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ROLL OF HONOUR

Richmond Rovers Rugby League Club has a proud history. The club has won numerous championships and produced many Kiwi & Kiwi Fern (women) International players.  The Richmond Rovers rugby league club recognise its greatest players and people through the Roll of Honor.

Richmond Rovers RLC is a club rich in rugby league history. Over the past 100 years Richmond has developed and produced many fine junior Richmond Rover rugby league players. Many junior and senior players have been trained well by some of Auckland and New Zealand's greatest coaches. This commitment and ability has rewarded many RIchmond club-proud members and have provided inspiration for fellow Richmond Rovers rugby league team mates. These carefully chosen few have taken the opportunity to show pride and passion for the New Zealand Kiwi International jersey. The Richmond Rovers club hold its head high as it continues to develop world class athletes and people.

Below is a list of Richmond junior and senior club members who have represented New Zealand or have excelled to the highest level of there chosen sport. 
INTERNATIONALS

​NEW ZEALAND KIWI
Fred Ah Kuoi (28 tests),debut 1975, final match 1985. 1975 & 1977 World Cup
Vern Bakalich 1953 to 1957
Gary Bailey 1961
Tommy Baxter (29 tests), debut 1949, final match 1956
Sel Belsham 1955 to 1957
Vic Belsham 1948
Noel Bickerton  1946,1947
Jesse Bromwich (31 tests) debut 2012, (2012-2015). Captain (2016-22)
Graham Burgoyne  1951
Bert Cooke (5 tests) debut 1932, final match 1935
Toa Gus Fepuleai (4 tests), debut 1978, final match 1980
Eric Fletcher  1935, 1936
James Goulding (6 tests), debut 1985, final match 1989
Albert Graham  1947, 1948, 1949
Ian Grey (3 tests), debut 1954, final match 1956, World Cup 1954
Bevan Hough (12 tests), debut 1950, final match 1953
Clarence (Sandy) Hurndell 1947, 1948, 1949
Cliff Johnson (34 tests), debut 1950, final match 1960. World cup 1954,  1957 & 1960
Allan Laird  1948, 1949
John Lasher 1956
Ray Lawless  1932, 1935, 1936
Tevita Leo-Latu (1 test), debut 2004, final match 2004
Bernie Lowther (9 tests), debut 1970, final match 1971. World cup 1970 
Steve Matai (11 tests), debut 2006, final match 2010. World cup 2008
Mike McClennon 1971
Jack Mcleod  1937, 1938
Ron McGregor 1947 to 1948
Laurie Mills  1939
Bob Mincham 1966 to 1968
Teddy Mincham  1935, 1936
Alf Mitchell  1935, 1936
George Mitchell  1939
Joe Murray 1956
George Paki 1924
Sam Panapa (9 tests), debut 1987, final match 1991
Jim Parks 1926
Roy Powell  1935, 1936
Stan Prentice  1928, 1934, 1935
Dave Redmond  1948, 1949
Jim Riddell 1955 to 1957
Bruce Robertson 1951 to 1956
Maurie Robertson (18 tests), debut 1946, final match 1952
Cliff Satherley  1935, 1936
Jack Satherley  1937, 1938
Dave Soloman  1939
David Solomona (7 tests), debut 2001, final match 2006
Se'e Solomona (4 tests), debut 1993, final match 1993
John Sparnon 1963
Harold Tetley (5 tests), debut 1935, final match 1938
Wally Tittleton  1935 to 1939
Evarn Tuimavave (1 test), debut 2008, final match 2008. World cup 2008
Joe Vagana (25 tests), debut 1996, final match 2000. World cup 2000
Nigel Vagana (38 tests). debut 1998, final match 2006. World cup 2000
Shane Varley (12 tests), debut 1978, final match 1984
Ray Williams 1970 to 1971
Manu Mau (2016)
Brandon Smith (2018-22)
Bobby Vercoe, Trainer (1997-1998)
Kevin Locke (2011-2013)

Isaiah Papali'i (2022)
Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad (2022)


NEW ZEALAND KIWI FERNS
Juanita Hall (1995)
Luisa Avaiki (1994-2009), Captain
Michelle Driscoll (1995-2000)
Tafale Chan Ting (2003-2005)
Annabelle Hohepa (2003-2013)
Charlotte Arnopp-Scanlan (2012-2013, 2020)
Lisa Campbell (2010-2013)
Lorina Papali'i (2003-2010)
Amber Hall (2012-2020)
Charmain McMenamin (2010-2016)
Cynthia Ta'ala (1999-2011)
Teasha Leka (2003-2012)
Marion Heather (2003)
Ina Muaiava (2003)
Georgia Hale (2016-22), Captain
Tasha Davie (2010-2013, 2016)
Alex Cook (2016-17)
Anita Smith-McKinnon (2016) Manager
Luisa Avaiki (2017), Management
Sharlene Atai (2017)
Shontelle Woodman (2017)
Ricky Henry (2020-22), Head coach
Crystal Tamarua (2017-2022)
Apii Nicholls (2020)
Charntay Poko (2019)
Annetta-Claudia Nuuasala (2019-2022)
Maddison Bartlett (2019-2022)
Jules Newman (2019)
Bobby Vercoe (2000-2015), Trainer

Bobby Vercoe (2007), NZ All Golds
Bobby Vercoe (2010), NZ Legends

NZ JUNIOR KIWIS
Bruce Buchan 
Daniel Palavi (2010)
Daniel Vasau (1999)
Tevita Latu (2001)

Bobby Vercoe, Trainer (2007)
John Palavi (2011-2012)
Henry Chang-Ting (2011)
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Toafofoa Sipley (2015)
Bradley Abbey (2016)
Brandon Smith (2016)

Poasa Faamausili (2016)
Isaiah Paplaii (2016-17)
Nathaniel Roache (2016)
Chanel Harris-Tavita (2017)
Temple Kalepo (2019)
Vito Tevaga (2019)
Starford Toa (2019)

NZ RESIDENTS
Saia Makisi (2004)
Steve Matai (2004)


NZ SECONDARY SCHOOLS
Logan Wright (2000)
Tevita Latu (2000)
Karl Guttenbeil (2000)

Marcus Perenara (2000)
Bob Vercos (2015), Trainer

NZ UNDER 18s

Logan Wright (2000) -under 18s
Karl Guttenbeil (2000) -under 18s
Bradley Abbey (2013)
Ricardo Parata (2007)
Daniel Palavi (2007)

Bob Verco (2000-2015), Trainer


NZ UNDER 16s
Joshua Fialua (1999) -under 16s
Israel Lotam (1999-2000) -under 16s

NZ POLICE 
Norman ASAUA  
Leo AIAVA     
Metu EGELANI 
Misilei FAAOFO  
Junior FIU 
Allan LIO 
John MAEA-BROWN 
Joe NIUPOPO 
Ronald RAM 
Gerwin ROACHE 
Falepuata TALAEPA
Dan TOLOA  
Nathaniel Solomona 
Graham Bennett

OTHER INTERNATIONAL

TOA SAMOA INTERNATIONAL
Ivala Vaelua
Faavae Kalolo
Nigel Vagana (1995-2008)
David Solomona (2008)
Pita Godinet (2008-2018)
Wayne McDade (2007)
Malo Solomona (2007)
Se'e_Solomona (World Cup in 1990 & 1995)
Arden McCarthy (2012-2015)
James Gavet (2016-19)
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Va'Anessa Molia-Fraser (2019)
Chanel Harris-Tavita (2022)

MATE MAA TONGA
Greg Wolfgramm (1999-2000)
Daniel Vasau (2000)
Sione Lousi (2008)
Tevita Latu (2004, 2008)
Saia Makisi (2005-2006)
Manu Ma'u (2015-18)

FIJI-BATI
Meli Koliavu (2009)
James Pickering (1992, 2006-2013 as chairman)


FIJI BULIKULA (Women)
Jiowana Sauto (2019)
Roela Radiniyavuni (2019)
Timaima Ravisa (2019)

COOK ISLANDS
Henry Turua (1998-2006)
Andrew Patai (1995-2000)
Graeme Jeffries (1998-2004)

​Leon Panapa (2011)
Aaron Nootai (2012)
Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad (2015-17)
George Tamarua, women (2017)
Alfred Manu
Quincy Tangiau
Toko Metua
Crystal Tamarua (2017 women)

Carlos Tarawhiti (2022)
Tevin Arona (2022)
John Teina, assistant coach (2022)

PAPUA NEW GUINEA 
Tu'u Maori (2006 - 2009)

NIUE TOA
Leonale Bourke (2013-2014)
Marcel Ikinofo (2014-2017)
Steve Watkinson (2013)
Brad Watkinson (2013)
Kody Faletaupule (2013)
Leon Latoa (2017)
Latrell Schaumkel​ (2018-19)

RUSSIA WOMENS

Bobby Vercoe (2008), Trainer

CANADA RAVENS WOMENS
Andrea Burk (2017)​
NATIONAL RUGBY LEAGUE

​DALLY M AWARD WINNERS
2001 
Centre: Nigel Vagana (Canterbury)
2002 Centre: Nigel Vagana (Canterbury)
2016 Prop: Jesse Bromwich (Melbourne)
2019 Hooker: Brandon Smith (Melbourne)
2021 Hooker: Brandon Smith (Melbourne)

NEW ZEALAND WARRIORS
Se'e Solomona (1995)

Bobby Vercoe (1995), Trainer 
Pita Godinet (2010-2013)
John Palavi (2012-2016)
Evarn Tuimavave (2003-2009)
Sione Lousi (2011-2016)
Sam Lousi (2012-2014)
Nigel Vagana (1996, 1998-2000)
Joe Vagana
Tevita Latu (2003-2005)
Marcus Perenara
Daniel Vasau
Faavae Kalolo (2000)
Ivan Penehe (2011)
Malo Solomona (2008)
Wayne McDade (2007-2009)
Toleafoa Leaupepe (2007-2008)
Ricky Henry, coach (2012-2014,2017-2020)
Bradley Abbey (2015)
Toafofoa Sipley (2015-2017)
Patrick Sipley (2017-2018)
Nathaniel Roache (2016-2018)
James Gavet (2016-18)
Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad (2017-2018,2023)
Isaiah Papali'i (2017-2019)
John Teina, coach (2017-2018)
Junior Fiu, coach (2018)
Chanel Tavita Harris (2019)

Luisa Avaiki, women coach (2018-19)
Georgia Hale (2019-20 women)
Madison Bartlett (2019-20 women)
Crystal Tamarua (2019-20 women)
Neta Nu'uausala (2019 women)
Charntay Poko (2019 women)
Lorina Papali'i (2019 women)
Va'anessa Molia Fraser (2019 women)
Alice Vailea (2019 women)
Liz Ah Koui-Atmore (2019 Coaching staff)
Joe Hepa Lundon (2019 Coaching staff)
Tammi (20019 Coaching staff)
Roela Radiniyavuni (2019 women)
Timaima Ravisa (2019 women)
Edward Kosi (2020-23)


MELBOURNE STORM
Jesse Bromwich (2009-2022)
Tu'u Maori (2011)
Brandon Smith (2017-2022)

CANTERBURY BULLDOGS
Nigel Vagana (2001-2003)
Saia Makisi (2006)
James Gavet (2012)
James Pickering (1995-1997, 2000)
Bradley Abbey (2016-17)

PARAMATTA EELS
David Solomona (2001-2003)
Marcus Perenara (2006)
Manu Mau (2014-2018)

MANLY SEA EAGLES
Steve Matai (2005-2017)
Pita Godinet (2016-17)
Toafofoa Sipley (2018-19)

CRONULLA SHARKS
Tu'u Maori (2011)
Matt Parata (2011)
Tevita Latu (2006)
Nigel Vagana (2004-2006)

CANBERRA RAIDERS
Greg Wolfgramm (2000-2003)
Bradley Abbey (2018)
Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad (2019-2022)

SYDNEY CITY ROOSTERS
David Solomona (1999-2000)
Eddie Leuluai (2005)
James Pickering (1998)

Brandon Smith (2023)

NORTH QUEENSLAND COWBOYS
Se'e Solomona (1996)

NEWCASTLE KNIGHTS
James Goulding (1988-1991)
Evarn Tuimavave (2010-2011)
Starford To'a (2019-2020)
Charlotte Scanlan (2022 women)
​James Gavet (2019)

NORTH SYDNEY BEARS
Fred Ah Kuoi (1981-1983)

WESTS TIGERS
James Gavet (2013-2014)
Pita Godinet (2018-19)

Starford To'a (2021-2023)
​Isaiah Papali'i (2023-2025)
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WESTERN REDS
James Goulding (1995)

BRISBANE BRONCOS
James Gavet (2015)
Amber Hall (2019-20 women)

SOUTHS RABBITOHS
Nigel Vagana (2007-2008)
Bruce Buchan (1978)


REDCLIFFE DOLPHINS 
Setu Tu (2023)
Jesse Bromwich (2023)


​UK SUPERLEAGUE

HULL KR
Fred Ah Kuoi (1983-1987)
Evarn Tuimavave (2012-2013)

WAKEFIELD TRINITY WILDCATS
David Solomona (2004-2006)
Tevita Latu (2006-2010)
Pita Godinet (2014-2016)
Kevin Locke (2015-2016)

BRADFORD BULLS
David Solomona (2007-2009)

WARRINGTON WOLVES
Nigel Vagana (1997)
David Solomona (2010-2012)

SHEFFIELD EAGLES
Se'e Solomona (1986-1989)

WIDNES VIKINGS
Se'e Solomona (1991-1992)

OLDHAM ROUGHYEDS
Se'e Solomona (1992-1994)

SALFORD REDS
Kevin Locke (2014-2015)

RUGBY LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP
DEWSBERRY RAMS
Brad Watkinson (2013)

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FRENCH RUGBY LEAGUE 

​VILLENEUVE
Pita Godinet (2019-2020)
Latrell Schaumkel (2019)

TOULOUSE OLUMPIQUE
Latrell Schaumkel (2020)


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NSW STATE CUP 

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AUCKLAND VULCANS - NZ WARRIORS
Malo Solomona (2007-2009)
Evarn Tuimavave (2007-2009)
Wayne McDade (2007-2009)
Toleafoa Leaupepe (2007-2008)
Pita Godinet (2008-2013)
Henry Turua (2008)
Meke Unasa (2008)
Niuvao Taka (2010-2012)
Meli Koliavu (2008-2010)

Bobby Vercoe (2008-2009), Trainer
Daniel McGregor (2009)
Daniel Palavi (2009, 2012-2014, 2017)
Sione Lousi (2010-2016)
Sam Lousi (2012-2014)
Ricky Henry (2012, 2017), coach
James Gavet (2010-2017)
Francis Leger (2010, 2018)
Henry Chang-Ting (2012)
Bernie Perenara, Coach (2008-2009)
Aaron Nootai (2012-2013)
Tevita Latu (2012-2015)
Logan Wright (2007)
Savi Hafoka (2007)
John Palavi (2013-2016) 
Arden McCarthy (2012-2013)
Saula Solomona (2014-2017)
Toafofoa Sipley (2014-2017)
Nathaniel Roache (2016-2018)
James Gavet (2016-2018, 2023)
Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad (2016-2018)
Nicholas Halalilo (2023)

MELBOURNE STORM
Jesse Bromwich (2010-2019)
Tu'u Maori (2011)
Brandon Smith (2017-18)

CANTERBURY BULLDOGS
Saia Makisi (2006)
James Gavet (2012)
Bradley Abbey (2016-2017)

NEWCASTLE KNIGHTS
Evarn Tuimavave (2012)
Dylan Smith (2013)
Marcel Ikinofo (2014)

Starford To'a (2019)

PARAMATTA EELS
Marcus Perenara (2005-2006)
Dean Parata (2013)

SYDNEY ROOSTERS
Tu'u Maori (2010)
Evarn Penehe (2013)

MANLY SEA EAGLES
Pita Godinet (2016)

Toafofoa Sipley (2018)

NEWTOWN JETS
Eddie Leuluai (2005)
Ivarn Penehe (2013) 
Misi Koloamatangi (2009-2010)
Latrell Schaumkel (2019)

CRONULLA SHARKS
Tu'u Maori (2011)
Matt Parata (2010) 

NORTH SYDNEY BEARS
Latrell Schaumkel (2015-17)

Tulsa Saumamao (2016)
​Pita Godinet (2021)


NORTH QUEENSLAND COWBOYS
Dylan Smith (2011)

WESTERN SUBURBS MAGPIES
Saia Makisi (2006)

WEST TIGERS
James Gavet (2012-2014)
Pita Godinet (2018-19)
Brad Abbey (2020)


WENTWORTHVILLE MAGPIES
Dean Parata (2013)

WINDSOR WOLVES
Dean Parata (2012)

MOUNTIES
Brad Abbey (2022)


QUEENSLAND CUP

​IPSWICH JETS
Tu'u Maori (2014-2018)

CENTRAL COMETS
Daniel Palavi (2011)
James Crombie (2011)
​Tevita Latu (2011)

REDCLIFFE DOLPHINS 
James Crombie (2010, 2014)
Setu Tu (2021-2023)
Edward Kosi (2019-2022)

EASTS TIGERS

Wallace Solomona (2008)
Hugh Mckechnie (2008)- trainer
Leon Panapa (2011-2012)

SOUTHS LOGAN MAGPIES
Leon Panapa (2015)

NORTHS DEVILS
Dylan Smith (2015-2016)

John Palavi (2018)
Dylan Tavita (2019)


TWEED HEADS SEAGULLS
Ricardo Parata (2015)

MACKAY CUTTERS
Dylan Smith (2012)

SUNSHINE COAST SEA EAGLES
Brandon Smith (2017-18)


TOWNSVILLE BLACKHAWKS
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Sione Lousi (2017-20)

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NATIONAL YOUTH U20s

VODAFONE WARRIORS
John Palavi (2010-2012)
Henry Chang-Ting (2010-2011)
Daniel Palavi (2009-2010)
Evarn Penehe (2009-2010)
Francis Leger (2008-2009)
Sione Lousi (2008-2010)
Sam Lousi (2009-2011)
Sheldon Brown (2011)
Meli Koliavu (2008-2010)
James Gavet (2010)
Casey Lafaele (2015)
Toafofoa Sipley (2013-2015)
Bradley Abbey (2014-2015)
Chanel Harris-Tavita (2016-18)
Matt Faitotoa (2016-17)
Dylan Tavita (2017-18)
Soane Hufunga (2017-18)
​Isaiah Papali'i (2017-18)

MELBOURNE STORM
Jesse Bromwich (2009)
Jodan Turae (2009)

Brandon Smith (2017-18)

GOLD COAST TITANS
Ricardo Parata (2009)

NEWCASTLE KNIGHTS
Matt Faitotoa (2016)
Faitotoa Faitotoa (2016)

MANLY SEA EAGLES
Patrick Sipley (2011-2012)
Latrell Schaumkel (2011-2013)

SYDNEY CITY ROOSTERS
James Pickering (Under 20s coach)

NORTH QUEENSLAND COWBOYS
Dylan Smith (2009-2011)
Brandon Smith (2014-16)

SOUTH SYDNEY RABITOHS
Tulsa Saumamao (2013)

WEST TIGERS
Matt Parata (2007-2008)
Ricardo Parata (2010)
Dean Parata (2009-2011)
​RUGBY UNION

SUPER RUGBY
Anthony Perenise (Wellington Hurricanes, 2007-2010)
Ben Atiga (Auckland Blues)
Sam Lousi (NSW Warratahs, 2016)
Sam Lousi (Wellington Hurricanes, 2017-2019)

NATIONAL PROVINCIAL CUP 
Anthony Perenise (Wellington & Hawkes Bay 2007-2010)
Ben Atiga (Auckland Blues)
Darren Kellet (Auckland)
Sam Lousi (Wellington 2017-19)

BLACK FERNS
Charmaine McMenamin (2013-2020)
Aleisha Pearl Nelson (2012-2020)

AUCKLAND NPC 
Charlotte Scanlan (2013)
Charmaine McMenamin (2013)

COUNTIES NPC
Cynthia Ta'ala (2013)
Awhina Marsh (2013)

AUCKLAND NPC 7s
Charlotte Scanlan (2013)
Lara Diamond Brahne (2013)

MANU SAMOA RUGBY INTERNATIONAL
Darren Kellet (1995)
Anthony Perenise (2008, 2011, 2015)

MANUSINA RUGBY INTERNATIONAL
Cynthia Ta'ala -Captain (2013)
Luisa Avaiki (2013)


OTHER SPORTS / PROFESSIONS

K1 FIGHTER (Muay Thai)
Jason Suttie (former champion)
Sefa Fue (former champion) 

BOXING
Adrian Taihia - 2015 NZPBA super middleweight title

OLYMPIC WEIGHT-LIFTING
Annabelle Hohepa
Holder of 9 NZ Title records
  • x4 snatch record
  • x3 clean and jerk record
  • x2 total records combined snatch, and clean and jerk

MUSICIAN / PERFORMER
Feleti Strickson-Pua (Nesian Mystik)
Junior Rikiau (Nesian Mystik)
Edwin Pita - Te Vaka
Edwin Pita - Disney's Moana performer
Johnny 'Angel'- Pacific Elvis
Nick Afoa - The Lion King (Theatre)
Stephen Atutolu (Diggy Dupe)

PRODUCER/WRITER
Tom Hern - Goodbye Pork Pie (2017)
​Tom Hern - Polynesian Panthers

ADMINISTRATION
Dain Guttenbeil (NZRL)
Nigel Vagana (NRL / NZRL)
Cameron McGregor (Auckland Rugby League)
Neville Kesha (Auckland Rugby League Referees Association)
Georgia Hale (NRL Ambassador)
David Solomona (NRL Ambassador)
Nigel Vagana (NZRL)

YOUNG NEW ZEALANDER OF THE YEAR
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Georgia Hale (2020)

QUEEN'S HONOURS LIST
Tolupene (Neta) Peau NZ order of Merit to the Tokelau Community (2022)
Luther Toloa: The Queens service medal  for services to the Pacific Community (2022)

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