Welcome to The Village Viewpoint sponsored by Gavin and Cassie Murphy and the team at Gee and Hickton Ltd Funeral Directors, Lower Hutt, Upper Hutt, and Porirua.

Things are starting to heat up down at North Park. The pre season kicks up another gear as we host Pōneke this Saturday 8th March. Pop down and check out our large and promising colts squad, our trusty true-blue Prem Reserves and youthful, exciting Premier unit. Action starts from 12 noon.

The Women's team have their first hit out against Marist from Palmerston North who head south on 22 March for a 11:00AM kickoff at North Park.

The Brotherhood are having a run around this coming Wednesday night, 6pm. If you are keen to play some slightly more social rugby or struggle to make trainings on weeknights but keen to play on Saturdays, pop down and join in with Brent Little and the boys!

ABOVE: Stanley Solomon and Thompson Tukapua in action for the Hurricanes u20's last week.

Stanley has also been playing with the Hurricanes B's Hunters, with the amount of injuries plaguing the canes at the moment he might not be far away from a call up…

We are all eagerly awaiting, Silverstream prodigy and ex Petone Junior Thompson Tukapua to make his senior debut for the club. Coaches and onlookers alike have been very impressed with this young man's skills and demeanor. 

The Petone Rugby Football Club is celebrating 140 years this season

Our club is one of New Zealand's oldest rugby clubs, so let's honour and reconnect our Past and Present players while fostering our future members.

Over the King's Birthday weekend we have the following events for you to attend:
 

Friday 30th of May: "Homecoming"

Mix and mingle with some of our current Hurricanes players, and bid for your Limited Edition set of 140th Commemorative Jerseys during our exclusive live auction from 8pm onwards.

Get your teammates together to reflect on the good old days, take a team photo, and let the night roll on with some banter and beverages! The cost, $30, includes a light dinner, a 2025 140th club badge, our Hurricanes, live auction, and a night of catching up and creating new memories at the club.
 

Saturday 31st of May: "All in After-match"

Start the day by wearing your gear (old or new) down at the club from 12pm with savouries and a drink with your old friends before heading to the Rec to support our teams and our players.

Following the rugby: it would be great to see as many of you back at the clubrooms for our usual after-match antics, bring the kids, and make a full day of it! Later on you might have a boogie and let your hair down with live music.

Polo shirt and hat orders must be made before March 31 to ensure they will be ready by Kings birthday weekend.

So register now, get on the socials, and get your old team mates or crew together for an awesome weekend at The Petone Rugby Club.

Register Now for 2025

Whether you are a player, coach or honorary member click the relevant button below and get signed up for the 2025 season! Thanks for becoming a member.

We have had a tremendous response to the Engraved Brick Legacy Fundraiser! What a way to cement you, your family, loved ones who have passed, business or school as a PRFC supporter.

They are selling quick, don't miss out on this once in a generation opportunity to support the club, and leave a small legacy on the grounds.

PetoneMan 2025 was taken out by two time Olympian Kurtis Imrie! Currently on a sabbatical from kayaking Kurtis has been enjoying preseason and getting back into footy for the first time since his College years. It's been great to see him running around on North Park with brother and Premier warhorse Ryan.

Kurtis made his Olympic debut at Tokyo 2020 where he and partner Max Brown placed 5th in the K2 sprint event. In Paris 2024, he competed with Hamish Legarth in the K2 500m, and also with Max Brown, Hamish Legarth and Grant Clancy in the K4 where the crew made the final.

A huge shoutout to all the PetoneKids who came out, 22 juniors took on the kids course on North Park, you guys smashed it! Ka pai

We wish to thank principal sponsor www.generalcontainers.co.nz for their support, if you need a hand with storage or looking to buy a container contact @jack.elliott.ross or @mateaki_kafatolu

We would also like to thank Jamie at Wholesale Connection and Chris at Petone Engineering and fmservices.co.nz for their continued support.

Champion Teams - Petone Rugby 1907

Despite the disruption of losing six players at the end of the season to Baskerville’s “All Gold” League tour to England and Australia Petone completed a four-peat of Senior A titles. All five of the club’s teams won their grade, combining for 51 wins, three losses and three draws in 57 games.

Chuck these key dates in your calendar! WRFU have just announced that our defending champion Ponies will begin their regular season campaign on Saturday 5th April, same weekend as the men.

Thank You Sponsors!

Big shoutout to loyal sponsor Peak Electrical www.peakelectrical.co.nz

Peak has been providing award winning electrical contracting to the wider Wellington region since 1998. The company has enjoyed steady growth with a present staff number of twenty. Director Glen O’Toole attributes this success to listening to their clients needs and providing value through quality products and service. Their large team and combined experience has enabled them to specialise in domestic, commercial and industrial electrical services across the capital.

Glen played some age grade rugby for the club many moons ago before starting a family on Heretaunga Street Petone. He then returned to the club as a junior coach for many years before founding Peak in 1998.

Project manager and the Company's newest Director Dylan Williamson played multiple years for the colts before working his way up the grades to have a solid Premier career. The hard working lock was awarded his blazer in 2021.

Glen & Dylan both encourage community sport for its life lessons, team and character building, fitness, camaraderie and fun! Peak are proud sponsors of many local clubs, schools and the Te Omanga Hospice.

Thank you Peak Electrical for your continued support!
10% Discount on Labour for club members, terms and conditions Apply*

Welcoming back Gee & Hickton for their 10th season sponsoring Petone Rugby!

Every celebration of life is unique. Whether you’re pre-planning your own funeral, recording your wishes, or arranging a farewell for a loved one, Gee & Hickton Funeral Directors is here to help. With decades of experience, they offer kindness, respect, and a deep understanding of your needs.

Gavin Murphy leads a dedicated team of 25 across Gee & Hickton’s Lower Hutt, Upper Hutt, and Porirua branches. With over 35 years in the industry, he has made a lasting impact in the Hutt Valley, both professionally and through his extensive community involvement—most notably with the Te Omanga Hospice Foundation. A proud supporter of Petone Rugby, Gavin managed the senior tens team that travelled to Hawaii.

Cassie Murphy followed in her father’s footsteps—despite his initial attempts to steer her toward law—and joined Gee & Hickton as a Funeral Director. A decade later, she has worked in nearly every role within the business and now serves as Manager for the Lower and Upper Hutt branches.

Keeping it in the family, daughter and sister Freya did pursue law—much to Petone Rugby’s benefit. Now in her second season as the Club’s Solicitor, her expertise is invaluable.

From a playing perspective, both Cassie and Freya’s partners have proudly worn the saddle on many occasions.

A huge thank you to Gavin, Cassie, the Murphy family, and Gee & Hickton for your ongoing support. We’re grateful to have you as part of the Petone Rugby community! geeandhickton.co.nz

Harry Godfrey was on fire last week, catapulted into the starting 10 jersey for the Hurricanes, he had a blinder under the Cake tin lights, scoring 24 of the Hurricanes 29 points in a narrow loss to the blues at the death.

Brad and Peter pair up in the loose this weeknd and Ngane moves into the starting XV after some impactful cameos off the bench.

They take on Moana Pasifika in Auckland 7:05PM Saturday. 

It was great to see TJ Clarke at training last night, his collarbone fracture is mending ahead of schedule. We can't wait to see him and Riley Higgins(Broken hand) Back in the Hurricanes playing squad.

Best of luck to Jackie Patea-Fereti and Harmony Kautai for their clash with the Matatū at Apollo project Stadium in Christchurch, Sunday 12:35PM.

The shop will Be open Saturday 8 March 11am - 12noon, come and pick up shorts and socks or some PRFC merchandise. Thank you to Annie and our newest shop staff member Angela Kershaw, they both put a great shift in the shop on Thursday and will be back there on Saturday.

See you all at North park this Saturday 8 March from Midday for our first preseason hitout against old foe Pōneke.

If you have any news or info for the Village Viewpoint flick it through to Hack haydenotoole@gmail.com

Up the canes, go the Poua!