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Eden RFC

Coordinates: 36°52′50″S 174°44′17″E / 36.8805104°S 174.7380870°E / -36.8805104; 174.7380870
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Eden Rugby Club
UnionAuckland Rugby Union
Founded1922
LocationSandringham, Auckland
Ground(s)Gribblehirst Park
PresidentPhil Hall
League(s)Auckland Premier
Official website
www.eden.rugby
Eden Rugby Premier Development, the "Honeybadgers," pose after beating Pakuranga United in the 2021 George Nicholson Trophy Final 20 - 8.

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

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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 BlacksAngus 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

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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

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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
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References

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  1. ^ "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/

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