 | Dear Respected Foundation Club Member, It has been a great year and to celebrate our successes and show our appreciation to you for your ongoing support - on behalf of the Richmond Board we would like to invite you to a Foundation Club Luncheon to be held on Saturday 11th November from 12pm to 3pm at the New Zealand Rugby League Museum. (address: 7 Beasley Avenue, Penrose, Auckland 1061) Date: Saturday 11 November 2025 Time: 12pm – 3pm Venue: NZRL Museum, 7 Beasley Ave, Penrose At this function we will have a relaxed opportunity to meet each other in person and enjoy some kai together and to celebrate this year and also past Richmond successes particularly in the premier division - spanning the last 44 years. We are very grateful to have three guest speakers that will reflect on their successful Richmond Rovers campaign from each of their unique perspectives. These include: 2023 Premiers Coach – Henri Nicholas (winner Rukutai Shield, runner up Fox Memorial) 2000/01 Premiers Captain – Kevin Elima (winner Rukutai Shield, runner up Fox Memorial) 1979/80 Premiers Manager – John Holloway (winner Fox Memorial and Rukutai Shield) If you could please confirm your attendance to [email protected] or phone/text on 021-100 3989 (Gerhard) - it would be greatly appreciated. We look forward to seeing you then. Gerhard Sundborn (Board Member) and Amy Ah Kuoi (Junior Treasurer) |
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Richmond Rovers Rugby League & Sports Club Building update – January Flood damage
Due to the January 2023 floods our beloved clubroom has suffered serious damage to its interior. For Health and Safety reasons the Richmond Board of Directors have opted to enforce its temporary closure. To provide you all with an update, our insurance claims have been submitted and we are now awaiting approval. Approval of all claims is expected within the next two weeks where we can then provide you with a more accurate timeline on when our doors will re-open. Repairs will be done to all interior floors, walls and not to forget, the best rugby league tuckshop in Auckland! We would like to once again take this opportunity to extend our heartfelt thank you to all who helped with the working bee. To our valued members, old and new, thank you for your patience while we work on getting matters sorted. The Richmond Board of Directors will provide further updates once dates for repairs are confirmed. Restoring our club is of the upmost priority and we are confident and excited that we will have a safe, warm and solid home before the end of our 2023 season. Warmest Regards, Richmond Rovers Board of Directors  Notice is hereby given of the AGM for the Richmond Rovers Rugby League & Sports Club to be held at the clubrooms, 55 - 61 Elgin Street, Grey Lynn.
Nomination of Board Members 7.1 Nominations for members of the Board shall be called for at least 14 days before an Annual General Meeting. Each candidate shall be proposed and seconded in writing by Members and the completed nomination shall be confirmed by the candidate and delivered to the Secretary, or a Returning Officer if one is appointed by the Chair (in which case all references to a Secretary in these Rules shall be deemed a reference to a Returning Officer for the purpose of this Rule 7 and 21.4(b)(ii) ). Nominations shall close upon the start of the Annual General Meeting. If any Board position does not receive any nominations, nominations may be made by Members at the Annual General Meeting from the floor. All retiring members of the Board shall be eligible for re-election. Please note only financial members can nominate and second a candidate. All nominations are to be sent to [email protected]
 The Richmond Rovers Rugby League & Sports Club Inc. Board would like to thank our 2022 Premier team Men’s Head Coach Ricky Henry for his respective time, effort, contribution, and successes the past 2022 season. The Richmond Rovers club is better for your services, and we are grateful for your contributions towards our side and club. You have had the Richmond club in your heart throughout the many years and we wish to acknowledge and thank you on behalf of our club.
The Richmond Rovers Rugby League & Sports Club Board is excited to appoint and promote Henri Nicholas as our Ah Kuoi & Atmore Residential Richmond Bulldogs Premier Men’s Head coach for the 2023 Auckland Rugby League Fox Memorial Shield competition. The experienced Fox Memorial Premier Men's and Akarana Falcon’s representative coach Henri Nicholas has accepted the role after serving his apprenticeship developing under affluent and vastly experienced senior coaches including Bernie Perenara (2015-16), Steve Buckingham (2017), Geoff Norton (2020-21), John Teina and Ricky Henry (2022). Henry brings with him significant coaching experience having worked as the Premier Fox Memorial Men’s Assistant Coach (2010-2022) at Richmond for several years including a stint at the Northcote Tigers, Akarana Falcon’s junior grades including winning as Akarana Under 20s Coach in 2022. Senior Convenor, Tony Taylor believes Nicholas is the right man for the job. “Henri Nicholas’ appointment is a positive step forward in the continuation of our 2022 season as playoff semi-finalists and working towards improved results in the 2023 Fox Memorial Shield competition.” With Henri’s 2022 role as Assistant coach of the Richmond Premier Men's side this year under previous Head Coach Ricky Henry; we were able to maintain the continuity and familiarity Henri has with our Richmond players and our club. Henri has an impressive list of coaching accolades and is well respected throughout our rugby league communities. It’s exciting to think what the Premier team under the helm of Henri will be able to produce and we are delighted that he will be leading us into the Fox Memorial Shield competition next year.” New Head Coach, Henri Nicholas says; “It is a privilege to lead the Richmond Premier Men’s team into the 2023 Fox Memorial Shield competition.” “I am passionate about the long-term success of Richmond which I have great history both as a player and coach and look forward to building a strong foundation for the future. It’s a privilege to return and have the opportunity to coach these young men with the entire 2022 coaching and management team back as we work towards building a strong Fox Memorial Shield campaign starting with preseason in November.” From the 2022 season coaching team is Al Ettles, John Teina and Geoff Norton who will all be supporting our Premier team again as assistant coaches. They each bring with them a wealth of senior coaching experience having collectively coached and talent identify some of the best up and coming talent in Auckland and at National Representative level with varying Akarana Falcons, Auckland Vulcans, and other Premier Men’s Fox Memorial teams. Also returning is team Manager Henry Turura, Analyst, Baillie Morton, and Trainer Jamie Williamson. Together they bring great experience, leadership, a winning attitude, and work ethic as coaches to the Richmond Rovers rugby league club which will better support our seniors and youth playing group. This team will again be instrumental with a structured approach to developing our youth players as well as providing guidance for upcoming Richmond junior and senior coaches. For any questions, please contact Richmond Senior Convenor, Tony (Lats) Taylor on 021 562 222. Congratulations to our Richmond junior players and officials representing our proud Richmond club this weekend at Auckland Rugby League's Region of Origin competition. Wishing our players and teams all the very best! Play hard, play fair. Club officials include: Luisa Avaiki-Tavesivesi, Sekoa Iefata, Inoke Tavesivesi, Rose Iefata, Teasha Marra, and Ruth Vae. Full team list shown below.  New Zealand Rugby League (NZRL) has inducted, for the first time in its history, four Kiwi Ferns to its prestigious Legends of League. Congratulations to our very own Richmond Rose player - Kiwi Fern legend - Luisa Avaiki (pictured right) who now joins the esteemed Legends’ Club. How lucky are we to have her down at the Richmond club, sharing her knowledge and skill set with our young woman! Giving back at its absolute best!
NZRL Legends of League inducts four Kiwi Ferns for the first time For the first time in its history, the NZRL has inducted four Kiwi Ferns to its prestigious Legends of League. Kiwi Fern legends, Luisa Avaiki, Nadene Conlon, Trish Hina and Leah Witehira now join the esteemed Legends’ Club alongside eight new Kiwis inductees; Kevin Iro, Stacey Jones, James Leuluai, Sir Graham Lowe, Dane O’Hara, Quentin Pongia, Howie Tamati and Ruben Wiki. The key criteria to be recognised for the Legends of League were longevity, leadership, achievement, and performance at international level (first and foremost), as well as club and provincial level; enhancing rugby league’s standing in New Zealand; and post-playing contribution to the game. Having been retired for at least five years – a directive since the establishment of the Legends of League in 1995 – remains a requirement. READ MORE
 A big weekend ahead for our Richmond club with the Richmond Tokes 50th year anniversary celebrations! This is a massive achievement for our Tokelaun community and Richmond Tokes brothers especially the players who wore those same jerseys in 1972 up until this day.
Come on down to Grey Lynn Park and join in the festivities from this Saturday 12.45pm kick off and entertainment into the evening at the club room and then again this Sunday with the Richmond Masters hosting the monthly event. A special 12.00pm Richmond Tokes All Stars will be playing against our Richmond Masters team. There will be some awesome weekend celebrations, battered bodies (and egos), and great fun for all. These will events not to be missed! #grassrootsrugbyleague #familyclub #RICHMONDTOKES #RichmondRovers #BiteEMBulldogs  Congratulations to two of our Under 14s Rosebuds who represented the Te Mahurehure Hokianga Storm Under 13 Kotiro team at the first New Zealand Maori Rugby League (NZMRL) Kotiro tournament held in Rotorua during the weekend of Matariki.
Sari Iefata - Captain (left) and Te Ahurei Latu (right) secured third place! Congratulations to NZMRL who ran a two day tournament that focused solely on girls in rugby league, the competition had grades ranging from Under 13 to Under 18s and successfully hosted a total of 37 teams. Awesome to see the rural areas of New Zealand link up with other regions and produce some very impressive talent. The future is bright for our young girls. Thank you NZMRL for creating opportunities and pathways for our young woman in league. Congratulations to our Richmond Rosebuds selected in the Under 14s and Under 16s representative squads for the 2022 Auckland Rugby League Region of Origin.
Shout out to our Coaching and management staff also representing Richmond including:
 Sincerest Condolences to Hec Martin and family such sad news to hear of your passing.
A great turnout today by our Richmond club to pay respects to a great former Richmond player, Coach and ex-Chairman and club administrator for many years! We will miss you Hec! Image features Hec's two grandsons in our club colors.  Richmond Club Origin Night
Where: The Grey Lynn Tavern 523 Great North Rd, Grey Lynn When: Game 1: Wednesday 8th of June ● 7:30pm - Free BBQ hosted by The Masters ● Drink specials & Lucky Door prizes ● Big screen for kick off 9:50pm ● Special prize for best dressed so don’t hold back! ● ALL WELCOME !! Richmond Blues - Richmond Maroons Which side are you on?... The Richmond club had the pleasure of hosting our neighbours the Ponsonby Ponies today at Grey Lynn Park!
Our senior teams all came away with a win so a successful day on the scoreboard. It was an awesome packed fun day with big crowds between our local friends and families as well as the visiting clubs. Our DJ playing his oldskool jams and lots of good food, family and fellowship. Thanks to everyone that helped make this day possible. RESULTS Premiers: 80 vs Ponies 06 Premier 1st: 38 vs Glenfield Greyhounds 24 Premier Roses : 30 vs Ponies Ladies 28 Premier 2nd Tokes: 30 vs Ponies Stallions 14 Congratulations to one our Junior players Reiley Satele who debut today for our Premiers and had an awesome game. He even got to lead the club song well done Reiley!  |
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