Nelson Bays Rugby Union
Defunct NZ rugby union club, based in Nelson Bays
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Nelson Bays Rugby Union was a New Zealand rugby union team that played from 1968 to 2005.
Full nameNelson Bays Rugby Union
Colours Blue
Founded1968
Exited2005
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| Club information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Nelson Bays Rugby Union |
| Colours | Blue |
| Founded | 1968 |
| Exited | 2005 |
| Website | http://www.tasmanmakos.co.nz |
| Former details | |
| Competition | NPC |
Nelson Bays was founded in 1968 when Nelson merged with Golden Bay-Motueka and played until 2005 when they joined with Marlborough to become Tasman Rugby Union in 2006.
Achievements
Ranfurly Shield
Nelson Bays challenged for the Ranfurly Shield 6 times but were never successful.
All Blacks
Nelson Bays had two All Blacks in their existence, Trevor James Morris and Rico Gear. Morris managed 20 games as an All Black, including three test matches, between 1972 and 1973.