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Senior Rugby - College Rifles - Come and join us
Senior Rugby
  Come and join us

 College Rifles
 Bringing sport and community together
Senior Rugby - College Rifles - Come and join us
A warm welcome
College Rifles is an exceptional Club, with many excellent sporting teams, coaches
and facilities. We are always looking to recruit talented players for our Senior Rugby
team, and would welcome the opportunity to discuss your potential move to the Club.
College Rifles has been awarded the ‘Silver Football’ by the Auckland Rugby Union
on three occasions, recently picking up this prestigious award in 2017. We have also
been runners-up twice, and third once in the last few years. This award goes to the
club that generates the most championship points over all grades during the course
of a season.
If you’re interested in joining one of our Senior Rugby teams, then please give me a
call on 09 520 3201 or 021 361 440. For further information on College Rifles visit
our website at www.collegerifles.co.nz
Chris Tautiaga, Director of Rugby,
College Rifles Rugby and Sports Club
Senior Rugby - College Rifles - Come and join us
College Rifles levels and grades
There is opportunity to play at whatever level you desire as the Club fields at least one
team (sometimes two) in each grade of Auckland Rugby:

Premier level
Join this team which in the last couple of seasons has featured in the Gallaher Shield
Cup Semi Finals (Top 4). The Premier is the flagship team for our club and the goal
each season is to compete at the highest level.
The team currently holds the Sir Fred Allen Challenge Cup which is the Ranfurly
Shield of Auckland Club Rugby. The 2017 season witnessed a large number of
Premier players go onto represent at Provincial and National levels in large numbers.
Premier Development level
This side has produced top four finishes in the past few seasons and provides strong
support for the Premier team by being the feeder team, providing fit and capable
players as required.
Open Under 20 and Under 22 grades
These grades have been confirmed for 2018 and are primarily designed for young men
who have just left secondary school and wish to grow and develop their rugby skills. Ages
range from 17 to 20 years for our Under 20s team.
Rifles has been prominent in the competition with two championships, three semi-
finals and top 4 finishes in the last few seasons.
These grades perform an important role as the ‘nursery’ for Premier players of the
future and many sample Premier rugby during their tenure at this level.
Senior Rugby - College Rifles - Come and join us
Women’s rugby
The Women’s Premier Team, the ‘Thunderbirds’ as they are known, has produced
strong sides over the years and has been one of the most successful teams reaching
Cup Finals every season for the last 5 years.
Our development is crucial for our Women’s programme and having our feeder team
the ‘Falcons’ compete in the Development Women’s Grade bolsters both teams.

Under 85kg Open Restricted grade
Rifles has, over the years, been regarded as a powerhouse in this grade within Auckland
Rugby. Rifles teams have won five championships and have been runners up on
many occasions in that time. We are looking to add to this legacy with our restricted
programme in 2018.
First grade
This grade is made up of those who have played at a top level but now wish to enjoy their
rugby at a more leisurely pace. The rugby is still of a good standard, and this side has been
highly placed in the competition over the years
President’s grade
For those whose competitive playing days are over but who want to enjoy the comradeship,
we have a very well organised team for the over 35s who relish a Saturday or Friday night
‘gallop’ and after-match entertainment.
Coaches
The club’s philosophy is to develop coaches to succeed in the same way as we develop
players. They receive the full support of our Rugby Director off-field and plans are afoot to
have coaching clinics held at the club.

College Rifles on tour
In 2017, Premier, Premier Development and U20s players undertook a tour of Canada.
The club uses these tours to reward player achievements and loyalty and to promote
esprit de corps amongst team members. There have been a number of such tours in
recent years including visits to Europe, Hawaii and Argentina. Another tour ( details TBC )
is planned for 2018.
Senior Rugby - College Rifles - Come and join us
Club facilities
College Rifles offers a high standard when it comes to playing, training and support
facilities, providing the following:
• Two synthetic surfaced playing fields
• Physiotherapy clinic and medical centre for immediate or follow up treatment of injury
• A gymnasium, cross-fit centre and a group fitness centre are available - Senior
 Rugby Players have exclusive access to their own fitness and strength centre in
 addition to warm up and exercise areas
• Fitness training by highly talented and recognised staff
• Full time Directors of Rugby, who apart from carrying out recruitment duties are
 available for personal support of players and their families
• Eight self-contained changing sheds that are allocated to Rifle’s sides for training and
 playing days
• An accommodation block that sleeps in excess of 40 people. It is a low cost facility
 and is hugely popular with visiting school teams, club teams, and provincial sides
 covering a wide range of sports. It is available at reduced rates to members who
 have a need to house large numbers of friends and whānau when they visit for
 special events
• We have a licensed café and bar which is accessible throughout the week and weekends
In addition, Rugby Club members can also take advantage and participate in
summer sports such as touch rugby, cricket and athletics. Fun activities such as
men’s netball and ripper rugby also feature.
Senior Rugby - College Rifles - Come and join us
A Club with values
College Rifles offers a solid club background coupled with a strong sense of tradition and
comradeship that is ever present. History shows that those who join Rifles tend to stay for
some time, illustrated by the fact our ex-players and supporters club has been operating for
over 50 years and boasts in excess of 150 members.
Our mission statement
Serving our community by being the home of
New Zealand’s Premier Rugby and Sports Club.
Our vision
To be the most successful and inspiring
sports experience in New Zealand.

                                       Our values
                                          We aim to be:
                    • Respectful of tradition    • A safe environment
                    • Innovative                 • Sustainable
                    • Inclusive

                    College Rifles Rugby & Sports Club
                     33 Haast Street, Remuera, Auckland 1050
                 Phone 09 520 3201 | Email chris@collegerifles.co.nz
                             www.collegerifles.co.nz
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