Mana Talanoa

21/08/2025

Throw back Thursday .They dont make them like that anymore. Bernie Lowther makes an end to end break down field splits the GB defence, looks inside and the brother John goes over the line to score. The incredible world beating 1971 New Zealand Rugby League Kiwis. John only 21 at the time in his 2nd of 12 seasons with the Kiwis. Thanks Doug Martin for the video clip. Great memories

23/12/2024

Aito...Vahine tōa.

Raipoia Brightwell is one of special group to have competed at all Waka Ama Sprint Nationals

24/11/2024

Politics in sport. Perenara haka. No place for politics in sport is the narrative of the privileged ( a bit like I don't see race or colour BS) and to follow Noam Chomskys korero those who seek sport as an o***m to dull the senses of the trials and tribulations of life. Politics has been in sport since take a knee, the black power salute at the Olympics, Muhammad Ali and civil rights anti Vietnam stance, Roberto Duran challenging the USA meddling and corruption in South America, Billy Jean King championing the rainbow community , Kathy Freeman carrying the Aboriginal flag. Closer to home I remember Anne Hare a celebrated runner from Lower Hutt in 1981 took a stance against the Springbok tour by responding to a news interview with "It's precisely because of politics we get to play sport or not". We need to see more of our celebrated sports heroes champion more than cars, fast foods and footwear. They have a powerful platform to make change for things that matter...Often quoted but holds true ..Sport has the power to change the World...Nelson Mandela.

07/09/2024

Kia kaha to the WRL Women's Orcas team departing to ChCh for their opening NZRL National Premiership 1st Division game today.

26/07/2024

Wahine Toa...Mana Wāhine Wgtn Rugby League

26/07/2024

Wahine Toa Mana Wāhine Wgtn Rugby League...

17/07/2024

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16/07/2024

Malo ni...remembering Simon Foua and Lou Kupa with Siaopo Pue...

26/06/2024

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WRL taking the issue of wahine hauora seriously with a bit of fun partnering with Mana Wāhine and women of rugby league at the Mana Wāhine WRL womens competition each Sunday at Te Whiti Park...mauri ora !!

11/03/2024

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Wellington Rugby League expresses its condolences on the passing of Joe Diamond, a former player for Wellington, Upper Hutt, and NZ Schoolboys Rugby League, as well as a respected administrator and 1st class Referee.

Joe served as a NZRL Director and headed the NZRL Referee’s Directorate. His illustrious career extended to the NZ Army and the NZ Police Force. Beyond his professional roles, he was recognized for his contributions to the game and his dedicated support for the local community in Wellington.

Joe Diamond, aged 84, passed on the 5th of March on the Sunshine Coast, Australia, where he had been residing. His legacy in rugby league and his commitment to community service will be remembered