Willie Ripia rugby player
Willie Ripia rugby player

Willie Ripia

20th Aug 1985 1.77m/91kg Fullback

History: Maori All Blacks and Ireland

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The history of the Māori All Blacks versus Ireland or Irish teams is short yet significant.     In 1888-89, some twenty-two years before the official formation of a New Zealand Māori side...

Hawke's Bay hang onto Log 'o Wood

1 decade ago by Planet Rugby

Hawke's Bay retained the Ranfurly Shield after securing a deserved 36-14 win over Wellington in Napier on Thursday. Wellington were competitive during the early stages and, despite a converted try from...

ITM Cup Live Updates: Hawke's Bay v Wellington

1 decade ago by TVNZ New Zealand

Hawke's Bay host Ranfurly Shield challengers Wellington in tonight's ITM Cup encounter at McLean ParkKick 7. 35pmPre-matchHawke's Bay will be hopeful they can take another step forward in locking up the...

Seven-try Counties hammer Wellington

1 decade ago by Planet Rugby

Counties Manukau made light work of Wellington on Saturday winning their ITM Cup match 55-7 win in Pukekohe. The homeside, who are just one place above bottom-placed Wellington in the standings, were...

ITM Cup live updates: Counties Manukau v Wellington

1 decade ago by TVNZ New Zealand

Follow LIVE coverage as Counties Manukau host Wellington in their ITM Cup match in Pukekohe. Kick off is at 5:35pm (NZT)Pre-matchAll Black Victor Vito makes a welcome return to the Wellington pack. ...

Tasman cruise past Wellington

1 decade ago by Planet Rugby

Wellington's dismal season suffered a fresh blow on Sunday as they lost 42-20 to Tasman at Westpac Stadium. This was the Lions' sixth straight defeat as the Makos were simply too good for them, running...

ITM Cup Live updates: Wellington v Tasman

1 decade ago by TVNZ New Zealand

Follow onenews. co. nz's live updates from the ITM Cup match between Wellington and Tasman39 mins: Wellington 6 Tasman 21 - The long-range penalty-fest continues, Banks knocking one over from 48 metres. ...

Willie Ripia the next cab of the rank for winless Lions

1 decade ago by TVNZ New Zealand

Former Taranaki and Bay of Plenty first five-eighth Willie Ripia has been called in to the Wellington Lions as they prepare to face Tasman at Westpac Stadium on Sunday. Ripia, who was part of the Highlanders...