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[edit] Representative Rugby
The Horowhenua-Kapiti team play from Levin Domain, Levin and in the 2006 season are in Pool B of the Heartland Championship. They are seeded 6th qualifiers for the Championship as they were runner-ups in the 3rd division in 2005.
[edit] History
The Horowhenua Rugby Football Union was formed in 1893. In 1997, they changed their name to Horowhenua-Kapiti.
[edit] Championships
Horowhenua-Kapiti won the 3rd division in 1993.
[edit] Heartland Championship placings
| Heartland Championship Results[1] |
| Year |
Played |
Win |
Draw |
Loss |
PF |
PA |
Diff |
BP |
Points |
Place |
Playoffs |
| 2007 |
8 |
1 |
0 |
7 |
164 |
260 |
-96 |
2 |
6 |
6th |
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| 2006 |
8 |
2 |
1 |
5 |
163 |
257 |
-94 |
3 |
13 |
6th |
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[edit] Ranfurly Shield
Horowhenua-Kapiti have never held the Ranfurly Shield but had 2 successful challenges in 1927 when they were amalgamated with Manawatu as Manawhenua. Horowhenua-Kapiti had a challenge against North Harbour in 2007, but were outclassed throughout the match, losing 99-6 [2].
Horowhenua-Kapiti Rugby Football Union is made up of 10 clubs:
- Athletic
- College Old Boys
- Foxton
- Levin Wanderers
- Paekakariki
- Paraparaumu
- Rahui
- Shannon
- Toa
- Waikanae
[edit] Horowhenua-Kapiti in Super Rugby
Horowhenua-Kapiti, along with Wellington, Taranaki, Wairarapa Bush, East Coast, Poverty Bay, Hawke's Bay, Manawatu and Wanganui make up the Hurricanes Super 14 franchise.
[edit] All Blacks
There have only been 2 players selected for the All Blacks whilst playing their club rugby in Horowhenua-Kapiti. Carlos Spencer played for Horowhenua-Kapiti between 1992-1993 before moving to Auckland.
[edit] Notable Players
Ashley Drake
Dion Nepia
Hayden Head- Jesse Teniteni
John Clarke
[edit] References
[edit] External links
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Hurricanes franchise area |
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