- Nelson Bays Rugby Union
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Nelson Bays Club information Full name Nelson Bays Rugby Union Website http://www.tasmanmakos.co.nz Colours Blue Founded 1968 Current details Competition NPC Nelson Bays Rugby Union was a New Zealand rugby union team that played from 1968-2005.
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
Year Achievement 1992 NPC Division 3 Champions 1999 NPC Division 2 Champions 2004 NPC Division 2 Champions Ranfurly Shield
Nelson Bays challenged for the Ranfurly Shield 6 times but were never successful.
All Blacks
Nelson Bays had only one All Black in their existence, Trevor James Morris. Morris managed 20 games as an All Black, including three test matches, between 1972-73.
Categories:- Defunct New Zealand rugby union teams
- Defunct New Zealand rugby union governing bodies
- Sport in the Tasman Region
- Sport in the Nelson Region
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