Club CalendarThis page contains the full 2016 RLN Calendar. Clubs can use this template to map out their own key club dates and to plan in Funding Application submission dates. Please be aware that dates are still be confirmed at the time of publishing and should only be used as a guidance only at this point in time. Contact rln@nzrl.co.nz for more information.
RLN Welcome Cara Hutchinson to the WhanauCara Hutchinson has come on board to replace the outgoing Club Development Officer Toni Haldane.
RLN General Manager recognised at Sport Northland awardsAlex Smits, RLN General Manager was humbled on Friday when he was awarded the Rowsells Collision Repair Leadership in Sport Award. The award recognises the most outstanding achievements/results by a sport leader in relation to their sport and/or the sport sector.
Departing staff leave lasting legacyWith four successful seasons under his belt, Alex Smits is stepping down as Rugby League Northland’s General Manager and taking a break from his rugby league career. Smits, who started in the role at the beginning of 2012 has previously played professional rugby league overseas, worked for the Rugby Football League in the UK and made the move North from Wellington where he was Community Development Manager with the Wellington Zone.
2015 Season Highlights2015 was another solid year in the growth of Rugby League in Northland on and off the field! Our final playing numbers have again grown 2,995 in 2014 to 3,472 in 2015. The growth can be attributed equally to the Leadership through League program and the Club competitions. RLN continues to provide Northland kids an opportunity of playing Rugby League. Every school in Northland, Primary, Intermediate, Secondary, Kura Kaupapa or Area School has an opportunity to play Rugby League. In total, via our schools programs, we had 1,740 kids play in at least one meaningful game of Rugby League.
You Tube Video montage – A selection of 2015 Season PhotosView our You Tube Video montages of a selection of photographs from the 2015 season of the Jennian Homes Juniors and the RLN Scott Electrical Premiership, the RLN Championship and the Northern Swords (all age grades).
League in NumbersRLN continues to strive toward growing the interest in our game. Through school engagement kids get to experience a quality Rugby League experience. Our biggest challenge moving forward is to develop formal links between school programs and clubs.
Vodafone Warriors vs Aquis TitansCorporate Hospitality Packages are now available for the Warriors on 13 February at Toll Stadium including Table of 8’s in the Level 3 Lounge and Single and Double Corporate Suites. For information and to book yours, contact Rugby League Northland GM Alex Smits – alex.smits@nzrl.co.nz. Get in quick if you’re keen, they won’t last!
Swords 15s and 17s Muster!Do you want to be part of the team that plays against the Vodafone Warriors Academy at Toll Stadium on Saturday, 13th February 2016? If yes, then come to the Swords 15s and 17s muster on Saturday 12th December, 11:00am-1:00pm, at Bluegoose, Whangarei
Vodafone Warriors vs Aquis TitansTickets on Sale Now!! Vodafone Warriors vs Aquis Titans. Saturday 13th February 2016 at Toll Stadium.
