Eden RFC
| Union | Auckland Rugby Union |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1922 |
| Location | Sandringham, Auckland |
| Ground(s) | Gribblehirst Park |
| President | Phil Hall |
| League(s) | Auckland Premier |
| Official website | |
| www | |
Eden Rugby Club (formally known as Eden Rugby Football Club) is a rugby union club based in Auckland, New Zealand. The club was established in 1922 and is affiliated with the Auckland Rugby Football Union.
History
[edit]Eden was formed in 1922, and in 1930 moved to Gribblehirst Park, where the club has been based since.[1] Eden are the closest club in Auckland to Eden Park, with the club having attempted to build their clubrooms at the ground in the 1920s. Eden won the Gallaher Shield in 2021, beating Grammar TEC 19-10. Six All Blacks – Angus Ta'avao, Bruce McLeod, Frank McMullen, Ron Urlich, Ron Dobson and Hud Rickit – have played for the club, though not at the time of their international selection.
Current status
[edit]Today, Eden fields a range of teams at senior and junior level, and also operate a Men's and Women's touch rugby competition during the summer months.
Internationally Capped Players
[edit]| Name | Country Represented | Years Active |
|---|---|---|
| Angus Ta'avao |  New Zealand
|
2018-present |
| Bruce McLeod | New Zealand
|
1964-70 |
| Frank McMullen | New Zealand
|
1957-60 |
| Ron Urlich | New Zealand
|
1970-73 |
| Ron Dobson | New Zealand
|
1949 |
| Hud Rickit | New Zealand
|
1981 |
| Sione Tuipulotu |  Tonga
|
2021-present |
External links
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Eden RFC, Eden Rugby - History". Archived from the original on 4 April 2012. Retrieved 30 March 2012.
https://web.archive.org/web/20160304232829/http://www.edenrugby.co.nz/eden-rugby/history/