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Richmond Masters 2019

14/2/2019

Richmond Masters 2019
We know you are getting on but still have the desire to play socially to stay fit and stay in touch with your Richmond mates. So why not, join us in 2019! Relive your youth and claim the try that only you remember!

Come see us at the 2019 Richmond Masters Muster:
When: Sunday 24th March from 2pm
Where: Grey Lynn Tavern
Cost: $40 membership fee
Why: A BBQ will be provided with plenty of your mates!

For more information please contact George Apelu: 02108138674 or Toa Sagapolutele: 0274323811

Richmond Academy

14/2/2019

Richmond League Academy returned post 2018 season. With a strong following of Richmond juniors, parents and seniors training Tuesday and Thursday afternoon, and Saturday morning. There is a great dedication from Academy coaches, special trainer guests and supportive parents for better work ethic, personal development, cardio fitness and all-round fun whilst learning basic fundamentals and skills.

For more information please contact Joe or Anna Lundon: 022 7625 2518.

2019 Roses Jerseys sponsors

14/2/2019

A huge shout out to our 2019 Richmond Roses Jersey sponsors. Your sponsorship is much appreciated by the Richmond Rovers club and Roses Premiership team.

Our Richmond Roses team will wear your names on our backs with pride and our team look forward to giving it our best in the 2019 competition.

Smith Fuimaono
The Shot East Auckland
Driscoll
Heather Brown
Campbell
Ta'ala - Timaloa
Seupele Silipa Itamua
Hohepa
Tuarae - Ephiha Whanau
Avaiki
Muaiava Chungson
Marra
Papali'i
Tony Murray
Wilson
Tony Murray
Larsen

Richmond Working Bee 2019

13/2/2019

A big thank you to all our supporters and members for helping out on our Working Bee on Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th February. The Richmond club has been repainted inside, bathrooms cleaned and repainted, the exterior water blasted, guttering repaired and excess furniture removed. A massive effort by all, ably led by Tala Tuisila and our favourite painter Paul Mansson, so thank you. Thank you to our awesome Richmond tradesman and donations. The next short-term goals are a carpet upgrade, polished concrete floors and a new presentation stage. Watch this space! Read More

Richmond Athletics

13/2/2019

Richmond Athletics
In 2018 Richmond planned a resurgence of athletics back at Grey Lynn Park. In 2019, we will be returning and would enjoy support of our club members and children again. Season starts Monday 4th March to Monday 1st April (every Monday for 5 weeks), from 3:30-4:30pm at Grey Lynn Park. For more information, contact Gerhard Sundborn: g.sundborn@auckland.ac.nz

Richmond Preseason Training Update

13/2/2019

Richmond Premiers, Premier 1st and Roses preseason combined training started early January 2019 every Tuesday & Thursday 6.00-8.00pm sharp and Saturday mornings. Training has taken off well under new Head Coach Junior Fiu and his assistant coaches, Luisa Avaiki and Anthony Murray, and Trainer Ben Bernard as well for Premier 1st coach Taetafa (Fa) Taua'a- a former Richmond junior & Premier Fox prop forward. The increased numbers say it all. Newcomers and just curious new players are very welcome. For more information, contact our Summer training Manager, Liz Ah Kuoi: 021 023 15975.

Richmond Roses Training
On the same time and days, new Richmond Roses Head Coach Warren Heilig and his assistant coaches Tammi Wilson, Bronson Harden and Teasha Leka, and Manager Dennis Marra have also been doing great work on the combined trainings. But all good things come to an end, and the Roses separate training commences from 14 March at the same time on the adjoining field. For more information, contact team Manager Dennis: 027 285 8051

Congratulations Lui!

13/2/2019

Tremendous recognition of our own coach and ex-Roses player Luisa Avaiki, who has been made a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit in the New Year Honours announced for services to rugby league! Love the recognition for the huge contribution she has made to the great game at every level. We are all so proud of you Luisa. Huge congratulations to you! Click here to view more on the Honours List,

Richmond Sponsorship opportunities

13/2/2019

Want to see your family name on the Richmond Jersey for 2019? Or your business name (or even your best friend’s name!), now is your chance?! Richmond Premier Jersey numbers are up for sponsorship for $800 (plus GST if a business) each for this 2019 season. Your name will go underneath the number you choose on the back of the Richmond jersey in white lettering, and the proceeds will go 100% to the Richmond Premier team fund.

4 numbers have gone already, and the rest are available on a first in, first served basis.

For more info please contact Graeme Atmore: 021 360040.

Major Sponsors renew loyal Premier sponsorship!

13/2/2019

We are excited to announce that both Mickey B Fitness and Waterview Laundromat have confirmed their brilliant sponsorship of our Richmond Premier team for 2019. Both Mickey and Divesh are real supporters and we are lucky to have them backing our young men.

If you would like to sponsor in any way, or refer someone to us, please contact Richmond Chairperson Gus Fepuleai: 021 085 38047 or Treasurer Graeme Atmore: 021 360040.

Welcome back to Richmond 2019

13/2/2019

Welcome everyone to our Richmond Rovers Rugby League website for 2019. We hope to bring you regular updates as a way of upping our communications with you, our precious valued Richmond members, parents, supporters and sponsors. Please encourage your family and friends to subscribe to our mailing list for the latest updates.

Richmond Board of Directors
The Richmond Board of Directors is unchanged from 2018 with the new addition being Henry Solomona taking up the Senior Convenor role and Board member Tala Tuisila elected to the Junior Convenor role.

Your 2019 Richmond Board members are Chairperson: Gus Fepuleai, Secretary: Anna Lundon, Treasurer: Graeme Atmore, Senior Convenor: Henry Solomona, Junior Convenor: Tala Tuisila, Tere Strickland, Toa Sagapolu, Carol Redman and Gerhard McDonald-Sunborn. We welcome your support and feedback in 2019!

Tala has put together a great Junior Committee, which is led by Junior Convenor: Tala Tuisila, Junior Secretary: Rangi Fiu, Junior Treasurer: Amy Bernard, Gear Steward/Administrator: Rose Iefata. The Richmond Junior Committee brought great energy to our recent Working Bee and will bring fresh ideas for the benefit of our club as a whole. We would like to wish the new Junior Committee all the best for the 2019 season. Click here for all our administrators’ contact details.

Thank you
We all owe Carol Redman and Sali Watch a huge note of thanks for their sterling work running the Richmond Junior side of the club over the last TWO DECADES! This is an outstanding service record and their dedication to Richmond and our children has never wavered. Carol is now diving into her new Fundraising and Merchandise portfolios on the Richmond Board and Sali is still supporting Richmond. Outstanding! And much thanks also to Melissa Rereti for her dedication and contribution over the many years.

Richmond Athletics kicks off again in 2019!

13/2/2019

Richmond Athletics
In 2018 Richmond planned a resurgence of athletics back at Grey Lynn Park. In 2019, we will be returning and would enjoy support of our club members and children again.

Who: For children 3 to 12 years
When: Monday 18th February to Monday 1st April (every Monday for 7 weeks)
Time: 3:30-4:30pm
Where: Grey Lynn Park.
For more information, contact Gerhard Sundborn: g.sundborn@auckland.ac.nz

Richmond Working Bee

11/2/2019

A big thank you to all our supporters and members for helping out on our Working Bee on Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th February. The Richmond club has been repainted inside, bathrooms cleaned and repainted, the exterior water blasted, guttering repaired and excess furniture removed. A massive effort by all, ably led by Tala Tuisila and our favourite painter Paul Mansson, so thank you. The next short-term goals are a carpet upgrade, polished concrete floors and a new presentation stage. Watch this space! View Photo Gallery here.

Club Improvements
The old windows have now been replaced with a sliding door and a new windows, a skylight is installed opposite the kitchen (all in the aid of light-filled clubrooms) and new shower gas heaters have been installed, at a total cost of over $18,000.

These improvements were all paid for from grants received (thank you Liz Ah Kuoi and Graeme Atmore) from North South Trust Limited. North South Trust owns poker machines located at Grey Lynn Tavern (Grant and Ellie Tullet) and the Trust encourages us to support this local venue. Let’s all support those who support us.

Thank you to our awesome Richmond tradesman and donations including:

Scarbro Construction Ltd – Builder, Sekoa Iefata
Timber for all side railings.

Total Property Services NZ - Account manager: Samantha Samania.
Cleaning chemicals & equipment.

Mico Plumbing (Three Kings) - Plumber: Hemi Tupaea.
Toilet seats.

Paul Manson - Painting.
Painting equipment & gear, as well as Paul’s expertise.

Rheem New Zealand Ltd - Service Administrator: Sauofo (Soul) Amosa
Rheem discounted gas heater units to the installer for the Richmond changing rooms

Vae Kalolo - Professional Trade Services.
Flooring removal and refurbish.

Olo Koka - Electrician
Fixed light, Installation of new illuminated exit lights in the club rooms.

Tytan Developments – Builders, Quincy Ikifana
Replacement of interior floor boards.

And a huge thank you to all our fantastic Richmond volunteers that helped throughout the weekend.

Mickey B Fitness is back on board for another year

4/2/2019

Richmond Rovers Rugby League Club is proud to announce the return of sponsor Mickey B Fitness in 2019.

Local fitness gym centre has aligned themselves with one of the oldest and largest sports clubs in the inner Auckland city region as a returning sponsor. It is exciting times for the club with the growth of rugby league continuing through the exposure of its players represented in the Vodafone Warriors and International rugby league teams (including women's grades). This relationship was forged in 2017 when Richmond senior club members required a local gym for summer off-season training as well as winter training in doors.

Since then both the Richmond club and Mickey B Fitness have enjoyed many work outs with experienced gym staff and Personal Trainers as well as the major Richmond club events including Richmond's Senior End of Year Award Prize Giving evenings, and sponsors nights held over the past few years.

Mickey B Fitness high profile in the Grey Lynn and Ponsonby community sits comfortably with Richmond’s own profile within the wider Grey Lynn community. Club Chairman Gus Fepuleai commented “it is tough for the Richmond Rovers club to maintain our high standards both on the field and off. The generous support of Mickey B Fitness allows us to continue our player and personal development. As we focus on the tough but challenging Auckland Rugby League competition we are continuing to set a high benchmark for our club both on and off the field. We can only do this off the back of generous sponsors".

Mickey of Mickey B Fitness, added “Mickey B Fitness is stoked to be again partner with one of New Zealand's most successful sports clubs which has had over 50 Kiwi International players developed from this local club. We see it as a great opportunity to assist the club with the development of their junior and senior players from the Richmond juniors ages five up to the Premiers as well as its loyal senior club members. The Richmond club is dedicated to making rugby league accessible and fun for everyone from the social player to those more serious and we want to support that”.

Special access to Mickey B Fitness is offered for ALL Richmond financial members when you present your Richmond CLUB membership card upon entry. Sign up today!