East Tamaki RFC
| Union | Auckland Rugby Football Union |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1962 |
| Location | Otara, Auckland |
| Ground(s) | East Tamaki Domain |
| President | Richard |
| League(s) | Auckland Premier |
| Official website | |
| www | |
East Tamaki Rugby Football Club is a rugby union club based in Auckland, New Zealand. The club was established in 1962 and is affiliated with the Auckland Rugby Football Union.
History[]
East Tamaki was initially founded as a "branch" of Otahuhu RFC. However, with the influx of Polynesian immigrants to the Otara and East Tamaki area in the 1960s, East Tamaki broke away from Otahuhu, becoming an independent club in 1962. Today, the club has junior and senior teams, with age grades ranging from Under-6 to Over-60. To date, the club have never won the Gallaher Shield, the premier senior men's trophy in Auckland rugby.
International Players[]
The club have produced a number of players who have gone on to play international rugby:
New Zealand[]
Manu Samoa[]
Tonga[]
External links[]
Categories:
- Sport in Auckland
- New Zealand rugby union teams