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Kiwi Hawthorn Rugby Union Football Club

Locality: Hawthorn, Victoria

Address: 439 Auburn Road 3122 Hawthorn, VIC, Australia

Website: https://www.kiwihawthornrugby.com

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25.01.2022 Happy 37th Wedding Anniversary to these 2 legends Ann and Randall Baker - Mum and Dad to many a player who have come through the club

25.01.2022 Wallaby Number 572 - John Meadows - 22 Tests - Prop. Significant achievement as he made the wallabies whilst playing for Kiwis and Victoria in the 70s/80s! The clubs most decorated player in our long history (100 years in 2023)

25.01.2022 Happy Fathers Day

25.01.2022 Absolute gold here! Thanks for the Share Moorabbin Rams Rugby Football Club

24.01.2022 Training is back on tonight at Highfield Park Camberwell 6.30pm start. Massive numbers in the wet on Tuesday night, tonight we are expecting another huge showing! We are away this week, with the Bs facing @brimbankrugby and As making the bus trip down to Shepparton - looking forward to 2 tough encounters ... If you are interested in playing, please contact Scott Baker 0426 113 915

24.01.2022 *Breaking News* Revealing our latest cross code signing for 2021 season who has been plying his trade in Spain and will be looking to steer the ship at First Five. He is also said to be one of the most accurate kicks in the game! @jamesagate1 reaction to the signing I can’t compete with this signing and I’m simply throwing in the towel however I am looking at options for a career in the front row... Lionel Messi

24.01.2022 Huge shout out to club and @rugbyvictoria legend Ken Todd for making the trip to Shepparton today - getting amongst it with the boys

23.01.2022 Details for Richy’s Funeral if you can make it

23.01.2022 From the archives - Hawthorn Rugby circa 80s at Fawkner Park (with the Alfred Hospital in background)

22.01.2022 For the Kiwi Hawthorn family - see link below for Donations/Koha for Richy in an effort to get him back to NZ Let’s get behind this #K4L https://givealittle.co.nz/cause/in-memory-of-richy-davis

21.01.2022 REGISTER NOW FOR SPRING 7s After a long, weird winter, Melburnians are finally emerging from lock down to sunshine, blossom and fresh air. It’s time to get mov...ing again and reconnect to community sport! It’s got to be outside. It’s got to be local. And it’s got to be FUN! So round up your mates and enter a team in Hawthorn Touch7s sensational Summer comp. Touch7s is all about fun, fitness and friendship in the great outdoors. And it’s super easy to learn: if you can run with a ball in your hand, your playing Touch7s. WHAT: 2 x 20 min Touch Rugby games each session + skills clinic Teams: Each team has 7-9 players, you can enter a team and play with your mates, or we’ll find you a team and you can make some new friends! WHEN: Saturday mornings October 31 December 12 with optional training with our fully qualified coaching team Tuesdays 5.30pm from October 27 December 8| Extend in to Term 1, 2021 dates TBC WHO: Hawthorn Touch7s is for boys and girls aged 8-16 WHERE: John Gardiner Reserve, 439 Auburn Road, Hawthorn WHAT TO BRING: Water bottle, runners & cap (no footy boots) HOW MUCH: $100 per player | $80 for further siblings | Free for 2020 registered Kiwi Hawthorn Rugby players Click through for rego and further details https://hawthorntouch7s.com/

21.01.2022 Mental Well-being is something we should all pay attention to whether that be for yourself, friends or family Please feel free to attend this FREE session to listen to some raw discussion about the topic which I am sure will be of huge benefit to all

19.01.2022 From the archives - formidable Kiwis Pack against Power House Rugby Union Melbourne circa 80s including John Meadows, Dick Hautu and Steve Bikie Blackbourn... Standard prop pose Double teapot

19.01.2022 It’s okay not to be okay - thanks for sharing your story Maradona

17.01.2022 Dear Kiwi Hawthorn Rugby Club members, players, supporters and families, Thank you for your support throughout 2020 and on behalf of Kiwi Hawthorn Rugby Club I would like to wish you all a Merry Xmas. It will be nice to draw a line through 2020 and get into 2021, so with that in mind I have a couple of updates on our ground and plans for the year ahead.... Our Home Ground As you know, we have been frustrated that Auburn High School has not even been willing to meet with us to discuss their decision and under what circumstances we could continue to use the space. I'm happy to say the Department of Education has advised in the past week that the School is now willing to discuss our ongoing use of their sporting fields (John Gardiner Reserve) in 2021 and beyond. While we are still some way from a firm agreement, this is a significant step in the right direction and I wanted to share that good news with you and to thank you for the tremendous show of support we have had from each of you, that has no doubt helped bring about this change. We do need, however, to continue to show the impact that the School's decision to prevent community use of John Gardiner Reserve would have. If you haven't signed or shared the petition with friends and family, please do so here: http://chng.it/PFBCyHGj Thank you again for your support, I look forward to reporting further progress with the School in Term 1 next year. 2021 For all the challenges of 2020, and in the face of adversity, the Kiwi Hawthorn Rugby Club community has pulled together and united behind the club, highlighted by the fantastic number of people who joined our supporter group. In 2021 we will be looking to build on this with further opportunities and events to connect with our great club, which will in turn help us as we continue our progress on the field in building player numbers/achieving success - so please keep an eye out for further updates in the new year. In the meantime please stay safe and I hope you have the opportunity to enjoy a relaxing break over the holiday period. Merry Xmas, Mark Russell Club President Kiwi Hawthorn Rugby Club

15.01.2022 Good send off for the bro Richy RIL brother #K4L

15.01.2022 Congrats to Trevor Hosea for making the 2020 Wallabies Squad Tangaroa Natalie Hosea would be very proud of your achievements to date as we all are at Kiwi Hawthorn! Keep grinding champion

13.01.2022 And we’ve done it, reaching 100 for Supporters Club overnight! Once again thank you to all who have paid up, clubs can’t exist without supporters and it’s fair to say the Kiwi Hawthorn Supporter Base has stepped up in a big way It’s never too late to sign up so if you are interested please get in contact with Scott Baker 0426 113 915 - can we get to 150

13.01.2022 Please Help find this historic shield

11.01.2022 MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT The Kiwi Hawthorn Rugby Club is pleased to confirm the following committee for 2021: President - Mark Russell... Vice President - Pani Aupouri Secretary - Justin Bown Assistant Secretary - Anna Warrington Treasurer - Jared Hanna Club Culture Officer - Pete Taitoko Senior Mens Coordinator - Scott Baker Senior Womens Coordinator - Pani Aupouri Junior Coordinator - Nathan Miratana Girls Development Officer - Pete Taitoko Infrastructure Officer - Adrian Van Duin Senior Mens Player Representative - James Agate Patron - John Woodhouse And although not a committee member we are very pleased to have Claire Taitoko continuing as our Merchandise Officer. Thank you to all those above for volunteering! 2020 has obviously been a challenging year for everyone and our thoughts are with those who have lost loved ones through the Covid 19 pandemic. At Kiwi Hawthorn Rugby Club we still have significant issues to resolve, and work to do, to ensure we continue the history of this proud club, but I’m confident with the support of the Kiwi Hawthorn community we can overcome these challenges and we are already seeing a number of positives on the horizon for 2021. It’s been inspiring to have our past players/supporters rally around the club via the newly established Supporters Club and we will continue to develop this as we build towards our centenary celebrations in 2023. The Senior Men’s team are into their 3rd pre-season training for the year but the enthusiasm within the group bodes well for the season ahead in 2021 and they’re determined to make it a successful year. Pani and Pete are working hard to build on our successful junior girls program with the development of youth girls and women’s teams at Kiwi Hawthorn. The current junior Spring 7s program has attracted over 70 girls and boys, with the majority being new to the game, which will ensure the continued growth of our junior club. I can’t believe it’s already the end of the year and nearly Christmas so I would like to wish everyone a safe and happy holiday period and I look forward to sharing more updates as we launch into 2021. Cheers, Mark Russell Club President Kiwi Hawthorn Rugby Club

11.01.2022 REMINDER - To all players and supporters, please make every effort to attend tonight’s session to give you all an update on the club going into 2021! ANNOUCEMENT**** Players past and present and supporters of the Kiwi Hawthorn Rugby Club are invited to attend a 'Town Hall' meeting to review 2020, introduce the members of the 2021 Committee and hear the Club's plans for a return to rugby.... The meeting will allow the Committee to formally thank the huge number of supporters who stepped forward this year and helped the Club survive through the worst of the COVID pandemic. Our first Kiwi Hawthorn supporters town-hall meeting will be held on Thursday 12 November at 7:30pm (Melbourne time) via Zoom, using the link below: Topic: Kiwi Hawthorn Supporters Town Hall Meeting Time: Nov 12, 2020 07:30 PM Canberra, Melbourne, Sydney Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/99387226307 Meeting ID: 993 8722 6307 Passcode: 613253 If you would like to serve on the 2021 Committee, or be involved as a Team Manager, Coach, general helping hand or vote on its composition, please contact Scott Baker on 0426 113 915 to discuss as soon as possible.

11.01.2022 Great read below! One of Victorian Rugby’s fiercest rivalries but at the same time ultimate respect for Moorabbin Rams Rugby Football Club forged over many gruelling contests over the years! The after match functions were always party central regardless of the result! Looking forward to playing for the Jack McDavitt Cup early next year

09.01.2022 Few Kiwi Hawthorn Legends in this pic

08.01.2022 More legends from yesteryear

07.01.2022 COACHES AND TEAM MANAGERS WANTED Kiwi Hawthorn Rugby Club Senior Men’s is on the lookout for Coaches! Coaching Experience isn’t essential - you will have the chance to have access to one of Victoria’s best coaches, Mitch Canning (3x Dewar Shield and 2x A Grade Premiership Winning Coach) who is a part of the current coaching set up as a mentor and has been with the club since 2014. ... We are also in need of Team Managers - the unsung hero’s who get the team on the paddock every week who play a critical role in the teams success! If either of these positions are of interest please reach out to Scott Baker on 0426 113 915 or DM this page

06.01.2022 Keep the Faith

05.01.2022 From the archives

05.01.2022 RESULTS Bs lost to Brimbank 48-36 - a gallant effort with a few early injuries on As best Shepparton 26-10 with the bonus point - a very tough road trip but the boys got the job done!... Back at it at training Tuesday #K4L

03.01.2022 Game Day Best of luck to both teams with 2 tough Road Trips: Bs away vs Brimbank - Arthur Beachley Reserve Sunshine - Kick off 1.35pm... As away vs Shepparton - VE Vibert Reserve Shepparton - Kick off 3.15pm Let’s get behind our boys Leeeeessssssssgoooooo!!!

01.01.2022 Few legends in this one, including one of our most decorated players of all time - John Meadows Wallaby Number 572

01.01.2022 ****SUPPORTERS CLUB UPDATE**** Caps have arrived for the Supporters Club and will be issued to everyone ASAP - hopefully for the majority in person It's not too late to join $100, gets you a cap and satisfaction of supporting your club this year. If you are interested please contact Scott Baker 0426 113 915 for details ... The Tally for the Kiwi Hawthorn Supporters Club Stands at 86 - a phenomenal result so far and only 14 more required for 100 which we are striving to achieve!! A special thanks to the people below who have signed up as well as others who remain anonymous (and some who haven't put in a reference - if you are one of these people please reach out to Scott Baker). Its the collective supporter base that keeps grassroots rugby alive and its the very reason why grassroots rugby exists - we salute you : SRG Global Chris Buckingham Chilli Smiler Nathan Miratana Eddie Callahan Randall Baker Cubbit Betham Laurence Clarken Jonas Dix Kevin Stout Liana Brown Kevin Delany Barry Delany Angelo Natoli Kevin Wiley Murray McPherson Adrienne McPherson Wayne Fowlds Arlo Wapshott Brian Wapshott Tom Wapshott Darrel Thompson Paul Agate Ann Baker Matt Vaughan Rod Bird Bryon Marshall Simon Carmont Pete Erueti Aaron Neufeld Lynne Hornsey Michael Butts Calum McGregor Mark Fraser Clifford Cummings Dianne Place Keith Harper Leigh Fyfe Ratu Drodrolagi Gavin Beattie Sharon Bunn Bank First Jeff Evans Dale Kent Tom Tufuga Ken Todd Adrian Van Duin Neil Hayes Eddie Pereira Harry Lesa Eric Tom Senior Matty Tamalii George Hooper David Neil James Ngatoko Andrew Wood Tom Bridgeman Brent MacDonald Junior Fosio Peter Taitoko Claire Taitoko Steve Blackbourn Craig Barr Rob Murray Hugh Thyne Colin Hopkins Kaye Tuddenham Brian McKee Darren Kenworthy Omaha Grove Duncan Shave Will Bourke Elliot Dunn Michelle Maxwell Hamish Bertam