Bay of Plenty - a brief rugby history

Founded: 1911
Colours: Blue & Gold
Main Ground: Bay Park Stadium, Mt Maunganui
President: Steve R Axtens
Chairman: Scott R R Kahle
CEO: Michael W Rogers

Website: www.boprugby.co.nz

View/Download:

Bay of Plenty Rugby Results 1962 - 2023 (PDF) Updated 8/10/24

Order of Merit: 1962 - 2023 (PDF's)     Updated 8/10/24
50 or more Games Played
10 or more Tries:    scored per Game
100 or more Points:    scored per Game

Bay of Plenty NPC Statistics 1962 - 2023 (PDF) Updated 8/10/24

Bay of Plenty Non NPC Statistics 1962 - 2023 (PDF) Updated 8/10/24

Coaches coaching records 1962 - 2023 (PDF) Updated 8/10/24

Clubs that form the Union are:
Click on the names to access each club's website

Club Name	Founded	Colours

Referees
Arataki		Red & Black
Eastern Districts		Scarlett, Black & White
Eastern Pirates		Green, Black & White
Edgecumbe		Navy Blue, White & Black
Galatea		Royal Blue & White
Greerton Marist	1961	Black, Gold & Emerald Green
Judea		Royal Blue, White Stripes
Kahukura	1903	Red, White & Royal Blue
Katikati	1880	White & Black
Kawerau	1955	Royal Blue & Red
Marist (Whakatane)		Green, Black & White
Marist St Michaels		Navy, Sky Blue & White
Matakana Island		Maroon & White
Matata		Black & White-Red
Mt Maunganui		Green & Yellow
Murupara		Maroon & Gold
Ngongotaha		Maroon & Gold
Opotiki		Green, Blue & Black
Painoaiho
Papamoa		Orange & Dark Blue
Paroa		Black & White
Poroporo		Red, White & Blue
Rangataua		Black & White
Rangiuru		Red, White & Blue
Reporoa		Green, White & Gold
Rotoiti		Maroon, Dark Blue & Light Blue
Ruatoki		Black & Green
Taneatua	1908	Black & White
Tauranga	1988	Blue & Gold
Te Puke		Gold, Black & Red
Te Puna		Blue & Black
Te Teko		Gold & Black White
Te Whanau A Apanui		Gold & Black
Waikite		Yellow & Black
Waimana		Red & Black
Waiohau		Blue
Whakawreawera		Red & Black
Welcome Bay
Whakatane United		Blue & White

Endorsement

Hi Kerry

I’ve been meaning to drop you a line for a while after literally stumbling across your website in a Google search.

Since I was a kid I’ve been a bit of a sports stats geek – over the years I have progressed from A4 exercise books with scribbles and cross-outs, to Word and Excel – much more user friendly and secure. My stats have always been my own hobby and pleasure and never shared with anybody.

Your website is nothing short of phenomenal, I can’t begin to imagine the time and research that has gone into it. As a resource for not only NZ rugby supporters, but statisticians round the world, it is second to none. I have yet to come across a site that offers so many easily searchable players and team stats in one area.

The one thing that struck me in doing my own NPC stats research is the vast number of players whose career is limited to one game (or part game) for a minor union. But there they are on NZ Rugby History, with their details recorded exactly the same as a Carter or a McCaw.

Your website is a priceless asset to the NZ rugby fabric, and I can only hope that you can access some kind of sponsorship or support of some kind from NZ Rugby or other avenues. It needs to be treasured and nurtured as it grows to a complete historic record of our game.

Regards
Paul Thomas

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