ALL BLACKS
H.W. Brown 1924-1926
R.A. Roper 1949-1950
G. Beatt 1950
N.J. Bowden 1952
R.H. Brown 1955-1959, 1961-1962
R.J. Boon 1960
J.T. McEldowney 1976-1977
M. Watt 1979-1980
G. Slater 1999
T. Tahuriorangi 2018
T. Vaa’i 2020
All Black XV
Bradley Slater 2024
New Zealand Colts
G. Slater 1991-1992
New Zealand Under 21’s
S. Lines 1994
P. Tito 1998-1999
New Zealand Under 20’s
C. Rei, 2009
L. Boshier, 2014
S. Wainui, 2015
T. Tahuriorangi, 2015
F. Hoeata, 2016
K. Boshier 2019
T. Vaa’i 2019
New Zealand Maori’s
W.O. Mahura 1977
P. Tito 2000
C. Rei 2015
S. Wainui 2015
T. Tahuriorangi 2018
New Zealand Maori XV
Perry Lawrence 2024
New Zealand Sevens
B. Souness 2009
Samoan Under 20’s
G. Habel-Kueffner 2014-2015
Samoa
D. Brighouse 2017
Awards and recognition
Life Members:
N. Barnes
*J. W. Bennett
M. Carr
P. Darney
G. C. Earl
*Mrs S. Mitchell
P.J. Morrison
*R. J. Muir
A. C. Read
*R. A. Roper
A. Slater
R. Sleep
Nominations for Life Membership
It is an honour and a privilege to be a Life Member of our Club, and the number of living life
members is restricted. Nominations must be made by current board members.
Nominations for life membership can be submitted to a board member or emailed to
npob@xtra.co.nz. The closing date for nominations is the end of April.
To be considered for life membership the person must have:
(a) Rendered special service to the club to further its’ objectives
(b) Worked in a voluntary (unpaid) role
(c) Provided special service to the club for a minimum of 10 years
(d) Provided outstanding service in at least one of the following categories and have also
contributed to at least one other category:
– Playing
– Coaching and management
– Administration
– General contribution i.e. fundraising, other general volunteer duties.
Any nomination will be looked at in conjunction with current life members to ensure the
nomination is considered fairly and consistently. The nomination must be thoroughly
researched and presented, if there is insufficient evidence of service to the Club, the
nomination will be declined.
Life membership is awarded at the club prizegiving.
If you require further information or assistance with this process, please contact the Club
Secretary, email npob@xtra.co.nz
Roy & Gordon Roper Memorial Cup
In 2024 the Roy and Gordon Roper Memorial Cup, a tribute to the family’s remarkable 80-
year legacy with New Plymouth Boys High School and the club, was introduced. This award
honours the outstanding contributions of Roy and Gordon Roper, whose dedication to rugby
and community has left an enduring mark on the school and club.
The cup is awarded to a player who embodies the spirit of camaraderie and rugby
excellence. It is open to any player who has joined directly from New Plymouth Boys’ High
School and has made the most significant contribution on and off the field.
The prize includes a cup and $500.