London New Zealand Rugby Club

ANZAC RUGBY

Battle of the Aotearoa Challenge Shield which is an annual fixture between London New Zealand RFC and an invitation Maori Wanderers team that is in its 23nd year.

On Saturday the 21st of April 2007 LNZRFC 1st XV faced the Maori Wanderers Invitation XV in our end of season finale to battle for the honour of becoming the holders of the Aotearoa Challenge Shield at the ANZAC Sports Challenge. The game was played in true New Zealand rugby style of fast running rugby which was extremely physical and very entertaining for the 4000 spectators who attended the match. The final result was LNZ 26 – Maori Wanderers 0. Go to www.anzacsportschallenge.com to find out more about the event.

April 2007
Visa Logic London New Zealand ANZAC XV(Winners) vs. London 1st Maori Wanderers

Back Row L to R : Delwyn House (Physio/Trainer), Matt Goodlet (Coach), Jason Keenan, Bill McMahon, Dylan Cooper, Reuben Boss, Daniel Cullen, Ricki Coombe, Aaron Lambly, Tim Colhoun, Iain Sutherland, Dion McNee, Kris McLeish, Roger Ratahi, Craig Walker, Campbell Rowe (Manager).

Front Row L to R: Stewart Parmeter, Blair Williamson, David Caswell, Wayne Innes, Trent Sweeney (Captain), Chad Smith, Kirk Munroe, Rod Dene, Daniel Grindrod, Adam Tane.

Not Pictured: David Va'a.