annual report and statement of accounts 2018

ANNUAL REPORT AND STATEMENT OF ACCOUNTS 2018

2018A YEARIN NUMBERS

481 TEAMS19 AFFILIATED BODIES 9

REPRESENTATIVE TEAMS10,761 149

REFEREES2 HIGH PERFORMANCE REFEREES

10,500 32,298

386,000

MAORI ALL BLACKS

NZ MAORI U18

962COACHES

2

22 5

19

2

ALL BLACKS

NZ SCHOOLs PLAYERSNZ SCHOOLS BARBARIAN PLAYERS6

SUPER RUGBY PLAYERS

406,400WELLINGTONPOPULATION

2

STAFF

REGISTERED PLAYERS

ALL BLACK SEVENS1BLACK FERNS4

NZ u20’s3

BLACK FERNSSEVENS1

Contents

List of Officers 2

Honours and Awards 3

Balanced Scoreboard 5

Chairman’s Report 9

Rugby Board Report 12

Team Reports: Wellington Lions 14

Wellington Pride 18

Wellington Men’s Sevens 20

Wellington Women’s Sevens 20

Wellington Development 21

Wellington U19 22

Wellington U18 Girls 23

Wellington U16A 24

Wellington U16 Development 24

Wellington Maori 25

Wellington Samoan 25

Hurricanes 26

Wellington Secondary Schools Rugby 27

Junior Rugby Advisory Board 29

Wellington Rugby Referees’ Association 30

Club Competitions: Grade Winners 31

Post Season Club Competitions 32

Men’s Club Champions 33

Women’s Club Champions 34

Obituaries 35

Financial Reports 36

Wellington Rugby Football Union (Incorporated) Annual Report 2018 1

Rugby BoardP. Scott (Chairman)

S. Fuller (Deputy Chairman, Wellington) G Kennedy (Avalon) I. Cuff (College Old Boys-Victoria University) D. Goble (Eastbourne) D. Rose (Hutt Old Boys Marist) J. Smyth (Johnsonville) B. Tietjens (Marist St. Pat’s) J Callahan (Northern United) J. Willis (Oriental-Rongotai) J. Gray (Paremata-Plimmerton) W. Smith (Petone) M. Warrington (Poneke) A. Sharman (Stokes Valley) K. Pulley (Tawa) D. Ritchie (Upper Hutt) N. Domonkos (Wainuiomata) T. Walsh (Western Suburbs) M. Dilnott (WRRA) M. Isberg (WSSRU) S. Surujpal (JRAB)D. Latham (Centurions)

Staff as at 31 December 2018M. Evans (Acting Chief Executive Officer)

S. Binnie (Commercial & Marketing Manager) W. Caccia-Birch (Head of Community Rugby) J. Dickie (Strength & Conditioning Coach) T. Ferreira (Junior & Amateur Rep Rugby Administrator) C. Gibbes (Wellington Lions Coach) G. Gosper (Acting Competitions Administrator) R. Henderson (Accountant) C. Jane (Community Rugby Resource Coach & Wellington Lions Assistant Coach) M. Langley (Club Capability Manager)E. Low (Women’s Rugby Development Manager)M. Malagamaalii (Youth Rugby Development Manager)J. Marshall (Strength & Conditioning Coach)J. McKee (Office Manager)G. McLean (Media Manager)M. Poutoa (Community Coaching Co-Ordinator)L. Santos (Wellington Lions Physiotherapist)J. Schmitt (Events & Match Manager)V. Serengali (Video Analyst)B. Sigmund (Professional Development Manager)D. Walsh (Referee Education Officer)R. Whatarau (Academy Manager)

Wellington Rugby Football Union (Inc.)Vice Presidents: Murray Blandford Robin Dodd Ina Hansen Martin Isberg

President: Brendan Gard’ner

Board of DirectorsI. Potter (Chairman)

R. Poole (Deputy Chairman)D. Banks Ms. I. FordS. FullerP. HendryR. JamiesonP. Scott

Life MembersE.J. Tonks (1991)B.T. Frederikson (2005)A.R. Leslie (2008)M.J. Usmar (2012)N.W. Hughes (2012)P.B. Quinn (2012)R.M. Barlow (2014)D. Evans (2015)W. Guppy (2018)


Honours and Awards

Representative Team CoachesWELLINGTON LIONS: Chris Gibbes, Andre Bell & Cory Jane

WELLINGTON PRIDE: Ross Bond, Matt Poutoa & Brendan Reidy

DEVELOPMENT: Jeremy Little, Kent Harris & Zak Feaunati

U19: Dion Waller, Riki Flutey & Rodney So’oialo

U18s Girls: Jude Perez & James Te Iwimate

U16A: Willie Leota & Simon Culley

U16 DEVELOPMENT: Philip Kauika & Richard Preston

WELLINGTON MAORI: Andrew Wharakura & Jo Hopkins

WELLINGTON SAMOAN: Dan Farani & Willie Lafaele

MEN’S SEVENS (17/18): Sam Rasch & Dan Farani

MENS SEVENS (18): Dan Farani

WOMEN’S SEVENS (17/18): Simon Culley & Fa’avae Tuma’ai

WOMEN’S SEVENS (18): Charles Aliva & Fa’avae Tuma’ai

AuditorsErnst & Young

HonoursNEW ZEALAND: Dane Coles, Vaea Fifita, TJ Perenara, Matt Proctor, Ardie Savea

NEW ZEALAND MAORI: Matt Proctor, Isaia Walker-Leawere

NEW ZEALAND UNDER-20: Xavier Numia, Billy Proctor, Kaliopasi Uluilakepa

NEW ZEALAND SECONDAY SCHOOLS: Iona Apineru, Ethan Webster-Nonu

NEW ZEALAND SCHOOLS BARBARIANS: Caleb Cavubati, Roderick Solo, Ropati So’oalo, Sam Smith, Junior Uelese, Keelan Whitman

NEW ZEALAND WOMEN: Ayesha Leti-I’iga, Marcelle Parkes, Jackie Patea-Fereti, Monica Tagoai

NEW ZEALAND SEVENS: Daniel Schrijvers

NEW ZEALAND WOMEN’S SEVENS: Kat Whata-Simpkins

NEW ZEALAND MAORI UNDER-18: Chris Hemi, Raniera Peterson


2018 Wellington Rugby Award Winners

Sir William Perry Memorial Trophy Northern United

Griffiths Memorial Trophy Wellington Premier

Junior Merit Award Petone

Dewar Shield Old Boys University

Referee of the Year Richard Gordon

Burger King Positive Sidelines Club Award Poneke

Junior Rugby Volunteer of the Year Malcolm Gibbs (Poneke)

The Club Community Award, in association with the New Zealand Amateur Sport Association Inc. Johnsonville

Senior Rugby Volunteer of the Year Ian Cuff (Old Boys University)

Club Coach of the Year Matt Poutoa (Northern United Women)

Club Team of the Year Northern United Women

Les Mills Age Grade Player of the Year Caleb Delaney (Old Boys University)

Women’s Club Player of the Year Ayesha Leti-Iiga (Oriental-Rongotai)

Billy Wallace Memorial Trophy (Men’s Club Player of the Year) Greg Foe (Poneke)

WRFU Lifetime Contribution Salver Dave Painter (Upper Hutt Rams)

U16 Player of the Year Riley Higgins

U18 Girls Player of the Year Precious Auimatagi

U19 Player of the Year Shamus Langton

Development Player of the Year Luke Tau’alupe

Lions Supporters Club Award Jackson Garden-Bachop

Al Keown Memorial Cup (Best performing Academy Player) Naitoa Ah Kuoi

Ken Comber Memorial Cup (Player who best embraces the academy philosophy) Josh Southall

Bill Freeman Cup (Representative Coach of the Year) Chris Gibbes

Pride Rookie of the Year Nina Foaese

Festival Cup Presentation Wellington Centurions

Lions Rookie of the Year Xavier Numia

Pride Player of the Year Jackie Patea-Fereti

Lions Player of the Year James Blackwell

Mens Sevens Player of the Year Dan Schrijvers

Womens Sevens Player of the Year Kat Whata-Simpkins

Honours and Awards

Wellington Lions Player of the Year: James Blackwell

Wellington Pride Player of the Year: Jackie Patea-Fereti


Balanced Scoreboard

Game Development

Participation & Development Review• Establish Terms of Reference

• Identify stakeholder priorities within each area: club, school, WRFU and establish a list of overarching priorities.

• Agree a model that is financially sustainable to deliver the overarching priorities.

• Obtain funding for program from external funder(s) 10% 10%

Players• TEENAGE Quick Rip Rugby – introduction of Quick Rip rugby with at least 6 secondary schools entered into competition

• FEMALES increase total female participation by 10% to 1330 registered players 8% 6%

Coaches• Achieve a coach to player ratio of 1:12 or better 6% 6%

Referees • Achieve a referee to player ratio of 1:41 or better 3% 3%

Club Development• CLUB CAPABILITY complete Sport Compass Club Assessment programme

• VOLUNTEERS establish Volunteer Recognition and Rewards Programme

• CHILD PROTECTION implement policy with all clubs 8% 5%

Target

35%Actual

30%


• Wellington Rugby will run competitions that address health and safety by ensuring minimum standards are adhered to in all club facilities and that those hosting premier fixtures abide by the minimum standards for playing fields, including adherence to the WRFU sideline management policy and technical zone requirements on all club number one grounds. 5% 4%

• Wellington Rugby will ensure they manage credible competitions by providing accurate draws and point’s tables, enforcing all WRFU by-laws and providing referees to 90% of games under their jurisdiction. 5% 5%

Player Welfare• Wellington Rugby will operate in a proactive manner with clubs to ensure education is widely delivered relating to

injury prevention, in particular concussion protocols. 5% 4%

Balanced Scoreboard

Competitions Target

15%Actual

13%


Balanced Scoreboard

Representative (High Performance) Teams

Wellington Lions Mitre 10 Cup in 2018

• If they make playoffs (6%)

• If they make final. (2%) 8% 6%

• There will be greater than 10 players from WRFU represented in higher level teams. (All Blacks, Black Ferns, NZ Maori, NZU20, NZ Sevens (Men & Women), NZ Schools, NZ Schools Barbarians) (1%)

• 75% of the current Wellington Lions squad have been, or are members of the Wellington Academy. (2%)

• The Wellington Academy (Player Development Programme) meets its stated goals. Scores 75% or more in NZR Survey. (1%) 4% 2%

All other Provincial teams and development programmes meet WRFU minimum standards of proficient management and achieve their agreed performance targets (i.e)

• Wellington Pride – National Championship: Make Final (1%) Win Final (2%)

• Under 19 Team – National Tournament: Qualify for top 8. (1%). Top 4 finish. (1%)

• Under 16 Programme – Delivery of Williment Week & achievement of player & coach development targets (1%)

• Sevens – Men and Women make Cup semi finals National Sevens. (1% each); – this relates to December 2018 tournament 8% 7%

Target

20%Actual

15%


Governance and Financial

WRFU commercial revenues (excluding Hurricanes and test match profits) exceed the previous year (4%). WRFU generates a sustainable (+/-$100,000) financial result for 2018 (4%). WRFU surplus exceeds budget (2%). 10% 4%

WRFU will continue to enhance its expertise and reputation as an event manager by:

• Managing the Hurricanes home schedule of fixtures efficiently and effectively and meeting KPI’s (5%)

• Managing the French and South African test matches in 2018 and achieving the KPI’s as agreed by NZ Rugby (5%) 10% 9%

WRFU management of sound Governance through strong and effective policy and procedure

• WRFU Code of Conduct - finalise, adopt and roll out to all WRFU Stakeholders 10% 8%

Game Development35%

Competitions15%

Representative (High Performance) Teams

20%

Governance and Financial

30%

79/100%(2017 = 71%)

Balanced Scoreboard

Target

30%Actual

21%


Chairman’s Report

While 2018 was a year that further emphasised the challenging environment we face in rugby, there were a number of significant highlights.

The Wellington Pride’s emphatic 57-5 win in the final of the Farah Palmer Cup Championship over the Otago Spirit was an outstanding achievement as the side under Ross Bond’s guidance won promotion back to the Premiership division for 2019.

The performance of the Pride squad and the way they collectively conducted themselves saw them rightly

judged Wellington Rugby’s team of the year.

The continued growth of women’s rugby throughout the Wellington region will no doubt benefit from the exposure the Pride has received and the style in which they play.

The return of the Wellington Lions to the Mitre 10 Cup Premiership was eagerly anticipated after a number of years battling to return to the top flight of New Zealand provincial rugby.

Lions head coach Chris Gibbes was supported by

assistants Andre Bell and Cory Jane, the latter making a seamless transition from the playing field to the coaches box.

While many people judge a seasons success on the overall performance in the Mitre 10 Cup, it must be acknowledged the work that Gibbes and his team do throughout the year to develop players to a point when they are ready to step into the professional ranks.

That includes many early morning starts to fit in with the work schedules of our province’s best and most promising club players.

Included in the acknowledgement of the Lions coaching staff would be the continued work of our academy team in helping to promote our young men and women.

Their job is also critically important as more emphasis is placed on the Under-19 representative side at the annual national tournament.

The fact the Lions made the semi-finals of the Mitre 10 Cup, losing to eventual champions Auckland at Eden Park, was testament to the work of all those involved and it provides a great base for Wellington to again challenge for the ultimate provincial prize in 2019.

While the financial result did not reflect the hard work of all Wellington Rugby staff, as well as the Board Revenue Committee, it was the reality of a challenging year.

Although the union hosted two All Blacks test matches against France and then South Africa, these would have both needed extra seating to be installed, something which didn’t eventuate, to generate anything like the financial windfall provided by the British and Irish Lions a year previously.

It is becoming increasingly difficult to attract crowds to Mitre 10 Cup matches given the structure of the draw and its inability to receive the mainstream media coverage it once enjoyed.


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The Mitre 10 Cup also has to compete in a window that contains the Rugby Championship with the All Blacks using a higher volume of players throughout the tournament.

The Lions were fortunate to have TJ Perenara and Ardie Savea released to play Southland which created its share of interest.

However, that did not translate to significant spectator numbers and served as another reminder that a competition review is needed to deal with the high costs associated with the competition moving forward.

Wellington Rugby’s investment in the Hurricanes continues to be a positive one with the Super Rugby club maintaining a high standard of results through 2018 when they were defeated in the semi-finals by eventual champions the Crusaders.

A number of support staff used by the Wellington Lions are also part of the Hurricanes support team and their professionalism in transitioning from Super Rugby to Mitre 10 Cup remains a positive for the union.

The union would also like to acknowledge the tremendous work of former chief executive Steve Rogers who helped guide Wellington Rugby from a difficult position in 2015 through to a comparative position of strength in August 2018, when he retired from his role.

Many of those involved at all levels in Wellington Rugby have benefited from his guidance and hard work.

Beneath the representative programme the community game remains in the fabric of many across the region.

That was evident throughout many Saturdays and was very much on show at the 2018 Club Finals Day when more than 5000 people attended the Petone Recreation Ground.

Those fans witnessed a number of exciting matches, including the Jubilee Cup final won for a second year

running by Old Boys University and the Northern United side winning the Tia Paasi Memorial Cup.

Those two finals were played on the main field at the Recreation Ground in front of a stand full of vocal supporters.

Other highlights of the day saw Petone win the Hardham Cup while two premier reserve finals went into extra time.

In terms of participation, the union experienced another year of female growth with more than 7% growth in the

female ranks now numbering 1300 players.

Encouragingly, there was a year of growth in teenage playing numbers which bucked the trend of many unions around the country.

An important aspect of the year was also the signing off of the Wellington Rugby Charter, a first for the union.

The Charter, and our wider “Game For All” campaign, is designed to lead the way in laying out what being part of the Wellington Rugby family means.


Whether that be representing the union as a player, coach, administrator or being a member of a club or school, the Charter encompasses all within the community.

A Code of Conduct has also been established and documents a process to deal with matters of misconduct.

On a really positive note, six Wellington referees have been included in New Zealand Rugby’s National Referee Squad for 2019.

Mike Fraser and Ben O’Keefe head the list as they return to the national squad as professional referees while they are joined in the squad by Monique Dalley, Nick Hogan, Richard Gordon and Vincent Ringrose.

Another exciting project for 2019 is our ‘house project’, a fundraising initiative for junior rugby and our charity partner the Wellington Children’s hospital. The whole union is grateful for the tremendous support we have received from our partners already. I invite you to follow build updates over the coming months through our usual social media channels.

A closing acknowledgement must also be made of the hard work produced by the board of directors on behalf of the union.

Lastly, Wellington Rugby acknowledges with sadness some great servants of our game with the passing of John (JB) Berryman, Bill Dick, Jack Oldershaw, Ponisitia (Tia) Paasi, Jim Simpson and Graham Williams in 2018.

Iain Potter Chairman Wellington Rugby Football Union

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Our community game continued to thrive throughout 2018, albeit with the ongoing challenges all sports continue to face in the modern age which include volunteer time, funding and the demanding needs of our youth.

That said, over 13,000 players, coaches, referees, team managers and many other school and club volunteers contributed significantly to the fabric of community rugby in Wellington in 2018.

Our junior game, ably led by our wonderful junior convenors under the stewardship of Junior Rugby Advisory Board Chairman, Sunil Surujpal, was once again well supported. Whilst we experienced a slight drop off in overall participation, almost 4,700 young boys and girls took to the rugby fields around the region during the 2018 season. Some highlights included the big weigh-in day at Te Rauparaha in Porirua where 280 teams were weighed and photographed – quite an undertaking. Our positive sidelines programme continued to educate and inform, and we commend all our parents and supporters who took this on board for the betterment of our kids’ rugby experience.

We must all remember the overwhelming feedback on why children play rugby and sport in general is to have fun and be with their mates, as well as make new friends. Our Small Blacks development model is a fantastic learning ground for our young budding rugby players, but they must be having fun and enjoying the experience otherwise I feel we are doing our kids a disservice.

Secondary School rugby was under the microscope throughout 2018, with a nationally led review. New Zealand Rugby has since released their report and there is much to be done. Critically, the governance of the game at college level needs to be addressed and throughout 2019 the game will see several changes that it is hoped will start to address the many competing interests of stakeholders within the schools’ game.

Pleasingly, college rugby in the capital bucked the national trend and we experienced growth in teenage playing numbers for the first time in several seasons. Quick Rip rugby was introduced, and this saw new and returning players taking part. I know the community team at Wellington Rugby is committed to driving new initiatives such as the Quick Rip version and will continue to try new concepts to engage more teenagers in our great game.

Both St Marys Girls College and St Pats Silverstream achieved back to back success in their respective girls’ and boys’ premier competitions, whilst a highlight of the season once again was the fantastic college finals day at St Pats Silverstream where ten grade finals were staged. Overall, it was pleasing to note that of the 14 grade titles played for during the season there were ten different school winners.

I wish to pass on my sincere thanks to Martin Isberg and the Wellington Secondary Schools Rugby Executive who continue to work for the betterment of schools’ rugby. To Bryan Dickinson and his College Sport Wellington team, a big thanks also for their ongoing support of college rugby. In 2018 a memo of understanding was signed by the WRFU, Wellington Secondary Schools Rugby and College Sport Wellington, which signalled the commitment by all parties to grow the teenage game. The Union look forward to making progress in this area as we embrace the changing landscape of youth sport.

Senior club rugby once again provided some real highlights for our community. From the opening round Gala Days for both our men and women to a packed out Petone Recreation Ground where over 5000 supporters witnessed some scintillating finals day rugby, there was something for everyone. We saw a pulsating Women’s final where Northern United upset the odds to beat defending champions Oriental Rongotai and win the inaugural Tia Paasi Memorial Cup; while Old Boys

University went back to back to retain the Jubilee Cup in a dominant showing against the fancied Northern United premier men.

The Ambassador Sevens Series was beset by some poor weather, however, Northern United managed to avenge their Jubilee Cup defeat by taking out the title. They then went on to win the National Club Title in Auckland in the early New Year.

Congratulations to all clubs for their participation across all grades of rugby throughout the 2018 season. Of course, none of this is possible without the day to day efforts of club volunteers and administrators. Most other codes would give their right arm for the voluntary support that exists in our game and it is humbling to see the many men and women in every club who give their time so freely throughout the year – we owe you all a huge debt of gratitude and appreciation, thank you for all that you do.

Our women’s game continued to see growth with 1300 girls and women signing up to play at all levels. We are committed to harnessing the ongoing interest for females in the game and more exciting initiatives are planned for 2019, a milestone year which will recognise 30 years of women’s rugby in Wellington.

It is fitting therefore, with such a big year looming, that our Women’s Pride will participate in the Farah Palmer Cup Premiership in 2019. Ross Bond, his management team and of course the players did themselves and the Union proud with the way they bounced back from a first-round defeat to whitewash the rest of the competition (including defeating champions Canterbury) and gain promotion back to the top flight for 2019, where they will be a real force.

The continued rise of women’s rugby is a strong signal for us to recognise that our game must embrace diversity – no matter the gender, race or background, our game must be accessible to all. The “Game for All”

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tagline that Wellington Rugby continues to promote is recognition of our desire to be inclusive and to have respect for all walks of life. We look forward to welcoming many more people into our game and sharing the values of our Wellington Rugby Charter.

In addition to our Women’s representative success, the under 18 schoolgirls performed well winning the inaugural Hurricanes under 18 tournament. The under 16 development boys team won the Saracens Cup at the Hurricanes regional tournament, whilst the under 19s finished fourth at the Jock Hobbs National Tournament. The Development programme, involving Wellington Maori, Samoan and Centurions teams, continued its success and provided strong support to the Wellington Lions campaign.

On the refereeing front, our numbers grew encouragingly with almost 150 referees taking up the whistle during the year. In 2018, we initiated the ‘Referees Bye Round’ with clubs, whereby senior club players on a bye refereed their juniors. It was pleasing to see the number of clubs buying into the pilot programme and recognising that everyone has a responsibility to support match officiating to ensure the game can proceed at all levels.

Congratulations also to our high performing referees, led by professionals Ben O’Keefe and Mike Fraser, who continued to fly the flag for Wellington around the world. We are also delighted to see very strong representation at a national level with Monique Dalley, Nick Hogan, Richard Gordon and Vincent Ringrose joining Ben and Mike in the National Squad for 2019.

My special thanks to Ian Dallas and his Executive for the tireless work they do to support our Wellington Referees.

Throughout the first half of 2018 a review of the Union’s development programme was conducted. As a result, the Community Participation Programme was born. The programme was underpinned by a detailed work plan, providing greater direction and prescription on

identified priority areas. This included greater club-school collaboration, a focus on female participation and appropriate support for our coaches and referees. We expect to make positive strides on the programme in 2019 for the betterment of our community game.

With all the on-field activity and support behind the scenes to promote and foster our game, we cannot lose sight of the importance of player welfare and safety in our game. This underpins all we do, and it is pleasing to see strong progress with initiatives such as the Blue Card and education at all levels around concussion awareness.

In closing I would like to thank Rugby Board delegates for your support. We are operating in changing times, so it is important we address the key issues with rigour to enable our game to progress positively.

Many thanks also to our Presidential Suite. To Brendan Gard’ner, our second term President, you have been a fantastic ambassador for our Union, and we thank you for the energy and passion you have brought to the role. Thank you to our Vice Presidents Ina Hansen,

Murray Blandford, Robin Dodd and Martin Isberg for their contribution. We look forward to your continued support in 2019.

Thanks also to the WRFU management, to Steve Rogers and Will Caccia-Birch for your support of our community game. We look forward to breaking new ground and employing new strategies to engage our communities in 2019 and beyond.

Finally, I would like to thank our parents who are sideline every Saturday morning, our club administrators operating in clubrooms late at night in the cold of winter and team coaches and managers guiding our present and future players. To all our volunteers, this game is not possible without you and it ensures rugby in Wellington continues to thrive and survive. Thank you all.

Peter ScottChairman WRFU Rugby Board


Wellington Lions

Back row: Xavier Numia, Du’Plessis Kirifi, Pakai Turia, Thomas Umaga-Jensen, Peter Umaga-Jensen, Trent Renata3rd row: Andrew Narayan (Doctor), Cory Jane (Assistant Coach), Losi Filipo, Joel Hintz, Tietie Tuimauga, Mateaki Kafatolu, Billy Proctor,

Teariki Ben-Nicholas, Ben Lam, Carlos Price, Brogan Treanor (Physio), Ben Sigmund (Player Development Manager), Miles Ganley (Physio), Alan Muir (Scrum Coach)

2nd row: Koji Shigeeda (S&C Intern), James Dickie (Head S&C), Joel Marshall (S&C), Matt Higgins (S&C), Victor Serangeli (Head Analyst), Jayson Ross (Analyst), Seti Tafua (Analyst), Will Mangos, Sam Lousi, Isaia Walker-Leawere, Kaliopasi Uluilakepa, Greg Stanbridge (Kit Manager), Leevan Santos (Head Physio), Natalie Hogg (Mental Skills), Greg Halford (Scrum Coach), Matt Evans (Chief Executive Officer)

Front row: Thomas Waldrom, James Blackwell, Alex Fidow, Asafo Aumua, James O’Reilly, Greg Foe, Jeff Toómaga-Allen, Galu Taufale, Brendan Gardner (President), Matt Proctor (Captain), Chris Gibbes (Head Coach), Andre Bell (Assistant Coach), Jackson Garden-Bachop, Wes Goosen, Leni Apisai, Tolu Fahamokioa, Sheridan Rangihuna, Kemara Hauiti-Parapara, Malo Tuitama, Mila Poutoa (Team Manager)

Absent: Alexander Barendregt, Dane Coles, Vaea Fifita, TJ Perenara, Ardie Savea, TJ Va’a

Management TeamHead Coach: Chris GibbesAssistant Coach: Andre BellAssistant Coach: Cory Jane Scrum Coaches: Alan Muir and Greg HalfordTeam Manager: Mila PoutoaStrength and Conditioning Coach: James DickieDoctor: Dr Andrew NarayanPhysio: LeeVan Santos.Technical Analyst: Victor SerangeliAssistant Physio: Brogan Treanor Miles GanleyAssistant Analyst: Seti Tafua Ryan RuncimanAssistant Strength and Conditioning: Joel Marshall Matt Higgins Intern: Koji ShigeedaBaggage Man: Greg StanbridgeMental Skills: Dr Natalie Hogg Media Manager: Glenn McLeanProfessional Development Manager: Ben Sigmund

Played:

11Won:

6Lost:

5Points For:

371Points Against:

240


Team Record19 August v Otago in Wellington Won 34 -16 Tries: WT Goosen (2), M Tuitama (2) Con: JK Garden-Bachop (4) Pen: JK Garden-Bachop (2)

25 August v Canterbury in Christchurch Lost 20-27Tries: TNM Umaga-Jensen, J O’Reilly, D’PA KirifiCon: JK Garden-BachopPen: JK Garden-Bachop

31 August v Southland in WellingtonWon 52-7 Tries: MB Lam (3), TNM Umaga-Jensen, A Aumua, OA Fahamokioa, J Blackwell, K Uluilakepa Con: JK Garden-Bachop (5), TJ Va’a

5 September v Waikato in Hamilton Lost 31-43Tries: TWK Renata, IET Walker-Leawere, MP Proctor, M Tuitama, LF Filipo Con: P Turia, JK Garden-Bachop (2)

09 September v North Harbour in Wellington Won 35-23 Tries: A Aumua, KH Hauiti-Parapara, M Tuitama, WT Goosen, JK Garden-Bachop Con: JK Garden-Bachop (2) Pen: JK Garden-Bachop (2)

15 September v Counties Manukau in Pukekohe Won 53-12 Tries: VTL Fifita (2), J O’Reilly (2), BD Proctor, IET Walker-Leawere, M Tuitama, A Aumua Con: JK Garden-Bachop (5) Pen: JK Garden-Bachop

23 September v Manawatu in Palmerston North Won 49-7 Tries: MB Lam (2), TR Waldrom, M Kafatolu, TNM Umaga-Jensen, J Blackwell, A Aumua, IET Walker-Leawere, P Umaga-Jensen Con: TWK Renata (2)

29 September v Tasman in Wellington Lost 22-28Tries: X Numia, TNM Umaga-Jensen, GF Taufale Con: JK Garden-Bachop (2) Pen: JK Garden-Bachop

4 October v Auckland in Wellington Lost 24-29 Tries: GF Taufale, TNM Umaga-Jensen, MB Lam Con: JK Garden-Bachop (3) Pen: JK Garden-Bachop

12 October v Taranaki in New Plymouth Won 34-10 Tries: VTL Fifita, TG Ben-Nicholas, M Tuitama, MP Proctor, SF Paongo Con: JK Garden-Bachop (2), TWK Renata Pen: JK Garden-Bachop

20 October Auckland (SF) Auckland Lost 17-38Tries: WT Goosen, TG Ben-Nicholas Con: JK Garden-Bachop (2) Pen: JK Garden-Bachop

Wellington Lions Wellington Caps

2018 CAREERAsafo Aumua 11 31Alexander Barendregt 1 1Teariki Ben-Nicholas 9 16James Blackwell 10 30Dane Coles 2 69Tolu Fahamokioa 11 34Alex Fidow 0 19Vaea Fifita 6 36Losi Filipo 4 8Greg Foe 5 26Jackson Garden-Bachop 11 52Wes Goosen 10 40Kemara Hauiti-Parapara 10 22Joel Hintz 11 11Mateaki Kafatolu 9 16Du’Plessis Kirifi 5 15Ben Lam 9 20Sam Lousi 3 22Will Mangos 7 17Xavier Numia 7 7James O’Reilly 9 26Sitiveni Paongo 2 14TJ Perenara 1 17Carlos Price 6 8Billy Proctor 10 13Matt Proctor 9 52Sheridan Rangihuna 5 32Trent Renata 8 15Ardie Savea 1 34Galu Taufale 9 17Jeffery To’omaga-Allen 7 41Tietie Tuimauga 2 2Malo Tuitama 10 27Pakai Turia 2 10Kaliopasi Uluilakepa 2 2Peter Umaga-Jensen 3 11Thomas Umaga-Jensen 9 17TJ Va’a 1 4Thomas Waldrom 5 85Isaia Walker-Leawere 10 22


The 2018 management team had a more settled look, with an injection of new assistant coach Cory Jane and the inclusion of two new assistant physios Miles Ganley and Brogan Treanor.

Our pre-season games were against Auckland and Tasman. Thanks to Mike, Marty and their teams for the delivery of these vital preparation games.

Special thanks to the Auckland Rugby Union and Ben Meyer for playing us at such short notice and for coming down to Wellington- it was much appreciated.

Thanks to the Renwick Rugby Club in Marlborough for the hosting of our game against Tasman. It was great being able to support the local community.

The Wellington Lions squad was officially named on Tuesday, August 14 at the team launch, hosted by our sponsors The Greenman.

We thank The Greenman for a great season launch and breakfast.

In seasonThe season began with a home win over Otago for the Mike Gibson Trophy (a player who played for both provinces).

A mixed round robin followed, with five wins punctuated by four losses.

Our final round robin game was away to Taranaki. A key game where we needed to secure a win with a bonus point in order to advance to the semifinal. Played

in challenging weather conditions, we were able to put together a positive performance gaining the required result and retaining the John F Henning Trophy.

In the Premiership Semi-Final we played away to Auckland. We knew it would be a huge challenge.

With every positive attempt at challenging Auckland, they applied the pressure at times to us, and we eventually lost the semi-final 17-38.

Congratulations to Auckland for winning the semi and going on to winning the Premiership for 2018.

Over the year we played 11 games, won 6, lost 5, scored 371 points, with 55 tries.

39 players were used in our 2018 Mitre 10 Cup season and the following milestones were celebrated by the team:

• Five players made their debut for Wellington. Alexander Barendregt, Joel Hintz, Xavier Numia, Tietie Tuimauga and Kaliopasi Uluilakepa.

• Ben Lam and Teariki Ben-Nicholas gained their first cap having played 1000 minutes for Wellington.

• Captain Matt Proctor and Jackson Garden-Bachop received a distinguished 50th appearance cap for representing Wellington for 50 games.

• Special note to Trent Renata for making 100 NPC appearances.

Team Environment and CultureThe management team and senior players continued to promote the traditions of pride in representing Wellington and their club. The Training Base was themed with Wellington Lion’s rugby imagery. Club Day themes were frequent in our Training Days.

Due to the compact nature of the competition, opportunities for the team and their families to enjoy each other’s company outside of rugby were limited. The player’s partner’s lounge on game day was a happy family environment enjoyed by all. We also gathered together following the home games for pre and after match meals at the Rydges Wellington, The Greenman, Leroy’s and Dillinger’s. These were well patronised.

External RelationshipsThe Wellington Lions Players continue to deliver off the field with community interactions, meeting marketing obligations and maintaining relations with many of our valued sponsors. We recognise the importance of our sponsors and their contributions to our game. We sincerely thank them all and look forward to continued relationships in 2019.

Wellington Lions Team Managers Report


Thank you to our Season Sponsors: Major: Accenture, All Secure Safe Storage, Burger King, NZCIS, Paladin, Rutherford & Bond Toyota, Sharp,

Stonewood Homes, The House Painters and Tui.

Back of Jersey & Partners: BCD Travel, Catch Design, Coca-Cola, EPA, Go Media, GreenMan, Les Mills, Metal

Construction, Mitre 10 Mega Wellington, Montage Interiors, NME, OrangeBox, Powa Products, Pzazz Building, QMS Sport, Rydges, Toki Services, Tracer Construction, Trustees Executors, Tui, USL Medical, Village Goldsmiths, Wellington Hospitality Group & Wilson + Hurst.

Thanks also to Whittaker’s for their chocolates for our opposition team’s gift packs during the season.

ConclusionPlaying back in the Premiership for 2018 was the overall highlight. While it showed six wins out of the 11 games, it was a result that was a flair reflection of our season.

Thank you to the team and our Coaches and Management Team who invested a lot of time in preparing and executing the season on and off the field.

We would also like to thank our colleagues in Match Operations, Commercial, Community, Finance and Administration. Their tireless efforts are a great support to the Wellington Lions team.

To our volunteers, schools and rugby club community, who support us. Thank you all!

To our loyal and faithful fans who continually support us - a big thank you to each of you from the Lions team. You have all played a part in the season of 2018.

Finally, thank you to Thomas Waldrom. Thomas has made 85 appearances in the Lions jersey and he retires after a professional career spanning 17 years with appearances for Provincial, Super and International teams.

We wish him, his wife Emma and their sons all the very best in their future endeavours.

We are looking forward to 2019!

Mila PoutoaWellington Lions Manager 2018

Wellington Lions Team Managers Report


Wellington Pride

Back Row: Aaron Jones (Skills Coach), Rejieli Uluinayau, Mary-Lee Sa’u, Isadora Laupolo, Joanah Ngan-Woo, Janet Taumoli, Amanda Rasch, Dhys Faleafaga, Marcelle Parkes, Tyler Bentley, Matt Poutoa (Assistant Coach), Max Symes (Trainer)

Middle Row: Brianna Joyes (Physio), Blair Mockett (Video Analyst), Kiri Mei, Gina Williamson, Rosie Stirling, Angelica Uila, Brooke Tauaneai, Elieta Taito, Alicia Print, Monica Tagoai, Patrick Matthews (Physio), Mareena Conley (Manager)

Front Row: Ross Bond (Head Coach), Acacia Te Iwimate, Shaye Whareaorere, Fa’asua Makisi, Bernadette Robertson, Jackie Patea-Fereti (Captain), Ayesha Leti-Iiga, Timena Tumaii, Nina Foaese, Sieni Mose-Samou, Brendan Reidy (Assistant Coach)

Absent: Ana-Marie Afuie, Courtney Clarke, Montana Heslop, Sanita Levave, Sinead Toala-Ryder, Tina Paulo

Management TeamHead Coach Ross BondForwards Coach Brendan ReidyBacks Coach Matt PoutoaSkills Coach Aaron JonesManager Mareena ConleyTrainer Max SymesPhysio Briana Joyes Patrick MatthewsVideo Analyst Blair Mockett

Played:

10Won:

9Lost:

1Points For:

525Points Against:

127


Wellington Pride

Team Record1 September v Hawke’s Bay in Napier Lost 22-25Tries: A Claridge-Te Iwimate, K Mei, S Mose-Samau Con: A Rasch (2) Pen: A Rasch

8 September v Canterbury in PoriruaWon 43-38Tries: A Leti-I’iga (2), M Tagoai (2), J Patea-Fereti (2), K Mei Con: A Rasch (4)

15 September v Otago in PoriruaWon 38-10Tries: A Leti-I’iga (2), A Uila, B Robertson, J Patea-Fereti Con: A Rasch (5) Pen: A Rasch

23 September v Tasman in NelsonWon 88-3Tries: A Leti-I’iga (3), A Print, M Tagoai, A Rasch, S To’ala-Ryder, M Heslop, A Claridge-Te Iwimate, J Ngan-Woo, A Uila, J Patea-Fereti, B Robertson, I Laupola Con: A Rasch (9)

29 September v North Harbour in Mairangi Bay Won 50-10Tries: A Leti-I’iga (2), T Tuma’ai, A Uila, I Laupola, S To’ala-Ryder, A Print, F Makisi Con: A Rasch (5)

6 October v Taranaki in Porirua Won 118-0Tries: A Rasch (3), A Leti-I’iga (2), E Taito (2), S Mose-Samau, A Claridge-Te Iwimate, J Patea-Fereti, A Print, J Ngan-Woo, B Robertson, S Levave, K Mei, T Bentley, D Faleafaga, M Tagoai Con: A Rasch (14)

13 October v North Harbour (SF) in Porirua Won 33-7Tries: J Patea-Fereti (2), N Foaese, F Makisi, E Taito Con: A Rasch, A Claridge-Te Iwimate (3)

20 October v Otago (F) inPorirua Won 57-5Tries: M Tagoai (2), T Tuma’ai (2), A Uila, J Taumoli, I Laupola, J Patea-Fereti, J Ngan-Woo Con: A Rasch (6)

Pride Appearances

2018 CAREERAna-Maria Afuie 8 8Tyler Bentley 1 1Acacia Claridge-Te Iwimate 8 50Courtney Clarke 3 11Dhys Faleafaga 3 6Nina Foaese 7 7Montana Heslop 1 1Isadora Laupola 8 8Ayesha Leti-I’iga 6 25Sanita Levave 7 46Fa’asua Makisi 8 34Kiri Mei 4 34Sieni Mose-Samau 3 3Joanah Ngan-Woo 8 42Marcelle Parkes 3 3Jackie Patea-Fereti 7 56Tina Paulo 3 4Alicia Print 8 28Amanda Rasch 8 19Bernadette Robertson 7 14Mary-Lee Sa’u 4 4Rosie Stirling 8 16Monica Tagoai 8 17Elieta Taito 4 17Brooke Tauaneai 3 13Janet Taumoli 8 23Sinead To’ala-Ryder 6 10Timena Tuma’ai 7 22Angelica Uila 7 14Rejieli Uluinayau 4 15Shaye-Moana Whareaorere 2 2Gina Williamson 4 31


Wellington Men’s 7s 2018

Management Team (Jan)Head Coach: Sam RaschAssistant Coach: Dan FaraniManager: Mike ParkerPhysio: Peter MathesonTrainer: Koji ShigeedaVideo: Ryan Piper

Management Team (Dec)Head Coach: Sam RaschAssistant Coach: Dan FaraniManager: Mike ParkerPhysio: Peter MathesonTrainer: Koji ShigeedaVideo: Ryan Piper

Squad Sheridan Rangihuna (HOBM), Romu Senilebu (Johnsonville), Losi Filipo, Bruce Kauika-Petersen, Piri Paraone, Adam Simpson (Petone), Pakai Turia (Poneke), Kemara Hauiti-Parapa, Tominiko Maiava, Kyle Preston, Pepesana Patafilo (Tawa), Daniel Schrijvers (Upper Hutt), Nash Fiso-Vaelei (Wainuimata)

NZR National Sevens (Jan)Southland Win 24 to 5Northland Win 26 to 5Tasman Loss 7 to 22North Harbour Win 15 to 12Waikato (SF) Loss 5 to 22

NZR National Sevens (Dec)Sth Canterbury Win 26 to 0North Harbour Win 38 to 0Tasman Loss 10 to 24Hawkes Bay Win 33 to 0Counties Manukau (SF) Loss 10 to 12

Team Record Played Won Lost Points For Points Against

10 6 4 194 102

Wellington Women’s 7s 2018

Management Team (Jan)Head Coach: Simon CulleyAssistant Coach: Alex TaimalietaneManager: Maree ChiversPhysio: Chris MarshallVideo: Stephen Isaac

Management Team (Dec)Head Coach: Charles AlivaAssistant Coach: Aimee SutoriusManager: Tala MiskyPhysio: Josh PlailVideo: Blair Mockett

December 2018 SquadKatarina Whata-Simpkins (Avalon), Sinead To’ala-Ryder, Monica Tagoai, Marcelle Parkes, Jane-Edna Bryce (MSP), Rosi Lomani, Dhys Faleafaga, Harmony Ioane (Norths), Montana Heslop (OBU), Rejieli Uluinayau, Tuma’ai, Timena, Amanda Rasch, Faásua Makisi, Ayesha Leti-Iiga (Ories), Milena Mackay (Pare Plim)

NZR National Sevens (Jan)Bay of Plenty Win 15 to 12Manawatu Loss 5 to 38North Harbour Win 45 to 0Manawatu Loss 14 to 22Otago Win 33 to 0Bay of Plenty Loss 7 to 36

NZR National Sevens (Dec)Counties Manukau Win 33 to 21Manawatu Loss 29 to 12North Harbour Win 31 to 12Waikato Loss 7 to 26Canterbury Loss 14 to 24Otago Win 31 to 17


10 6 4 264 220


Wellington Development


4 3 1 172 124Management Team Head Coach: Jeremy LittleAsst Coach: Zak FeaunatiAsst Coach: Kent HarrisManager: Hayden SmithTrainer: Koji ShigeedaPhysio: Josh PlailVideo Analyst: Ryan Piper

Matches and Results Date Time Opponent Ground ResultSaturday 22 September 12.00pm Tasman Wellington Lost 39 to 46Saturday 29 September 1.00pm Hawkes Bay Napier Win 59 to 31Saturday 6 October 1.00pm Canterbury Christchurch Win 41 to 19Saturday 13 October 2.00pm Auckland Porirua Win 33 to 28


Wellington Under 19


7 5 2 235 132Management Team Head Coach: Dion WallerAsst. Coach: Riki FluteyAsst. Coach: Rodney So’oialoScrum Coach: Eugene SmithManager: Dustin BrattleAsst Manager: Maurice KaraitianaPhysio: Miles GanleyTrainer: Joel MarshallVideo Analyst: Ryan Runciman

Matches and Results Date Time Opponent Location ResultSunday 5 August 11.00am Tasman (Pre-Season) Wellington Win 28 to 12Sunday 19 August 11.30am Hawkes Bay Wellington Win 47 to 7Saturday 25 August 1.00pm Hurricanes Heartland Palmerston North Win 66 to 26Saturday 1 September 1.00pm Manawatu Wellington Win 64 to 19Sunday 8 September 4.00pm Taranaki Taupo Win 62 to 8Wednesday 12 September 4.00pm Canterbury (Semi Final) Taupo Lost 22 to 39Saturday 15 September 1.40pm North Harbour (3rd/4th Playoff) Taupo Lost 10 to 21

Winners of the Hurricanes

Region Under 19 Tournament


Wellington Under 18 Girls


4 4 0 194 41Management Team Forwards Coach: Jude PerezBacks Coach: James Te Iwi MateManager: Tala MiskyTrainer: Noel AunoaAnalyst: Sheldon Stevenson

Matches and ResultsDate Time Opponent Ground ResultSaturday 15 September 12.00pm Tasman Blenheim Win 87-17Saturday 29 September 1.00pm Hawkes Bay Ashhurst Win 56 - 17Tuesday 9 October Tournament Manawatu Napier Win 27 – 7 Hawkes Bay Napier Win 24 - 0


Wellington Under 16 Dev

Management Team Head Coach: Philip KauikaAssistant Coach: Richard PrestonManager: Peter West


5 4 1 178 82Matches and ResultsDate Opponent Ground ResultSaturday 15 September Hawkes Bay Dev Palmerston North Win 24-10Saturday 22 September Horowhenua Kapiti Otaki Win 64-141-4 October HYRC U16 Tournament – Masterton Monday 1 October Hawkes Bay Dev Memorial Park Turf Lost 12-14Tuesday 2 October Wairarapa Bush Rathkeale # 2 Win 38-24Thursday 4 October Final Memorial Park Turf Win 40-20

Wellington Under 16 A

Management Team Head Coach: Willie LeotaAsst Coach: Simon CulleyResource Coach: Koji Shigeeda


5 3 2 206 139Matches and ResultsDate Opponent Ground ResultSaturday 15 September Hawkes Bay Palmerston North Win 43 to 31Saturday 22 September Manawatu Levin Win 34 to 241-4 October HYRC U16 Tournament – Masterton Monday 1 October Poverty Bay Marist Turf Win 71-12Wednesday 3 October Hawkes Bay Rathkeale Loss 22-32Thursday 5 October Final Hawkes Bay Memorial Park Loss 36-40

Winners of the

Saracens Cup

Manager: Mike ParkerAsst Manager: Danny MeritoPhysio: Mike Ngan-Kee

Physio: Mike Ngan-KeeTrainer: Jonty BoydAnalyst: Sheldon Stevenson


Wellington Maori

Management Team Head Coach: Andrew WharakuraAssistant Coach: Jo HopkinsManager: Tane Landon-Lane


4 1 3 98 193Matches and ResultsDate Opponent Location ResultSaturday 18 August Wellington Centurions Wellington Lost 26 - 40Saturday 25 August Manawatu Development Wellington Won 35 - 21Saturday 1 September Hawkes Bay Saracens Napier Lost 15 – 96Saturday 8 September Wellington Samoans Wellington Lost 22 - 36

Wellington Samoan

Management Team Forwards Coach: Daniel FaraniBacks Coach: Willie LafaeleManager: Ezra IupeliTrainers: Poasa Poasa and Lucky Tuia


4 1 3 114 128Matches and ResultsDate Opponent ResultSaturday 25 August Wellington Centurions Lost 28 - 31Saturday 1 September Manawatu Development Lost 31 - 32Saturday 8 September Wellington Maori Won 36 – 22Saturday 15 September Hawkes Bay Saracens Lost 19 - 43


Hurricanes

Back Row: Wes Goosen, Marcel Renata, Nathan Vella, Vince Aso, Alex Fidow, James O’Reilly, Jackson Garden-Bachop, Ngani Laumape, Ihaia West, Jamie Booth, Brian Colcough (Analyst Intern)

3rd Row: Finlay Christie, Nehe Milner-Skudder, Fraser Armstrong, Vaea Fifita, Gareth Evans, James Blackwell, Reed Prinsep, Murray Douglas, Toby Smith, Ben Lam, Paul Minehan (Baggageman/Masseur)

2nd Row: David Gray (Head Strength & Conditioning Coach), James Dickie (Strength & Conditioning Coach), Dave Wildash (Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach), Darren Larsen (Recruitment & Development Manager), Sam Henwood, Isaia Walker-Leawere, Blade Thomson, Michael Fatialofa, Sam Lousi, Jordie Barrett, Ricky Riccitelli, Jonah Lowe, Cameron Shaw (Head Physiotherapist), Leevan Santos (Assistant Physiotherapist), Ryan Runciman (Analyst), Seti Tafua (Analyst), Jayson Ross (Head Analyst), Natalie Hogg (Mental Skills)

Front Row: Arden Perrot-David (PDM), Tony Ward (Team Manager), Dan Cron (Scrum Coach), Matt Proctor, Julian Savea, Beauden Barrett, Dane Coles, Brad Shields (Captain), Chris Boyd (Head Coach), TJ Perenara, Ben May, Jeffery To’omaga-Allen, Chris Eves, Ardie Savea, Richard Watt (Coach), Jason Holland (Coach)

Absent: Theo Dorfling (Doctor), John Plumtree (Assistant Coach)

Management TeamHead Coach: Chris BoydAssistant coach: John PlumtreeAssistant coach: Jason HollandAssistant coach: Richard WattScrum coach: Dan CronTechnical Analsyt: Jayson RossTeam Manager: Tony WardTeam Doctor: Dr Theo DorflingPhysiotherapist: Cameron ShawAssistant Physiotherapist: Lee Van SantosHead Strength and Conditioning Coach: David GrayStrength and Conditioning Coach: Dave WildashStrength and Conditioning Coach: James DickieBaggage Man/Masseur: Paul MinehanProfessional Development Manager: Arden David-PerrotMental Skills Coach: Natalie HoggGeneral Manager Rugby: Ben Castle

Played:

16Won:

11Lost:

5Points For:

474Points Against:

343


At the end of 2018, New Zealand Rugby (NZR) commissioned a review of secondary school rugby. NZ Rugby, as well as the greater rugby community, have been increasingly concerned at the decrease in the number of players at secondary school level for some time. Nationally, the number of boys playing the game has decreased significantly, somewhat masked by the rise in the number of girls taking up the sport.

The review was extensive and consulted with key stakeholders including principal’s groups, school rugby administrators, players and coaches. Wellington was well represented in the consultation. The review published 31 recommendations and NZR will prioritise six of these over the next 12-15 months.

What was reassuring was that many of the recommendations highlighted by the secondary school review are already or planning to be implemented by College Sport Wellington and WRFU. College Sport Wellington has always had a fantastic relationship with WRFU, and we will continue to collaborate with each other as we look at ways to increase the participation side of our game.

Also reassuring was that Wellington secondary school participation numbers slightly increased in 2018. Going against the national trend of decreased participation,

the increase was due to boys’ numbers. A big thank you to our Rugby Administrators in Schools (RAIS) for doing such an awesome job.

Some of the participation highlights from 2018 included the introduction of a quick rip competition as well as introducing an under 14 Boys festival tournament played during secondary school winter tournament week. Over 400 boys and girls took part in both initiatives, and 193 of them were not involved with traditional Saturday morning college rugby.

St Mary’s College continue to be the stronghold of secondary school girls rugby in Wellington. Their 2nd XV made the final of premier two, losing an entertaining final to Hutt Valley High School. In the Premier One final, St Mary’s 1st XV beat Porirua College 44-17 in a high scoring affair. Both schools scored fantastic team tries, but St Mary’s College were too strong, and had too much depth come the final whistle.

The Wellington 1st XV Premiership continues to be one of the most exciting secondary school rugby competitions in New Zealand. St Patrick’s College Silverstream went back to back and defended their 1st XV Premiership title against St Patrick’s College Wellington, played at Porirua Park in front of 2500 spectators. Silverstream had another fantastic season

going through the Premiership round robin unbeaten for the second straight year, scoring 502 points for and only conceding 61. The final against their close rivals was one of the most fantastic and intense 1st XV finals seen, and Silverstream eventually won 29-22. This win added to the amazing season for Silverstream, which included a “Grand Slam” of winning all of their traditional games for the second year in a row, a very rare feat.

Mofate Siupolu (Mana College) was the top point scorer for all 1st XVs with a huge 146 points from only seven competition games, while future superstar Ropati So’oalo (Aotea College) was the top try scorer, with 19.

The College Rugby Finals Day was another great success, with 10 division finals being played at St Patrick’s College, Silverstream. Thanks to Director of Sport Warrick Bowden and the school for their continued support of the final’s day.

In Sevens, Scots College beat Silverstream 26-10 and defend their regional title and the Christian Cullen Cup. In the girls final, St Mary’s College were too strong for everyone, and again won the Kat Whata-Simpkins Trophy beating Hutt Valley High School 46-0 in the final.

At the College Sport Awards, Dhys Faleafaga (St Mary’s College) and Iona Apineru (St Patrick’s College, Silverstream) were named College Sport Wellington - Rugby Players of the Year. This topped off a great year for both players. Dhys Faleafaga was one of 28 players to be offered the first-ever 15s Black Ferns contracts, while Iona Apineru was a star player for the NZ Secondary School Rugby team against their Australian counterparts.

Wellington Secondary Schools Rugby


It was also amazing to see other Wellington secondary school players make higher honours:

Secondary school girls selected in the Wellington Pride FPC team

Dhys Faleafaga (St Mary’s College)

Secondary school girls selected in the Wellington Women’s Sevens team

Milena Mackay (Newlands College), Harmony Ioane (Aotea College), and Dhys Faleafaga (St Mary’s College)

Wellington players selected for 2018 New Zealand Schools

Ethan Webster-Nonu (Scots College) and Iona Apineru (St Patrick’s College, Silverstream)

Wellington players selected for 2018 NZ Schools Barbarians

Caleb Cavubati (Scots College), Roderick Solo (Scots College), Ropati Sooalo (Aotea College), Junior Uelese (Scots College), Keelan Whitman (St Pat’s Town).

On behalf of all secondary schools we would like to thank the Wellington Rugby Referees Association (WRRA) for their contribution and making sure we have referees at our games. We would like to thank all rugby administrators and convenors at the schools for their valued contribution to the promotion of the game, and to the managers, coaches, and parent helpers of the teams for their volunteerism with youth rugby.

Additionally, our special thanks go to Wellington Rugby Football Union and their Rugby Drivers for their ongoing support of secondary school rugby.

2018 Wellington Secondary Schools Rugby Union Executive:Chairperson: Martin Isberg (Wainuiomata High School)

Secretary: David Fa’atafa (College Sport Wellington)

Treasurer: Martin Isberg (Wainuiomata High School)

Executive: Jessica Anderton (HIBS), Tim Fox (Hutt Valley High School), Justin Gray (Rongotai College), Darrell Harvey (Wellington College), Scott Maclean (WRRA), Tala Misky (Wellington East), Kane Mokomoko (Aotea College), Sam Rasch (Scots College), Mason Malagamaali’i (WRFU).

David Fa’atafaSport ManagerCollege Sport Wellington

Wellington Secondary Schools Rugby

Wellington Championship winners were:

Premiership Silverstream 1st XV

Premier 2 Silverstream 2nd XV

Premier 3 Wainuiomata High School

Premier 4 Scots 2nd XV

Coed Cup Aotea College

Girls Premier 1 St Mary’s College

Girls Premier 2 Hutt Valley High School

Under 15 Div 1 St Patrick’s College, Wellington

Under 15 Div 2 Hutt International Boys’ School

Under 15 Div 3 Aotea College

Under 80kg Silverstream

Under 65 kg Div 1 Wellington College

Under 65 kg Div 2 Kapiti College

Under 55 kg Wellington College (Gold)

Sevens

Boys Cup Scots College

Girls Cup St Mary’s College

Under 15 Sevens

Boys Cup Scots College


Junior rugby has had a mixed year with several challenges facing the junior game. There was a decrease in overall playing numbers from 2017, but it was pleasing to see a further increase in girls playing. We had 4.8% (240) decrease in player and team numbers from 2017. There was 14% (62) growth in the number of girls playing.

In 2018, the highlights were:

• Regional weigh-ins occurring in May at Te Rauparaha Arena in Porirua. The event was a success and over 3,000 players (U8 - U13) were weighed in with over 40 volunteers supporting the process.

• Continuation of the Gareth Head Leadership Clinic for over 240 players from all clubs across the region, along with 40 volunteer coaches and trainers.

• A successful Intra-Provincial Tournament held at Maidstone Park with Western Bays winning the U12 and U13 grades.

• A successful U13 Regional Programme was delivered by Murray Blandford and team with four wins from four games. v Marlborough U14 – Win 65 - 31

v Whanganui U14– Win 95 - 7

v Horowhenua Kapiti U14 – Win 64 to 7

v Auckland U13 – Win 43 to 21

• The Junior Rugby Volunteer of the Year award was awarded to Malcolm Gibbs (Poneke).

Junior rugby continues to be challenged by several significant issues including:

- Negative on/off field behaviour – This has flared up over 2018 with several significant incidents occurring between supporters and coaches and between players at practices.

- Growing the game – The U8/9 rippa grade was not able to be delivered in in 2018 and further efforts will be put into getting this grade underway in 2019. In addition, significant focus will be placed on girls-specific training and coaching sessions.

- Volunteers – There are significant turnover in the junior convenor ranks with nine new junior convenors being appointed in the past 12 months. Also, a few clubs are struggling to find volunteers to support their convenor. Both pose challenges to the junior game with the new convenors having to be

educated in the nuances of the junior game but also with clubs’ capacity to deliver the rugby programme.

JRAB has also changed its governance structure:

- Changed the term limit for JRAB members from six to nine years and the terms from January to December to July to June

- Reduced the number of members required for a quorum from five to four.

- Change the elected member process to require each playing zone to nominate one person onto JRAB. This change will allow JRAB to:a) have better engagement with junior clubs on a

more regular basis by have each playing zone represented at JRAB meetings;

b) a clear representative and channel for information to flow from JRAB to junior clubs; and

c) provide for better ownership from junior clubs in the junior rugby programme.

The focus for the 2019 season will be to successfully introduce the U8/9 rippa grade, continue to grow the number of girls playing tackle rugby, review our representative programme and educate parents, coaches, players on positive on/off field behaviour.

In closing, I would like to thank my fellow board members: Anna Sage, Kane Mokomoko, Lance Ehu, Adam Cooper, and Shar Amner who have helped govern and deliver rugby to our junior players.

Regards

Sunil SurujpalChairperson Junior Rugby Advisory Board

Junior Rugby Advisory Board


Wellington Rugby Referees Association

After a number of years with real pressure on our numbers, 2018 was a season where we generally were able to appoint to all grades at all times. Much of this being as a result of hard work by all the community over the last couple of years, WRFU support, and the WRRA using “shoulder tapping” and advertising through a variety of avenues, but particularly social media. Reduction and restructuring of grades also took pressure off.

On the financial front we once again ran with no principal sponsor which has significantly impacted on our Training & Development programming, and particularly on our ability to give something to our referees for all their time and travel. We did, however, get on-going support from El Cheapo Cars which is reflected on our AR flags and our shorts, plus assistance from McCormack Asphalts(McCormack Group), Pinnacle Corporation, WRFU, PWMC(where all our training meetings are held),Direct Sports ( our main gear supplier) and Gripfast who also assist in that gear area. Along with them we also thank DB Breweries who assist with our annual Awards Dinner, and this past year, Wellington Hospitality Group who have been fantastic in supplying premises for our social functions including supporting our Awards dinner

“On the field” the Blue Card scheme was extended across the grades this past season and proved to be very successful and effective in regards to head knocks and concussion. Obviously there was one or two instances that could be disputed however we are never going to compromise player safety, and particularly with head knocks. Whilst we know that can be frustrating to clubs and colleges, we ask you all to support the cause.

Also, our refereeing success continued with one of our best ever years for getting a number of our members into the higher national referee squads. NZR did alter things a little this year by combining all squads into one High Performance team, but along with our Professional

Referees, Ben O’Keefe and Mike Fraser, we also got four other members, Nick Hogan ( who had a great first year with at least two top level Mitre10 Cup games), Richard Gordon and Vincent Ringrose, Significantly we had our first ever female member, Moniqe Dalley in the squad. Our congratulations go to them all.

We must, as a rugby community, thank all our other referees, and their families, who give up their time each week to travel to games throughout the Wellington area, and sometimes to assist our Horowhenua neighbours. We assure you that the majority do this because they

love the game and want to stay involved. Whilst I note reasonable numbers above, we would love to have more ex players join us to continue their love, and enjoyment, of the game

Ian DallasWRRA Chairman


Club Competitions: Grade Winners

PREMIER GRADE

Division One1st round Swindale Shield Northern United2nd round Jubilee Cup Old Boys University2nd round (round robin) Andy Leslie Trophy Northern United

Division Two 2nd round Hardham Cup PetonePREMIER RESERVE GRADE

Division One1st round Harper Lock Shield Marist St Pats2nd round Ed Chaney Cup Marist St Pats

Division Two 2nd round H D Morgan Memorial Cup JohnsonvilleFIRST GRADE

Division One1st round Thompson Memorial Cup Hutt Old Boys Marist2nd round Johnsonville Centennium Cup Hutt Old Boys Marist

UNDER 21 GRADE

Division One1st round Paris Memorial Trophy Marist St Pats2nd round John E Kelly Memorial Cup Old Boys University

Division Two1st round JRD Cup Paremata-Plimmerton2nd round Vic Calcinai Memorial Cup Oriental Rongotai

85KG RESTRICTED GRADE

Division One1st round JC Bowl Avalon Wolves2nd round Paul Potiki Memorial Shield Upper Hutt Rams

Division Two 1st round Tony O'Brien Shield WellingtonRESERVE GRADE

Division One1st round JDR Cup Upper Hutt Rams2nd round Paul Donoghue Memorial Cup Johnsonville

Division Two1st round Mike Copeland Trophy Paremata-Plimmerton2nd round John Davies Cup Upper Hutt Rams

WOMEN’S

Division One1st round Rebecca Liua'ana Trophy Northern United2nd round Tia Paasi Memorial Trophy Northern United

Division Two 1st round Izzy Ford Cup Old Boys University


Post Season Club Competitions

CLUB AWARDS

DEWAR SHIELD 1 Old Boys University(Total Points) 2 Upper Hutt Rams

3 Marist St Pats

SIR WILLIAM PERRY MEMORIAL TROPHY 1 Northern United(Average Points Per Team) 2 Oriental Rongotai

3 Petone

GRIFFITHS MEMORIAL TROPHY* 1 Wellington Premiers(Team highest average points per team) 2 Avalon Women

3 Wellington Premier Reserve

JUNIOR MERIT AWARD 1 Petone2 Wellington

3 Avalon

WRFU AMERICAN AMBASSADOR SERIES STANDINGS

Mens Week 1 Week 2 Total

Northern United Blue 20 20 40

Johnsonville 15 17 32

Upper Hutt Rams White 15 15 30

Tawa 13 13 26

Marist St Pats 17 8 25

Poneke 10 13 23

Old Boys University 8 13 21

Wellington 12 8 20

Paremata-Plimmerton 7 13 20

Petone 5 15 20

Hutt Old Boys Marist 10 8 18

Upper Hutt Rams Black 5 8 13

Northern United White 3 8 11

Wainuiomata 1 8 9

Oriental-Rongotai 0 8 8

Avalon 0 8 8

Women

Northern United 20 20 40

Marist St Pats 17 17 34

Paremata-Plimmerton 15 13 28

Petone 0 12 12

Avalon 0 8 8

Hutt Old Boys Marist 0 7 7

Oriental-Rongotai 0 3 3


WRFU Premier Division One Jubilee Cup Winners Old Boys University Rugby Football Club


WRFU Women’s Competition Tia Paasi Memorial Trophy Winners

Northern United Rugby Football Club

Back Row: Ngarangi David, Syntyche Maiava-Tuimaolo, Eden Gibson, Dora Laupola, Patsy Schwalger, Waitangi Leota, Tia Tuitiga-Matini, Leah Conley Middle Row: Nina Foaese, Teresa Tuangalu, Bailey Coburn, Julie Tusa, Dhys Faleafaga, Moana Aiatu, Xavier Tusa, Rosi Lomani, Amour Kennach Front Row: Matt Poutoa (Coach), Olivia Aunoa, Ofa Tuangalu, Helen Collins (Vice Captain), Sanita Levave (Captain), Paris Leilua-Va, Osooso Feaunati, Leka Leti-NelsonAbsent: Aimee Sutorius, Brenda Collins, Christina Lafaele, Joanna Styles, Jodeci Rere, Lisa Karaka, Lyric Faleafaga, Marie-Therese Poutoa (Manager), Shaye-Moana Whareaorere, Teina

Puketapu.


Bill Brien Challenge CupComing into the 2018 season Old Boys University held the Bill Brien Cup. Their first defence of the season was in week four when they defeated Upper Hutt 52-31

In week seven they lost the Cup to Tawa after two successful defenses. Tawa went on to defend the Cup against Johnsonville, Upper Hutt and Paremata Plimmerton before losing to Hutt Old Boys Marist 15-30 in the first round of the Jubilee Cup.

HOBM then lost the Cup in their first defence to OBU 22-40.

OBU looked set to be the holder for the 2018 season after two successful defenses but lost the Cup in the last game of the round to Northern United.

Norths first defense in 2019 will be against Johnsonville in opening round of the Swindale Shield.

Gary Hilsdon Challenge CupAt the start of 2018 Oriental Rongotai held the Gary Hilsdon Challenge Cup and defended the trophy throughout the season.

During the season Ories defended the trophy on seven occasions amassing 515 points at home with 80 against.

Ories first defence was in game 3 against local neighbours Poneke whom they defeated 132 to Nil. In week four (second round) Ories were pressed to defeat Northern United 43 to 36 and this result was reversed unfortunately for Ories in the final.

Ories last defence was also a resounding win defeating Paremata Plimmerton 106 to Nil and Ories will hold the Cup over the break ready for further challenges in 2019.

Disciplinary2018 was one of the quieter years in recent years with just 28 cases requiring the Discliplinary Committees attention across all grades compared with 37 in 2017.

On a positive note referee abuse cases halved to four, and red cards dropped by 10 to just 15 in 2018’s senior grades.

In addition, the introduction of the Duty Judicial Officer (DJO) system was well received and a significant time efficiency for both Clubs in front of the Disciplinary Committee and for Management in administering this process.

The DJO process allows an independent person to assess the referees report and any additional information such as video footage and injury reports and make an provisional sanction to an Individual for their acceptance or rejection.

Of significance this year was the mid-season complaint between Petone and Poneke on whether a player was registered or not. Whilst not all will agree with the outcome following the withdrawn complaints this did highlight that aspects of the By-Laws weren’t fit for

purpose and have been reviewed and strengthened for 2019.

Unfortunately, there was another incident involving parents on the sidelines of a Junior Rugby match. Despite the Unions best attempts with initiatives such as the Burger King Positive Sidelines programme we continue to have to deal with cases such as these. All those involved need not be reminded that the enjoyment of kids is central to their participation in sport and incidents such as these are counterproductive.

We thank Gerard Dewar for his Chairmanship of the Disciplinary Committee, Richard Fowler QC as Chair of the Appeals Committee, Murray Blandford as DJO and Murray Usmar and Nigel Hughes as Complaints Review Officers. We also thank Conor Meredith for his services and Michael Langley for his continued support on behalf of WRFU.

Obituaries

John (JB) Berryman(GWPSRU, WRFU Vice President 1998-99)Died 4 October 2018

William (Bill) DICK (Petone RFC, Wellington Representative 1951-61)Died 6 December 2018

Jack Oldershaw(Wellington FC, WRFU Life Member, WRFU Representative Coach)Died 26 March 2018

Ponisitia (Tia) Paasi (Johnsonville RFC, Marist St Pats RFC, Poneke FC, Petone RFC, Wainuiomata RFC, Wellington Representative 2001-11)Died 3 March 2018

Jim Simpson(Petone RFC, Wellington Representative 1976-77)Died 24 February 2018

Graham Williams(Wellington FC, WRFU Life Member, WRFU President 2006, Wellington Representative 1964-76)Died 25 January 2018


Consolidated Financial StatementsFor the Year Ended 31 December 2018

ContentsAuditor’s Report 37

Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Revenue and Expense 38

Consolidated Statement of Changes in Net Assets 39

Consolidated Statement of Financial Position 40

Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows 42

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 44


Independent auditor’s report to the Members of Wellington Rugby Football Union (Incorporated)

Report on the audit of the financial statementsOpinionWe have audited the financial statements of the Wellington Rugby Football Union Incorporated (the ‘Union’) and its subsidiaries (the ‘group’) on pages 38 to 61, which comprise the statement of financial position of the group as at 31 December 2018, the statement of comprehensive revenue and expenses, statement of changes in net assets and statement of cash flows for the year then ended of the group, and the notes to the financial statements including a summary of significant accounting policies.In our opinion, the financial statements on pages 38 to 61, present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the group as at 31 December 2018 and its financial performance and cash flows for the year then ended in accordance with Public Benefit Entity Standards Reduced Disclosure Regime.This report is made solely to the group’s members. Our audit has been undertaken so that we might state to the group’s members those matters we are required to state to them in an auditor’s report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the group and the group’s members, for our audit work, for this report, or for the opinions we have formed.Basis for opinionWe conducted our audit in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (New Zealand). Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the Auditor’s Responsibilities for the Audit of the Financial Statements section of our report. We are independent of the group in accordance with Professional and Ethical Standard 1 (revised) Code of

Ethics for Assurance Practitioners issued by the New Zealand Auditing and Assurance Standards Board, and we have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with these requirements. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion.Other than in our capacity as auditor, we have no relationship with, or interest in, the group. Partners and employees of our firm may deal with the group on normal terms within the ordinary course of trading activities of the business of the group.Information other than the financial statements and auditor’s reportThose charged with governance are responsible for the Annual Report, which includes information other than the financial statements and auditor’s report.Our opinion on the financial statements does not cover the other information and we do not express any form of assurance conclusion thereon.In connection with our audit of the financial statements, our responsibility is to read the other information and, in doing so, consider whether the other information is materially inconsistent with the financial statements or our knowledge obtained during the audit, or otherwise appears to be materially misstated.When we read the Annual Report, if we conclude that there is a material misstatement therein, we are required to communicate the matter to those charged with governance and, if uncorrected, to take appropriate action to bring the matter to the attention of users for whom our auditor’s report was prepared.Those charged with governance responsibilities for the financial statementsThose charged with Governance are responsible, on behalf of the entity, for the preparation and fair presentation of the financial statements in accordance with Public Benefit Entity Standards Reduced Disclosure Regime, and for such internal control as

those charged with governance determine is necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.In preparing the financial statements, those charged with governance are responsible for assessing on behalf of the entity the group’s ability to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless those charged with governance either intend to liquidate the group or cease operations, or have no realistic alternative but to do so. Auditor’s responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements as a whole are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditor’s report that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance, but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (New Zealand) will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of these financial statements.A further description of our responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements is located at the External Reporting Board website: https://www.xrb.govt.nz/standards-for-assurance-practitioners/auditors-responsibilities. This description forms part of our auditor’s report.

Wellington20 March 2019

Chartered Accountants

A member firm of Ernst & Young Global Limited


Independent Auditor's Report

To the Members of Wellington Rugby Football Union (Incorporated)

Report on the Financial Statements

We have audited the financial statements of the Wellington Rugby Football Union (Incorporated) (‘the Union’) and its subsidiaries (‘group’) on pages 35 to 44, which comprise the statement of financial position of the Union and group as at 31 December 2015, and the statement of comprehensive income and statement of changes in equity for the year then ended of the Union and group, and a summary of significant accounting policies and other explanatory information.

This report is made solely to the Union’s members, as a body, in accordance with the Union’s Constitution. Our audit has been undertaken so that we might state to the Union’s members those matters we are required to state to them in an auditor's report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the Union and the Union’s members as a body, for our audit work, for this report, or for the opinions we have formed.

Directors’ Responsibility for the Financial Statements

The directors are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements, in accordance with generally accepted accounting practice in New Zealand and that give a true and fair view of the matters to which they relate, and for such internal control as the directors determine is necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.

Auditor's Responsibility

Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the financial statements based on our audit. We conducted our audit in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (New Zealand). These auditing standards require that we comply with relevant ethical requirements and plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free from material misstatement.

An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. The procedures selected, depend on our judgement, including the assessment of the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to fraud or error. In making those risk assessments, we have considered the internal control relevant to the entity’s preparation of the financial statements that give a true and fair view of the matters to which they relate in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the entity’s internal control. An audit also includes evaluating the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements.

We believe we have obtained sufficient and appropriate audit evidence to provide a basis for our audit opinion.

We provide agreed upon procedures to the Union in relating to its satisfaction of reporting obligations to grants it receives. We have no other relationship with, or interest in the Union.

Partners and employees of our firm may deal with the Union on normal terms within the ordinary course of trading activities of the business of the Union.

Opinion

In our opinion, the financial statements on pages 35 to 44:

► comply with generally accepted accounting practice in New Zealand; and

► fairly present the financial position of the Union and group as at 31 December 2015 and the financial performance of the Union and group for the year then ended.

14 March 2016 Wellington



Independent Auditor's Report

To the Members of Wellington Rugby Football Union (Incorporated)

Report on the Financial Statements

We have audited the financial statements of the Wellington Rugby Football Union (Incorporated) (‘the Union’) and its subsidiaries (‘group’) on pages 35 to 44, which comprise the statement of financial position of the Union and group as at 31 December 2015, and the statement of comprehensive income and statement of changes in equity for the year then ended of the Union and group, and a summary of significant accounting policies and other explanatory information.

This report is made solely to the Union’s members, as a body, in accordance with the Union’s Constitution. Our audit has been undertaken so that we might state to the Union’s members those matters we are required to state to them in an auditor's report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the Union and the Union’s members as a body, for our audit work, for this report, or for the opinions we have formed.

Directors’ Responsibility for the Financial Statements

The directors are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements, in accordance with generally accepted accounting practice in New Zealand and that give a true and fair view of the matters to which they relate, and for such internal control as the directors determine is necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.

Auditor's Responsibility

Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the financial statements based on our audit. We conducted our audit in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (New Zealand). These auditing standards require that we comply with relevant ethical requirements and plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free from material misstatement.

An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. The procedures selected, depend on our judgement, including the assessment of the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to fraud or error. In making those risk assessments, we have considered the internal control relevant to the entity’s preparation of the financial statements that give a true and fair view of the matters to which they relate in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the entity’s internal control. An audit also includes evaluating the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements.

We believe we have obtained sufficient and appropriate audit evidence to provide a basis for our audit opinion.

We provide agreed upon procedures to the Union in relating to its satisfaction of reporting obligations to grants it receives. We have no other relationship with, or interest in the Union.

Partners and employees of our firm may deal with the Union on normal terms within the ordinary course of trading activities of the business of the Union.

Opinion

In our opinion, the financial statements on pages 35 to 44:

► comply with generally accepted accounting practice in New Zealand; and

► fairly present the financial position of the Union and group as at 31 December 2015 and the financial performance of the Union and group for the year then ended.

14 March 2016 Wellington



Note 2018$

2017$

Revenue 2

Community rugby 2,161,148 1,933,696High performance rugby 2,635,668 2,777,628Event management 1,310,424 1,890,012Governance and administration 104,147 160,288

Total revenue 6,211,387 6,761,624

Expenses3

Community rugby 1,657,515 1,700,324 High performance rugby 2,921,522 3,100,476 Event management 181,547 119,403 Governance and administration 1,565,316 1,814,859

Total expenses 6,325,900 6,735,062

Surplus / (deficit) before associates and income tax (114,513) 26,562

Share of profit from associates 14 73,450 302,621

Surplus / (deficit) before income tax (41,063) 329,183

Income tax expense 19 90,173 125,458

Total comprehensive revenue and expense attributable to members (131,236) 203,725

The above statement should be read in conjunction with the notes to the financial statements.

Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Revenue and ExpenseFor the Year Ended 31 December 2018



Consolidated Statement of Changes in Net AssetsFor the Year Ended 31 December 2018

Note 2018$

2017$

Opening accumulated comprehensive revenue and expense 3,467,552 3,263,827

Surplus / (deficit) after income tax (131,236) 203,725

Other comprehensive revenue and expense - -

Total comprehensive revenue and expense for the year (131,236) 203,725

Closing accumulated comprehensive revenue and expense 3,336,316 3,467,552


Consolidated Statement of Financial PositionFor the Year Ended 31 December 2018

Note 2018$

2017$

Current assetsCash and cash equivalents 9 404,179 191,245Trade receivables and prepayments 6 727,914 834,435Total current assets 1,132,093 1,025,680

Non current assetsProperty, plant and equipment 7 1,462,133 1,515,810Intangible assets 8 70,555 30,925

Capital work in progress 13 103,767 -

Investments in associates 14 1,839,226 1,998,276Total non-current assets 3,475,681 3,545,011

Total assets 4,607,774 4,570,691

Current liabilitiesTrade creditors and accruals 10 489,132 475,494Employee entitlements 12 95,964 127,289Revenue received in advance 11 481,227 150,356Provision for income tax 19 5,135 50,000Liability owing to associates 100,000 100,000

Total current liabilities 1,171,458 903,139

Non-current liabilitiesLiability owing to associates 100,000 200,000Total non-current liabilities 100,000 200,000



Consolidated Statement of Financial PositionFor the Year Ended 31 December 2018

Note 2018$

2017$

Total liabilities 1,271,458 1,103,139

Net assets 3,336,316 3,467,552

Net assets attributable to members

Accumulated comprehensive revenue and expense 3,336,316 3,467,552

Total net assets attributable to members 3,336,316 3,467,552

For and on behalf of the Board, which authorised the issue of the financial statements on 21/02/2018


Director Director

20 – 03 – 2019


Consolidated Statement of Cash FlowsFor the Year Ended 31 December 2018

2018$

2017$

Cash from operating activitiesCash was provided from:Match revenue 351,250 503,553Sponsorship revenue 690,952 820,534Grants and NZRU funding 3,474,278 2,549,531Management services 668,047 1,650,466Interest received 470 717Other 712,067 106,025Total cash provided 5,897,064 5,630,826

Cash was applied to:Payments to suppliers and employees 5,606,367 5,857,185Income taxes paid 110,472 125,147GST (net) (46,978) 7,296Total cash applied 5,669,861 5,989,628

Total cashflows from operating activities 227,203 (358,802)

Cash from investing activities

Cash was provided from:Proceeds from distribution from associates 232,500 175,000Total cash provided 232,500 175,000




Consolidated Statement of Cash FlowsFor the Year Ended 31 December 2018

2018$

2017$

Cash was applied to:Purchase of property, plant and equipment 143,002 36,646Capital Work In Progress 103,767 -Total cash applied 246,769 36,646

Total cashflows from investing activities (14,269) 138,354

Cash from financing activities

Cash was provided from:Proceeds from repayment of loans to affiliated clubs - 5,208Total cash provided - 5,208

Total cashflows from financing activities - 5,208

Net increase / (decrease) in cash held 212,934 (215,240)Opening cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the year 191,245 406,485Cash and cash equivalents at balance date 404,179 191,245


Notes to the Consolidated Financial StatementsFor the Year Ended 31 December 2018

1 Statement of Accounting Policies

Reporting entity Wellington Rugby Football Union Incorporated (“WRFU”) is a society incorporated under the Incorporated Societies Act 1908. Its registered office is 191 Thorndon Quay, Wellington.

The consolidated financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2017 comprise WRFU (the “Parent”) and its controlled entities, Wellington Rugby Limited (“WRL”) and Wellington Rugby Trust (“WRT”) (collectively the “Group”).

Statement of compliance The consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with New Zealand Generally Accepted Accounting Practices (“NZ GAAP”). They comply with Public Benefit Entity Standards Reduced Disclosure Regime (“PBE Standards RDR”) as appropriate for Tier 2 Not-For-Profit entities. The consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Tier 2 PBE Standards and disclosure concessions have been applied. The Group qualifies for Tier 2 PBE Standards because it does not have public accountability and it is not large.

Basis of preparation The consolidated financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis. The measurement base applied is historical cost.

The consolidated financial statements are presented in New Zealand dollars.

Presentation The consolidated statement of comprehensive revenue and expense has been prepared presenting classes of revenue and expenditure based on the functions of the Group’s operations. Presentation by function requires judgement to determine the business units of the Group and allocate revenue and expenses between these units appropriately.

Summary of significant accounting policiesSignificant accounting policies are included in the notes to which they relate. Significant accounting policies that do not relate to a specific note are outlined below.

Goods and Services Tax Items in the financial statements are presented exclusive of GST, except for receivables and payables, which are presented on a GST-inclusive basis. Where GST is not recoverable as input tax, it is recognised as part of the related asset or expense. The net amount of GST recoverable from, or payable to, the IRD is included as part of receivables or payables in the statement of financial position. The net GST paid to, or received from, the IRD, including the GST relating to investing and financing activities, is classified as a net operating cash flow in the statement of cash flows.

Commitments and contingencies are disclosed exclusive of GST.


Critical accounting estimates and judgementsIn preparing these financial statements, the Group has made estimates and assumptions concerning the future. These estimates and assumptions may differ from the subsequent actual results. Estimates and assumptions are continually evaluated and are based on historical experience and other factors, including expectations of future events that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances.

The estimates and assumptions that have a significant risk of causing a material adjustment to the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities within the next financial year are:

– Useful lives and residual values of property, plant, and equipment - refer to note 7

Critical judgements in applying accounting policiesManagement has exercised critical judgement in applying accounting policies in the following area:

– Revenue recognition timing for grants received - refer to note 2– Recognition of investment in associates asset. Management considers there to be no impairment in the Group’s investment in the Hurricanes on the basis of their sound

operational and financial position and the relaitive value of it’s investment as a percentage of the associates total assets

– Preparation of financial statements using the going concern basis.

2 Accounting policy

Match income Income from the sale of tickets is recognised as revenue when the match is held. Season tickets purchased for future seasons are recognised as revenue in advance for the proportion of matches that the tickets are still valid for after balance date.

Sponsorship revenue Sponsorship received in monetary form is recognised as revenue in advance until all services under the sponsorship agreement have been provided, at which point the sponsorship is recorded as revenue. Sponsorship received in kind is recorded as revenue with a corresponding recognition of expenditure, based on fair value, at the point in time at which the in-kind services to which the sponsorship relates are performed.

Management services providedIncome obtained from services provided is recognised in the accounting period in which the services are rendered, in proportion to the stage of completion at balance date of the specific event in relation to which services are provided.

Interest income Interest income is recognised as it accrues using the effective interest method.

Grant funding Grants are recognised in the statement of comprehensive income when the requirements under the grant agreement have been met. Any grants for which the requirements under the grant agreement have not been met are carried as grants received in advance liability until all conditions have been fulfilled.

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements – continuedFor the Year Ended 31 December 2018


Rental income Rental income from operating leases is recognised on a straight-line basis over the lease term.

Volunteer services Coaching and other management roles for many teams within the Group are volunteer roles. Volunteer services are not recognised as revenue or expenditure by the Group.

Critical judgements in applying accounting policies

The Group must exercise judgement when recognising grant revenue to determine when conditions of the grant contract have been satisfied. In the current year, the Group has received grants from various organisations, some of which require certain conditions to be met. Unsatisfactory performance in meeting these conditions can result in the grants being reclaimed by the grantors. The Group has not recognised as revenue any grants received for which, in the Group’s judgement, the conditions attached have not been fulfilled by balance date. A liability has been recognised to the extent of cash received from grants that the Group has been unable to recognise as revenue in the current year – refer note 12.



Note Community rugby

$

High performance

rugby$

Event/Club Management

$

Governance and

administration$

Total

$

2018

Exchange revenueMatch income - 423,159 - - 423,159Sponsorship revenue 172,062 940,773 - - 1,112,835Management services provided - - 909,365 - 909,365Rental income - - 401,059 - 401,059 Other 89,121 303,336 - 4,147 396,604Non-exchange revenue

Grant funding 992,820 - - - 992,820NZR funding 907,145 968,400 - 100,000 1,975,545

2,161,148 2,635,668 1,310,424 104,147 6,211,387

2017

Exchange revenueMatch income - 616,541 - - 616,541 Sponsorship revenue 125,858 1,040,191 - - 1,166,049 Management services provided - - 1,479,618 - 1,479,618 Rental income - - 410,394 - 410,394 Other 84,471 19,046 - 60,288 163,805 Non-exchange revenueGrant funding 896,176 - - - 896,176 NZR funding 827,191 1,101,850 - 100,000 2,029,041

1,933,696 2,777,628 1,890,012 160,288 6,761,624



3 Expenses

Accounting policy

Expenses

Expenses are recognised when incurred.

Distributions / grants to clubs

Distributions [and/or grants] are made to clubs in line with the Group’s capital management objectives. When managing capital, management’s objective is to ensure WRFU continues as a going concern as well as maintaining optimal returns for members.

Operating leases

The Group leases certain buildings, equipment and vehicles. An operating lease is a lease that does not transfer substantially all the risks and rewards incidental to ownership of an asset to the lessee. Lease payments under an operating lease are recognised as an expense on a straight-line basis over the lease term. Lease incentives received are recognised in the surplus or deficit as a reduction of rental expense over the lease term.



Note Community rugby

$

High performance

rugby$

Event/Club Management

$

Governance and

administration$

Total

$

2018

Salaries 493,203 1,727,723 - 648,612 2,869,538 Defined contribution scheme contributions 12,236 27,742 - 26,971 66,949 Commercial and event expenses - 218,774 - - 218,774 Operating lease expense 4 29,413 12,627 - 258,958 300,998 Depreciation and amortisation expense 7/8 - - - 157,048 157,048 Advertising / sponsorship 18,247 259,066 - - 277,313Provincial teams 259,159 291,966 - - 551,125

Game development / club rugby 807,877 - - - 807,877 Other expenses 37,380 383,624 181,547 473,727 1,076,278

1,657,515 2,921,522 181,547 1,565,316 6,325,900

2017

Salaries 483,053 1,738,122 - 853,047 3,074,222 Defined contribution scheme contributions 12,811 31,928 - 16,678 61,417 Commercial and event expenses - 464,006 - - 464,006 Distributions / grants to clubs - - - - - Operating lease expense 4 29,413 12,627 - 257,466 299,506 Depreciation and amortisation expense 7/8 - - - 149,420 149,420 Advertising / sponsorship 35,959 327,607 - - 363,566 Provincial teams 366,313 316,302 - - 682,615 Game development / club rugby 729,895 - - - 729,895 Other expenses 42,880 209,884 119,403 538,248 910,415

1,700,324 3,100,476 119,403 1,814,859 6,735,062



4 Operating lease as lessee The future aggregate minimum lease payments to be paid under non-cancellable operating leases are as follows:

2018$

2017$

Not later than one year 270,615 303,225 Later than one year and not later than five years 420,629 561,612 Later than five years - -

Total non-cancellable operating leases 691,244 864,837

5 Fees paid to auditors

2018$

2017$

Fee for audit of year-end financial statements 23,000 23,000

23,000 23,000



6 Trade receivables and prepayments

Accounting policy Receivables are recorded at the amount due, less any provision for uncollectability. A receivable is considered uncollectable when there is evidence the amount due will not be fully collected. The amount that is uncollectable is the difference between the amount due and the present value of the amount expected to be collected.

2018$

2017$

Receivables and prepayments relating to exchange transactionsTrade receivables 607,369 331,620Prepayments 134,920 265,371Accrued Income - 26,706GST receivable - 33,985Income tax receivable - 24,567Receivables and prepayments relating to non-exchange transactionsGrants receivable - 95,000NZR funding receivable - 57,186Total receivables and prepayments 742,289 834,435

Less: provision for uncollectability (14,375) -

727,914 834,435

2018$

2017$

Movements in the provision for uncollectability of receivables are as follows:Balance at 1 January - -Additional provisions made during the year 14,375 - Receivables written off during the year - -

Balance at 31 December 14,375 -



7 Property, plant and equipment

Accounting policy All items of plant, property and equipment are recorded at cost less aggregate depreciation and impairment losses.

Additions

The cost of an item of property, plant, and equipment is recognised as an asset only when it is probable that future economic benefits or service potential associated with the item will flow to the Group and the cost of the item can be measured reliably. Work in progress is recognised at cost less impairment and is not depreciated.

In most instances, an item of property, plant, and equipment is initially recognised at its cost. Where an asset is acquired through a non-exchange transaction, it is recognised at its fair value as at the date of acquisition.

Costs incurred subsequent to initial acquisition are capitalised only when it is probable that future economic benefits or service potential associated with the item will flow to the Group and the cost of the item can be measured reliably.

The costs of day-to-day servicing of property, plant, and equipment are expensed in the surplus or deficit as they are incurred.

Disposals

Gains and losses on disposals are determined by comparing the proceeds with the carrying amount of the asset. Gains and losses on disposals are reported net in the surplus or deficit.

Depreciation

Plant, Property and Equipment. All items of plant, property and equipment are recorded at cost less aggregate depreciation and impairment losses. Depreciation is provided on all items of plant, property and equipment. Depreciation rates used to allocate an item’s cost less estimated residual value over their estimated useful lives are:

Buildings 5.26% SLTraining equipment 10-40% DVStadium assets (fit out) 10-40% DVOffice furniture and equipment 9.5-40% DVComputer hardware 40% DVMiscellaneous 10-40% DVVehicles 16% DV

Impairment

Assets are considered cash-generating where their primary objective is to generate a commercial return. The Group does not hold any cash-generating property, plant and equipment assets.



Non cash-generating assets

Property, plant, and equipment held at cost that have a finite useful life are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. An impairment loss is recognised for the amount by which the asset’s carrying amount exceeds its recoverable service amount. The recoverable service amount is the higher of an asset’s fair value less costs to sell, and value in use.

Value in use is the present value of an asset’s remaining service potential. It is determined using an approach based on either a depreciated replacement cost approach, a restoration cost approach, or a service units approach. The most appropriate approach used to measure value in use depends on the nature of the impairment and availability of information.

If an asset’s carrying amount exceeds its recoverable service amount, the asset is regarded as impaired and the carrying amount is written down to the recoverable amount. The total impairment loss is recognised in surplus or deficit. The reversal of an impairment loss is recognised in surplus or deficit.

Critical judgements in applying accounting policies At each balance date, the useful lives and residual values of property, plant, and equipment are reviewed. Assessing the appropriateness of useful life and residual value estimates of property, plant, and equipment requires a number of factors to be considered such as the physical condition of the asset, expected period of use of the asset by the Group, and expected disposal proceeds from the future sale of the asset.

An incorrect estimate of the useful life or residual value will affect the depreciation expense recognised in the surplus or deficit, and carrying amount of the asset in the statement of financial position. The Group minimises the risk of this estimation uncertainty by:

– physical inspection of assets;– asset replacement programs;– review of second-hand market prices for similar assets; and– analysis of prior asset sales.



Buildings Training equipment

Stadium assets

(fit out)

Office furniture and

equipment

Computer hardware

Office fit out/misc

Vehicles Total

CostBalance at 1 January 2017 3,655,401 461,182 219,204 11,356 277,579 244,604 17,819 4,887,145Additions 1,705 - - - 24,404 10,537 - 36,646Disposals - - - - - - - - Balance at 31 December 2017 3,657,106 461,182 219,204 11,356 301,983 255,141 17,819 4,923,791Additions 2,475 - - - 21,967 50,733 - 75,175Disposals - - - - - - - - Balance at 31 December 2018 3,659,581 461,182 219,204 11,356 323,950 305,874 17,819 4,998,966

Accumulated depreciation and impairment lossesBalance at 1 January 2017 2,314,554 351,006 173,599 2,405 256,478 169,097 7,226 3,274,365Depreciation expense 71,561 21,950 4,987 1,790 14,386 17,248 1,695 133,617Disposals - - - - - - - - Balance at 31 December 2017 2,386,115 372,956 178,586 4,195 270,864 186,345 8,921 3,407,982Depreciation expense 71,263 17,555 4,397 1,432 17,085 15,695 1,424 128,851Disposals - - - - - - - -Balance at 31 December 2018 2,457,378 390,511 182,983 5,627 287,949 202,040 10,345 3,536,833Carrying amountBalance at 1 January 2017 1,340,847 110,176 45,605 8,951 21,101 75,507 10,593 1,612,780Balance at 31 December 2017 1,270,991 88,226 40,618 7,161 31,119 68,796 8,898 1,515,809Balance at 31 December 2018 1,202,203 70,671 36,221 5,729 36,001 103,834 7,474 1,462,133

8 Intangibles

Accounting policy Intangible assets comprise computer software and website development costs, which are stated at cost less accumulated amortisation and impairment losses. Amortisation is calculated on a diminishing value basis at a rate of 40%. Amortisation begins when the asset is available for use and ceases at the date that the asset is derecognised. The amortisation charge for each financial year is expensed in the surplus or deficit.



Impairment of intangible assets

Refer to the policy for impairment of property, plant, and equipment in note 7. The same approach applies to the impairment of intangible assets.

Computer Software

& Website Development

$Total

$

CostBalance at 1 January 2017 212,081 212,081Additions - -Disposals - -Balance at 31 December 2017 212,081 212,081Additions 67,826 67,826Disposals - -Balance at 31 December 2018 279,907 279,907

Accumulated amortisation and impairment lossesBalance at 1 January 2017 165,353 165,353Amortisation expense 15,803 15,803Impairment - -Disposals - -Balance at 31 December 2017 181,156 181,156Amortisation expense 28,196 28,196Impairment - -Disposals - -Balance at 31 December 2018 209,352 209,352

Carrying amountBalance at 1 January 2017 46,728 46,728Balance at 31 December 2017 30,925 30,925

Balance at 31 December 2018 70,555 70,555



9 Financial instruments

Accounting policyCash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents includes cash on hand, deposits held on call with banks, and other short term, highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less.

Short term investments

Short term investments comprise bank term deposits with original maturities of greater than three months, and are measured at amortised cost.

The carrying amounts of financial assets and liabilities in each of the financial instrument categories are as follows:

2018$

2017$

Financial assets measured at amortised costCash and cash equivalents 404,177 191,245Trade receivables 607,369 331,620

1,011,546 522,865Financial liabilities measured at amortised costTrade creditors 357,469 364,975Liability owing to associates 200,000 300,000

557,469 664,975



10 Trade creditors and accruals

Accounting policy Trade creditors and accruals

Payables are recorded at the amount payable

2018$

2017$

Trade creditors 357,469 364,975 GST payable 12,993 - Accrued expenses 118,670 110,519

489,132 475,494

11 Revenue received in advance

Accounting policy Season ticket revenue received in advance

“Season tickets purchased for future seasons are recognised as income in advance for the proportion of matches that the tickets are still valid for after balance date. Tickets that are valid for longer than the next season are apportioned and recognised as non-current for the portion pertaining to games not held within the 12 month period after balance date.

Refer to note 2 for the policy on grant funding revenue which leads to the recognition of grants received in advance.

2018$

2017$

Current portionGrants received in advance 401,227 47,500 Season ticket revenue received in advance 80,000 102,856

481,227 150,356

481,227 150,356



12 Employee entitlements

Accounting policy Employee benefits that are due to be settled within 12 months after the end of the year in which the employee provides the related service are measured based on accrued entitlements at current rates of pay. These include salaries and wages accrued up to balance date, annual leave earned but not yet taken at balance date, and sick leave. A liability and an expense are recognised for bonuses where there is a contractual obligation or where there is past practice that has created a constructive obligation and a reliable estimate of the obligation can be made.

2018$

2017$

A breakdown of employee entitlements is as follows:Accrued salaries and wages - 27,036 Annual leave 95,964 100,253

95,964 127,289

13 Investments in controlled entities

Accounting policy

Basis of consolidation

The consolidated financial statements include the parent entity WRFU and its subsidiary Wellington Rugby Limited. Controlled entities are entities in which WRFU has the capacity to determine the financing and operating policies and from which it has an entitlement to significant ownership benefits. The effects of all significant inter-entity transactions between entities that have been consolidated are eliminated on consolidation.

2018% Owned

2017% Owned

Balance Date

Wellington Rugby Limited 100 100 31-Dec Trustee Co.Wellington Rugby Marketing Limited 100 100 31-Oct Non-operatingGrassroots Rugby Construction Limited 100 - 31-Dec

WRFU owns 100% of Wellington Rugby Limited, the trustee company of Wellington Rugby Trust, which was formed to administer the professional activities within Wellington Rugby. WRFU is a beneficiary of the Trust.

WRFU owns 100% of Grassroots Rugby Construction Limited, a Limited Liability Company which was formed to build a house for the purpose of resale in order to raise funds for the Union and its charity partner. Expenditure on the build project up until 31 December 2018 has been classified as capital work in progress.




14 Investments in associates

Accounting policy The Group’s investment in its associates are accounted for using the equity method. The associates are entities over which the Group has significant influence and that is neither a subsidiary nor a joint venture.

Under the equity method, investments in associates are carried in the consolidated statement of financial position at cost plus post-acquisition changes in the Group’s share of net assets of the associates. After application of the equity method, the Group determines whether it is necessary to recognise any impairment loss with respect to the Group’s net investment in its associates.

The Group’s share of its associate’s post-acquisition surplus or deficit is recognised in the consolidated statement of comprehensive revenue and expense, and its share of post-acquisition movements in reserves is recognised in reserves. The cumulative post-acquisition movements are adjusted against the carrying amount of the investment. Distributions receivable from associates are recognised in the parent entity’s surplus or deficit, while in the consolidated financial statements they reduce the carrying amount of the investment.

When the Group’s share of losses in an associate equals or exceeds its interest in the associate, including any unsecured long-term receivables and loans, the Group does not recognise further losses, unless it has incurred obligations or made payments on behalf of the associate.

The associates accounting policies conform to those used by the Group for like transactions and events in similar circumstances.

Movements in the carrying amount of the Group’s investment in associates

2018$

2017$

At 1 January 1,998,276 1,870,655Share of total recognised revenue and expense 73,450 302,621Distributions Received (232,500) (175,000)

At 31 December 1,839,226 1,998,276

The Group has a 50% interest in Hurricanes Investment LP, a limited liability partnership responsible for the management of the Hurricanes rugby club. Hurricanes Investment LP holds an eight year franchise license, from 2013 - 2020 inclusive.

The equity accounted profit or loss from Hurricanes Investment LP is based on audited financial statements for the year ended 31 August 2018.

The Group’s proportion of voting power held in the associate is the same as its ownership interest.

15 ContingenciesThe Group has $0 contingent liabilities or assets (2017: $0)



16 Related partiesRelated party disclosures have not been made for transactions with related parties that are:

– within a normal supplier or client/recipient relationship; and– on terms and conditions no more or less favourable than those that it is reasonable to expect the Group would have adopted in dealing with the party at arm’s length in the

same circumstances.

The following are related parties due to being members of the Group and are controlled by the Group:– Wellington Rugby Trust; and– Wellington Rugby Investment Limited Partnership.

The following are related parties due to their close affiliation with the Group, either as members of the Group or due to their significant influence over the Group:– New Zealand Rugby Union.

Related Party Nature of transaction / balance 2018$

2017$

Wellington Rugby Trust (WRT) Receivable from WRFU 51,538 7,062 Payable to WRFU 12,752 5,194

Hurricanes Investment Limited Partnership Management fee received 467,000 557,000Rental payments 401,059 410,394 Receivable from WRFU - 83 Payable to WRFU 7,075 72,183

New Zealand Rugby (NZR) Management fee received (including KPI Payments) 442,364 922,618 Grants received from NZR 1,975,545 2,029,041 Other received from NZR 125,000 - Receivable from WRFU - 680 Payable to WRFU 220,152 81,958



Key Management Personal remuneration Number of FTEs 2018$

2017$

Board 8 - - Senior Management 4 491,443 485,574

The Board are all voluntary members and are therefore not remunerated for their services.

17 Capital commitmentsAt 31 December 2018 there were $0 capital expenditure commitments (2017: $0).

18 Subsequent eventsSubsequent to balance date, Grassroots Rugby Construction Limited entered into a contract with Wallaceville Developments Ltd to purchase land in relation to the house build project. The agreement for sale and purchase was signed on the 20th of March 2019 with settlement scheduled for the 25th of March 2019. The purchase price was $104,348.

19 Income tax

Accounting policy WRFU is exempt from income tax as a promoter of amateur sport, under section CW 46 of the Income Tax Act. Its subsidiary, Wellington Rugby Limited (WRL) is a taxable entity.

WRL is the corporate trustee for the Wellington Rugby Trust. Net surpluses from the Trust are not taxable provided they are distributed to beneficiaries with six months of the end of the financial year. The current tax expense in the statement of comprehensive income represents the estimated tax payable on non-deductible expenditure.


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