Dear Foundation Members,
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On behalf of the Richmond Rovers Rugby League Club, our Chairperson and Board of Directors we extend our heartfelt thanks to each of you, both our long-standing Foundation members and those who have joined us this year, for your generous financial contributions and continued support.

Your commitment plays a vital role in keeping the lights on and meeting our day-to-day operational needs. Because of you, our Club continues to be a place where players, whānau, and the wider community can come together and thrive.
We were especially grateful for the opportunity to connect with many of you earlier this year at our Foundation members’ get-together, as well as during our home games throughout the season. Also our reconnection to those of you who are living overseas. These moments of connection remind us that Richmond Rovers is more than a Club — it is a community built on loyalty, service, and shared pride.

We also take this moment to acknowledge the passing of one of our cherished foundational members, Clive Murray. Clive’s contribution and dedication to the Club will not be forgotten. Our continued thoughts and prayers are with his whānau and aiga during this time.

As the year draws to a close, we wish you and your loved ones a very Merry Christmas and a safe and happy New Year. May this season be filled with rest, reflection, and special time spent with those who matter most.
We look forward to reconnecting with you in the new year and continuing this journey together.
With sincere thanks and gratitude

Janet Tuitama & Lola Reuelu
Foundation Club Leads, Board of Directors
Richmond Rovers Rugby League Club 

Kia Ora and Pacific Greetings FC members,

On behalf of the Board of Directors and especially ourselves, the FC Leads, we want to say a BIG THANK YOU to those who attended our very first event for Foundation Club members.  There were many highlights of the day.  It was great to receive honest feedback and ideas from members on how to approach our foundation club going forward; communication was the key, and members were grateful for our comms regarding this event; the buffet of food was yummy!  
 
We also want to acknowledge the life members of Peter & Mary Fell, Peter Ah Khoi and John Holloway whose commitment and longevity to the Club has not gone unnoticed - you represented the many life members who were absent, it was special to have you attend.  Also thank you Muy Chhour for being part of our event, we were so grateful for your generous contribution.  
 
You will be pleased to hear, just in that one afternoon we had 7-10 new members register - so well done to all those spreading the word, just like that our numbers have increased!!🥳
 
We hope you enjoyed your time with us as much as we did.  Here is a short clip of the highlights from our afternoon together - we look forward to future events.  https://youtu.be/Wre7bO56lLk
 
REMEMBER: The challenge is to send the flyer to a friend/s you think would be keen to support our foundation club, so please feel free to use the attached flyer and send it to your network.
 
Yours In League
 
Janet Tuitama/Lola Reuelu
Board of Directors - Foundation Club Leads

​Kia Ora and Warm Pacific Greetings to our Foundation Club Members,
 
2 Corinthians 9:11
You will be enriched in every way so that you can be generous on every occasion, and through us your generosity will result in thanksgiving to God
 
On behalf of the Richmond Rovers Board of Directors we welcome you back to another season of rugby league woohoo!!  Firstly, we acknowledge and give thanks to you for your ongoing contribution as a foundational club member.  Your support has enabled the Club to continue to open its doors year after year and with this, we have seen an expansion of growth and development from across our juniors and our senior players, managers, coaches and families committed to the Club. 
 
Our Foundation Club contribution for 2024 was just over $19K.  This supported the Club's overheads through the year.  We are looking forward to your ongoing support for the 2025 season.
 
To kick off our season we would like to invite you, if you are able to attend, our Premier and Premier Firsts season on Saturday 3rd May.  We have a Foundation Member Pre-Match Meet & Greet event starting at 1pm inside our Clubroom.  Full details of what to expect is on the attached flyer.  
 
We are looking forward to seeing you there, please RSVP for catering purposes.  We understand there will be FC members that are unable to be with us physically, we acknowledge your continued support.
 
Yours In League
 
Janet Tuitama/Lola Reuelu
Foundation Club Leads/Trustees

​Richmond Old Boy and Stalwart, Bill Buchan, passed away on Monday.
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Bill grew up in Grey Lynn and played all through the grades to Senior level, where he gained Auckland representative honours. After finishing his playing days he returned in a few years to serve on the Management Committee and was Secretary for the Club. After retiring from the Committee he returned again to be manager for several junior teams. He had married and started a Dry Cleaning business in Grey Lynn and , for no charge, simply to help out when many parents were busy working-some 2 or 3 jobs, laundered playing gear for some junior teams over a period of time.

Later in life he moved from Auckland but still followed Richmond’s progress through social media and during catch-ups with old club mates. A very loyal Richmond and Grey Lynn personality.
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A service will be held to celebrate his life at Seddon Park Funeral Home, 49 Seddon Road, Hamilton, on Friday 14th March 1.30pm. All communications, please, to Seddon Park Funeral Home Ltd, PO Box 5523, Frankton, Hamilton 3242. Seddon Park Funeral Home.

William BUCHAN Obituary
BUCHAN, William Allen, Passed away 10th March 2025, after spending his last few days surrounded by people that loved him. Much loved father of Phillip, Hilary and Blair. Beloved grandfather of Jazzlin, Xanthe, Ava, Tessa (Tess), and Piper. Dearly loved brother of John, Lynn, Judy and Jeff. Uncle of many and friend to all. A gentleman till the end. Farewell to a lovely man. A service will be held to celebrate his life at Seddon Park Funeral Home, 49 Seddon Road, Hamilton, on Friday 14th March 1.30pm. All communications, please, to Seddon Park Funeral Home Ltd, PO Box 5523, Frankton, Hamilton 3242. Seddon Park Funeral Home

We are thrilled to announce that Amy Ah Kuoi-Bernard, daughter of the late Afi & Karen Ah Kuoi, has been elected as the new Chair of the Richmond Rovers Rugby League & Sports Club (RRRLSC).

The announcement came during last week's Annual General Meeting (AGM), where Amy was nominated by our financial members to take on this important leadership role.

Amy shared her excitement about the opportunity, saying, “I’m looking forward to this role and the chance to help our community believe that they can achieve whatever they aspire to be, starting from our grassroots club."

Amy also highlighted her goal to build on the strong connections established by outgoing chair Anna Lundon, while strengthening relationships within the Grey Lynn and wider community. "We have a rich club history, a club full of passionate players and families young and old and we have so many who want to see us continue on for another 100+ years. I believe our Board is filled with all the right people who have many different offerings. “she added.

Outgoing chair Anna Lundon had high praise for Amy, saying, “She’s a strong and highly capable leader who is not afraid to make tough decisions. Amy has a real strength of character, and I’m confident she will handle the challenges of the chairperson’s role with great skill."

Amy has been a long-time supporter of the Richmond Juniors, serving as our junior club Treasurer in the Richmond Junior Committee (RJC)alongside Rose Iefata. Her husband, Willie, has also been an active junior club official, and their children are proud members of the Richmond junior grades. "I grew up in this club, it was Dads second home and It’s a community that runs deep for me,” said Amy.

Reflecting on her journey, Amy noted, “Richmond was very special to both my parents and my family, I am truly honoured to have the opportunity to serve as Chair.”

In addition to Amy’s appointment, the AGM also saw some key changes at the Board and governance level. Lola Reulu was elected to the Board of Directors, bringing with her a wealth of professional administrative experience. “I bleed maroon and blue, and it’s a privilege to contribute to the club’s growth, from governance all the way down to grassroots,” said Reulu.

Pat Tia, Kyla Kaiser-Day ,Rose Iefata, Pau Timaloa, Andrew Grant, Janet Tuitama, Tony Taylor, and Tere Strickland all sought re-election, and return to strengthen the Richmond club Board of Directors.

The Richmond Junior Committee (RJC) also welcomed Rita Fatu as the new Junior Club Treasurer, alongside the re-election of Rose Iefata as Junior Convenor. Further RJC appointments will be announced soon.

Alongside the number of personnel changes, the AGM went to script with the Annual Reports accepted and Auditor approved.
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We look forward to an exciting future for the Richmond Rovers, with a strong leadership team committed to growing our club and supporting our community.

Friday 10th January 2025
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Dear Richmond Rovers Rugby League Sports Club Members,

The Board of Directors of the Richmond Rovers Rugby League Sports Club wishes to formally announce that we have received and accepted the resignation of Anna Lundon from her position as Club Chair, effective immediately.

Anna’s unwavering dedication and loyalty to Richmond Rovers have played a pivotal role in steering the club through many years of growth and achievement. Over the course of her years of service, Anna, alongside her family, has been a cornerstone of our strong Richmond Rovers community.

Anna’s journey with the club began in 2013, when Richmond celebrated its centennial milestone of 100 years. From there, she served as club secretary for several years, before being elected as Club Chair in 2022. Throughout this time, Anna has demonstrated exceptional leadership, compassion, and commitment to our club and its members.

Her tireless work to support Richmond club members, as well as the wider Auckland rugby league community, has earned her well-deserved recognition. Her extensive experience in administration, governance, and leadership played a vital role in fostering strong relationships within the club, including with the Richmond juniors, playgroup, homework centre, seniors, Masters, sponsors, suppliers, and the Auckland City Council.

We are truly grateful for the ongoing support provided by Anna’s husband, Joe (Hepa), and the entire Lundon family, who have been a constant source of support both on and off the field.

Under Anna’s leadership in the 2023 and 2024 seasons, Richmond experienced significant growth, with membership surpassing 700, the addition of more teams in both male and female junior and senior grades, and the proud achievement of winning the 2024 Fox Memorial Shield. This victory stands as a testament to Anna’s hard work and the contributions of her predecessors, including the late Gus Fepuleai, Carol Redman, and long-standing club stalwarts Graeme and Liz Atmore, who would have been thrilled to see the club thrive under Anna’s stewardship.

On behalf of the Board, we would like to extend our deepest gratitude to Anna and the Lundon family for their exceptional contributions to the club over the past two decades. Their service has left a lasting impact on the Richmond Rovers Rugby
League Sports Club and the wider community.

Please be advised that the club's Annual General Meeting (AGM) will now be rescheduled from 20th January to 27th
February 2025. During this meeting, we will discuss the election of Board members, the club structure, and our strategic plan for the future.

We sincerely thank Anna once again for her invaluable leadership and wish her all the best in her future endeavours.
Warm regards,
The Board of Directors,
Richmond Rovers Rugby League Sports Club
( Kyla Kaiser- Day, Patrick Tia, Will Timaloa, Rose Iefata, Janet Tuitama, Tere Strickland, Andrew Grant & Latani Taylor )