Western United Rugby Club

Club History

Western United Rugby Club origins; From: https://www.northharbourrugby.co.nz/media/files/CLUB-ESTABLISHED-AFTER-SUB.pdf Kaipara Sub-Union as it was known covered an area from Hobsonville in the South to Glorit and Silverdale in the North. East Coast Bays in the East and all that rugged West Coast line from Bethels to the Kaipara Harbour. During World War II rugby went into recess and it was in 1946 that enthusiasm was rekindled. Clubs to answer the call were Glorit, Combined Maoris, Parakai, Helensville, Kaukapakapa, Silverdale, East Coast Bays, Hobsonville Air Force, Hobsonville Civilians, Whenuapai Air Force and Kumeu. It was about 1961 that Kaipara Sub Union began to decline. Some Clubs and quite a few players headed for Auckland and the big time; other Clubs struggled to field teams. Things went from bad to worse and eventually meetings were held, ideas exchanged and suggestions aired. Two suggestions made sense: 1. To keep a “Rep” team in top form, fed by the keen and able players from the various Clubs and field it in the Auckland Competition. 2. Divide Kaipara into areas, amalgamating Clubs in these areas and playing in the Auckland Competition. Suggestion (2) won the day, (Western United) was to consist of an amalgamation of Kumeu, Riverhead, Hobsonville Civilians, Hobsonville Air Force, Whenuapai Air Force and Helensville. Eventually agreement was reached on Riverhead War Memorial Park as Headquarters. Colours chosen and a name established. Club funds from those Clubs that had any were pooled. Committees formed, officers elected and “Western United” was officially born. The year was 1963. Helensville eventually took the bull by the horns and formed their own Club. In 1998 Western United changed their name to Kumeu Rugby Club to better reflect the region.

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Western United Rugby Football Club 25th Year Jubilee 23rd/24th September 1988

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Western United Rugby Club

1988

Not stated

8 pages

Small A5 sized booklet with light card covers. Includes 1 page on the club’s history

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Western United Rugby Football Club 25th Year Jubilee 23rd/24th September 1988

Club:

Western United Rugby Club

Year:

1988

Author:

Not stated

Pages:

8 pages

Notes:

Small A5 sized booklet with light card covers. Includes 1 page on the club’s history

Club History