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One of the greats of Marist and Wellington rugby in the 1950s and 1960s, as a player and then coach, selector and administrator. The Rugby Weekly mentioned Vodanovich on numerous times in despatches on their player happenings page in the 1950s throughout his playing career. Entries such as these were a
Rugby History
Pioneers of Rugby in Wellington 114: Tom Katene
One of the original ‘pocket battleship’ wings. The years 1955 and 1956 were heady ones for in Petone, Wellington and New Zealand rugby. Petone were runners-up and then won the Jubilee Cup in these two seasons, Wellington won back the Ranfurly Shield and the country hosted the Springboks. Tom Katene was in
Pioneers of Rugby in Wellington 113: Ron Horsley
A late bloomer, Ron Horsley also let his actions speak louder than his words. In fact, Ron Horsley didn’t start playing rugby until he was 19. His rise was rapid and the specialist lock quickly ascended the rugby ranks to the top Wellington Football Club Senior team, on to the Wellington representative
Pioneers of Rugby in Wellington 112: Brian Frederikson
Brian Frederikson was one of the most valuable players in Wellington club rugby in the 1950s and 1960s. His strength was his versatility. He could do it all and cover multiple positions if required, although he was predominantly either a halfback or first-five. He was a skilled kicker, both in general
