JOHN DAZLEY
Elected Director

Originally arriving in New Zealand to play rugby for Stratford in 1997 for a year, John decided to stay and make Taranaki his home. John has been constantly involved with the Stratford club and was involved in the successful merger of the Stratford and Eltham rugby clubs. It has been a pleasure for John to give back to the game which has had a great impact on his journey so far. John is looking forward to the opportunity to be on the TRFU board in these ever changing and challenging times for rugby.

SARAH MAKO 
Appointed Director

Sarah is of Ngaruahinerangi, Ngāti Rangitihi and Ngāti Whitikaupeka descent and is currently the Pou Taiao Matua/ Senior Environmental Policy Advisor for Te Kotahitanga o Te Atiawa, the post settlement governance entity for Te Atiawa. She has been a practising environmental planner for 10 years. 

A keen sportsperson, Sarah plays netball and basketball competitively. Having grown up in Stratford, where her whānau reside, Sarah is passionate about Taranaki Rugby and has a long association with Eltham Rugby Club and Stratford Rugby and Sports Club. She was an avid supporter of the merger of the two clubs. 

Sarah is actively involved in her hapū and iwi, currently serving as a trustee on Te Korowai o Ngāruahine. She is focused on supporting her whānau and community to achieve their aspirations. 

​​​​​​​KEVIN BARRETT
President

Kevin and wife Robyn are proud organic Dairy Farmers from Pungarehu and have been around the Coastal Rugby scene for many years.

Kevin was appointed Vice President of the TRFU Board in 2022 and is loving being involved in Taranaki Rugby since retiring from playing in 1999.

Kevin has eight children, three of which are in the current Yarrows Taranaki Bulls squad and his eldest son Kane, used to captain the team.

DAN RADCLIFFE
Chairperson

Dan Radcliffe joined the Taranaki Rubgy Board in 2020 as an appointed Director and in June 2023 was nominated as Chairperson. 

Dan is a Taranaki entrepreneur and businessman who lives in North Taranaki with his young family. Through his work in business, Dan has enjoyed a number of successes, including the New Zealand Entrepreneur of the Year award in 2014 and being inducted into the World Entrepreneur Hall of Fame in 2015. Dan is affiliated to the Clifton Rugby Club - the club he played for as a junior.