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Northland (Mitre 10 Cup)
Northland (often known as the Northland Taniwha) are a New Zealand professional rugby union team based in Whangārei, New Zealand. The union was originally established in 1920, with the National Provincial Championship established in 1976. They now play in the reformed National Provincial Championship competition. They play their home games at Semenoff Stadium in Whangārei in the Northland region. The team is affiliated with the Blues Super Rugby franchise. Their home playing colours are sky blue. Current squad The Northland Taniwha squad for the 2022 Bunnings NPC. Honours Northland have never been overall Champions. Their full list of honours, though, include: ; National Provincial Championship Second Division North Island *Winners: 1977 (as North Auckland) ; National Provincial Championship Second Division *Winners: 1997 Current Super Rugby players Players named in the 2022 Northland Taniwha squad, who also earned contracts or were named in a squad for any si ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Northland Rugby Union
The Northland Rugby Union is the governing body for rugby union in Northland, New Zealand; Northland is a region of New Zealand that covers areas in the districts of Far North, Kaipara, and Whangārei. Established in 1920, they represent the Bunnings NPC side, Northland Taniwha, and Farah Palmer Cup side, Northland Kauri. It is also affiliated with the Blues Super Rugby franchise. Their home playing colours are sky blue and they play their home games at Semenoff Stadium in Morningside. Affiliated clubs There are currently 39 registered clubs incorporated and secondary schools affiliated with the Northland Rugby Union, most of which have teams at both senior and junior levels. *Awanui Rugby Football Club *Dargaville High School *Eastern United Rugby & Sports Club * The Hora Hora Rugby Union Football Club *Kaeo Rugby and Sports Club *Kaihu Valley Rugby Football Club *Kaikohe Rugby Football and Sports Club *Kaitaia City Rugby Union Football Club * Kaitaia College *Kamo Hig ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Conán O'Donnell
Conán F. O'Donnell (born 23 May 1996) is a rugby union player from Ireland. He plays as a prop. Early life O'Donnell was born in Sligo. In his youth he played a number of sports, including Gaelic football and hurling. He first played rugby with Strandhill based club, Sligo RFC. Initially a winger, O'Donnell switched to prop at under 11 level. O'Donnell was a pupil of Summerhill College in Sligo town and played rugby for the school team. He received his third level education in NUI Galway, studying commerce. While there, he played for the university rugby team. Professional career Connacht O'Donnell was involved with Connacht at under age level throughout his teenage years and joined the team's academy in 2014. During the 2014–15 season, O'Donnell played in the All-Ireland League for Sligo at senior level, while also representing NUI Galway in the Connacht Junior League. After one year in the academy, he was promoted to the academy ahead of the 2015–16 season, becoming ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Matt Matich
Matthew E. S. Matich (born 10 July 1991) is a New Zealand rugby union player who plays for in the Bunnings NPC Bunnings Group Limited, trading as Bunnings Warehouse or Bunnings, is an Australian household hardware chain. The chain has been owned by Wesfarmers since 1994, and has stores in Australia and New Zealand. Bunnings was founded in Perth, Wester .... His position of choice is Number 8. References Living people 1991 births New Zealand rugby union players Auckland rugby union players Northland rugby union players Chiefs (rugby union) players Blues (Super Rugby) players Yacare XV players Rugby union flankers Rugby union players from the Northland Region {{NewZealand-sport-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Liam Hallam-Eames
Liam J. Hallam-Eames (born 20 August 1995) is a New Zealand rugby union player. His playing position is lock. He was named as a late inclusion in the Crusaders squad for Round 12 of the 2022 Super Rugby Pacific season. He made his Super Rugby debut in the same match. He was also a member of the 2021 Bunnings NPC The 2021 Bunnings NPC season was the sixteenth season of New Zealand's provincial rugby union competition since it turned professional in 2006. The regular season began on August 6, when Manawatu hosted Counties Manukau. It involved the top f ... squad. References External linksitsrugby.co.uk profile New Zealand rugby union players Living people Rugby union locks Manawatu rugby union players Jersey Reds players Auckland rugby union players Northland rugby union players Crusaders (rugby union) players 1995 births New Orleans Gold players {{NewZealand-rugbyunion-bio-1990s-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Josh Goodhue
Joshua K. Goodhue (born 13 June 1995) is a New Zealand rugby union player. Early career Goodhue was raised on a farm in the Northland Region of New Zealand along with older brother Cameron and twin brother Jack, who would both also go on to become professional rugby union players. He attended Mount Albert Grammar School in Auckland where he captained their top side to 17 victories in 20 games during the 2013 season. After finishing school, he took a short break to visit brother Cameron who was playing for Worcester Warriors in England at the time. He played some rugby in England before returning to his homeland to turn out for Kawakawa in the local Northland club competition. During this time, he also captained his province at Under 19 level. He later joined twin brother, Jack, in studying at Lincoln University. Senior career Goodhue earned his first provincial cap for Northland in 2015 and appeared 7 times in total during what was a season to forget for the men from the f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Allan Craig (rugby Union)
Allan Leggat Craig (7 February 1904 – 1984) was a Scottish footballer who played as a centre half for Motherwell, Chelsea and Scotland. Career Club Craig played junior football for Saltcoats Victoria until he signed for Motherwell in 1924. He was a key part of the side that won the Scottish league championship in the 1931–32 season, having also played in the 1931 Scottish Cup Final which Motherwell lost to Celtic after a replay, Craig scoring an unfortunate last-minute own goal in the first match (this was said to have resulted from a mistake in communication: a teammate shouted for 'Allan' to claim a cross ball and both he and goalkeeper Allan McClory did so, with the ball ending up in the net). He moved to Chelsea in 1933 and played for the West London club until the outbreak of the Second World War in 1939, making 211 appearances in the Football League and FA Cup. International Craig represented Scotland three times, twice in a 1929 tour and once in 1932. He also ap ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sam Caird
Sam Caird (born 18 March 1997) is a New Zealand rugby union player who plays for in the Bunnings NPC Bunnings Group Limited, trading as Bunnings Warehouse or Bunnings, is an Australian household hardware chain. The chain has been owned by Wesfarmers since 1994, and has stores in Australia and New Zealand. Bunnings was founded in Perth, Wester .... His position is lock. He was part of the squad in 2020 but did not play. Reference list External linksitsrugby.co.uk profile 1997 births New Zealand rugby union players Living people Rugby union locks Waikato rugby union players Northland rugby union players Blues (Super Rugby) players New South Wales Waratahs players Highlanders (rugby union) players Hanazono Kintetsu Liners players {{NewZealand-rugbyunion-bio-1990s-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ross Wright (rugby Union)
Ross Gavin Wright (born 25 August 1986) is a New Zealand rugby union player who plays for in the Bunnings NPC competition. Wright has played over 100 games for the Taniwha and has previously played for the in 2018. He has also played for the Māori All Blacks The Māori All Blacks, previously called the New Zealand Maori, New Zealand Maoris and New Zealand Natives, are a rugby union team from New Zealand. They are a representative team of the New Zealand Rugby Union, and a prerequisite for playing i .... References {{DEFAULTSORT:Wright, Ross New Zealand rugby union players 1986 births Living people Northland rugby union players New Zealand Māori rugby union players Blues (Super Rugby) players Rugby union props Rugby union hookers Māori All Blacks players ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Matt Moulds
Matthew Gary Moulds (born 15 May 1991) is a New Zealand rugby union player who currently plays as a hooker for in the Bunnings NPC. He has also previously represented New Zealand at rugby sevens. Club career Moulds started out his senior career with Northland Taniwha during the 2013 ITM Cup and quickly established himself as a regular member of their starting fifteen. 2014 was a good year for both the Taniwha, who finished 3rd in the Championship standings with 5 wins and 5 losses and for Moulds, who played 10 times and scored 2 tries. 2015 and 2016 saw Moulds captain the Taniwha in what turned out to be 2 disappointing campaigns where they languished near the foot of the log and struggled to find wins. As captain, however, he was a guaranteed starter and made 16 appearances across the 2 seasons, scoring 1 try. Impressive performances at provincial level were rewarded in 2015, when he was named in the wider training group for the 2015 Super Rugby season. He made 1 appe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bruce Kauika-Petersen
Bruce K. Kauika-Petersen (born 1 January 1990) is a New Zealand rugby union player who plays for in the National Provincial Championship The National Provincial Championship may refer to: * National Provincial Championship (1976–2005), original competition before reform into 14 sides * National Provincial Championship (2006–present) The National Provincial Championship, o .... His position is hooker. Reference list External linksitsrugby.co.uk profile 1990 births New Zealand rugby union players Living people Rugby union hookers Wellington rugby union players Hurricanes (rugby union) players Northland rugby union players {{NewZealand-rugbyunion-bio-1990s-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |