Eden RFC explained

Teamname:Eden Rugby Club
Countryflag:New Zealand
Founded:1922
Ground:Gribblehirst Park
League:Auckland Premier
President:Phil Hall
Url:www.eden.rugby

Eden Rugby Club (formally known as Eden Rugby Football Club) is a rugby union club based in Auckland, New Zealand. The club was established in 1922 and is affiliated with the Auckland Rugby Football Union.

History

Eden was formed in 1922, and in 1930 moved to Gribblehirst Park, where the club has been based since.[1] Eden are the closest club in Auckland to Eden Park, with the club having attempted to build their clubrooms at the ground in the 1920s. Eden won the Gallaher Shield in 2021, beating Grammar TEC 19-10. Six All BlacksAngus Ta'avao, Bruce McLeod, Frank McMullen, Ron Urlich, Ron Dobson and Hud Rickit – have played for the club, though not at the time of their international selection.

Current status

Today, Eden fields a range of teams at senior and junior level, and also operate a Men's and Women's touch rugby competition during the summer months.

Internationally Capped Players

!Name!Country Represented!Years Active
Angus Ta'avaoNew Zealand2018-present
Bruce McLeodNew Zealand1964-70
Frank McMullenNew Zealand1957-60
Ron UrlichNew Zealand1970-73
Ron DobsonNew Zealand1949
Hud RickitNew Zealand1981
Sione TuipulotuTonga2021-present

External links

References

https://web.archive.org/web/20160304232829/http://www.edenrugby.co.nz/eden-rugby/history/

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Eden RFC, Eden Rugby - History . 30 March 2012 . https://web.archive.org/web/20120404141346/http://www.edenrugby.co.nz/about-us/History/ . 4 April 2012 . dead .