about
Johnsonville rugby
football club
about us
Situated at Helson Park (historically known as Hell Park to taunt visiting teams), JRFC has been an integral part of the Johnsonville community since 1900. Over the years, through highs and lows, we as a club have endeavoured to honour our club motto - "Striving for Excellence".
Over the years, we have watched our community grow and change. As a result, we now proudly boast a rugby club that is rich with pride and loyalty the provides an even platform to support cultural inclusiveness through our passion for rugby.
Ex-President Garry Maude once wrote, "Polynesian rugby has improved remarkably and made a vast contribution to New Zealand rugby at all levels. The Johnsonville Rugby Football Club has clearly benefited from this phenomenon. We are proud of our multi-cultural environment and prouder still of the achievements of those members from the Pacific Island nations, who have chosen to join our club. Players who have represented Samoa, Tonga, Fiji and others, add a pronounced richness to our membership."
In our bid to continue to "Strive for Excellence" and nurture our community, we welcome any brother or sister to join our family.
MEET THE COMMITTEE
We are proud to have such a dedicated and passionate committee steering the JRFC.
Susan Poutoa
Chairperson
Deb Dornbusch
Secretary
Susan Atkins
Treasurer
Perry Barber
Club Captain
Cherie Collins
Facilities and Membership
Keith Mockett
Grants
Trina Wichman
Committee
Mel Dehar
Juniors
MEET OUR TEAMS
JRFC is privileged to have a wide variety of teams ranging from Juniors to Presidents. Each team is made up of its own community and with that comes family, passion, expertise and support. We would love for our teams to continue to grow and would love to see the revival of women’s rugby at our club – ladies, if you’re interested please contact us. Have a look at these dedicated teams that make JRFC who we are today!
PREMIER'S
Head Coach: Jason Adamson
Assistant Coach: Dallas Paotonu
Technical Advisor: Rob Aloe
Video Analyst: Blair Mockett
Managers: Keri Atkins and Susan Poutoa
Club Wellbeing Advisor: Alex Ness
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PREMIER RESERVES
Head Coach: Tom Bedlington
Assistant Coaches: George Faletolu and Mone Vitale
Managers: Leanne Rautao and Anya Faletolu
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COLTS
Coach: Andrew Wharakura
Assistant Coaches: Paul Wharakura and Sweeney Smith
Technical Advisor: Ben Fisher
Manager: Lauren Hannah
TERRAHAWKS UNDER 85s
Head Coach: Corey Lawrence
Assistant Coach: Rawiri Atkins
Manager: AP Andrew Paul
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CRIPPLES
Head Coach: Andrew Mitchell
Assistant Coach: Ben Cathro
Manager: Noff
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PRESIDENTS
Head Coach: Sean Wichman
Assistant Coach: Ted Wanders
Manager: Trina Wichman
Strength & Conditioning: Puckles
Gear B*tch: CD
JUNIORS
We have a wide variety of junior teams as part of our Club through Johnsonville and Newlands.
For more information on Johnsonville Junior teams, please contact johnsonvillejrns@gmail.com and also our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/johnsonvillejuniorrugby/.
For more information on Newlands Junior Rugby teams go to www.sporty.co.nz/newlands. Or you can email or call us on newlandsrugbyclub@gmail.com / Mel Dehar (021 176 8862) / Mel Bradley (027 310 8061) Co-Convenors.