Rodney Roberts

Canterbury plays Wellington ‘Lions’ in a close match of rugby league

1992 •
DEAF SPORTS
The Wellington ‘Lions’ Rugby League team assembled at the Randwick Club to welcome their Canterbury opponents. After the match, players and supporters enjoy the Randwick hospitality before moving on to a private venue.
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Canterbury beats Wellington in a game of rugby league once again in a more closely fought contest (22-18), kicking off 1:30pm on 4 July 1992 at Naenae Park, Lower Hutt, Wellington.

The Wellington boys, the ‘Wellington Lions’ welcome the Canterbury boys for their first visit to Wellington with a haka and a massive jump at the end of it! After-match drinks are held at the Randwick Rugby League Club. Afterwards, the players head to a privately rented small hall for awards and a good night of socialising and fundraising for Wellington Deaf Rugby League. Ross Freemantle was awarded the player of the match for Canterbury.

  1. Barry Kay

  2. Cheryl Tangiwai

  3. Clive Morgan

  4. Daniel Kuklinski

  5. Eddie Hokianga

  6. Jamie Kuklinski

  7. Joyce Stokell

  8. Karl Chapple

  9. Leith Tangiwai

  10. Peter Barker

  11. Rodney Roberts

  12. Sean Fahey

  13. Tony Kuklinski

Relevant Links

Wellington Deaf Society
Donated by Rodney Roberts
Original format VHS-C
Reference number RR14-01-SPO92
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