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The Buller Rugby Football Union (BRFU) is a rugby province based in Westport, New Zealand.
[edit] History
Buller was formed in 1894.
Buller Rugby Football Union is made up of 6 clubs:
- Karamea
- Ngakawau
- Old Boys
- Reefton
- Westport
- White Star
[edit] Representative Rugby
The Buller team play from Victoria Square, Westport and in the 2006 season are in Pool A of the Heartland Championship. They are seeded 7th for the Championship as they finished 3rd in the 3rd division in 2005.
[edit] Buller in Super Rugby
Buller along with Canterbury, Tasman, West Coast, Mid Canterbury and South Canterbury make up the Crusaders Super 14 franchise.
[edit] Championships
Buller has never won a Provincial Championship
[edit] Heartland Championship placings
| Heartland Championship Results[1] |
| Year |
Played |
Win |
Draw |
Loss |
PF |
PA |
Diff |
BP |
Points |
Place |
Playoffs |
| 2006 |
8 |
3 |
0 |
5 |
139 |
182 |
-43 |
2 |
14 |
10th |
lost 10-36 Poverty Bay (Lochore Cup) |
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[edit] Ranfurly Shield
Buller have never held the Ranfurly Shield.
[edit] All Blacks
There have only been 7 players selected for the All Blacks whilst playing their club rugby in the West Coast. 2001 All Black, Ben Blair played for Buller at age group level
- S Bligh
- T Fisher
- E.C Holder
- C McLean
- W.J Mumm
- K.S Svenson
- R.G Tunnicliff
[edit] References
[edit] External links
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Crusaders franchise area |
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| Super 14 Team |
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| Air NZ Cup teams |
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| Heartland teams |
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| Stadiums |
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