About Us
The Wellington Samoan Rugby Union Inc (WSRU) is an amateur rugby organisation based in Wellington, attracting playing members from the greater Wellington region.
WRSU organisation was formed in the 1970s. WRSU takes great pride in being part of two important New Zealand communities – the Wellington Rugby Football Union and the Wellington Samoan community.
A rugby sub-committee has been appointed to organise and manage WSRU rugby events. They are professionals working in various technical areas of the public and private sector. All have volunteered their time to resurrect WSRU and help promote opportunities and key events for the Wellington Samoans.
Several Wellington Samoan players have gone on to become world class rugby players, icons and leaders in the game. Also many of them have gone on to become leaders or role models in local and national governments, private businesses, church organisations, sports groups, schools and tertiary institutions.
Contribution
Wellington has produced a legacy of high class Samoan players which have included Ieti Tiatia, Steve Meredith, Seti Fiti, Scott Crighton, Ken Laban, John Schuster, Harry Schuster, Timo Tagaloa, Lolani, Kofe and Rev Maafala Koko plus Mike Umaga in the 1980s. Through to Alex Telea, Hennie and Junior Tonuu, Alama Ieremia, Filo and Ace Tiatia, Sene Taala, Tana Umaga, Christian Cullen and Tala Leiasamaivao in 1990s. Then from 2000 onwards Rodney and Steve Sooialo, Jerry Collins, Chris Masoe, Maa Nonu, Neemia Tialata, Johnny Schwalger and Anthony Perenise.
And now the current day Wellington Samoans of Victor Vito, Faifili Levave, Serge Lilo, Alapati Leiua, Julian and Ardie Savea, Motu Matuu, Maa Nonu, Jeffery Toomaga Allen, Robbie Fruen, Buxton Popoalii and TJ Ioane.
All of these famous Wellington Samoan players still contribute to their local communities after their playing careers.
