Name: Te Rapa Rugby Club
Nation: New Zealand
Founded: 1961
Website: www.teraparugby.org.nz
Raponi Tofa jr (Te Rapa Rugby Club)
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Tonight’s guest of «We are rugby» project, Raponi Tofa jr, comes from the heart of the modern world’s rugby, New Zealand.
About the player
Your name, age and nationality? — Raponi Tofa, 24, Kiwi/Samoan
Your profession? — Powder Coater
Your club? — Te Rapa Rugby Club (Hamilton, New Zealand)
When did you start to play rugby? — Started at the age of 13
What is the highest level you’ve been played? — Premier Grade and Under 20 province reps
What is your position? — Mainly used at second five but can also slot in to centre, first five and fullback when required.
How did you get into current club? — Wanted to play a season with my younger brother
Why do you play rugby — I play rugby because I love the contact and the skills it takes but my main reason now is that every week I get to play aside my mates and that’s something you can’t get from any other sports. Because playing rugby gives you another family who will have your back through and through.
About the club
How many members do you have in your club? — In the men’s grade about 40-55 in the junior grades 300-400 and 100+ Supporter members. .
Who is the usual member of your club? — 20-30 and it varies from labors to students to business owners.
How often do you have training sessions in the club? -Twice a week Tuesday and Thursday.
What kind of facilities do you use for training session? — Our Club grounds, Indoor gym owned by a players boss.
What tournaments do your club participate in? — Division one and local Sevens tournaments.
How do you promote your club to get new players? — Facebook and Word of mouth.
What do you use to keep in touch with other players? — Facebook, E-mail and CellPhone.
What are your club’s financial sources? — We are sponsored but players are still required to pay fees also. Our fees are $80.00 which includes club membership and nzru registration and waikato rugby union registration
What transport do you use to reach the place of the matches? — Buses.
What kind of coach do you have (qualification, nationality) — Coach is a Kiwi/Maori and is NZRU Qualified.
How far is your nearest rival team — 6KMs away
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