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'''Old Boys University''' are a New Zealand [[rugby union]] club who play in [[Wellington Rugby Football Union]]'s premier club rugby grade [[The Jubilee Cup]].<ref name="clubs">{{cite web|url=http://www.wrfu.co.nz/ |
'''Old Boys University''' are a New Zealand [[rugby union]] club who play in [[Wellington Rugby Football Union]]'s premier club rugby grade [[The Jubilee Cup]].<ref name="clubs">{{cite web|url=http://www.wrfu.co.nz/clubs/find-your-club|title=Wellington Clubs|work=Wellington Rugby Football Union|accessdate=2009-01-14}}</ref> They were the first holders of the [[Hardham Cup]] in 1939<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wrfu.co.nz/competitions/hardham-cup|title=Hardham Cup|work=Wellington Rugby Football Union|accessdate=2009-01-14}} </ref> and won it most recently in 2009.<ref name="oldboysabout" /> The club's predecessor team, Victoria University Club, were the first winners of The Jubilee Cup in 1929.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wrfu.co.nz/competitions/jubilee-cup|title=Jubilee Cup|work=Wellington Rugby Football Union|accessdate=2009-01-14}}</ref> |
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==History== |
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Revision as of 02:10, 10 October 2010
Old Boys University are a New Zealand rugby union club who play in Wellington Rugby Football Union's premier club rugby grade The Jubilee Cup.[1] They were the first holders of the Hardham Cup in 1939[2] and won it most recently in 2009.[3] The club's predecessor team, Victoria University Club, were the first winners of The Jubilee Cup in 1929.[4]
History
The team is an amalgamation of the Wellington College Old Boys' club and the Victoria University of Wellington rugby union club.[3] They are commonly referred to as OBU. The team's jerseys are forest green and white hoops with a black patch and gold numbers, reflecting the colours of the two teams who merged to form the club.
Players
Although the club is amateur, many professional players have been in the team. Many OBU players have gone on to national and international level.[5] Current notable players include North Harbour captain Jimmy Gopperth, New Zealand representative Conrad Smith, Michael Hobbs, Lima Sopoaga, Tomasi Palu, and Black Fern Claire Rowat. Former greats include All Black captains George Aitken and Stu Wilson.
References
- ^ "Wellington Clubs". Wellington Rugby Football Union. Retrieved 2009-01-14.
- ^ "Hardham Cup". Wellington Rugby Football Union. Retrieved 2009-01-14.
- ^ a b "Old Boys - About us". College Old Boys - Victoria University Rugby Club. 2005. Retrieved 2009-01-14.
- ^ "Jubilee Cup". Wellington Rugby Football Union. Retrieved 2009-01-14.
- ^ "Old Boys Honours Board". College Old Boys - Victoria University Rugby Club. 2007. Retrieved 2009-01-14.