Nedlands Rugby Union Football Club
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| Full name | Nedlands Rugby Union Football Club | |
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| Unions | Australian Rugby Union | |
| Union | RugbyWA | |
| Nickname(s) | Neddies | |
| Emblem(s) | Heraldic Lion Rampant | |
| Founded | 1934 | |
| Location | Nedlands, Western Australia | |
| Ground(s) | Charles Court Reserve | |
| League(s) | RugbyWA Fortescue Premier Grade | |
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| Official website | ||
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Nedlands Rugby Union Football Club, often referred to as Neddies, is a rugby union club based in Nedlands, Western Australia, with several teams competing in the local RugbyWA competitions including the RugbyWA Fortescue Premier Grade.[1]
The club, established in 1934, trains and plays its home games at Charles Court Reserve located on the banks of the Swan River in Nedlands.[2] The club has a large function centre and licensed bar facility which overlooks the rugby grounds.[3]
Coaches[]
Nedlands' head coach for 2019 in Premier Grade is Sam Rarasea, a former Nedlands Premier Grade player. Assisting him is Will Brock as reserve grade head coach with Mason Pomare and Mike Botes assistant coaches. Tom Fearn is coaching mentor for seniors and juniors.[4]
Honours[]
- Premier Grade (18)
- 1940, 1957, 1970, 1973, 1978, 1980, 1981, 1986, 1989, 1990, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1999, 2000, 2010, 2013, 2015[5]
Notable members[]
Nedlands players to have gained international caps include:[6]
- Pek Cowan – Wallabies (2009-2010)
- Nicky Tyrone Little – Fiji (1996-2011)
- Tohoa Tauroa (Paul) Koteka – All Blacks (1981–82)
- Geoff Valli – All Blacks (1980)
- Murray Watts – All Blacks (1979–80)
- Spencer Brown – Wallabies (1952–53)
See also[]
References[]
- ^ Mason, Geoff (16 July 2012). "Rugby WA: Nedlands power away for 11th on the trot". The West Australian. Archived from the original on 8 January 2015. Retrieved 8 January 2015.
- ^ "Club Details: Nedlands". Australian Rugby. 2012. Archived from the original on 1 February 2014. Retrieved 22 January 2012.
- ^ "The River Room". 2014. Archived from the original on 8 January 2015. Retrieved 22 January 2012.
- ^ "Nedlands announce Force-filled coaching team". Rugby WA. 9 November 2014. Archived from the original on 8 January 2015. Retrieved 8 January 2015.
- ^ "Premierships and Club Championships". Nedlands Rugby. 2014. Archived from the original on 14 March 2014. Retrieved 8 January 2015.
- ^ "International Representatives". Nedlands Rugby. 2014. Archived from the original on 14 March 2014. Retrieved 8 January 2015.
External links[]
- Nedlands Rugby official website
- Rugby union teams in Western Australia
- Rugby clubs established in 1934
- 1934 establishments in Australia
- Nedlands, Western Australia