New Zealand's Oldest Rugby Football Club

Founded in 1868. Rugby began in 1870 with the first game ever played between Nelson and Nelson College at the Botanical Reserve in Nelson City.

We are extremely proud of our history and heritage and are committed to promoting the development of rugby for all people throughout the Nelson and Tasman region of New Zealand and beyond.The aim of the website is to update club activities and provide a historical digital repository for future generations of the club to access.

Videos

In celebration of the club's 150th anniversary Barbara Hodgson has been interviewing some of the club identities to capture their memories and create a living history of the club. You can watch all the interviews on our channel.

Club News for 2026

Interested in being a member?

Senior Players

Senior Club Captain

Kent Inglis - 021 496 556

E: inglis.kent@gmail.com

Coaches

Div 1: Tom Marshall, James Foster.

Div 2: Daniel Baxter, Nick Foxley, Bruce Henderson.

Junior Players

Junior Club Captain

Lisa Trusler - 027 539 4215

E: nrfcjnrclubcaptain@gmail.com

Non-playing membership

Contact:

Club Manager

Chris Pugh - 020 4240 882

E: nrfcmanager@gmail.com