuing to work alongside Westpac Stadium to improve the ladder which saw the competition final being played in the Capital. match day delivery for members and fans. The fan experience is at the More than 15,000 fans turned out to support their team, however, forefront of all our marketing and commercial work and it is promising victory was not to be. The Lions were defeated 29-13. to know this is also a focus for new Westpac Stadium management. Despite falling at the final hurdle, the 2013 season was one to be proud We look forward to developing new ideas and initiatives together, to of. The team demonstrated a strong unity, and played an exciting ensure our live match experience is desirable and valued. It is pleasing style of rugby that was enjoyed by all. There were also a number of that more fans attended live Ricoh Wellington Lions games this year on individual highlights that brought encouraging signs for the future. the back of home semi and finals being achieved. Captain Victor Vito had a superb season and was named Player of the Year, while Jeffery Toomaga-Allen was called into the All Blacks 6. Sevens and Ardie Savea named an apprentice All Black to tour with the side. This remains a marquee event on New Zealand’s international Ambrose Curtis was also named in the All Blacks Sevens team and has sporting calendar. Leading into the Olympics, the 2013 tournament been a main feature of the side ever since. demonstrated the emphasis countries have on developing sevens It was a pleasure to also welcome seasoned prop, John Schwalger, rugby within their high performance programmes. It was fantastic to back into our Lions and Hurricanes family, following a stint in France. see nations such as Kenya make Cup finals for the first time here in Wellington, despite knocking our countrymen out of the running. Thank you to Chris Boyd, Richard Watt and the management team for all your hard work with the team this season. You have installed a sense At the time of writing, the 2014 Sevens Wellington tournament has just of pride for the city to embrace their team, and recognising the honour been delivered, and was delivered well for teams and fans. That said of representing Wellington is inspiring for the next generation. some real challenges need to be addressed in the future and will be in partnership with NZRU, WCC, PWT and other stakeholders in the event. Rugby in this province would not be possible without the support and Competition from other events and tighter alcohol legislation will commitment of our loyal sponsors. Ricoh continued their affiliation as be part of elements considered in a thorough process to sustain the naming rights sponsors of the Lions in 2013. Together with our new popularity of this event. apparel sponsor BLK, Tui, Capital City Motors and Interislander, help to support and drive our ITM Cup campaign. We are very fortunate to 7. Hurricanes have such a passionate and dedicated group of sponsors alongside Wellington Rugby. Thank you for your commitment to our team. This season marked the first full year of the Hurricanes Limited Partnership, with Wellington Rugby holding a 50 per cent share of Wellington Representative Rugby the Super Rugby franchise. Even though the franchise posted a loss in 2013, Wellington Rugby sees this as a long-term investment, as The representative programme once again produced some Super Rugby is an important part of the capital’s rugby culture. At the outstanding performances for this province, with the Under 16A team end of 2013, long-time Hurricanes partner, Taranaki Rugby Football and Development teams both convincingly winning their respective Union, decided to part ways with the franchise. We continue to have Hurricanes’ region titles. Both the Under 20 and 18 teams were unlucky a regional focus, with the Horowhenua Kapiti Rugby Football Union not to complete a clean sweep of age grade victories, with both teams officially investing in the consortium. Games will also continue to losing their finals in close affairs. Following three close defeats the be scheduled outside Wellington, following a successful fixture in Women’s Pride recorded two fine victories in the NPC before coming in 2013. It is important for Wellington Rugby that unstuck against powerhouses Canterbury and . However, the rugby and financial performance of the Hurricanes improves. with the introduction of some exciting young talent, the future of women’s rugby in the region looks promising.

The Wellington Maori’s highlight was their 50-49 win over Canterbury down south, coming from a 42-7 deficit at half time. This was one of

6 Wellington Rugby Football Union (Incorporated) Annual Report 2013 two wins for the side in 2013. Wellington Samoans had another strong We lost a number of individuals in 2013 who had contributed greatly year, as they went through their season undefeated. Many of these to our game. Former Lion representative, from the 2000 Championship players were propelled into the Development side and this was a great winning team, Morne Van der Merwe, Dr Bill Freeman, our own vice result for their performances. president Russell Keown, Kevin McAulay and former All Black Larry sadly passed away. They will all be missed and I would like to Once again our province was well represented at a national level recognise the contribution they each made to Wellington Rugby. Many across all grades with a total of 19 players representing their country in of our clubs also lost members over the past 12 months. We remember 2013, including six at the Secondary Schools and Under 20 level. This them at this time and their contribution to the clubs and ultimately continues to reflect the sound work occurring across our emerging rugby in this province. talent and academy programmes in producing top young talent that forge a pathway to the highest levels of the game. It is impressive to I wish to extend a special thanks to the delegates on our Rugby Board note that 26 of the 28 players selected for the 2013 ITM Cup Lions and Board of Directors for the passion and dedication they pour into squad were products of the Wellington Rugby Academy. progressing our union. In particular I would like to thank Denys Latham (president), Wayne Guppy (immediate past president), and Joe Smyth, At the time of writing, the Wellington Sevens team had recently won who will be standing down at the AGM. We also farewell Kingi Smiler, the National Sevens Competition in Rotorua. This was another positive who is stepping down as a director, along with Kevin Pulley, who result which reinforces the great work that is being done within our steps down as Deputy Chair of the Rugby Board. I thank you for the high performance programme, as well as the increased focus being contributions you have made throughout your tenure with the union. put on developing sevens rugby. The 2013 team’s victory suggests a A warm welcome to Russell Poole who joined the Board of Directors in promising future ahead for Wellington and its up and coming sevens 2013. It is great to have you with us and I appreciate your commitment athletes. to supporting our game at a governance level.

Club Rugby I must acknowledge the wonderful contribution of our hard-working and dedicated staff at Wellington Rugby. The work they do behind The 2013 season was a historic one for the northern club of Tawa, the scenes is paramount to the success we achieve both on and off who vanquished all before them in filling their trophy cabinet with the field. In particular, my thanks goes out to our senior management the Swindale Shield and Jubilee Cup premiership titles. Doing the group, led by chief executive James Te Puni, for driving this motivated double is no mean feat and only achieved by a small number of clubs, team and ensuring our vision for rugby in Wellington is met. The Board however, what was more impressive was that these were the club’s and I appreciate the passion and commitment made by all to ensure first (and second) premier titles, since their inception 66 years ago. rugby is successful in this great province. Tawa also finished the season with the Andy Leslie Trophy and Bill Brien Challenge Cup, thereby holding all four premier trophies at once, believed to be a first.

The Hutt Recreation Ground hosted Club Finals Day in 2013, with a fabulous crowd of over 4000 there to witness three memorable finals, including the BNZ Age Grade Final (Old Boys University pipping Hutt Old Boys Marist) through to the Hardham Cup (Northern United triumphant over a resurgent Wellington) and Tawa’s Jubilee Cup triumph over a gallant Oriental Rongotai. This was a day showcasing club rugby at its finest and continues to be a real highlight on the Tony Duffin community rugby calendar. Chairman The Women’s competition was an evenly matched affair. Northern Wellington Rugby Football Union United prevailed to take out the competition honours in a tight Victoria Tavern Trophy final under lights at Porirua Park against Oriental Rongotai.

These amateur rugby programmes are supported by our trust funders, particularly NZCT and Infinity Foundation. Their contribution does wonders for the growth and success of our community rugby programmes. The support of these, and all our sponsors, makes a substantial contribution to ensure the union achieves its goal of delivering great rugby experiences for all those within the Wellington Rugby community.

Wellington Rugby Football Union (Incorporated) Annual Report 2013 7 Rugby Board Report

2013 has been a great season with excellent results on and off the The Club Rugby sub-committee led by Alan Woods deserves special field. At time of writing the Rugby Board is reviewing its premier thanks. They are our eyes and ears and usually first point of call for any competitions and will benchmark any options against the status quo. issues that arise. There is a wealth of rugby knowledge that sits on There is some ground swell support for increasing the number of the sub-committee and I continue to refer to them on most matters. teams in this format and a full and rigorous process will be entered The Rugby Board itself is well served with a high calibre of delegates into. Management will take a full part in this so that we continue to from GWPSRU, JRZE and WSSRU. They deliver well-structured and support and grow strong clubs. We challenge ourselves to be pro- organised competitions. From this framework our representative active and innovative while maintaining the values and successes of programmes are chosen, through to the U18s representative level. The the past. We note also the challenges for Tony Duffin and the Board of Rugby Board members continue to carry out their various functions in Directors against declining crowd numbers and resultant tightening of representative rugby, regulations and by-laws, strategic planning and the financial model. judiciary. They assisted with 85kg restricted flying squad weigh ins, support of 7’s tournaments, monthly meetings, judicial hearings as well Firstly, congratulations to Tawa for winning our Premier Trophy the as working at their own club. Jubilee Cup, while Norths won the Hardham Cup curtain raiser. This was a fantastic occasion as we were able to piggy back the “Game of Denys Latham as WRFU President has done an energetic and fantastic Three Halves” All Black warm-up game with the temporary stands set job. We should all be very proud of him and his team of Vice Presidents up at the Hutt Recreational Ground. Earlier in the season Tawa had – Kevin Phelan, Joe Smyth, Mick Reedy, Brian Cederwall, and immediate won the Swindale Shield. The Wellington club earned promotion to past President Wayne Guppy. Their efforts in visiting clubs on their Old- premier level for next year at the expense of Rimutaka. Congratulations Timers Days and presenting trophies and general help is magic. to all grade winners and to all other teams, players, coaches and At this time we also pause to remember Russell Keown, one of our Vice administrators in all grades who contributed so much to the success of Presidents who sadly passed away in early 2013. He will be missed. Wellington rugby. Will Caccia-Birch and Paul Latham have served the Board from the The artificial pitch program continues its steady march with Wellington management side with enthusiasm and providing sage advice. Will is College, St Patrick’s College and Maidstone Park pitches all completed. a gem for Wellington Club Rugby and I am sincere in my thanks and The challenge is to get maximum utilisation out of the fields to rugby’s admiration. advantage. The CCO scheme has the continued support of the Board At risk of repeating myself each year I will once again thank all club of Directors. In line with previous strategic plans the CCO programme volunteers without whom we have no game. All our endeavours on attempts to increase the number and quality of coaches, player the Rugby Board are to promote the game of rugby so that clubs there numbers, and build a bridge from school to club rugby. CCO personnel will survive. have become integral parts of the clubs they are associated with. The scheme has evolved over the years in line with providing the most Peter Scott effective schedule. Chairman WRFU Rugby Board The Junior Rugby Review, which started in 2012, is now in its Roadshow phase and soon to be at implementation stage. Kevin Wilson has chaired the Junior Rugby Advisory Team (JRAT) and a special thanks goes to him. The group’s purpose is to lead, support and inspire the delivery of rugby, with the vision of having more kids playing rugby and enjoying the experience.

Graham Stephen is continuing to monitor the Rugby Board’s strategic plan. His and the Board’s efforts will ensure the continued implementation and delivery of the plan. Graham was instrumental in providing this plan to ensure a coordinated and well-planned approach for each key identified area of Club Rugby in Wellington.

A huge thanks to Wellington referees who supported the game in numbers and are enthusiastic as always. They officiate in multiple games each weekend, travelling throughout the regions. Clubs need to be even more alert to poor behaviour coming from their players or supporters in relation to referee decisions, and respond appropriately.

8 Wellington Rugby Football Union (Incorporated) Annual Report 2013 Played: 16

Hurricanes Won: 6

Lost: 10

Points for: 386 Management Team Points Against: 457 Head Coach: Assistant Coach: Technical Advisor: Richard Watt Skills Coach: Clark Laidlaw Scrum Coach / Technical Analyst: Dan Cron Manager: Tony Ward Doctor: Theo Dorfling Nutritionist: Rachel Svenson Physiotherapist: Cameron Shaw Assistant Physiotherapist: LeeVan Santos Head Strength and Conditioning Coach: David Gray Strength and Conditioning Coach: Paul Downes Baggage Man / Masseur: Paul Minehan Professional Development Manager: Steve Symonds

HURRICANES RUGBY TEAM Investec Super Rugby Competition 2013

Back Row: , Chris Smylie, , TJ Perenara, Matt Proctor, Tim Bateman, Reynold Lee-Lo, James Marshall, Eric Sione, Motu Matu’u, Ope Peleseuma Third Row: Reggie Goodes, Chris Eves, Alapati Leiua, Ardie Savea, , Blade Thomson, , Callum Gibbins, , Richard Buckman, Samisoni Fisilau Second Row: Clark Laidlaw (Skills Coach), Daniel Cron (Technical Analyst / Scrum Coach), Paul Downes (Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach), David Gray (Head Strength and Conditioning Coach), Mike Coman, Jeffery Toomaga-Allen, , Ben May, James Broadhurst, Mark Reddish, Julian Savea, Theo Dorfling (Doctor), Cam Shaw (Head Physiotherapist), LeeVan Santos (Assistant Physiotherapist), Paul Minehan (Baggage Man / Masseur) Front Row: Karl Lowe, Dane Coles, Faifili Levave, Richard Watt (Technical Assistant), Mark Hammett (Head Coach), Jason Eaton, Conrad Smith, Victor Vito, Alama Ieremia (Assistant Coach), Tony Ward (Team Manager), Jeremy Thrush, Cory Jane, Andre Taylor, James Te Puni (CEO) Insert: John Schwalger

Wellington Rugby Football Union (Incorporated) Annual Report 2013 9 Hurricanes Player Appearances 15 March v Highlanders in : Won 23-19 Tries: Conrad Smith, Ben Franks, TJ Perenara 2013 Caps Total Caps Conversions: Beauden Barrett Penalties: Beauden Barrett (2) Beauden Barrett 16 36 Tim Bateman 12 27 30 March v Kings in Wellington: Won 46-30 James Broadhurst 12 41 Tries: Ben May, Conrad Smith, TJ Perenara, Jeremy Thrush, Brad Shields, Alapati Leiua Dane Coles 6 53 Conversions: Beauden Barrett (5) Ash Dixon 9 9 Penalties: Beauden Barrett (2) Jason Eaton 11 89 6 April v Waratahs in Wellington: Won 41-29 Samisoni Fisilau - - Tries: Julian Savea (2), Reggie Goodes, Motu Matu’u Ben Franks 15 15 Conversions: Beauden Barrett (3) Reggie Goodes 12 20 Penalties: Beauden Barrett (5) Cory Jane - 69 13 April v in Auckland: Lost 6-28 Jack Lam 8 37 Penalties: Beauden Barrett Reynold Lee-Lo 12 12 Drop Goal: Tusi Pisi

Alapati Leiua 15 35 19 April v Force in Wellington: Won 22-16 Faifili Levave 16 54 Tries: Jeffery Toomaga-Allen, Brad Sheids, Tusi Pisi Karl Lowe 11 41 Conversions: Beauden Barrett (2) James Marshall 8 8 Penalties: Beauden Barrett Motu Matu’u 8 22 26 April v in Palmerston North: Lost 16-18 Ben May 14 29 Tries: Matt Proctor, Andre Taylor Opetera Pelesuma 1 1 Penalties: Beauden Barrett (2) TJ Perenara 16 29 4 May v in Pretoria: Lost 14-48 Tusi Pisi 10 17 Tries: TJ Perenara (2) Conversions: Beauden Barrett (2) Matt Proctor 4 4 Mark Reddish 10 24 10 May v Cheetahs in Bloemfontein: Won 39-34 Ardie Savea 3 3 Tries: Beauden Barrett, Julian Savea, TJ Perenara, Victor Vito Conversions: Beauden Barrett (2) Julian Savea 15 40 Penalties: Beauden Barrett (5) John Schwalger 2 78 Brad Shields 16 29 17 May v in Wellington: Lost 12-17 Penalties: Beauden Barrett (4) Eric Sione - - Conrad Smith 14 96 31 May v in Canberra: Lost 23-30 Chris Smylie 13 20 Tries: Reynold Lee-Lo, TJ Perenara Conversions: Beauden Barrett (2) Andre Taylor 14 45 Penalties: Beauden Barrett (3) Blade Thomson 1 1 28 June v Chiefs in Hamilton: Lost 22-34 Jeremy Thrush 14 80 Tries: TJ Perenara, Beauden Barrett, Alapati Leiua Jeffery Toomaga-Allen 9 25 Conversions: Beauden Barrett (2) Victor Vito 13 60 Penalties: Beauden Barrett

6 July v Highlanders in Wellington: Lost 44-49 Team Record Tries: Ash Dixon, Ben Franks, Julian Savea, Chris Smylie, James 23 February v Blues in Wellington: Lost 20-34 Broadhurst Tries: Julian Savea, penalty try. Conversions: Beauden Barrett (5) Conversions: Beauden Barrett (2) Penalties: Beauden Barrett (3) Penalties: Beauden Barrett (2) 12 July v in : Lost 17-25 1 March v Reds in Brisbane: Lost 12-18 Tries: Victor Vito, Brad Shields, Julian Savea Penalties: Beauden Barrett (4) Conversions: Andre Taylor 8 March v Crusaders in Wellington: Won 29-28 Tries: Julian Savea, Alapati Leiua Conversions: Beauden Barrett (2) Penalties: Beauden Barrett (5)

10 Wellington Rugby Football Union (Incorporated) Annual Report 2013 Hurricanes Team Managers Report

2013 saw the introduction of eight new fully contracted Hurricanes, 5 games planned in March and early April. We played the Crusader two of which graduated from last years wider training group. Knights in Porirua, Tonga A at the Hutt Rec (), the based North’s club at the Training base in Newtown, Fiji A in Wanganui The major signing for 2013 was loose head prop Ben Franks who and Japan A in Levin. was recruited from the Crusaders and would add experience and a hardened edge to our forward pack. When one reviews the season there will again be disappointment at an 11th placed finish on the points table. The team continued its desire to connect with the fans and community not only locally but also within the wider franchise boundaries. We started off the season with back to back losses against the Blues and Reds, before a dramatic last minute intercept try to Alapati Leiua We took non-competition games to Mangatainoka where we which saw us edge out the Crusaders 29-28. played the Chiefs and Levin, where we played the Crusaders and a competition game against the Stormers in Palmerston North. Successive wins against the Highlanders (away), Kings and Waratahs (away) saw the team build some momentum before we headed up to Public training sessions were also conducted away from the Training Auckland to play the Blues. Base in Newtown which were again an opportunity for the fans to get up an close to the players. From this point in the season, we failed to string together back to back victories with the team failing to register a win in our final 5 games , 4 Our preseason programme was limited prior to Christmas where we of which were against New Zealand Teams. only had 10 days with the players post their ITM Cup leave period. They then entered a further 2 weeks Christmas leave, reassembling Our trip to South Africa saw the team beaten by a more physical and on Monday 7 January. Four weeks later we played our first preseason determined Bulls team. With the lessons learned from that game and a game against the Crusaders in Timaru. resolve to play better, the team secured a bonus point win against the Cheetahs in Bloemfontein. We travelled to Masterton again this year for our preseason camp which was a time to not only set our protocols and behaviours for We narrowly lost to the Chiefs 12-17 on our return from South Africa the season, but also an opportunity to interact with the community and then a string of narrow losses in our remaining 4 games saw us through a public training session and then a morning devoted to finish 11th on the table. spreading the players out in Masterton where they conducted a Given our 2012 form and how we finished the season, there was an coaching clinic, visited a retirement home, hospital and schools. expectation that we would be in play off contention. Results conspired Also at this camp the players voted in their player leadership group against us in the end and at times one wonders whether we just which consisted of Conrad Smith, Victor Vito, Jason Eaton, Jeremy expected the form displayed in 2012 would continue for 2013? Thursh and Tim Bateman. The team culture and environment continues to grow in a very positive As is consistent with previous years, the Wider Training Group play a manner and there is already an acknowledgement that collectively we big part in the first preseason game as players involved in the All Black need to continue to work hard and look at the more micro detail of the End of Year Tour return in late January from their leave period. The All game – not only individually but also as a team. Blacks were slowly integrated back into the playing squad for our 2nd Off the field, Steve Symonds continues to run a highly effective preseason game against the Rebels in Geelong and our final game Professional Development Programme with players as we continue to against the Chiefs in Mangatainoka. assist with their personal development outside of rugby. Injuries early on and Ardie Savea receiving a four week suspension The post rugby pathway for players still needs considerable work in this for a tip tackle in our final preseason game against the Chiefs were a space, more so an understanding from players that they need to take disruption to the early part of the season. Cory Jane (Knee) and Eric more time and responsibility in looking at post rugby initiatives. We Sione (shoulder) both suffered season ending injuries before the first are still in the infancy of professional rugby and there are concerns as competition game. In additon we also had Jack Lam (knee), Blade to how players will be prepared for and transition into the real work of Thomson (ankle) and Dane Coles (ankle) unavailable until mid March. having to seek employment. Injuries would continue to plague us during the season with both There is never any doubt that people worked hard during the year, but hookers, Dane Coles and Motu Matu’s sustaining injuries. Matu’s Round we will be reviewing the performance week moving forward to ensure 8 forearm injury during our game against the Stormers in Palmerston we get the structure and detail right. North proved to be season ending. The players remained accessible to the media, sponsors and the Reg Goodes was used as Hooker cover for the remaining games, community and the continued connection with all of our stakeholders however we also called in Rob Foreman from Manawatu as the NZRU remains an important part of the Hurricanes business. approved replacement cover. The team was again led outstandingly by Conrad Smith throughout Development games continue to provide an opportunity for players the year and supported by the leadership team. not in the regular 22 to gain valuable match time. This year we had

Wellington Rugby Football Union (Incorporated) Annual Report 2013 11 Milestones that were celebrated this year included Danes Coles, Victor We also extend our thanks to all our sponsors who continue to stand Vito and Faifili Levave playing their 50th games for the Hurricanes. by us and are an important and integral part of the Hurricanes Family.

We had a number of players reach higher honours this year which Finally to the Hurricanes Board and Staff who are as passionate about included a record number of 10 players being selected to play for the the team as we are, we thank you all for your continued hard work and All Blacks from the 2013 Hurricanes Squad. In addition to regular All the support you have given the team throughout 2013. Black members Conrad Smith, Cory Jane, Victor Vito, Beauden Barrett, We know that considerable improvements have been made with our Dane Coles, Julian Savea and Ben Franks, Jeremy Thursh, TJ Perenara culture and environment and we are under no illusions that we need and Jeffery Toomaga-Allen were selected for the first time. Ardie Savea to continue working hard and being demanding of each other as we was selected as an All Black apprentice for the end of year European continue to strive to win our first Championship. tour. 2013 Off season staffing recruitment has seen Chris Stirling appointed We also provided 7 players to the Maori All Blacks for their North as General Manager High Performance and John Furlong as a full time American Tour which included Andre Taylor and Tim Bateman who analyst. Captained the Team in addition to first time selection for Blade Thomson, Matt Proctor, Chris Eves and Ash Dixon. Chris Smylie was We welcome both of them to the Hurricanes Club. called in as a replacement player. A championship victory cannot be done alone and relies on the Jack Lam, Alapati Leiua and Faifili Levave all made their debuts for continued support, engagement and interaction with the Board, Staff, Manu Samoa. Commercial Partners, the community and our fans.

Our end of season function saw Beauden Barrett voted Players Player Tony Ward of the Year, James Marshall Team Man of the Year and Rey LeeLo Rookie Hurricanes Manager of the Year.

Thanks to the entire management team who continued to work hard during the year and will be as disappointed as the players with our final placing on the championship table. The off-season will provide time to review, reflect and implement new strategies that will improve team performance for 2014.

12 Wellington Rugby Football Union (Incorporated) Annual Report 2013 Played: 12

Ricoh Wellington Lions Won: 10

Lost: 2

Points for: 384 Management Team Points Against: 217 Head Coach: Chris Boyd Assistant Coach: Richard Watt Skills Coach/Back Attack: Earl Va’a Manager: Evan Crawford Strength and Conditioning Coach: Dave Wildash Doctor: Dr Theo Dorfling Physio: Cameron Shaw Assistant Physio: Leevan Santos Technical Analyst: Daniel Cron Scrum Coach: Daniel Cron Masseur/Baggageman: Paul Minehan Professional Development Manager: Steve Symonds

RICOH WELLINGTON LIONS SQUAD 2013 Winners of the Fred Lucas Memorial Cup (Auckland), Saundercock Cup (Canterbury), John F Henning Trophy (Taranaki), Coronation Cup (Manawatu)

Conrad Smith Cory Jane Dane Coles Jeremy Thrush Julian Savea Ma’a Nonu TJ Perenara Theo Dorfling

Back Row: Frae Wilson, Sinoti Sinoti, Jackson Garden-Bachop, Tim Bateman, James O’Reilly, Joe Hill, Tomasi Palu, Eugene Smith, Third Row: Daniel Cron (Technical Analyst / Scrum Coach), Pau Halafihi, Eric Sione, Taniela Koroi, Tolu Fahamokioa, Tau Mamea, Matt Proctor, Andrew Wells, Dave Wildash (Strength and Conditioning Coach), Duncan Pearce (Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach) Second Row: Paul Minehan (Assistant Manager / Masseur), LeeVan Santos (Assistant Physiotherapist), Cam Shaw (Head Physiotherapist), Adam Hill, Genesis Mamea, Kaipati Gaualofa, Brad Shields, Ambrose Curtis, Afa Fa’atau, Jeffery Toomaga-Allen, Ardie Savea, Reggie Goodes, James Te Puni (CEO), Tony Duffin (Chairman), Denys Latham (President) Front Row: Motu Matu’u, Charlie Ngatai, Faifili Levave, Api Naikatini, Richard Watt (Assistant Coach), Chris Boyd (Head Coach), John Schwalger, Victor Vito (Captain), Ross Filipo, Earl Va’a (Skills Coach), Evan Crawford (Team Manager), Mark Reddish, Alapati Leiua, , Shaun Treeby Absent: Dane Coles, Cory Jane, Ma’a Nonu, TJ Perenara, Julian Savea, Conrad Smith, Jeremy Thrush, Vaea Fafita, Theo Dorfling (Doctor), Steve Symonds (Professional Development Manager)

Wellington Rugby Football Union (Incorporated) Annual Report 2013 13 Lions Player Appearances Team Record 2013 Total 15 August v Counties Manukau in Pukekohe: Won 55-16 Club Caps Caps Tries: Sinoti Sinoti, Jeffery Toomaga-Allen, Dane Coles, Matt Proctor, Tim Bateman, Shaun Treeby, Taniela Koroi, Joe Hill Tim Bateman Old Boys University 11 22 Conversions: Lima Sopoaga (6) Dean Brunsdon Northern United - 16 Penalties: Lima Sopoaga Dane Coles Poneke 1 67 23 August v Taranaki in : Won 29-10 Ambrose Curtis Oriental Rongotai 7 12 Tries: Ross Filipo (2), Joe Hill, Faifili Levave Conversions: Lima Sopoaga (3) Afa Fa’atau Oriental Rongotai 7 7 Penalties: Lima Sopoaga Tolu Fahamokioa Tawa 1 1 28 August v North Harbour in Wellington: Won 35-27 Wellington 1 1 Tries: Charlie Ngatai (2), TJ Perenara, Lima Sopoaga Ross Filipo Petone 3 60 Conversions: Lima Sopoaga (3) Penalties: Lima Sopoaga (3) Jackson Garden-Bachop Northern United 1 1 Kaipati Gaualofa Tawa 10 17 1 September v Manawatu in Wellington: Won 42-15 Tries: Ross Filipo (2), Joe Hill, Tim Bateman, Afa Fa’atau Reggie Goodes Poneke 11 30 Conversions: Lima Sopoaga (4) Pau Halafihi Oriental Rongotai 1 2 Penalties: Lima Sopoaga (3) Kayne Hammington Upper Hutt 3 10 8 September v Northland in Whangarei: Won 30-10 Adam Hill Old Boys University 10 10 Tries: Motu Matu’u, Ross Filipo, Ardie Savea, Ambrose Curtis, Joe Hill Old Boys University 11 14 Tim Bateman Conversions: Lima Sopoaga Cory Jane Upper Hutt 2 54 Penalties: Lima Sopoaga Taniela Koroi Tawa 1 1 12 September v Bay of Plenty in Wellington: Won 33-16 Alapati Leiua Northern United 4 52 Tries: Jeffery Toomaga-Allen, Tim Bateman, Shaun Treeby Faifili Levave Northern United 10 49 Conversions: Lima Sopoaga (3) Genesis Mamea Wainuiomata 6 17 Penalties: Lima Sopoaga (4) Tau Mamea Wainuiomata 2 2 21 September v Canterbury in Wellington: Won 25-19 Motu Matu’u Oriental Rongotai 10 34 Tries: Joe Hill, Ardie Savea, Tomasi Palu Conversions: Lima Sopoaga (2) Api Naikatini Northern United 4 54 Penalties: Lima Sopoaga (2) Charlie Ngatai Poneke 9 43 27 September v Waikato in Hamilton: Won 19-14 James O’Reilly Hutt Old Boys Marist 1 1 Tries: Afa Fa’atau, Joe Hill, Ardie Savea Tomasi Palu Northern United 10 16 Conversions: Lima Sopoaga (2)

TJ Perenara Northern United 2 14 5 October v Auckland in Wellington: Won 38-16 Matt Proctor Oriental Rongotai 7 18 Tries: Shaun Treeby, Api Naikatini, Ardie Savea, Motu Matu’u Conversions: Lima Sopoaga (3) Mark Reddish Oriental Rongotai 9 46 Penalties: Lima Sopoaga (4) Ardie Savea Oriental Rongotai 11 21 10 October v Hawke’s Bay in Napier: Lost 24-35 Julian Savea Oriental Rongotai 22 Tries: Victor Vito, Mark Reddish, Afa Fa’atau John Schwalger Northern United 12 83 Conversions: Lima Sopoaga (3) Brad Shields Petone 11 28 Penalties: Lima Sopoaga Sinoti Sinoti Northern United 1 1 SEMI-FINAL

Eric Sione Northern United 9 14 18 October v Counties Manukau in Wellington: Won 41-10 Eugene Smith Petone 1 7 Tries: Alapati Leiua (2), Frae Wilson, Shaun Treeby, Faifili Levave, Lima Sopoaga Old Boys University 12 37 Ambrose Curtis Conversions: Lima Sopoaga (4) Jeremy Thrush Hutt Old Boys Marist 2 78 Penalties: Lima Sopoaga Jeffery Toomaga-Allen Marist-St Pats 12 22 FINAL Shaun Treeby Tawa 11 48 26 October v Canterbury in Wellington: Lost 13-29 Victor Vito Marist-St Pats 12 57 Tries: Lima Sopoaga Andrew Wells Marist-St Pats 1 1 Conversions: Lima Sopoaga Frae Wilson Wainuiomata 7 28 Penalties: Lima Sopoaga (2)

14 Wellington Rugby Football Union (Incorporated) Annual Report 2013 Lions Team Managers Report

The 2013 management team was the same as 2012 with some slight 3. In season changes and modifications to roles. Not all management travelled with The season began with our Captain Jeremy Thrush gaining selection the team, in particular Dr Dorfling travelled on the day of each away to the All Blacks. At the same time Victor Vito was not selected. He match in order to continue with his medical practice. returned to our ITM Cup team and was promptly named as captain. The format of the season was demanding both from a playing and Victor rose to the challenge and led exceptionally well both on and marketing perspective. Having one Wednesday and one Thursday off the field. The 2013 ITM Cup competition was extremely difficult for home game plus one Thursday away game was less than ideal. players, coaches and support staff. Combining training, games, sponsor The Head coach and management team rose to the challenge commitments, community engagement plus recovery time meant that and prepared the team in such a way that they were physically, player’s time had to be managed very well. tactically and mentally well prepared for each match. Throughout Of the 41 players used during the 2013 ITM Cup the following the competition there were no complaints at all about the short turn milestones were celebrated by the team: around between games. • 9 players debuted for Wellington at ITM Cup. The Head coach and Manager worked hard to ensure that everyone in the management team were aligned and that communication with • 10 players gained their blazer. (played 12 games) the leaders group was open and transparent. • Alapati Leiua and Victor Vito played their 50th match for the Ricoh Wellington Lions. 1. Planning and Preparation The most challenging issue was the demise of Apparel House and the 4. Team Environment /Culture supply of our BLK playing and training gear. Fortunately the decision The management team and senior players continued to promote the to demand early shipment of the playing gear limited the impact of traditions and pride in representing Wellington. We all strove to live the Apparel House situation, however did place significant pressure on a For Wellington environment. The Training base was themed with management with the balance of the gear still in transit as the season Wellington city and Wellington rugby imagery. A huge effort went fast approached. into creating an environment at our training base that was relevant to Paul Minehan deserves special mention for the huge number of extra players themselves. hours he spent ensuring the players and management’s preparation Due to the compact nature of the competition the opportunity for for the competition was not compromised. the team and their families to enjoy each other’s company outside of rugby was limited. The player’s partners lounge was well patronized 2. Pre Season with a happy family environment enjoyed by all. The team held one Due to the Hurricanes and Highlanders not making the Super Rugby players and partners function together mid -season. All but two players play offs our full complement of contracted players except the players attended. All management attended. Mandatory alcohol ban or from the Chiefs were available for our pre -season programme. With a curfews were not imposed on the players, the leaders group set the reduced budget and players’ leave, it was decided not to hold a pre- example and we had no off field issues of note. This group of young season camp in 2013. The Head coach also released all players to play players represented themselves, their families and their clubs with in club finals. Whilst this may at times compromise the preparation of pride at all times. the team for the ITM Cup competition, the coaching group believe strongly in supporting club rugby in Wellington. It aligns very much 5. External Relationships with the Wellington for Wellington philosophy. The fact that the The Ricoh Wellington Lions Players continue to over deliver in the majority of the team returned from 2012 was an added bonus in sponsor relations, community interactions and marketing obligations. regards to a lack of preparation time. By comparison to our two pre- The regular school and hospital visits were extremely well reported season programme, Hawkes Bay, Manawatu, Canterbury and Auckland and received in the community. A real effort was made to engage with all played at least four pre-season matches. our local rugby community.

A very successful pre-season programme was organised with matches The marketing and sponsorship team worked hard in a challenging against Manawatu away and the All Blacks and Canterbury at Home. environment with Ritia and Emma being quickly accepted and The All Blacks match and promotion was a major success and thanks respected by the players and management. Bronwyn Williams is to must go to the Hutt City Council and our Events team. be congratulated for her seamless move into event management. No The 2013 Ricoh Wellington Lions team was officially announced on game day nor media issues arose throughout the season. Friday 9th August at the sponsors event post the All Blacks pre-season match. A strong team was announced with a good mix of new and experienced players. Jeremy Thrush was named captain, he was well supported by a leadership group consisting of Dane Coles, Tim Bateman, Ross Filipo, Alapati Leiua and Victor Vito.

Wellington Rugby Football Union (Incorporated) Annual Report 2013 15 Conclusion The Ricoh Wellington Lions worked extremely hard both on and off the field. Every player made a significant contribution to the team’s performances and to a man were extremely disappointed in not winning the final. There is a real resolve in this current group of players to reach the ultimate goal of winning an ITM Cup. Most of the team have already committed to another ITM Cup with Wellington.

The team were well led by a totally committed captain in Victor Vito. He was well supported by Tim Bateman, Ross Filipo, Motu Matu’u, Brad Shields, Mark Reddish and Alapati Leiua. This team is proud of their Wellington heritage, they are a pleasure to manage.

Evan Crawford Ricoh Wellington Lions Manager

16 Wellington Rugby Football Union (Incorporated) Annual Report 2013 Played: 7

Wellington Pride Won: 2

Lost: 5

Points for: 147 Management Team Points against: 200 Coach: Joseph Tawhara Asst. Coach: Fili Liua’ana Manager: Rebecca Liua’ana Asst. Manager: Emma Savesi Physio: Nick Naylor

Team Record 7 September v Otago in Dunedin: Lost 17 – 21 Tries: B Collins, Akavi, Patea. Conversion: Goulden

14 September v Manawatu in Wellington: Lost 12 – 25 Tries: Simpkins, Sutorius. Conversion: Simpkins

22 September v Waikato in Te Awamutu: Lost 22 - 23 Tries: B Collins, Sutorius, Simpkins. Conversions: Simpkins (2). Penalty: Simpkins

28 September v Taranaki in Wellington: Won 49 – 3 Tries: Lawrence, Sutorius, Simpkins, Fagalilo, Aiatu, B Collins. Conversions: Goulden (2). Penalty: Goulden (5)

5 October v Counties-Manukau in Wellington: Won 42 – 29 Tries: Aiatu (2), Fagalilo (2), Simpkins (2), Dean. Conversions: Goulden (2). Penalty: Goulden

12 October v Auckland in Auckland: Lost 0 – 46

19 October v Canterbury in Christchurch: Lost 5 – 53 Tries: Sutorius

Wellington Pride 2013

Back Row: Kauna Lopa, Elizabeth Goulden, Timena Tuma’ai, Mary-Anne Leota, Fa’asua Makisi, Carol Sio, Brenda Collins, Lekah Leti, Kirstin Stewart, Jessika Akavi, Helena Lawrence Middle Row: Rebecca Liua’ana (Manager), Joseph Tawhara (Coach), Lilian Mapu, Raylene Lolo, Noeleen Nonu, Pauline Pilia’e, Joanah Ngan-Woo, Tina Kelemete, Patsy Schwalger, Fili Liua’ana (Assistant Coach), Emma Savesi (Assistant Manager), Nick Naylor (Physio) Front Row: Agnes Dean, Jackie Patea, Sanita Levave, Maryann Collins (Vc), Muteremoana Aiatu (C), Aimee Sutorius, Miriam Ready, Sharlene Fagalilo, Katarina Simpkins Absent: Vaine Marsters, Acacia Claridge, Sharna Burt, Ruby Finau

Wellington Rugby Football Union (Incorporated) Annual Report 2013 17 Wellington Pride Player Appearances

Club 2013 Caps Club 2013 Caps

Aiatu M. Northern United 7 Lopa K. Oriental Rongotai 7 Akavi J. Northern United 2 Makisi F. Oriental Rongotai 5 Burt S. Northern United 1 Mapu L. Old Boys University 1 Claridge A. Wainuiomata 6 Marsters V. Northern United 5 Collins B. Northern United 6 Ngan-Woo J. Oriental Rongotai 6 Collins M. Wainuiomata 5 Nonu N. Oriental Rongotai 6 Dean A. Northern United 5 Patea J. Wainuiomata 6 Fagalilo S. Old Boys University 7 Pilia’e P. Old Boys University 3 Finau R. Avalon 2 Ready M. Oriental Rongotai 6 Goulden E. Oriental Rongotai 6 Schwalger P. Northern United 7 Kelemete T. Northern United 4 Simpkins K. Avalon 6 Lawrence H. Poneke/Marist 1 Sio C. Avalon 7 Leota M. Oriental Rongotai 5 Stewart K. Oriental Rongotai 4 Leti L. Northern United 5 Sutorius A. Northern United 7 Levave S. Northern United 6 Tuma’ai T. Oriental Rongotai 2 Lolo R. Oriental Rongotai 3

18 Wellington Rugby Football Union (Incorporated) Annual Report 2013 Pride Team Managers Report

With new coaches this year, the Pride had to re-focus which meant Counties-Manukau followed also at Petone Rec. After a big win the a new look team of young and talented players mixed with some previous week, the Pride wanted to continue their momentum. The very experienced players. We were fortunate to have young players Pride took on new-comers Counties-Manukau up front. The battle of included in the Pride trainings every week. This gave the opportunity the forwards was bruising and the skills of both backs were great to for these young development players to put their hands up to be watch. However, the Pride was too strong for the visitors, finishing the called into the Pride team, to cover for injured and unavailability of game with 7 tries, 2 conversions and a penalty. players. We used five young development players in the Pride team Auckland were too strong for the Pride in their penultimate game. The this year. Pride could not continue with their recent performances. The forwards On 28 August, we started our season with a pre-season game against and the backs could not connect allowing Auckland to score many Taranaki at Bulls Domain in Bulls. Our next traditional pre-season game times and take the game. was against Manawatu at Levin Domain the following week. These The season finished off with a trip to Christchurch. Canterbury games were used for coaches to finalise the team for the season as came out firing and scored very early in the game. This continued there were still some key positions to consider. throughout the game and the Pride just couldn’t get their rhythm. Our first game was against Otago in Dunedin. We didn’t start very well Despite the many efforts of our experienced players, we were only able and let the opposition lead 13 -10 at half time. The Pride let Otago in to score a try through Aimee Sutorius to put points on the board. with another try which made it harder for the Pride to come back. With Our season didn’t finish how we wanted. We had some very talented five minutes to go, the Pride scored a converted try, bringing the score and skilful young players that demonstrated they have the ability to 18-17. However, Otago kicked a late penalty to deny the Pride. to match any team in the competition. We welcomed back Aimee Next up was Manawatu at Petone Rec. With a loss the weekend before, Sutorius who brought more experience into the team and Sanita the Pride wanted to make a better start. However, the visitors came out Levave after a year off due to injury. firing and made it difficult for the Pride to get their rhythm. The Pride Congratulations to Jackie Patea, Muteremoana Aiatu, Sanita Levave, finally put some points on the board in the 64th minute with some Carol Sio and Elizabeth Goulden who made the Black Ferns wider strong forward play. However, this was not enough for the Pride to take squad for the 2014 World Cup. the win. On behalf of the Pride and management, I would like to thank WRFU We then travelled to Hamilton to face Waikato . This was very for their support throughout the season. challenging as we were stranded at Wellington Airport on Friday night due to a strong Wellington storm causing all flights to be cancelled. To the players for your patience, dedication and commitment The team were sent home to be on stand-by to travel again at short throughout the season. You were a great team to manage. notice. The game was then postponed to be played on Sunday. With Finally, I would like to thank JT, Fili, Emma and Nick for the time many calls and organising with the WRFU and Air New Zealand, and effort they put into the team and the assistance they gave me we managed to get a flight to Auckland late on Saturday night and throughout the season. Without your dedication in the way you carried travelled to Hamilton by bus. This was also a mission, arriving at our out your duties, my job as a manager would not have been easy. destination at 12.30am. With a very tired team we faced Waikato. In Thank you! the 7th minute, with our forwards working hard, our backs finished off a slick move to score. We added more points on the board putting Rebecca Liua’ana the Pride in the lead 15-5 at half-time. In the 2nd half, our forwards Wellington Pride Manager and backs could not connect and many mistakes were made which Waikato took advantage of and turned them into points. The game was very tense as the Pride led 22-20. The Pride were on defence with two minutes to go and were penalised in front of the posts. The home team kicked for goal to win the game.

We returned home to face Taranaki at Petone Rec. Taranaki has re- joined the competition after many years. With a loss the previous week, the Pride wanted to re-focus. The Pride took every opportunity to put points on the board. The forwards were outstanding with their scrums and lineouts, giving the backs space to run. The Pride came away with 6 tries and superb kicking by Elizabeth Goulden with 5 penalties and 2 conversions to take the win.

Wellington Rugby Football Union (Incorporated) Annual Report 2013 19 Played: 7

Wellington Development Won: 6

Lost: 1

Points for: 321 Management Team Points against: 130 Coach: Phil Proctor Coach: Ray MacDonald Manager: Dan Keith Physio: Emma Lattey

Team Record 17th August v Taranaki Development Won 17 - 13 24th August v Wellington Samoans Lost 27 - 28 31st August v Wellington U20 Won 48 - 26 7th September v Manawatu Maori Won 71 - 5 21st September v Wellington Maori Won 71 -15 28th September v Canterbury Development Won 37 - 33 12th October v Bay Of Plenty Development Won 50 - 10

Back Row: Nick Grigg, Isaac O’connor, Poasa Poasa, James Kusel, Shahn Eru, Hamish Buick, Brandyn Laursen, Matt Mullany, Adam Allen (Trainer) Middle Row: Ray Macdonald (Assistant Coach), James Dickie (Trainer), Dan Keith (Manager), Ian Kennedy, Vaea Fifita, James Wall, Phil Proctor (Coach), Emma Lattey (Physio) Front Row: Jeff Makapelu, Pau Halafihi, Tau Mamea, Whetu Henry (C), Hayden Whelan, Simon Tevita, Nuu Lene, Steve Fa’atau, Matt Treeby Absent: Tolu Fahamokioa, Taniela Koroi, Steve Fa’atau, Eugene Smith, Presley Tufuga, Dean Brunsdon, Mateaki Kafatolu, Adam Hill, Tomasi Palu, Jared Kahu, Peter Sciascia, Te Wehi Wright, Afa Fa’atau, Paulo Aukuso, Marvin Karawana, Kayne Hammington, Sinoti Sinoti, Jonathan Boyd, Donal Macnamara, Tu’ipulotu Nuku

20 Wellington Rugby Football Union (Incorporated) Annual Report 2013 Played: 10

Wellington U20 Won: 5

Lost: 5

Points for: 264 Management Team Points against: 278 Coach: Sandy McConnell Asst Coach: Stephen Bachop Asst Coach: Clayton McMillan Manager: Dave King Physio: Tom Hoffman Trainer: Paul Downes Analyst: Shae McConnell

Team Record 17th August v Wellington Samoans Lost 22 - 61 24th August v Waikato U20 Lost 10 - 41 31st August v Wellington Development Lost 26 - 48 7th September v Wellington Maori Won 41 - 18 14th September v Manawatu Maori Won 52 - 19 U20 21st September v Manawatu U20 Won 36 - 19 28th September v Taranaki U20 Won 17 - 10 5th October v Hawke’s Bay U20 Won 25 - 23 12th October HYC Final v Manawatu Lost 15 - 17 19th October v Auckland U20 Lost 20 - 22

Back Row: S McConnell (Video), L A Moemai, L Campbell, D Brighouse, S Salevao, E Struwig, T Va’a, D Hayes, C Ross, J Maxey, A Tuitavia Middle Row: S Bachop (Ass Coach), P Downes (Trainer), T Hoffman (Physio), T Tane, A Stewart, J To’omaga, G Papuni, N Harrison, J Taituave, F Mativa, S Mcconnell (Coach), D King (Manager) Front Row: C Leilua-Toilolo, K Kapeli, A Ellis, E Sului, T Tuimavave, J Garden-Bachop (C), J O’reilly, A Wells, Z Power, E Sopoaga, J Prescott, I Vaisagote Absent: F Mckeefry, I Marriner, C Mcmillan (Ass Coach)

Wellington Rugby Football Union (Incorporated) Annual Report 2013 21 Played: 6

Wellington U18 Won: 4

Lost: 2

Points for: 194 Management Team Points against: 89 Coaches: Tim Mannix and John Duignan Manager: Mike Berry Physio: Kylie Milne

Team Record 14th September V Manawatu U18 - preseason Won 42 - 0 21st September v Hawkes Bay U18 Won 31 - 20 28th September v Taranaki U18 Lost 17 - 25 5th October v Manawatu U18 Won 62 - 0 12th October HYC Final v Hawkes Bay Lost 11 - 24 19th October v Tasman U18 Won 31 - 20 U18

Back Row: Sam Dawson, Fereti Soloa, Malo Tuitama, Tony Coburn, Anthony Mamea, Andrew Mamea, Lewis Ngatai, Rancis Tanuvasa, William Tufui, Duncan Pearce (Trainer) Middle Row: Tim Mannix (Coach) John Duignan (Coach), Peter Pili, Lui Okeamoa Luamanu, Vern Sosefo, Jack Ross, Jason Monton, Josh Robertson-Weepu, Tj Va’a, Chase Tiatia, Mike Berry (Manager), Kylie Milne (Physio) Front Row: George Boyhan, Joel Hintz, Jarrod Adams, Henry Stowers (Capt), James Blackwell, Aleks Noble-Campbell, Luke Coulston. Absent: Varani Komaisavai

22 Wellington Rugby Football Union (Incorporated) Annual Report 2013 Played: 3

Wellington U16A Won: 3

Lost: 0

Points for: 165 Management Team Team Record Points against: 41 Coaches: Justin Gray and James Porter HYC Tournament Manager: Dean Simpson Day 1 v Manawatu Won 69 - 17 Physio: Lauren McDonald Day 2 v Taranaki Won 61 - 14 Final v Hawke’s Bay Won 35 - 10 U16A

Back Row: Jack Nelson-Murray, Gus Stone, Hannon Brighouse, Jarimar Schuster, Tukia Purcell, Paul Bickle, Lotunu’u Haueia, Foliga Va’alepu-Austin Middle Row: Lauren Mcdonald (Physio), Siosaia Paese, Cameron Roseingrave, Brandon Mudzekenyedzi, Daniel Leone, , Jeff Paula-Falefata, Losi Filipo, Sekove Delaicautata Front Row: Dean Simpson (Manager), Ben Power, Lennox Mcmahon, James Porter (Assistant Coach), Nese Solia (Captain), Lester Maulolo (Co-Captain), Justin Gray (Coach), , Kemara Hauiti-Parapara Absent: Denzelle To’o, Patrick Ah-Nau

Played: 3

U16 Development Won: 3

Lost: 0

Points for: 132 Management Team Team Record Points against: 20 Coach: Tane Landon-Lane HYC Tournament Asst Coach: Phillipe Rayasi Day 1 v East Coast Won 83 - 0 Manager: Mike Parker Day 2 v Wairarapa Bush Won 34 - 7 Physio: Sarah Bailey Final v Poverty Bay Won 15 - 13 U16 Dev

Back Row: Phillip Rayasi (Assistant Coach), Luese Moemai, Teve Aliva, Alex Ropeti, Ivan Fepuleai, Jayden Treviranus, Jack Loader, Thomas Noble-Campbell Middle Row: Tane Landon-Lane (Head Coach), Keaton Te Amo (Vice Captain), Wiki Taankink, Kevin Fauatea, Ben Aumua-Paseta, Henry Mexted, Jasiah Iona, Jordan Siamani Front Row: Mike Parker (Manager), Lauren Kate Mcdonald (Physiotherapist), Malachai Unasa-Knox, Peteli Poasa, Sitiveni Paongo (Captain), Pinieli Poasa, Saga Tanu, Ethan Meredith, Jordan King Absent: Josh Michael, Kerrod Foaese, Korvarn Togiatama, Willie Sauea

Wellington Rugby Football Union (Incorporated) Annual Report 2013 23 Played: 5

Wellington Maori Won: 2

Lost: 3

Points for: 131 Management Team Points against: 213 Coach: Andrew Wharakura Assistant Coach: Paul Wharakura Team Manager: Tane Landon-Lane 2013 Squad Eugene Smith, Ainsley Mei, Mikey Williams, Isaac Marriner, Stevie Aki, Joey Hopkins, Glen Walters, Clinton Whiu, Jonathan Fuimaono, Stradford Adams, Thomas Kiwara, James Mei, Sean Hay, Chad Evans, Edan Mouu, Campbell Woodmass, Rakai Maxwell, Kenny Anderson, Deina Morete, Louis Karl, Mathew Jacoss, Jason Love, Ryan Nepia, Shaun Eru, Jarod Henry, Whetu Henry, Mui Liumaihetai, Judd Baker

Team Record 24 August v Manawatu Maori Won 29 – 20 31 August v Wellington Samoan Lost 19 – 32 Maori 7 September v Wellington U20 Lost 18 – 41 14 September v Canterbury Maori Won 50 – 49 21 September v Wellington Development Lost 15 – 71

Played: 6

Wellington Sevens Won: 3

Lost: 3

Points for: 121 Management Team Points against: 132 Coach: Earl Va’a Assistant Coach: Sam Rasch Team Manager: Dean Simpson Physio: Peter Matheson

2013 Squad Belgium Tuatagaloa, Marvin Karawana, Shahn Eru, Tauasosi Tuimavave, Joshua Rauluni, Uale Mai, Greg Foe, Andrew Wells, Matt Proctor, William Helu, Nemani Waka, Rolani Lepupa 7s Team Record National Tournament – Queenstown

Day 1 Day 2 v Tasman Won 26 – 12 v Otago - ¼ Final Lost 7 – 21 v South Canterbury Won 36 – 14 v Northland - Plate Semi Final Won 22 – 12 v Auckland Lost 10 – 33 v Auckland - Plate Final Lost 20 – 40 Wellington finished in 4th position for 2013

24 Wellington Rugby Football Union (Incorporated) Annual Report 2013 Wellington Secondary Schools Rugby

The 2013 season provided greater opportunities for our elite teams Wellington Championship winners were: with the instigation of the 1st XV Festival, which provided meaningful preseason competition for our Top 4 from 2012 (Scots College, St Premier 1 Wellington College Patrick’s Town, St Patrick’s Silverstream and Wellington College), against the top Hurricanes schools who play in the Super 8 Competition Premier 2 Wairarapa College (Gisborne, Hastings, Napier and Palmerston North Boys’). The season also provided more opportunities for all levels to play the game with Premier 3 Paraparaumu College 4 artificial surfaces now being available for College games across the Premier 4 Scots College 2nd XV region.

The girls competition has become more competitive in 2013 with Premier 5 Tawa College 3rd XV some schools providing more opportunities for girls to play the game Under 15 Div 1 St Patrick’s College, Wellington and promoting the opportunities that exist, in particular around the Olympics with 7’s being a brilliant pathway. This year divisions of 8 Under 15 Div 2 Wainuiomata High were established and provided varied competition for the schools. It was also a pleasure having the girls play alongside the boys on Porirua Under 15 Div 3 Newlands College Park #1 prior to the Beard Trophy. This was great exposure to the game Under 14 Div 1 Wellington College in this community.

The WRFU’s investment in the Club Coaching Coordinators and the role Under 14 Div 2 St Patricks College, Silverstream 2 of the NZRU-funded Rugby Administrator in Schools scheme [RAIS] Under 80kg Upper Hutt College continues to support the delivery of the game at a school level and assists to enhance relationships between clubs and schools. The model Under 65 kg Div 1 St Patrick’s College, Silverstream is great and we applaud and acknowledge all involved. Under 65 kg Div 2 Hutt Valley High School The Boys Premier Final played at Porirua Park demonstrated what a great drawcard quality College Rugby can provide with a significant Under 55 kg Div 1 St Patrick’s College, Silverstream crowd in attendance, despite the weather conditions. With a path to Under 55 kg Div 2 Wellington College the NZ Schools top 4 at stake, St Patrick’s College, Silverstream, who were unbeaten during regular season, were unable to maintain their Girls Premier Naenae College run of form against Wellington College who peaked at the right time of the year. In a game that produced over 5 lead changes, Wellington Girls Div 1 Wellington East College secured the win 25-22. In their journey to the NZ Schools Top 4 Wellington College showed that college rugby in the region is in good Condor Regional Rugby 7’s heart, beating Francis Douglas Memorial College and Napier Boy’s to Boys Cup Scots College claim the Hurricanes 1st XV Competition title. Their run came to an end in the semi-final, when they went down in a close game, to the Boys Plate Aotea College eventual NZ Champions, Hamilton Boys. Boys Bowl

Girls Cup Wellington East

Girls Plate Wainuiomata High

The national BNZ Condor 7’s were held on the 30th Nov/1st December with Scots College and Wellington East representing the Wellington region in the boys and girls events respectively. Scots College proved why they are the number one 7’s school in the region, making it through to the Cup Final, only to go down to Kelston Boys in the dying minutes. However their achievements were recognised by having 3 players in the NZ 7’s Tournament team. Wellington East girls had a mixed bag of results, however went from strength to strength over the weekend and will be looking forward to the 2014 season to continue their remarkable raise in College Rugby in Wellington.

Wellington Rugby Football Union (Incorporated) Annual Report 2013 25 On behalf of all schools we again thank the Wellington Rugby Referees 2013 Wellington Schools Executive: Association and WRFU’s Nathan Bramley and Richard Gordon for being Chairman: Martin Isberg (Wainuiomata High School) able to appoint to virtually every college game played this year - the Secretary: Dave Mackenzie (College Sport Wellington) contribution of this body is outstanding – without them we have no Treasurer: Martin Isberg (Wainuiomata High School) game – thank you all. In particular the young college referees coming Executive: Darrell Harvey (Wellington College), David King (WRFU through the system – well done – you are the future! delegate), Ross Findlay (Rongotai College), Richard Anderton (Aotea College), Kelly Dornbusch (Hutt International), John Hornal (College At the College Sport Awards, Leni Apisai [Wellington College] Sport Wellington) and Joanah Ngan-Woo (St Catherines) were named as Wellington Secondary School Rugby Players of the Year. Wellington delegates to Hurricanes Youth Rugby Council: David King & Dave Mackenzie Wellington Schools thank all Rugby Convenors and the RAIS’s in Delegates to NZ Schools Rugby Council: Martin Isberg (Treasurer) particular, for their valued contribution to the promotion of the game Delegate to WRFU Rugby Board: Martin Isberg within their school, and to the managers and coaches of the teams for their on-going commitment to youth Rugby. Selected for 2013 NZ Schools Barbarians James Blackwell – Wellington College Additionally our special thanks go to the directors and personnel of the Fereti Soloa – Naenae College Wellington Rugby Football Union and in particular to Dave King, Rick Malo Tuitama – Scots College Whatarau, Will Caccia-Birch, Frances Duffin, Paul Latham, David Walsh and the CCO’s for their ongoing support of Youth Rugby. Selected for 2013 New Zealand Schools Leni Apisai – Wellington College Wesley Goosen – Wellington College

Dave Mackenzie Secretary Wellington Secondary Schools Rugby

26 Wellington Rugby Football Union (Incorporated) Annual Report 2013 Junior Rugby Zone Executive

Chairman: David Forster Amateur Rugby division taking on the operations but with project based groups being formed to assist in the running of aspects of the Executive: Adrian Middleton, Chairperson Western Bays junior game, e.g. zone weigh-ins, rep programme, etc. Thus still relying Karen McCashin, Chairperson Hutt Valley on and encouraging the involvement of volunteers throughout junior Rachel Whitman, Chairperson Wellington City rugby. The 2013 season has been a very successful year for Wellington Junior I would like to take the opportunity of thanking all the JRZE and Zone Rugby and the Zone Executive (JRZE) with players and team numbers committees over the last 14 years or more who have given so much generally holding up (2 zones with slightly smaller numbers and one of their time, energy and passion to our great New Zealand game. You zone that grew slightly) post 2011 . It is a testament should take a bow and take a lot of pride at 4700 odd kids playing to the commitment and enthusiasm of the club volunteers, the WRFU rugby around our parks and fields every Saturday during the winter RDOs and CCOs, our volunteer administrators, that we have been able and the development of players who have gone onto higher honours to achieve this. For example, our largest junior club, the Wests Junior with representative rugby and All Black Rugby. Roosters grew again and maintained its position of 4th largest junior club in the country with over 600 junior players. The second major change in 2013 was the introduction of a single open weight grade for U13 in the same way many other unions In 2013, the highlights were: operate around NZ. The rationale was that the previous U13 Open • General retention of the player growth experienced in 2012 post grade was no longer viable with only 3-4 teams participating. Analysis RWC. showed there weren’t that many heavier boys, and that this number wasn’t increasing year after year despite popular belief. Players were • A very low cancellation rate of 1 game per team per season. choosing to leave rugby rather than play in this grade. The U13 • Increased use of regions artificial turfs (Maidstone Park and St Pats restricted weight grade also had large problems with uneven games Town in addition to the already used Te Whaea). occurring frequently. The grades were merged along with adjusted weight limits. • Continuation of the Gareth Head Leadership Clinic for 140 players from all clubs. We therefore decided to merge the U13 grade and this would assist us to then have two divisions based on grading games at the beginning • A successful Central Zone Tournament held at Maidstone park and of the season. We also increased the weight limits that U13 players run by the Hutt Valley Zone (Karen McCashin and team) with Hutt were able to elect to play down in U12 (lighter players) and enabled Valley winning both the U12 and U13 grades competing. heavier U12 players to stay in U12. It would be fair to say there was a • A successful Interzone Tournament held at Te Whaea by the lot of concern at this change at the beginning of the season but by the Wellington Zone (Rachel Whitman and team) with Hutt Valley end of the season it was widely supported. The grading games and the wining the U13 grade and Wellington City winning the U12 grades splitting into 2 divisions were core to its success. competition. At the end of the season we reviewed the change and decided to • A successful U13 Regional programme run by Geoff Owen, Dale continue with the single U13 grade on the basis that: Wall and Murray Sullivan. The Wellington team recorded 6 wins out 1. 19 of the 21 clubs supported retaining the change, with a number of 6. initially opposed now supportive But 2013 was also dominated by winds of change. 2. Most other NZ unions have a single U13 weight grade. Firstly, the Junior Rugby Review was completed with a 3. Wellington does not have enough U13 players >55kg to make a recommendation to change aspects of how the junior game is run viable competition in the Wellington region. It was the first full review in a decade. The changes being introduced reflected feedback from the stakeholders NB: The overweight player policies still apply within the U13 grade to of the game (players, parents, clubs, WRFU) and a desire to introduce help promote player safety. modern best practices. I was privileged to be a part of the review team It is worth noting that Canterbury are also struggling with the same representing the JRZE and after initially wondering about the need for issues we have had where their U13 open grade isn’t working. change (if it’s not broken why fix it) was completely impressed by the: Auckland has open and restricted weight grades for many of the age • professionalism of the approach, groups but have the player numbers to do this.

• openness of the JRAT team Safety remains paramount and I expect the new JRAB and WRFU will continue to monitor injuries and any parental concern about • sincere desire to take feedback from the stakeholders into account this change. One of the most important changes is to separate the governance from the operations in delivering junior Rugby with the new Junior Rugby Advisory Board taking on the governance and the WRFU

Wellington Rugby Football Union (Incorporated) Annual Report 2013 27 Player Numbers:

Players 2011 Players 2012 Players 2013 Change 2012-2013

Hutt Valley (8 clubs) 1786 1939 1885 -2.8%

Wellington City (8 clubs) 1531 1806 1817 +0.6%

Western Bays* (3 clubs) 930 1027 959 -6.6%

Total 4247 4772 4661 -2.3%

Teams 2011 Teams 2012 Teams 2013 Change 2012-2013

Hutt Valley 115 121 123 +1.6%

Wellington City 115 130 123 -5.4%

Western Bays* 57 65 57 -12.3%

Total 287 316 303 -4.1%

*Excludes teams from Paraparaumu and Waikanae who provided an additional 27 teams across the grades.

Mention must be made of the huge effort Will Caccia-Birch and his who have been on the JRZE in the last few years and helped deliver team (David King, Rick Whatarau and the CCOs and WRFU Office) rugby for junior players. Not always an easy job but thank you for put into Junior Rugby. The continual seeking of ways to improve the giving up your time and helping to provide junior rugby over the delivery of rugby to our youth is outstanding and not enough can be Wellington region for a number of years. said of the job they do to up skill both players and coaches at a junior David Forster level. A big Thank You to everyone in the team. Chairman In closing, I would like to thank Adrian Middleton, Rachel Whitman, Junior Rugby Zone Executive Karan McCashin, Rick Whatarau, Mark Fairmaid and Gus McMillan

28 Wellington Rugby Football Union (Incorporated) Annual Report 2013 Greater Wellington Primary Schools’ Rugby

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

GWPSRU Executive Officers: Mark Leggett, John Berryman, Murray • The Year 3 and 4 rippa tournament for girls and boys in Term 1 –as Sullivan, David Robati part of ‘Rugby Awareness Week’

Mana: Clinton Whitikia, Phil Tuffin, Ron Clarke, Kane Mokomoko and • Community based rippa and girl black tournaments. Shirley Ngatuere • The Waterman’s sponsored intermediate schools tournament. Wellington: Nga Holmes, Cliff Montu and George Nepia Thank you to Waterman’s and the intermediate schools for your support of this fine tournament. Hutt Valley: David Robati and George Pamatatau • The Southern North Island Primary Schools Rugby Tournament, Mentor/Patron: John Berryman playing for the John Berryman Cup, with representative teams There were again plenty of rugby opportunities for the many girls and from Wellington, Hutt Valley, Mana, Horowhenua-Kapiti and boys during the 2013 school year as they took part in the Waterman’s Rangitikei taking part, Intermediate and various community based tackle and ‘Rippa’ Finally I would like to acknowledge and thank the many schools, tournaments. teachers, principals, coaches, managers, administrators and parents The rugby calendar started in February with a Year 3 and 4 ‘Rippa’ who gave of their time during the year in support of our organisation. tournament as part of ‘Rugby Awareness Week,’ and in the late Term 3 We could not have achieved what we did without your assistance. school holiday break the annual Southern North Island Primary Schools’ We need to continue building on the ‘positives’ for the 2014 year and Rugby Tournament was held, hosted by the Hutt Valley sub-union. The beyond, and to promote the game of rugby in the primary schools of 72nd year of this annual Southern North Island Primary Schools Rugby the greater Wellington area. Union tournament was played at Upper Hutt’s Maidstone Park facilities. Learning intention –To make sure all school children get involved in Congratulations to the Hutt Valley team as they again won the playing and supporting rugby. tournament for the second successive year with a very well balanced and skillful team. In closing, I congratulate David Robati for his hard work and enthusiasm in organising the annual Southern North Island Primary The skill level shown by all teams in fact was a credit to their continued Schools rugby tournament in the Hutt Valley for 2013. As mentioned it development in this representative environment. was an excellent week of rugby and credit must go to the many school I thank all coaching and management staff for their dedication in players on show. preparing these various zonal teams over a very short space of time. Mark Leggett Well done to you! Chairman I wish to acknowledge the support we received from various Greater Wellington Primary Schools’ Rugby Union organisations/groups that helped us in many ways over the year and during the Berryman Cup Tournament as well.

I thank Rick Whatarau, along with the team of CCO’s, from the WRFU who provided personnel, coaching, advice and availability for the various community tournaments, as well as for their school based support programmes too.

Thank you also to the Wellington Rugby Football Union for their financial help – 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.

Wellington Rugby Football Union (Incorporated) Annual Report 2013 29 Wellington Rugby Referees’ Association

2013 was a year of consolidation for the rulings of our game with the Obviously club rugby does not operate without all our members calling of scrum sets being reasonably successful at club level and volunteering their services every weekend, and for a number, during beyond, particularly when teams were prepared to be positive in that the week as well, so I thank them profusely for their continuing efforts. area, which made it a lot easier for referees to operate and enjoy their To the rugby clubs and their members who look after our referees each roles. week, both before and after games, which assists in making their day enjoyable, we thank you as well as this is a very important aspect in our At Super 15 level we had Garratt Williamson and Mike Fraser again retention of referees. performing. Garratt also had appointments in the Pacific Nations Cup and was an Assistant Referee in the Lions tour to Australia - a serious Our active referee numbers sit at 164, with a full membership of injury then curtailed things for him. Mike Fraser had a terrific year with 190+ and as we all know an organisation of this size does not exist selection in the panel for the IRB Junior World Championship which without the hard work of a number of individuals, so to my Executive culminated in him being selected to referee the final between Committee team, our REO David Walsh, Nathan Bramley at WRFU, and & . Following that he was appointed to two tests in Georgia and others, we all thank you. Wales, and finally selected to be an Assistant Referee for the 2014 Six As an organisation we receive additional support from the WRFU, Nations tournament. PWMC, The Dominion Post, Gripfast, DB Breweries and Pelorus Trust This year we lost the services of one of our top referees, James McPhail, and I would like to acknowledge them for that. to love and travel - James, who had been performing on the IRB 7’s Our principal sponsor of 12 years, AMI, has at this time, indicated they circuit, is now residing and refereeing in the Netherlands. will not be continuing into 2014 so we will be working to replace Ben O’Keeffe, our No.1 club referee from 2012, had a slow start to them. It also means a huge exercise in replacing all our refereeing strip the season due to knee surgery but by the time of the ITM Cup and associated gear as the logo of any new sponsor will need to be he was back operating at a high level which was reflected in his 6 displayed appropriately. It will however give us the opportunity to give appointments at that level by the end of the season. the gear a fresh look and to be able to donate all the replaced gear to one or two of our Pacific Island neighbour associations. Operating at the lower grade representative games, and selected for the Hurricanes Zone Squad, we had Tim Baker, Richard Gordon, Vincent I trust everyone has a safe and enjoyable break and we look forward to Ringrose and Nick Hogan. Aaron Conlon also refereed at the Hurricanes an exciting 2014 season. U16 Tournament. Ian Dallas The year culminated with Ben and Vincent being selected to referee Chairman at the Dubai 7’s and 10’s tournament which runs alongside the IRB Wellington Rugby Referees’ Association 7’s - Ben ended up with the final and Vincent a semi-final. As these games were viewed by Paddy O’Brien and Scott Young, I am sure these performances will augur well for their future 7’s careers should they decide to seriously pursue this direction.

30 Wellington Rugby Football Union (Incorporated) Annual Report 2013 Club Competitions: 2013 Grade Winners

PREMIER GRADE Division One 1st round Swindale Shield Tawa 2nd round Jubilee Cup Tawa 2nd round (round robin) Andy Leslie Trophy Tawa Division Two 2nd round Hardham Cup Northern United SENIOR GRADE Division One 1st round Harper Lock Shield Johnsonville 2nd round Ed Chaney Cup Tawa Division Two 1st round National Mutual Cup Hutt Old-Boys Marist 2nd round H D Morgan Memorial Cup Old Boys University Division Three 1st round JDR Cup Petone 2nd round Johnsonville Centennium Cup Petone UNDER 21 GRADE Division One 1st round Paris Memorial Trophy OBU Green 2nd round John E Kelly Memorial Cup OBU Green Division Two 1st round JRD Cup Poneke 2nd round Vic Calcinai Memorial Cup Tawa Division Three 2nd round Kapiti 85KG RESTRICTED GRADE Division One 1st round JC Bowl Marist St Pats Blue 2nd round Paul Potiki Memorial Shield Marist St Pats Blue Division Two 1st round OBU Onslow Spartans 2nd round Stokes Valley Division Three 1st round N/A 2nd Round Johnsonville RESERVE GRADE Division One 1st round Poneke Ruffnuts 2nd round Poneke Ruffnuts Division Two 1st round OBU Bergs 2nd round Upper Hutt J8s WOMEN’S PREMIER 1st round Fleurs Trophy Northern United 2nd round Victoria Tavern Trophy Northern United

POST SEASON TOURNAMENTS American Ambassador’s Trophy Sevens Series Mens Upper Hutt American Ambassador’s Trophy Sevens Series Colts Scots College American Ambassador’s Trophy Sevens Series Womens Northern United

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

Wellington Rugby Football Union (Incorporated) Annual Report 2013 31 WRFU Premier Division One

Jubilee Cup Winners 2013: Tawa Rugby Football Club

Back Row: Matthew Treeby, Tu’ipulotu Nuku, Thomas George, William Lafaele, Randal Bishop, Michael Teofili, Shaun Treeby Third Row: Allan Davidson (Club Captain) Neil Thompson (Strapper), Tolu Fahamokioa, Lapana Makapelu, Jonathan Boyd, Kalim Kelemete, Timoci Seruwalu, Kasimilo Mekaio, Ephraim Reynolds, Michael Fermanis, Andy McKay (Physio) Second Row: Jun Tanlayco (Photographer), Colleen Stanbridge (Manager), David Banks (Manager), James So’oialo, Siaosi Mafi, Douglas Fletcher, Joketani Koroi, Samuel Blair, Alfred Pelenise, Maka Ioane, Greg Stanbridge (Manager) Front Row: Kaipati Gaualofa, Brian Burridge, Steve Burridge (Coach) Dion Waller (Club Coaching Coordinator), Taniela Koroi (Captain) Filisione Koloamatangi (Co- Captain) Steven So’oialo (Coach/Player) Matthew Boyd (Coach) Etuale Togia Absent: Mesa Coka, Tito Ioane, Tavita Logovae, Ato Faamu, Siaosi Finau-Lealiifano, Ezra Fermanis, Stephen Sasagi, Sam Tuala, Livingston Finau, Eric Franklin (Physio)

WRFU Women’s Premier Winners 2013: Northern United Rugby Football Club

Squad: Aggie Faraimo, Agnes Dean, Brenda Collins, Dawn Patelesio, Donna Fermanis, Edwina Ulberg, Helen Collins, Jamie McIntosh, Jessica Akavi, Kiri, Lagi Faifua, Leah Conley, Leilani Partsch, Leitu Sa, Lekah Leti, Luisa Tapusoa, Margaret Fotualii, Melodie Bosman, Moana Aiatu (Captain), Nani Taupau, Patsy Schwalger, Sammy McIntosh, Sanita Levave, Sharna Burt, Tiana Collins, Tina Kelemete, Vai Faraimo, Vaine Marsters Coaches: Aimee Sutorius, Matt Poutoa Manager: Jacqua Vaovasa

32 Wellington Rugby Football Union (Incorporated) Annual Report 2013 Bill Brien Cup Obituaries 2013

Coming into the 2013 season MSP held the Bill Brien Cup, after an Morne Van der Merwe (Johnsonville, 2000) unbeaten 2012 Jubilee Cup. They lost it on their first challenge of Died 18 January 2013. the season to OBU, however in a game of hot potato, OBU quickly Joe O’Brien (Wellington Referee) lost it to Upper Hutt, who in turn lost it to Petone. Petone defended Died January 2013, aged 93. it successfully for a few weeks before losing it to Tawa in convincing fashion. Here the merry-go-round stopped as Tawa repelled all Bill Freeman (Athletic Life Member 1942-1945) challengers as they went on to win the Jubilee Cup. Died 8 March 2013, aged 90.

Russell Keown (WRFU Vice President) Disciplinary Died 10 March 2013, aged 63.

2013 saw a huge downturn in the number of red cards issued. In Stan Young (Trentham Army 1943) total for 2013, 29 red cards were issued, down from 44 in 2012. This is Died 5 July 2013, aged 90. a huge effort from all clubs and players, and hopefully the trend can Kevin MacAulay (Petone 1970-1982) be continued into 2014 and beyond. Credit should go to Paremata- Died 29 August 2013, aged 61. Plimmerton, Wainuiomata and Eastbourne who were the only clubs who did not receive a red card in 2013. Larry Savage (University 1952-1953) Died 27 September 2013, aged 85. Of concern to the Judicial Committee was the continued trend of incidents in the last 10 minutes of matches. Clubs should be aware of this and continue to work with their players in an attempt to control emotions right through to the final whistle.

Wellington Rugby Football Union (Incorporated) Annual Report 2013 33 Wellington Rugby Football Union (Incorporated) Consolidated Financial Statements For the Year Ended 31 December 2013

Contents

Auditor’s Report 35 Statement of Comprehensive Income 36 Statement of Changes in Equity 37 Statement of Financial Position 38 Notes to the Financial Statements 39

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To the Members of Wellington Rugby Football Union (Incorporated) Report on the Financial Statements We have audited the financial statements of the Wellington Rugby Football Union (Incorporated) ('the Union') and its subsidiaries ('group') on pages 36 to 45, which comprise the statement of financial position of the Union and group as at 31 December 2013, and the statement of comprehensive income and statement of changes in equity for the year then ended of the Union and group, and a summary of significant accounting policies and other explanatory information.

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Partners and employees of our firm may deal with the Union on normal terms within the ordinary course of trading activities of the business of the Union.

Opinion In our opinion, the financial statements on pages 36 to 45:

! comply with generally accepted accounting practice in New Zealand; and

! fairly present the financial posit ion of the Union and group as at 31 December 2013 and the financial performance of the Union and group for the year then ended.

18 March 2014 Wellington

A member firm of Emst & Young Global Limited Wellington Rugby Football Union (Incorporated) Annual Report 2013 35 Statement of Comprehensive Income For the Year Ended 31 December 2013

Group Parent

Note 2013 2012 2013 2012

Revenue

Operating Revenue 2 8,689,591 8,649,205 3,255,049 3,142,051

Beneficiary Income 10 - - 114,512 -

Interest Income 65,874 79,271 38,624 66,757

Total Operating Revenue $8,755,465 $8,728,476 $3,408,185 $3,208,808

Expenses

Expenses 3 8,346,196 8,361,657 3,224,397 3,096,007

Total Expenses $8,346,196 $8,361,657 $3,224,397 $3,096,007

Operating Surplus/(Deficit) before Profit/(Loss) of Associate, Tax & Depreciation $409,269 $366,819 $183,788 $112,801

Share of Profit/(Loss) of an Associate 12 (41,908) - (41,908) -

Operating Surplus/(Deficit) before Tax & Depreciation 367,361 366,819 141,880 112,801

Depreciation & Amortisation 6,7 289,412 319,799 289,412 319,799

Income Tax Expense 4 21,540 20,125 - -

Net Surplus/(Deficit) after Tax & Depreciation $56,409 $26,895 $(147,532) $(206,998)

Other Comprehensive Income - - - -

Total Comprehensive Income $56,409 $26,895 $(147,532) $(206,998)

The notes on pages 39 to 45 should be read in conjunction with these financial statements

36 Wellington Rugby Football Union (Incorporated) Annual Report 2013 Statement of Changes in Equity For the Year Ended 31 December 2013

Group Parent

Note 2013 2012 2013 2012

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

Net Surplus After Income Tax 56,409 26,895 (147,532) (206,998)

Other Comprehensive Income - - - -

Total Comprehensive Income for the year 56,409 26,895 (147,532) (206,998)

5,277,474 5,221,065 5,277,575 5,425,107

Income Distributions 15 - - - -

Closing Equity – Retained Earnings $5,277,474 $5,221,065 $5,277,575 $5,425,107

The notes on pages 39 to 45 should be read in conjunction with these financial statements

Wellington Rugby Football Union (Incorporated) Annual Report 2013 37 Statement of Financial Position For the Year Ended 31 December 2013

Group Parent

Note 2013 2012 2013 2012

Current Assets

Cash and Cash Equivalents 2,005,702 2,025,821 1,493,957 1,343,148

Trade Receivables and Prepayments 5 1,277,294 1,505,930 1,146,374 1,786,896

Loans to Affiliated Clubs - Current Portion 14 6,250 2,000 6,250 2,000

Total Current Assets 3,289,246 3,533,751 2,646,581 3,132,044

Non Current Assets

Loans to Affiliated Clubs - Non Current Portion 14 17,708 - 17,708 -

Investment in Subsidiaries 10 - - 100 100

Investments in Associates 12 1,558,092 1,600,000 1,558,092 1,600,000

Property, Plant and Equipment 6 2,101,119 2,310,748 2,101,119 2,310,748

Intangible Assets 7 39,045 34,110 39,045 34,110

Total Non-Current Assets 3,715,964 3,944,858 3,716,064 3,944,958

Total Assets $7,005,210 $7,478,609 $6,362,645 $7,077,002

Current Liabilities

Trade Creditors and Accruals 8 929,644 1,457,544 385,070 851,895

Liability owing to Associates 12 100,000 100,000 100,000 100,000

Total Current Liabilities 1,029,644 1,557,544 485,070 951,895

Non Current Liabilities

Non Current Provisions 11 98,092 - - -

Liability owing to Associates 12 600,000 700,000 600,000 700,000

Total Non-Current Liabilities 698,092 700,000 600,000 700,000

Equity

Retained Earnings 5,277,474 5,221,065 5,277,575 5,425,107

Total Liabilities and Equity $7,005,210 $7,478,609 6,362,645 7,077,002

For and on behalf of the Board, which authorised the issue of the financial statements on 18 March 2014.

18 – 03 – 2014

Tony Duffin, Chairman Paul Collins, Director Date

The notes on pages 39 to 45 should be read in conjunction with these financial statements

38 Wellington Rugby Football Union (Incorporated) Annual Report 2013 Notes to the Financial Statements For the Year Ended 31 December 2013

1 Statement of Accounting Policies

Reporting Entity

The financial statements of Wellington Rugby Football Union Incorporated (“WRFU”) for the year ended 31 December 2013 were authorised for issue in accordance with a resolution of the directors on 18 March 2014. 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 2013. 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.

Wellington Rugby Football Union (Incorporated) Annual Report 2013 39 Notes to the Financial Statements – Continued For the Year Ended 31 December 2013

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

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.

40 Wellington Rugby Football Union (Incorporated) Annual Report 2013 Notes to the Financial Statements – Continued For the Year Ended 31 December 2013

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.

2 Operating Revenue

Group Parent

2013 2012 2013 2012

Match Income 1,138,149 923,148 - -

Sponsorship and Hospitality 2,640,497 3,236,508 156,686 230,228

Event/Franchise Management 2,310,137 2,272,571 - -

Gaming Trust Funding 654,138 638,781 654,138 638,781

NZRU Funding 1,160,453 1,023,068 788,753 748,718

WRT Management Fee - - 1,068,000 1,068,000

Other 786,217 555,129 587,472 456,324

$8,689,591 $8,649,205 $3,255,049 $3,142,051

3 Expenses

Group Parent

2013 2012 2013 2012

Match Expenses 609,513 492,336 - -

Representative Teams / Academy 2,640,286 2,789,222 446,405 361,187

Club Expenses 274,014 267,152 274,014 267,152

Coaching and Development 523,547 470,537 523,547 470,537

Administration 2,621,567 2,390,920 1,727,405 1,705,331

Advertising / Sponsorship 1,655,870 1,929,464 253,026 291,800

Audit Fee 21,400 21,000 - -

Bad Debts - 1,026 - -

$8,346,196 $8,361,657 $3,224,397 $3,096,007

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.

Wellington Rugby Football Union (Incorporated) Annual Report 2013 41 Notes to the Financial Statements – Continued For the Year Ended 31 December 2013

5 Trade Receivables and Prepayments

Group Parent

2013 2012 2013 2012

Trade and Sundry Receivables 635,773 832,198 886,534 1,693,137

Hurricanes Trust Receivable - 38,453 - 920

Hurricanes Investment LP Receivable 273,464 223,220 95,052 56,808

Beneficiary Payment - - 114,512 -

GST Receivable 43,743 20,065 - -

Prepayments 324,314 391,994 50,276 36,031

$1,277,294 $1,505,930 $1,146,374 $1,786,896

6 Property, Plant and Equipment (Group and Parent)

2013 2013 2013 2013 Cost Depreciation Accumulated Closing Depreciation Book Value

Training Centre Buildings and Furniture 3,615,375 194,747 1,833,004 1,782,370

Training Centre Gym Equipment 390,751 23,902 265,354 125,397

Stadium Assets/Wellington Rugby Lounge 219,203 8,559 154,029 65,174

Office Furniture and Equipment 59,710 2,462 50,036 9,674

Computer Hardware 252,507 23,241 209,964 42,543

Vehicles 7,385 700 3,708 3,677

Office Fitout/Miscellaneous 339,314 18,766 267,030 72,284

$4,884,245 $272,377 $2,783,125 $2,101,119

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

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

42 Wellington Rugby Football Union (Incorporated) Annual Report 2013 Notes to the Financial Statements – Continued For the Year Ended 31 December 2013

7 Intangible Assets

2013 2013 2013 2013 Cost Depreciation Accumulated Closing Amortisation Book Value

Computer Software 160,590 17,035 121,545 39,045

2012 2012 2012 2012 Cost Depreciation Accumulated Closing Amortisation Book Value

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

8 Trade Creditors and Accruals

Group Parent

2013 2012 2013 2012

Trade & Sundry Payables 258,533 302,398 172,422 206,413 Hurricanes Investment LP Payable - 400,000 - 400,000 GST Payable 17,878 2,300 17,878 2,300 Tax Payable 15,499 - - - Accrued Expenses 239,951 282,301 194,770 213,182 Income in Advance 397,783 470,545 - 30,000 $929,644 $1,457,544 $385,070 $851,895

9 Operating Lease Commitments

Group

2013 2012

< 1 yr 26,315 103,510 1 - 2 yrs - - 2 - 5 yrs - - > 5 yrs - - $26,315 $103,510

The Group incurred $129,739 (2012: $123,609) of expenses during the year in relation to leased assets.

10 Investment in Subsidiaries

2013 2012 Balance % Owned % Owned Date

Wellington Rugby Limited 100 100 31-Dec Trustee Co. Wellington Rugby Marketing Limited 100 100 31-Oct Non-operating

WRFU owns 100% of Wellington Rugby Limited, the trustee company of Wellington Rugby Trust, which was formed to administer the professional activities within Wellington Rugby. WRFU is a beneficiary of the Trust, and Beneficiary Income of $114,512 was accrued as receivable as at 31 December 2013 (2012: nil)

Wellington Rugby Football Union (Incorporated) Annual Report 2013 43 Notes to the Financial Statements – Continued For the Year Ended 31 December 2013

11 Non Current Provisions A provison has been made in relation to the Group’s obligations under the contract with its ticketing provider. The contract contains a clause requiring a pro-rata refund of payments made to the Group if certain ticket sales levels have not been achieved by the end of the contract term. The contract term expires on 30 June 2016.

Group Parent

2013 2012 2013 2012 $ $ $ $ Balance as at 1 January 2013 - - - - Provisions made 98,092 - - - Amounts Used - - - - Balance as at 31 December 2013 98,092 - - -

12 Investment in Associates

Hurricanes Investment LP

a) Investment Details

The Group acquired a 50% 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 are initially recorded as a liabilty on the Statement of Financial Position. This liability will be reduced through the Statement of Comprehensive Income over the initial eight year term of the franchise license, from 2013 - 2020 inclusive.

The equity accounted profit or loss from Hurricanes Investment LP is based on audited financial statements for the year ended 31 August 2013.

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).

b) Movements in the Carrying Amount of the Group’s Investment in Associates

2013 2012

At 1 January 1,600,000 - Share of total recognised revenues and expenses (41,908) - At 31 December $1,558,092 $-

13 Contingent Liabilities The WRFU Parent has the following contingent liabilities relating to the uncalled capital of its subsidiaries.

2013 2012 $ $ Wellington Rugby Limited 120 120 Wellington Rugby Marketing Limited 1,000 1,000

14 Related Parties

Wellington Rugby Trust (WRT)

WRFU is a beneficiary of Wellington Rugby Trust.

At 31 December 2013, WRFU recorded a distribution of $114,512 (2012: nil) as receivable from WRT. This distribution will be received during the first six months of 2014, subject to approval by the Trustees.

At 31 December 2013, WRFU parent owed WRT $84,482 (2012: $81,429). At the same date, WRT owed WRFU parent $703,498 (2012: $1,425,209).

44 Wellington Rugby Football Union (Incorporated) Annual Report 2013 Notes to the Financial Statements – Continued For the Year Ended 31 December 2013

Hurricanes Investment LP

During 2013, WRFU received a management fee from Hurricanes Investment LP.

At 31 December 2013, WRFU Group owed Hurricanes Investment LP nil (2012: $400,000) and Hurricanes Investment LLP owed WRFU Group $273,464 (2012: $223,220).

During 2013, Mr P.D. Collins, Mr A. Duffin, Mr I. Potter and Mr K. Laban 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 2013 had a 21.875% ownership interest (2012: 25%).

New Zealand Rugby Union (NZRU)

During 2013, WRFU Group received from NZRU grants, management fees and shares of the surpluses from one test match and the Wellington Sevens tournament.

As at 31 December 2013, WRFU Group owed NZRU nil (2012: $3,450) and NZRU owed WRFU Group $300,203 (2012: $42,485).

Affiliated Clubs

WRFU has made loans to Marist St Pats RFC and Rimutaka RFC. The amount of the loan outstanding at year end for Marist St Pats was $23,958 (2012: nil) and Rimutaka nil (2012: $2,000). The maturity date of the loan to Marist St Pats is October 2017. Loans to affiliated clubs are interest free.

General

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

15 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 2013 (2012: nil).

16 Capital Commitments At 31 December 2013 there were no capital expenditure commitments (2012: nil).

17 Subsequent Events No subsequent event has occurred since balance date that would materially impact the financial statements as at 31 December 2013.

18 Classifications of Financial Assets & Financial Liabilities

Group Parent

2013 2012 2013 2012

ASSETS Loans and Receivables Cash and Cash Equivalents 2,005,702 2,025,821 1,493,957 1,343,148 Trade and Sundry Receivables 635,773 832,198 886,534 1,693,137 Loans to Affiliated Clubs 23,958 2,000 23,958 2,000 $2,665,433 $2,860,019 $2,404,449 $3,038,285 LIABILITIES Other Financial Liabilities at Amortised Cost Trade & Sundry Payables 258,533 302,398 172,422 206,413 $258,533 $302,398 $172,422 $206,413

Wellington Rugby Football Union (Incorporated) Annual Report 2013 45 113 Adelaide Road, PO Box 7201, Newtown, Wellington Tel: +64-4-389 0020, Fax: +64-4-389 0889, www.wrfu.co.nz