Otahuhu RFC

Otahuhu Rugby Football Club
Union Auckland Rugby Football Union
Founded 1926
Location Otahuhu, Auckland
Ground(s) Sturges Park
President Aiolupotea John Roache
League(s) Auckland Premier

Otahuhu Rugby Football Club is a rugby union club based in Auckland, New Zealand. The club was established in 1926 [1] and is affiliated with the Auckland Rugby Football Union. The club have historically been one of the most successful in Auckland history, having won the Gallaher Shield on nine occasions, most recently in 2000. Otahuhu have also produced numerous Auckland and international representatives, including 13 All Blacks.

Honours

Auckland Club Championship (9) 1956*, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1963, 1965, 1969, 1982, 2000

  • *Shared with University.

All Blacks

Controversies

In 2017, players from the club were involved in an incident where a female supporter of the opposition was assaulted by Otahuhu players[2].

In May 2018, players were filmed in ugly scenes following the conclusion of a game king-hitting an opposition Pakuranga player as his head was turned[3].

References

  1. ↑ "Otahuhu Rugby Club". rugbynews.co.nz. 24 February 2010.
  2. ↑ "Otahuhu rugby players admit starting fight but insist no women were hit". Stuff. Retrieved 2018-05-14.
  3. ↑ Lawrence, Meghan (2018-05-14). "Auckland rugby hits new low: 'I want to see rugby being played and not this thuggery'". NZ Herald. ISSN 1170-0777. Retrieved 2018-05-14.
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