College Rifles Rugby Union Football Club was founded in 1897. For over 113 years College Rifles has fostered local sporting activities and provided its broad based community with an excellent club environment.
In the year 1897 a military unit was formed, the original members of which were recruited from the Secondary Schools of Auckland.
The coat of arms which was adopted took the form of a Maltese Cross, in which was embodied the lion of the Auckland Grammar School, the crown of King's College and the three stars of St John's College. Hence the name of "College Rifles".
Colonel C.T. Major, C.B.E., D.S.O., V.D. was the organiser, and within a very short space of time he had a unit that was to make an enviable name for itself in the fields of military affairs. On the 14th July, 1897, members of the Volunteer Corps met and decided to form the College Rifles Rugby Football Club.
College Rifles Rugby Club now provides playing opportunities for both senior and junior members.
College Rifles is proud of the fact that it is a community based club, with a large and diverse membership of all ages, based in the Eastern Bays of Auckland.
We believe that the longevity and success of the club has been aided by the focus on the grassroots, or younger members, of the club. The club actively encourages young people to join and the benefits in this regard are to:
Meet new people
Retain a good level of health and fitness
Learn the importance of fair play within a competitive team atmosphere
Actively participate in a sporting code
Encourage hardworking ethics and commitment
Learn that hard work and practice produces positive results
Learn and experience the joy and comradeship of being in a team that sets goals and strives to achieve them. The club spirit embraces the whole family and local community
Sports
Touch Rugby, Rugby Union, Netball, Lacrosse , Football, Tennis, Badminton
Facilities
Showers, Snooker table, Darts board, Kitchen, Tennis courts, Equipment hire, Massage therapy, In-house sound system, Coaching available, Holiday programs, Function room available for hire, Bar, Physiotherapy clinic, Off-street parking, Disabled access, Disabled parking