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The Official Green Island Rugby Football Club Page. Established in 1884 and known as "The Grizzlies", the club's colours are green and gold.

The clubs home ground is Miller Park.

29/10/2026

HE HAD A DREAM. 🇳🇿
2026 — NZ SCHOOLS RUGBY TEAM.
NOW HE'S BACK SHARING HIS WISDOM WITH THE NEXT GENERATION.
DREAM ABOUT TOMORROW OR LET'S GO TODAY! 💚�

29/10/2026

Congratulations to GI player Lara McCulloch on her Otago Spirit award. 💚💛

29/10/2026

🐻💚💛 MEET THE CLUB’S NEWEST HIGHLANDER! 💙💛

Huge congratulations to Sam Nemec-vial and Ben Lopas on being selected in the Highlanders wider training squad! 👏🔥

The whole Green Island family is proud of you both. Go well and make the most of this awesome opportunity! 💪

We caught up with Sam Nemec Vial for his first reaction after being...

27/10/2026

🐻 BUILD YOUR FUTURE WITH THE GI! 💚💛
At Green Island Rugby Club, we’re about more than just rugby!
We’re looking to connect our new players with apprenticeship opportunities across all trades, with a particular focus on:
🔨 Carpentry
🔧 Plumbing
🛠️ All other trades welcome!
We’re proud to support our players both on and off the field, helping them develop their careers, learn new skills and build a future here in Dunedin.

👷‍♂️ Can you offer an apprenticeship, or know someone who can?
We’d love to hear from you! Get in touch with the club if you can help connect one of our players with an opportunity.

📧 Email us at: [email protected]

Let’s build something special together!

22/10/2026

🏉🔥 SPARTAN RUGBY 10’s🔥🏉

📅 Saturday 13 March 2027, Save the date.
📍 Spartans HQ – Green Island Rugby Club

A massive day of rugby, mateship and entertainment as the Spartans Rugby 10’s tournament returns for one last time and promises to be a special occasion! 💪🏉

🏆 Champions for Children ❤️

This is one you won’t want to miss!

📣 Keep an eye out for player announcements and more event details coming soon via the Spartan Dunedin Charity Tournament socials.

Tag your mates, spread the word, and get the crew together for a huge day at the Bear Cave! 🐻💚💛

21/10/2026

🏉 JOIN GREEN ISLAND RFC IN 2027! 🏉

We're building for an exciting season ahead and are looking for players across all grades to join the Green Island Rugby family.

If you're ready to challenge yourself, be part of a great club culture, and compete alongside a passionate squad, now is the time to get involved.

Whether you're an experienced player looking for a new challenge or just want to get involved in the beautiful game, we'd love to hear from you.

Men’s grades - Div 1 - Div 2 - Div 3 - Colts
Women’s Development

📲 Contact us now:

- Matthew Lobb (Head Coach): 027 441 2048
- Brendon Hollows (Recruitment): 027 454 3900
- Email: [email protected]

🔥 Tag a mate who should be wearing the Green & Gold in 27!

Note: International players welcome but must be eligible for a valid New Zealand visa.

20/10/2026

Bingo tonight at the club 🎱🎱

Bingo tonight at Green Island Rugby Football Club fundraising for Greater Green Island Rhythmic Gymnastics.

🤸‍♀️ Doors open 6:15pm

🤸‍♀️ First number called at 6:00pm

🤸‍♀️ Raffles

🤸‍♀️ Cash prizes

🤸‍♀️ GIRFC kitchen open with fantastic bar snack platters

🤸‍♀️ Bar open

14/10/2026

Bingo tonight at the club for a great cause. 🎱🎱

🌼 Let’s go Dunedin

🌼 Bingo at Green Island Rugby Football Club tonight.

🌼 Along with ANZ supporting the Cancer Society to raise funds for the Cancer Society.

🌼 Everyone welcome

🌼 Doors open 6:15pm

🌼 First number at 7:15pm

🌼 Great raffles

🌼 Undercover Bingo available

🌼 GIRFC kitchen open

🌼 Dabbers available at the bar

04/10/2026

Class Act Riley 🐻💚💛

Address

Miller Park
Dunedin
9018

Telephone

+6434882173

Website

http://www.girugby.co.nz/

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