Graham Hamer

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Graham Hamer
Birth nameGraham Edward Hamer
Date of birth (1936-11-09) 9 November 1936 (age 85)
Place of birthAuckland, New Zealand
SchoolMount Albert Grammar School
Rugby union career
Position(s) Number 8
Amateur team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
1962–64 Eden RFC ()
Teams coached
Years Team
1973–??
1975–86
Kia Toa
Manawatu

Graham Edward Hamer[1] (born 9 November 1936) is a former New Zealand rugby union coach.

Hamer started his senior coaching career with the Kia Toa club in 1973.[2]

He then notably coached the Manawatu provincial side to their only Ranfurly Shield reign (between 1976 and 1977) as well as winning the only first division in the union's history (1980).[3]

A trophy dedicated to Hamer, the , is competed for at the Central Region sevens annually.[4]

References[]

  1. ^ Chester, Rod; McMillan, Neville; Palenski, Ron (1987). The Encyclopedia of New Zealand Rugby. Auckland, New Zealand: Moa Publications. p. 210. ISBN 0-908570-16-3.
  2. ^ Ogilvie, David (16 July 2012). "Border prepare for final turnaround against Ruapehu". The New Zealand Herald. Retrieved 28 May 2016.
  3. ^ Lampp, Peter (23 October 2014). "Champion ex-coach's warning: Magpies will be harder". Stuff.co.nz. Retrieved 28 May 2016.
  4. ^ Lampp, Peter (8 December 2014). "Manawatu men let final slip". Stuff.co.nz. Retrieved 28 May 2016.


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