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1995 New Zealand Women's Rugby League Tour Of Australia
The 1995 New Zealand Women's rugby league tour of Australia was the first of its kind by a national women's rugby league team. The New Zealand women's national rugby league team played seven matches on the tour, including the inaugural international matches in women’s rugby league. New Zealand won all seven matches, including the two international matches against Australia. Background Women’s rugby league in New Zealand had seen growth in participation numbers during the early 1990s. In 1995 there were nearly 110 teams playing club football, including 32 in Auckland. The year prior, 1994, there had been 23 women’s teams in Auckland. Women’s rugby league had also been developing in Australia during the early 1990s. A national championship for club teams was introduced in 1991 in the form of a tournament over the June long weekend. This continued through 1992, 1993 and 1994. A combined ACT team made a short tour of the North Island of New Zealand in April 1992, playing fo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Zavana Aranga
Zavana Aranga (born 13 September 1974) is a New Zealand softball player. She competed at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, where the New Zealand team placed sixth in the women's softball tournament. Aranga also played Rugby League for New Zealand New Zealand () is an island country in the southwestern Pacific Ocean. It consists of two main landmasses—the North Island () and the South Island ()—and List of islands of New Zealand, over 600 smaller islands. It is the List of isla ..., playing in international matches from 1995 to 1999, captaining the team in 1998. References External links * 1974 births Living people New Zealand softball players Olympic softball players for New Zealand Softball players at the 2000 Summer Olympics 20th-century New Zealand sportswomen 21st-century New Zealand sportswomen New Zealand rugby league players New Zealand women's national rugby league team players {{NewZealand-softball-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Army (newspaper)
''Army'' is the newspaper published by the Australian Army. The paper is produced fortnightly and is uploaded online so that members can access it when deployed overseas. See also *Navy News (Australia), ''Navy News'' (Australia) *Air Force (newspaper), ''Air Force'' (newspaper) *Yarning (magazine), Yarning: The language and culture magazine *''Table Tops'', a free daily newspaper produced for Australian Army personnel during WWII, with regional editions produced abroad, for serving personnel External links Official Site Australian Army Military newspapers published in Australia {{australia-newspaper-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Quentin Pongia
Quentin Lee Pongia (9 July 1970 – 18 May 2019) was a New Zealand rugby league footballer who represented New Zealand in the 1990s and 2000s. Background He was the grandson of fellow Kiwi international Jim Calder. His sister Megan Tahapeehi has represented the Kiwi Ferns,Coffey and Wood ''The Kiwis: 100 Years of International Rugby League'' and his older brother Brendon represented New Zealand as a professional basketball player. Playing career Originally from the West Coast, Pongia transferred east in 1988. He registered and played for the Riccarton Knights Rugby League Football Club in the Canterbury Rugby League competition, representing the province in 1991 and 1992.''New Zealand Rugby League Annual '98'', New Zealand Rugby Football League, 1998. p.4 Pongia later played for the Canberra Raiders, and was part of the 1994 Grand Final winning premiership team. He also became a New Zealand international and was selected to go on the 1993 New Zealand rugby league tour of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Otahuhu Leopards
The Otahuhu Leopards are a rugby league club based in Ōtāhuhu, Auckland. Founded in 1911 Auckland Rugby League season, 1911, the club has produced 49 New Zealand national rugby league team players. The club competes in the Fox Memorial competition run by Auckland Rugby League. Otahuhu has won the Fox Memorial Shield 12 times, the Rukatai Shield 16 times, Roope Rooster 12 times and the Stormont Shield 12 times. History The Otahuhu Leopards were founded in 1911 Auckland Rugby League season, 1911. Their first ever Kiwi was selected in 1914 Auckland Rugby League season, 1914 when Arthur Hardgrave played against the touring England national rugby league team, England side. He had joined Otahuhu at the start of the season after the Manukau Magpies, Manukau side he was with had dropped out of first grade the season prior. 1930 Auckland Rugby League season, 1930 saw the club win its first ever senior grade trophy when their top side won the Senior B competition. In 1914 Auckland Rugby ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Canterbury Rugby League
Canterbury Rugby League is the regional body that administers rugby league in Canterbury, New Zealand. CRL manages local competitions from senior level down to age group competitions. Canterbury Rugby League also manages the Canterbury rugby league team which represents the region in New Zealand competitions. Previously teams have competed in the Bartercard Cup and Lion Red Cup. The CRL is currently part of the South Island Zone which includes the Tasman, West Coast, Otago and Southland regions. Club Competition Eight teams currently compete in the Pat Smith Trophy Premiership; * Celebration Lions * Eastern Eagles (formerly Aranui) * Halswell Hornets * Hornby Panthers * Linwood Keas * Northern Bulldogs * Papanui Tigers * Riccarton Knights * Greymouth Greyhounds * Woolston Rams * Shirley Hawks * Sydenham Swans * Addington Magpies * Burnham Chevaliers * Ashburton Barbarians * Rolleston Warriors The winner is awarded the Smith Trophy, which dates back to 1913. History Foundation ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mangere East Hawks
The Mangere East Hawks are a rugby league club based in Māngere, New Zealand. The Hawks compete in Auckland Rugby League's Fox Memorial competition. History The club was formed in 1963, the first fourteen junior teams took the field in 1964.''The Hawks: 40 years of Rugby League'', Suburban Newspapers Publishing, 2003. Before this, teams from the area had been attached to the Otahuhu club. In 1969 the club won the Senior B championship and the Norton Cup and were promoted to play in the Auckland Rugby League's premier grade the following season. In 1971 the club was able to afford a $50,000, 6000sq ft club house which was built at Walter Massey Park, the club's home ground since its foundation. The club adopted the nickname "The Hawks" in 1973, after forming a sister club partnership with the Ryde-Eastwood Hawks in Sydney. They were one of the first clubs in Auckland to adopt a nickname. In 1977 Olsen Filipaina became the first Hawks junior to represent his country and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
West Coast Rugby League
West Coast Rugby League (WCRL) is the local sporting body responsible for the administration of rugby league in the West Coast region of New Zealand, centred around Greymouth. The WCRL own Wingham Park and are represented by the West Coast rugby league team. Clubs Seven clubs currently compete in the West Coast senior competition; * Brunner Bulls * Cobden-Kohinoor Keas * Hokitika * Marist * Runanga * Suburbs * Waro-Rakau Hornets Grand Final Winners These are the Grand Final winners from 1979 to 2012. History The West Coast Rugby League was formed on 3 June, after Canterbury and West Coast played each other earlier in the day.Coffey, John. ''Canterbury XIII'', Christchurch, 1987 On the 14 June Kohinoor left the West Coast Rugby Union and two days later, on the 16th, they started the senior club competition with Blackball and Hokitika. The Grey club was added on 6 July. The West Coast Rugby League went into recess at the end of the year, until being revived in 1919 by J.D. W ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Howick Hornets
The Howick Hornets are a rugby league club based in Howick, New Zealand. The premier team competes in Auckland Rugby League's senior competitions. The club currently competes in the top division, the Fox Memorial Trophy. The club has a historic rivalry with neighbours, the Pakuranga Jaguars, yet both clubs support each other and join forces annually, to ensure local juniors always have a team to play in. The Howick Hornets are former Fox Memorial champions, winning the historic shield twice so far (2011 and 2019) since they announced themselves in 1st division in 2010. History The Howick Rugby League Football Club was founded in 1961 with the team playing at the Howick Domain. Former New Zealand representative Cliff Johnson was the club's first chairman. The club first entered a senior team into Auckland Rugby League competitions in 1964 under coach Tommy Baxter. In 1965 Paparoa Park, the club's current home ground, was created with the help of the Howick Borough Council. B ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Marist Saints
The Marist Saints is a rugby league club based in Mount Albert, New Zealand. They currently compete in the top grade in Auckland Rugby League, the Fox Memorial Premiership. History Founded in 1919, the Marist club first won the Fox Memorial in 1924. They originally played at the Auckland Domain before moving to their current home, in Murray Halberg Park. Their lower grade teams now also play matches at Margaret Griffen Park in Lynfield. First season and match In 1919 Marist entered teams in first grade and also in the second grade. The second grade side defaulted their first match and then withdrew from the competition. On May 3, 1919, Marist played in their first ever match. It was played at Victoria Park on the #2 field against Newton Rangers. There were 4,500 spectators to watch the match which was played simultaneously with the Maritime Football Club, Maritime v City Rovers match on the adjacent field. Marist lost 28–3 with Petterson scoring their only points through a try. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Auckland Rugby League
The Auckland Rugby League (ARL) is the governing body for the sport of rugby league in the Auckland Region of New Zealand. Founded in 1909, the ARL has played a pivotal role in the development and promotion of rugby league in Auckland and beyond. History The origins of Auckland rugby league trace back to July 19, 1908 Auckland Rugby League season, 1908 when an official organisational body was formed at the Chamber of Commerce on Swanson Street, following dissatisfaction among players with the Auckland Rugby Union. The first clubs to form were North Shore Albions (July 23, 1909), Ponsonby Ponies, Ponsonby United, City Rovers, and Newton Rangers. The inaugural organised club match took place on July 25, 1909, with North Shore Albions defeating City Rovers 44–24. Carlaw Park and development (1920–1974) In 1920, the ARL secured a long-term lease for land, which was subsequently developed into Carlaw Park. The park officially opened on June 25, 1921, with a match between Auckland ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wellington Rugby League
Wellington Rugby League is the local sporting body responsible for the administration of Rugby league in the Wellington Region, Greater Wellington region. It is responsible for the local competition of the same name, as well as its representative team, the Wellington rugby league team. Domestic Competition The Senior WRL competition involves 9 teams in the Premier Grade with most fielding a Reserve Grade team also: * Petone Panthers (Lower Hutt) * Porirua Vikings (Porirua) * Randwick Kingfishers (Lower Hutt) * St George Dragons (Porirua) * Te Aroha Eels (Lower Hutt) * University Hunters (Wellington City) * Upper Hutt Tigers (Upper Hutt) * Wainuiomata Lions (Lower Hutt) * Whiti Te Rā (Otaki) * TOA Rugby league (Porirua) The 5 other clubs that aren't in the Senior WRL are: * Harbour City Eagles (Wellington City) * Kapiti Bears (Kapiti Coast) * Porirua City Phoenix (Porirua) * Titahi Bay Marlins (Porirua) * Trentham Titans (Upper Hutt) The winner is awarded the Ap ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Greymouth
Greymouth () (Māori language, Māori: ''Māwhera'') is the largest town in the West Coast, New Zealand, West Coast List of regions in New Zealand, region in the South Island of New Zealand, and the seat of the Grey District Council. The population of the whole Grey District is , which accounts for % of the West Coast's inhabitants. The Greymouth urban area had an estimated population of A large proportion of the District, 65%, is part of the Conservation Estate owned and managed by the Department of Conservation making Greymouth a natural centre for walkers and Tramping in New Zealand, trampers. Location The town is located at the mouth of the Grey River (New Zealand), Grey River, on a narrow coastal plain close to the foot of the Southern Alps. In clear weather, Aoraki / Mount Cook can be clearly seen to the south from near the town. The mouth of the river divides the town into three areas: Blaketown, close to the river's mouth on the south bank; Karoro, New Zealand, Karoro, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
