Nedlands Rugby Union Football Club
| Union | Australian Rugby Union | |
|---|---|---|
| Nickname(s) | Neddies | |
| Emblem(s) | Gold Lion | |
| Founded | 1934 | |
| Location | Nedlands, Western Australia | |
| Ground(s) | Charles Court Reserve | |
| 2013 | 1st | |
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| Official website | ||
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Nedlands Rugby Union Footlball Club, often referred to as Neddies, is a rugby union club based in Nedlands, Western Australia with several teams competing in the local RugbyWA competitions including the Pindan RugbyWA Premier Grade.[1]
The club, established in 1934, trains and plays its home games at Charles Court Reserve located on the banks of the Swan River in Nedlands.[2] The club has a large function centre and licensed bar facility which overlooks the rugby grounds.[3]
Coaches
Nedlands head coach for 2015 in Premier Grade is Luke Doherty, former blindside flanker for the Western Force and Queensland Reds. Tom Fearn is the assistant coach.[4]
Honours
Premier Grade (17):
- 1940, 1957, 1970, '73. '78, 1980, '81, '86, '89, 1990, '93, '94, '95, '99, 2000, 2010, '13.[5]
Notable members
Nedlands players to have gained international caps include:[6]
- Pek Cowan – Wallabies (2009-2010)
- Nicky Tyrone Little – Fiji (1996-2011)
- Tohoa Tauroa (Paul) Koteka – All Blacks (1981–82)
- Geoff Valli – All Blacks (1980)
- Murray Watts – All Blacks (1979–80)
- Spencer Brown – Wallabies (1952–53)
See also
References
- ↑ Mason, Geoff (16 July 2012). "Rugby WA: Nedlands power away for 11th on the trot". The West Australian. Archived from the original on 8 January 2015. Retrieved 8 January 2015.
- ↑ "Club Details: Nedlands". Australian Rugby. 2012. Archived from the original on 11 April 2014. Retrieved 22 January 2012.
- ↑ "The River Room". 2014. Archived from the original on 11 April 2014. Retrieved 22 January 2012.
- ↑ "Nedlands announce Force-filled coaching team". Rugby WA. 9 November 2014. Archived from the original on 8 January 2015. Retrieved 8 January 2015.
- ↑ "Premierships and Club Championships". Nedlands Rugby. 2014. Archived from the original on 14 March 2014. Retrieved 8 January 2015.
- ↑ "International Representatives". Nedlands Rugby. 2014. Archived from the original on 14 March 2014. Retrieved 8 January 2015.
External links
- Nedlands Rugby official website
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