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 24th year.

On Saturday the 26th of April 2008 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. The game was played in true New Zealand rugby style of fast running rugby which was extremely physical and very entertaining for the 5000 spectators who attended the match. The final result was LNZ 11 - Maori Wanderers 19. Go to www.anzacrugbychallenge.co.uk to find out more about the upcoming event.

26th April 2008
Speights London New Zealand ANZAC XV vs. Maori Wanderers (winners)

Back Row L to R : Grant Johnson, Calum McLean, Matt Dunlea, Dave Hands, Chris Morunga, Lindsay Kaio, Rob Dene, Suppie Va'a, Greg Bell, Adam Elmers, Aaron Lambly, Barry Clark, Cru Mciver, Rueben Boss, Delwyn House (Physio/Trainer), Campbell Rowe (Manager).

Front Row L to R: Daniel Grindrod, Iain Sutherland, Dave Parsons, Chad Smith, Bevan Johns, Stewart Porter, Adam Tane, Stewart Parmeter, Tudor Davies, David Va'a (Captain).