North Shore Rugby Club

About

The formation date for North Shore RFC is commonly accepted as May 3, 1873 following a meeting of interested parties, presumably at the Masonic Tavern in Devonport. New Zealand RFU records from 1885 report North Shore as one of the first 4 clubs formed in New Zealand so, irrespective of accuracy, we know that the "Pride of the Union" has survived and prospered for in-excess of 150 years. The very first games were played only a stones throw away from the present grounds that Shore have now occupied for well over 100 years. Our prominent green and white hoops were adopted in 1935 and the present clubrooms were built in 1961. Many will remember the "aftermatch" functions that used to take place in the changing facilities and Club flat. North Shore were strong movers in the formation of North Harbour RFU and have continued to play a major involvement in the Union on both the playing and administrative sides.