New Zealand
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rugby league
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club based in
Wainuiomata
Wainuiomata () is a large suburb of Lower Hutt, in the Wellington Region of New Zealand's North Island.
Origin of name
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,
Wellington
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. They compete in the
Wellington Rugby League
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competition.
In the early 1990s, prior to the creation Lion Red Cup national league competition based on provincial teams, Wainuiomata was one of the strongest rugby league teams in New Zealand. They made the final of the 1989 national club competition but went down 10–4 to Northcote. They returned to
Carlaw Park
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the following year to beat Otahuhu 34–12 to win the 1990 title.
A match was also organised against the Manly Sea-eagles team played at Fraser Park, Lower Hutt in January 1991. Manly, featuring stars such as Matthew Ridge, were the victors 20 points to 8.
In 1992 Wainuiomata beat Northcote 25–18 to again win the national club championship.
David Faiumu
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Marvin Karawana
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Ken Laban
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Biography
Laban grew up in Wainuiomata with his older sister Winnie Laban, who was later a Member of Parliament. His parents, Amy and Ken Snr, came ...
* Arnold Lomax
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David Lomax
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Early years
Lomax grew up playing rugby league for the Wainui ...
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John Lomax
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Tana Umaga
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He played ...
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Billy Weepu
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He is the brother of rugby union player Piri Weepu.
Playing career
Early years
Weepu started his ...
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Piri Weepu
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Paul Whatuira
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Bartercard Cup
Between 2000 and 2001 they competed in the national
Bartercard Cup
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competition before being replaced by the
Wellington Orcas
The Wellington Rugby League Team (also known as the Wellington Orcas) are a rugby league team that represents the Wellington Rugby League in New Zealand Rugby League competitions. They currently compete in the National Competition.
History
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