News Details | allblacks.com New Zealand rugby greats inducted into IRB Hall of Fame allblacks.com 23 Aug 2014 Getty Images Ten All Blacks legends were inducted into the IRB Hall of Fame at special ceremony at the annual Reunion Dinner of former All Blacks in Auckland tonight. They were All Blacks greats Fred Allen, Don Clarke, Sean Fitzpatrick, Grant Fox, Ian Kirkpatrick, Michael Jones, John Kirwan, Colin Meads, Graham Mourie and George Nepia. Legendary sports journalist Terry McLean was also recognised. New Zealand Rugby Chief Executive Steve Tew told the gathering that all had “contributed enormously to our game here in New Zealand and across the globe. “Those here tonight know better than most, the world class and often unique talent we have had play for and contribute to New Zealand Rugby.” It was a night of rekindled memories and mateship and a time to remember how much had changed in the game. One of the greatest. Former @AllBlacks lock #Pinetree collects his IRB Hall of Fame cap.

pic.twitter.com/Rs3yu2tBfG — All Blacks (@AllBlacks) August 22, 2014 Former Captain Graham Mourie remembered being named in the team for the first time. “My father bowled up while I was feeding the pigs and said, ‘you’re playing the Lions in Dunedin on Saturday.’” He summed up what it meant to be an All Black. “When you are an All Black, you want to be the best you could be. The great thing about being an All Black is about playing with 14 others who do their job.” Legendary loosie and former captain Ian Kirkpatrick recalled the changing physicality of the game. “We never threw weights around.” “I am in total awe, I was a fat little kid from Sacred Heart….I was just lucky,” said Sean Fitzpatrick.

Sitting with Michael Jones alongside Colin Meads and Kirkpatrick on stage he said: “To be part of these guys I very special, I grew up watching these guys playing rugby and to be alongside them is wonderful.” “We are so in awe of sitting here with the icons that went before us” said Jones who scored the first try of the first Rugby World Cup in 1987, and on debut. He recalled being named in the All Blacks for the first time. “It was the privilege of living the dream and being cognisant that you were stepping into big shoes, knowing there was a huge responsibility.” A ceremony took place tonight inducting 10 @AllBlacks into the IRB Hall of Fame. Here is the 'iceman' taking his cap. pic.twitter.com/Xvv5fJMK6p — All Blacks (@AllBlacks) August 22, 2014 Six inductees attended in person, while five were represented by family members. “It is great news that agreement has now been reached to amalgamate the two into one internationally recognised entity – the IRB Hall of Fame which is owned and administered by the IRB,” said Tew.

“This is a great outcome for our game as we bring the responsibility of judging, preserving and chronicling significant contribution to our games history and heritage together under the one body.” The inductees join New Zealanders already part of the IRB Hall of Fame including Jonah Lomu, Sir Gordon Tietjens, Sir Wilson Whineray and David Kirk as well as the 1888 Natives Team. IRB Chairman Bernard Lapasset said: “The IRB Hall of Fame recognises those who have made an indelible mark on our sport through feats on the field of play, displays of great character or through their tireless and inspirational work in driving forward our great Game. “The All Blacks are globally recognised throughout all sport. A truly iconic symbol of excellence, New Zealand rugby has provided some of the greatest individual players and impressive sides ever to grace a rugby field.

These 11 inductees are each true greats in their own right and have made a positive impression on the sport that will last the test of time.” Rugby: Tietjens inducted into Hall of Fame - Sport - NZ Herald News Rugby: Tietjens inducted into Hall of Fame 11:09 AM Monday May 14, 2012 SHARE: Rugby Sevens Gordon Tietjens became the first sevens coach to be named in the IRB Hall of Fame. Photo / Rotorua Daily Post New Zealand Sevens coach Gordon Tietjens has been inducted into the IRB Hall of Fame, the first sevens coach gain recognition this way. Tietjens' induction follows New Zealand's record-breaking 10th IRB World Series win in London overnight. To cap off a great night for New Zealand, Tomasi Cama received the IRB Sevens Player of the Year award. Cama also finished the season as leading points scorer with 390 points. New Zealand Rugby Union chief executive Steve Tew said the accolades were testament to the consistent excellence of the team.

"I am delighted for Gordon that his remarkable achievements in sevens have been recognised by the IRB in this way. He has been at the top of his game for 17 years and has led the New Zealand Sevens team to all 10 of their world titles and four Commonwealth Games gold medals - an amazing accomplishment for any coach. "The team has had an incredible season picking up three tournament wins in what was a very competitive series this year. To come away with our 10th World Series win is just fantastic, and we are very proud of them.'' Tew also congratulated Cama on winning his award. "Tomasi has been an integral part of the New Zealand Sevens team for seven seasons. He is one of the most exciting players I have seen in this form of the game and has had an outstanding season,'' he said. Tietjens joins a group of great New Zealanders that have already been inducted in to the IRB Hall of Fame, including All Black greats Sir Brian Lochore, Sir Wilson Whineray, David Kirk, the 1888 Natives team and Joseph Warbrick, Dave Gallaher and Jonah Lomu. Continued below.

Pinetree among recognised All Blacks - Official SANZAR Site August 24, 2014 Pinetree among recognised All Blacks Eleven legends of New Zealand rugby have been inducted into the IRB Hall of Fame at a special ceremony in Auckland on Friday August 21, staged the night before a Bledisloe Cup match in Eden Park. This latest induction represents the incorporation into the IRB Hall of Fame of many of the International Rugby Hall of Fame, which was recently acquired by the IRB and presentations were made by Hall of Fame panel member Don Cameron and New Zealand Rugby chief executive Steve Tew. The new inductees are: Fred Allen, Don Clarke, Grant Fox, Sean Fitzpatrick, Michael Jones, Ian Kirkpatrick, John Kirwan, Terry McLean, Colin Meads, Graham Mourie and George Nepia. IRB Chairman Bernard Lapasset said: “The IRB Hall of Fame recognises those who have made an indelible mark on our sport through feats on the field of play, displays of great character or through their tireless and inspirational work in driving forward our great Game.” “The New Zealand All Blacks are globally recognised throughout all sport.

A truly iconic symbol of excellence, NZ rugby has provided some of the greatest individual players and impressive sides ever to grace a rugby field. These 11 inductees are each true greats in their own right and have made a positive impression on the sport that will last the test of time.” New Zealand Rugby Chief Executive Steve Tew told the gathering that all had “contributed enormously to our game here in New Zealand and across the globe. “Those here tonight know better than most, the world class and often unique talent we have had play for and contribute to New Zealand Rugby.” It was a night of rekindled memories and mateship and a time to remember how much had changed in the game. Former Captain Graham Mourie remembered being named in the team for the first time. “My father bowled up while I was feeding the pigs and said, ‘you’re playing the Lions in Dunedin on Saturday.’” He summed up what it meant to be an All Black. “When you are an All Black, you want to be the best you could be. The great thing about being an All Black is about playing with 14 others who do their job.” Legendary loosie and former captain Ian Kirkpatrick recalled the changing physicality of the game.

“We never threw weights around.” “I am in total awe, I was a fat little kid from Sacred Heart….I was just lucky,” said Sean Fitzpatrick. Sitting with Michael Jones alongside Colin Meads and Kirkpatrick on stage he said: “To be part of these guys I very special, I grew up watching these guys playing rugby and to be alongside them is wonderful.” “We are so in awe of sitting here with the icons that went before us” said Jones who scored the first try of the first Rugby World Cup in 1987, and on debut. He recalled being named in the All Blacks for the first time. “It was the privilege of living the dream and being cognisant that you were stepping into big shoes, knowing there was a huge responsibility.” Six inductees attended in person, while five were represented by family members. “It is great news that agreement has now been reached to amalgamate the two into one internationally recognised entity – the IRB Hall of Fame which is owned and administered by the IRB,” said Tew.

“This is a great outcome for our game as we bring the responsibility of judging, preserving and chronicling significant contribution to our games history and heritage together under the one body.” The inductees join New Zealanders already part of the IRB Hall of Fame including Jonah Lomu, Sir Gordon Tietjens, Sir Wilson Whineray and David Kirk as well as the 1888 Natives Team. IRB Chairman Bernard Lapasset said: “The IRB Hall of Fame recognises those who have made an indelible mark on our sport through feats on the field of play, displays of great character or through their tireless and inspirational work in driving forward our great Game. “The All Blacks are globally recognised throughout all sport. A truly iconic symbol of excellence, New Zealand rugby has provided some of the greatest individual players and impressive sides ever to grace a rugby field. These 11 inductees are each true greats in their own right and have made a positive impression on the sport that will last the test of time.” With thanks to allblacks.com for the quotes from the former All Blacks. The IRB Hall of Fame was launched in 2006 with the induction of Rugby School and William Webb Ellis.

Since then the following legends have been inducted: Baron Pierre de Coubertin, Danie Craven, Wilson Whineray, Gareth Edwards, John Eales, The 1888 Natives Team and Joseph Warbrick, Ned Haig and the Melrose club, Jack Kyle, Philippe Sella, Hugo Porta, William Maclagan, Barry Heatlie, Bennie Osler, Cliff Morgan, Tony O’Reilly, Frik du Preez, Syd Millar, Willie John McBride, Ian McGeechan, Jean Prat, Lucien Mias, Andre and Guy Boniface, Serge Blanco, Harry Vassall and Alan Rotherham, Cardiff RFC and Frank Hancock, David Gallaher, Barbarian FC and WP Carpmael, Mike Gibson, Roger Vanderfield, Richard Littlejohn, Nicholas Shehadie, John Kendall-Carpenter, David Kirk, Brian Lochore, Nick Farr-Jones, Bob Dwyer, Francois Pienaar, Kitch Christie, Rod Macqueen, Gareth Rees, Clive Woodward, Jonah Lomu, Jake White, Brian Lima, Agustín Pichot, Martin Johnson, John Smit, Gordon Tietjens, Ian and Donald

 Campbell, Yoshihiro Sakata, the 1924 Romanian Olympic Team, the gold medal-winning USA Olympic Team of 1920 and 1924, Richard and Kennedy Tsimba, Alfred St George Hamersley, Vladimir Ilyushin, Waisale Serevi, Thomas Lawton, John Thornett, Ken Catchpole, Mark Ella, David Campese, George Gregan, Robert Seddon and the 1888 British team, David Bedell-Sivright, Bleddyn Williams, Jack Matthews, Ronnie Dawson and Gavin Hastings.

News Details | allblacks.com Hamersley inducted into IRB Hall of Fame irb.com 12 Jan 2013 Getty Images The late Alfred St. George Hamersley, one of Rugby’s first internationals, has been inducted into the IRB Hall of Fame. IRB Chief Executive Brett Gosper made the presentation of the IRB Hall of Fame cap and pin to Marlborough College (England), where Hamersley was educated and first played ‘football’ under the interpretation of Rugby School rules. One of life’s great achievers, Hamersley was a barrister by profession and later became an MP in his home county of Oxfordshire. Having established a reputation as a powerful forward, Hamersley was selected by England to play in the first-ever international against Scotland at Raeburn Place in Edinburgh on March 27 1871. Scotland won by one goal and one try to one try. Hamersley went on to captain England in the last of his four appearances in 1874, the same year that he emigrated to New Zealand to practise law. Once settled, he helped to establish the South Canterbury Football Club.

In 2010 the local senior men’s competition named its trophy The Hamersley Cup in honour of one of its Union’s founding fathers. Its inscription reads: “Presented in recognition of Alfred St George Hamersley and his pioneering contribution to South Canterbury Rugby 1875”. After 15 years in New Zealand the Hamersley family moved to Canada where he continued his sporting missionary work. His love of Rugby led him to join Vancouver Football Rugby Club and become the first President of the British Columbia Rugby Union in 1889. On his return to England in 1905 he remained involved in Rugby and was instrumental in helping to form the Oxfordshire Nomads Rugby Union Football Club in 1909, which was later to become Oxford RFC. Hamersley served his country as a Lieutenant General in the Great War. He died in 1929, aged 80. Gosper said: “It is an honour to be making this presentation on behalf of the global Rugby family to induct one of its visionaries and true pioneers to join the prestigious IRB Hall of Fame.” “Alfred St.

George Hamersley had such a profound impact on the development of the Game in the United Kingdom, New Zealand and Canada, establishing Rugby clubs and epitomising Rugby’s character-building values of solidarity, passion and respect that have played a central role in Rugby’s growth and prosperity.” Jonathan Leigh, Master of Marlborough College, added: “Marlborough College is pleased to be associated with the induction of Alfred St. George Hamersley into the IRB Hall of Fame. As one of the earliest schools to play Rugby, it is both fitting and an honour to have had an England captain of such distinction who later served his country with such dedication.” Click here for profiles of the IRB Hall of Fame inductees on the IRB website >> About the IRB Hall of Fame: Chaired by IRB Chairman Bernard Lapasset, the IRB Hall of Fame honours Rugby greats who have enhanced the Game through their exceptional achievements. Players, entire teams, administrators, coaches, referees, members of the media and Rugby personalities are considered based on their outstanding contributions. Each year, the IRB Hall of Fame recognises the achievements of individuals and organisations that have made outstanding contributions to the development of the Game worldwide.

The theme of this year’s induction is “Rugby – a global Game” and celebrates Rugby’s expansion to become a global sport played by millions of men and women worldwide. The IRB Hall of Fame was launched in 2006 with the induction of Rugby School and William Webb Ellis. Since then the following legends have been inducted: Baron Pierre de Coubertin, Dr Danie Craven, Sir Wilson Whineray, Gareth Edwards, John Eales, The 1888 Natives Team and Joseph Warbrick, Ned Haig and the Melrose club, Dr Jack Kyle, Philippe Sella, Hugo Porta, William Maclagan, Barry Heatlie, Bennie Osler, Cliff Morgan, Sir Anthony O’Reilly AO, Frik du Preez, Dr.

Syd Millar, Willie John McBride, Sir Ian McGeechan, Jean Prat, Lucien Mias, Andre and Guy Boniface, Serge Blanco, Harry Vassall and Alan Rotherham, Cardiff RFC and Frank Hancock, David Gallaher, Barbarian FC and WP Carpmael, Mike Gibson, Dr Roger Vanderfield, Richard Littlejohn, Sir Nicholas Shehadie, John Kendal-Carpenter, David Kirk, Sir Brian Lochore, Nick Farr-Jones, Bob Dwyer, Francois Pienaar, Kitch Christie, Rod Macqueen, Gareth Rees, Sir Clive Woodward OBE, Jonah Lomu, Jake White, Brian Lima, Agustín Pichot, Martin Johnson CBE, John Smit, Gordon Tietjens, Ian & Donald Campbell, Yoshihiro Sakata, the 1924 Romanian Olympic Team, the gold medal-winning USA Olympic Team of 1920 and 1924, and Richard and Kennedy Tsimba. World Rugby “Hall Of Fame” | In order to investigate the circumstances of the William Webb Ellis ‘exploit’, a committee of Old Rugbeians was appointed in 1895.

=== Hall of Fame Inductees 2014 Inductee: Gill BurnsFormer England captain Gill Burns played in four Women’s Rugby World Cups, including the win in 1994. IRB Hall of Fame 2014 Inductee: Fred AllenFred ‘The Needle’ Allen had a 100 per cent record as All Blacks coach with 14 wins from 14 Tests in charge. IRB Hall of Fame 2014 Inductee: Don Clarke A legend of Waikato rugby, Don Clarke played 31 Tests among his 89 matches for New Zealand. IRB Hall of Fame 2014 Inductee: Sir Colin Meads Widely regarded as one a true icon of New Zealand and world rugby. IRB Hall of Fame 2013 Inductee: Thomas Lawton Tom Lawton is widely regarded as one of Australia’s all-time greats as well as a fine Wallaby captain and coach. 2013 Inductee: Ken William Catchpole One of the world’s finest scrum halves, Ken Catchpole won 27 caps for Australia before injury cut short his career at 28.

IRB Hall of Fame 2013 Inductee: Mark Gordon Ella The most successful of the three rugby-playing Ella brothers who graced the fields of Australia and the world during the 1980s. 2013 Inductee: George Musarurwa Gregan The most capped player in world rugby, George Gregan is a Rugby World Cup winner with Australia. IRB Hall of Fame 2013 Inductee: John Edward Thornett The oldest and most successful of three exceptionally gifted rugby-playing brothers, he played international rugby in four positions. IRB Hall of Fame 2013 Inductee: Robert Seddon & 1888 teamOne hundred and twenty-five years have passed since Robert Seddon led the first touring side to the southern hemisphere. IRB Hall of Fame 2013 Inductee: Dr David Bedell-Sivright A player of enormous physicality and resilience he toured with the Lions twice, captaining them to Australia and New Zealand in 1904.

IRB Hall of Fame 2013 Inductee: B Williams & Dr J Matthews Bleddyn Williams and Jack Matthews formed a successful centre partnership for Cardiff, Wales and the Lions after the Second World War. IRB Hall of Fame 2013 Inductee: Alfred Ronald Dawson An outstanding leader of men, he captained his club, province, country and the 1959 Lions on their tour of Australia, New Zealand and Canada 2013 Inductee: Andrew Gavin Hastings Described as “great player of the future” before making his international debut, Gavin Hastings fulfilled the prophecy of his former coach. IRB Hall of Fame 2012 Inductee: Waisale Serevi ‘The King of Sevens’, Waisale Serevi’s name is synonymous with the shorter version of the Game, having excelled for Fiji Sevens. IRB Hall of Fame 2012 Inductee: Vladimir Ilyushin A legend of Soviet Union aviation, Vladimir Ilyushin was also instrumental in the formation of the Soviet Rugby Federation.

IRB Hall of Fame 2012 Inductee: Alfred St George Hamersley Alfred St George Hamersley played in the first ever rugby international match for England against Scotland on 27 March 1871. IRB Hall of Fame 2012 Inductees: Richard and Kennedy Tsimba Two pioneers of rugby in Zimbabwe, brothers Richard and Kennedy Tsimba, have been inducted into the IRB Hall of Fame. IRB Hall of Fame 2012 Inductees: The USA Olympic team The USA teams which won the last two Olympic rugby medals, in 1920 and 1924, have been inducted into the IRB Hall of Fame. IRB Hall of Fame 2012 Inductee: The Romania Olympic Team The 1924 Olympic team won Romania’s first ever medal and inspired generations of Rugby players in that country. IRB Hall of Fame 2012 Inductee: Yoshihiro Sakata Japanese legend Yoshihiro Sakata was voted one of the best players in the world by the NZ Almanac in the late 1960s.

IRB Hall of Fame 2012 Inductees: Ian and Donald Campbell Brothers Ian and Donald Campbell both played for Chile and the former is widely regarded as the father of Chile rugby. IRB Hall of Fame 2012 Inductee: Gordon Tietjens Gordon Tietjens is peerless in Sevens, having been at the helm of New Zealand since 1994 and won countless Series titles and gold medals. IRB Hall of Fame 2011 Inductee: John William Smit John Smit was South Africa captain for their second Rugby World Cup triumph in 2007. IRB Hall of Fame 2011 Inductee: Martin Osbourne Johnson Martin Johnson led England to their finest hour in Rugby World Cup history, victory in the 2003 tournament in Australia. IRB Hall of Fame 2011 Inductee: Agustín Pichot The talisman of Argentine rugby, Agustín Pichot played in four Rugby World Cups and captained the Pumas to a best finish of third in 2007.

IRB Hall of Fame 2011 Inductee: Brian Pala Lima A legend of Samoan rugby, Brian Lima is to date the only man to play in five Rugby World Cups. IRB Hall of Fame 2011 Inductee: Jake White Jake White coached South Africa to their second Rugby World Cup triumph in 2007. IRB Hall of Fame 2011 Inductee: Jonah Tali Lomu Few will forget the impact that New Zealand’s giant wing Jonah Lomu had on Rugby World Cup 1995. IRB Hall of Fame 2011 Inductee: Sir Clive Ronald Woodward Clive Woodward was the coach when England became the first northern hemisphere nation to lift the Webb Ellis Cup at RWC 2003. IRB Hall of Fame 2011 Inductee: Gareth Lloyd Rees Former Canada fly half and captain Gareth Rees was the first player to take part in four Rugby World Cup tournaments. IRB Hall of Fame 2011 Inductee: Roderick Macqueen Rod Macqueen coached Australia to their second Rugby World Cup success in 1999.

IRB Hall of Fame 2011 Inductee: George Moir Christie Kitch Christie was South Africa coach when they won Rugby World Cup 1995 on home soil. IRB Hall of Fame 2011 Inductee: Jacobus Francois Pienaar The image of Francois Pienaar receiving the Webb Ellis Cup from Nelson Mandela is one of the most iconic in Rugby World Cup history. IRB Hall of Fame 2011 Inductee: Robert Dwyer Bob Dwyer coached Australia to Rugby World Cup success in 1991. IRB Hall of Fame 2011 Inductee: Nicholas Farr-Jones Nick Farr-Jones was Australia’s captain for their first Rugby World Cup triumph in 1991. IRB Hall of Fame 2011 Inductee: Sir Brian James Lochore Sir Brian Lochore was coach of New Zealand for their first Rugby World Cup triumph in 1987. IRB Hall of Fame 2011 Inductee: David Edward Kirk David Kirk was the first captain to lift the Webb Ellis Cup after New Zealand’s success on home soil in 1987.

IRB Hall of Fame 2011 Inductee: John Kendall-Carpenter Former England captain John Kendall-Carpenter was the third RWC 1987 Director, responsible for delivering the tournament on time and budget. IRB Hall of Fame 2011 Inductee: Sir Nicholas Michael Shehadie Sir Nicholas Shehadie spent months on the road convincing the reluctant northern hemisphere Unions of the value of a Rugby World Cup. IRB Hall of Fame 2011 Inductee: Richard Littlejohn Richard Littlejohn was instrumental in leading the IRB to make the decision to hold a Rugby World Cup. IRB Hall of Fame 2011 Inductee: Dr Ian Roger Vanderfield A former referee, Dr Vanderfield was chair of the historic meeting in Paris where the decision to hold a Rugby World Cup was made in 1985. IRB Hall of Fame 2010 Inductee: Cameron Michael H Gibson The fourth most capped Lion with 12 Tests, Mike Gibson was the most capped player in world rugby at the time of retirement.

IRB Hall of Fame 2010 Inductee: WP Carpmael & Barbarian FC Founded by the visionary William Percy Carpmael, the Barbarian Football Club is unique in Rugby terms. IRB Hall of Fame 2010 Inductee: Dave Gallaher Dave Gallaher captained the first official New Zealand tour of the British Isles, France and USA, the so called ‘Originals’. IRB Hall of Fame 2010 Inductee: Frank Hancock and Cardiff RFC Under the captaincy of Frank Hancock, Cardiff RFC pioneered the revolutionary four-back system adopted by Wales in the 1885 season. IRB Hall of Fame 2010 Inductee: Harry Vassall & Alan Rotherham Alan Rotherham and Harry Vassall are credited with pioneering the passing game and three-man backline, which became widespread in the 1880s. IRB Hall of Fame 2010 Inductee: Serge Blanco Venezuelan-born Serge Blanco is a name synonomous with French rugby, the full back amassing a then record 93 Tests over 11 years.

IRB Hall of Fame 2010 Inductee: Lucien Mias A great innovator and thinker, French legend Lucian Mias was known as Docteur Pack and described as the captain of captains. IRB Hall of Fame 2010 Inductees: Andre and Guy Boniface Described as the first superstars of the French game, brothers Andre and Guy Boniface made 83 Test appearances between them. IRB Hall of Fame 2010 Inductee: Jean Prat Known as Monsieur Rugby, legendary French star Jean Prat was the first player in international rugby to reach 50 caps. IRB Hall of Fame 2009 Inductee: Ian McGeechan His name is synonymous with the Lions, Ian McGeechan having gone on seven tours, experiencing series wins over South Africa as a player … IRB Hall of Fame 2009 Inductee: William J McBride Willie John McBride toured South Africa three times as a player with the Lions, the last time as captain of the “Invincibles” in 1974.

IRB Hall of Fame 2009 Inductee: Dr Syd Millar Syd Millar’s association with the British & Irish Lions spans six decades and includes two tours to South Africa as a player, one as… IRB Hall of Fame 2009 Inductee: Frederik CH du Preez South African flank forward Frik du Preez played eight Tests against the Lions across the 1962 and 1968 tours and was never on the losin… IRB Hall of Fame 2009 Inductee: Sir Anthony O’Reilly Ireland wing Tony O’Reilly made his Lions debut while still a teenager in 1955 and scored a record 37 tries across his two tours during … IRB Hall of Fame 2009 Inductee: Clifford I Morgan A true legend of Welsh rugby, Cliff Morgan was labelled ‘Morgan the Magnificent’ by South African press after leading the Lions to a fam… IRB Hall of Fame 2009 Inductee: Bennie Osler Bennie Osler made his South African debut against the Lions and went on to play in 17 consecutive Tests for the Springboks.

IRB Hall of Fame 2009 Inductee: Barry H Heatlie Barry Heatlie captained South Africa to their first ever Test win in 1896 and again in the third test of 1903 which won them them the Se… IRB Hall of Fame 2009 Inductee: William E Maclagan Bill Maclagan was appointed captain of the first British team to tour South Africa back in 1891 and played in 19 of the 20 matches on th… IRB Hall of Fame 2008 Inductee: Philippe Sella France legend Philippe Sella is widely recognised as one of the finest players of his generation and the world’s best centre of the 1980… IRB Hall of Fame 2008 Inductee: Hugo Porta Dubbed the ‘magician of Argentine rugby’, Hugo Porta enjoyed an international career spanning 19 years and is the Pumas’ leading point s… IRB Hall of Fame 2008 Inductee: Dr Jack Kyle Regarded as the greatest ever Irish player, Dr John Wilson Kyle was a key figure in Ireland’s Grand Slam winning team of 194

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IRB Hall of Fame 2008 Inductee: Melrose RFC and Ned Haig Little did Ned Haig and David Sanderson realise that their money-spinning idea for a Sevens tournament in 1883 would go on to become a w… IRB Hall of Fame 2008 Inductee: J Warbrick & 1888 Natives Team Joseph Astbury Warbick coached and captained the 1888 Natives Team on their record 107-match tour of New Zealand, Australia and the Brit… IRB Hall of Fame 2007 Inductee: Sir Wilson Whineray Sir Wilson Whineray played with distinction for a number of New Zealand provinces and the national side in a sparkling rugby career. IRB Hall of Fame 2007 Inductee: Dr Danie Craven Dr. Daniel Hartman Craven captained and coached South Africa and was Chairman of the IRB Council in 1962, 1973 and 1979. IRB Hall of Fame 2007 Inductee: Gareth Edwards Gareth Edwards is a name synonymous with Welsh and British Lions rugby history.

IRB Hall of Fame 2007 Inductee: John Eales A natural leader, former Australia captain John Eales is one of a select group of players to have won the Rugby World Cup on two occasions. IRB Hall of Fame 2007 Inductee: Baron Pierre de Coubertin The founder of the modern Olympic Games and a passionate proponent of rugby. IRB Hall of Fame 2007: New inductees into IRB Hall of FameFive new inductees are admitted into the IRB Hall of Fame at the 2007 IRB Awards ceremony in Paris on Sunday 21 October. IRB Hall of Fame 2006: Rugby School and William Webb EllisThe first to be inducted into the IRB Hall of Fame was Rugby School in Warwickshire and its most celebrated pupil William Webb Ellis. 2006 Inductee: William Webb Ellis A biography of William Webb Ellis, Rugby School in Warwickshire’s most celebrated pupil.

IRB Hall of Fame 2006 Inductee: Rugby School Lawrence Sheriff left his considerable fortune to fund a school for the children of Rugby and nearby areas, one that now bears his coat … IRB Hall of Fame 2006: Current Rugby School Headmaster speech The speech given by Headmaster Patrick Derham, the Rugby School representative, at the induction of the School and William Webb Ellis in… IRB Hall of Fame 2006: The Rugby School Legacy – The Laws Rugby School has left a considerable legacy in terms of the Laws of the Game, terminology, half time change of ends and the try. IRB Hall of Fame 2006: The Rugby School Legacy – The Ball A boot and shoe manufacturer in Rugby is credited with making the earliest rugby balls to be used in the School foot-ball game.

IRB Hall of Fame 2006: The Rugby School Legacy – The Cap The cap became a sign of attainment at Rugby School and was subsequently adopted as such by rugby clubs, then England and other Unions a… IRB Hall of Fame 2006: The Bloxam Controversy It was Matthew Bloxham, a contemporary of William Webb Ellis at Rugby School in the 1820s, who claimed in 1876 that Webb Ellis had run w… IRB Hall of Fame 2006: Tom Brown’s School Days Read Thomas Hughes’ account of how football was played at Rugby School in the early 19th Century, immortalised in ‘Tom Brown’s School Days’. IRB Hall of Fame 2006: Old Rugbeian Investigation In order to investigate the circumstances of the William Webb Ellis ‘exploit’, a committee of Old Rugbeians was appointed in 1895.

Black Ferns among first women to be inducted into IRB Hall of Fame | 1 NEWS NOW | TVNZ Black Ferns among first women to be inducted into IRB Hall of Fame share Source: Former Black Ferns Anna Richards and Farah Palmer were among the first women to be inducted into the IRB Hall of Fame at a special ceremony in London overnight (NZT). Farah Palmer of the Black Ferns Source: Associated Press The Hall of Fame was launched in 2006 to recognise those who have made a major contribution to rugby. Richards and Palmer joined four other women: Nathalie Amiel (France), Gill Burns (England), Patty Jervey (USA), Carol Isherwood (England) as the first women to enter the Hall of Fame as well as some greats of the men's game. "Anna and Farah are fantastic ambassadors for rugby and superb athletes," said New Zealand Rugby Chief Executive Steve Tew. "They have paved the way for female rugby players not just in New Zealand, they have also inspired rugby players from around the world. "They deserve to be in the Hall of Fame alongside their New Zealand male counterparts, like Michael Jones, John Kirwan and Grant Fox," he said.

Anna Richards was a Black Fern from 1990 to 2010 and played in four Rugby World Cups. She has 37 caps to her name and is currently head coach of the Hong Kong Women's Sevens team. "It's a bit of a surprise but a great honour to be acknowledged in such a way by the IRB," said Richards. "I was fortunate enough to play in some really great Black Fern teams who were dominant over a number of years." Farah Palmer was a Black Fern from 1996 to 2006 and under her captaincy, the national side lost only one match. Farah played in three Rugby World Cups, earning 35 caps. Dr Palmer is a a member of the New Zealand Maori Rugby Board and a senior lecture at Massey University's School of Management. In August former All Blacks Grant Fox, Graham Mourie, Fred Allen, Sir John Kirwan, Ian Kirkpatrick, Michael Jones, Sean Fitzpatrick, Don Clarke, George Nepia, Sir Colin Meads and former Herald journalist Sir T P McLean were inducted into the Hall of Fame.

The new inductions to the IRB Hall of Fame were: Nathalie Amiel (France), Gill Burns (England), Patty Jervey (USA), Carol Isherwood (England), Anna Richards (New Zealand), Farah Palmer (New Zealand), Keith Rowlands (Wales), Jim Greenwood (Scotland), JPR Williams (Wales), Michael Lynagh (Australia), Jo Maso (France), Keith Wood (Ireland), Ieuan Evans (Wales), Jason Leonard (England) and Bill Beaumont (England). The IRB Hall of Fame was launched in 2006 with the induction of Rugby School and William Webb Ellis.

Since then the following legends have been inducted: Baron Pierre de Coubertin, Danie Craven, Wilson Whineray, Gareth Edwards, John Eales, The 1888 Natives Team and Joseph Warbrick, Ned Haig and the Melrose club, Jack Kyle, Philippe Sella, Hugo Porta, William Maclagan, Barry Heatlie, Bennie Osler, Cliff Morgan, Tony O'Reilly, Frik du Preez, Syd Millar, Willie John McBride, Ian McGeechan, Jean Prat, Lucien Mias, Andre and Guy Boniface, Serge Blanco, Harry Vassall and Alan Rotherham, Cardiff RFC and Frank Hancock, David Gallaher, Barbarian FC and WP Carpmael, Mike Gibson, Roger Vanderfield, Richard Littlejohn, Nicholas Shehadie, John Kendall-Carpenter, David Kirk, Brian Lochore, Nick Farr-Jones, Bob Dwyer, Francois Pienaar, Kitch Christie, Rod Macqueen, Gareth Rees, Clive Woodward, Jonah Lomu, Jake White, Brian Lima, Agustín Pichot, Martin Johnson, John Smit, Gordon Tietjens, Ian and Donald Campbell

, Yoshihiro Sakata, the 1924 Romanian Olympic Team, the gold medal-winning USA Olympic Team of 1920 and 1924, Richard and Kennedy Tsimba, Alfred St George Hamersley, Vladimir Ilyushin, Waisale Serevi, Thomas Lawton, John Thornett, Ken Catchpole, Mark Ella, David Campese, George Gregan, Robert Seddon and the 1888 British team, David Bedell-Sivright, Bleddyn Williams, Jack Matthews, Ronnie Dawson, Gavin Hastings, Fred Allen, Don Clarke, Grant Fox, Sean Fitzpatrick, Michael Jones, Ian Kirkpatrick, John Kirwan, Terry McLean, Colin Meads, Graham Mourie and George Nepia.

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Question: Who is the only All Black (New Zealand rugby) captain to have been inducted into the IRB Hall of Fame?
Answer: Wilson Whineray