Geoffrey Whetu Skipper

Surname:

Skipper

First names:

Geoffrey Whetu

Known by:

Geoff

Country:

New Zealand

Clubs:

Petone

Provincial teams:

Wellington 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977
Wellington B 1975
NZ Maori 1973, 1975, 1976, 1977

Biography:

1973: NZ Maori: Centre - 1 game
1973: Prince of Wales Cup: Centre - 1 game
1974: Wing - 6 games - 4 tries (16 pts)
1974: Prince of Wales Cup: Centre - 1 game
1975: Wing [7], Sub [1] - 8 games - 5 tries (20 pts)
1975: NZ Maori: Sub - 2 games
1975: Prince of Wales Cup: Wing - 1 game
1975: B: Wing - 1 game
1976: 3/4 - 16 games - 6 tries (24 pts)
1976: NZ Maori - Centre - 3 games - 3 tries (12 pts)
1976: Prince of Wales Cup: Wing - 1 game
1977: NZ Maori: Wing - 1 game
1977: 3/4 - 1 game - 1 try (4 pts)
1977: Prince of Wales Cup: Wing - 1 game

Sub Total: NZ Maori: 5 games (12 pts)
Prov: 33 games (64 pts)
Others: 6 games

Total: 44 games (76 pts)

Endorsements

Hi Kerry
I just came across your website ......it is amazing.
Michael O'Dwyer
Tipperary, Ireland

Just wanted to drop you a line to say that Trevor Howard from New Zealand Rugby has advised me/us (fellow REO’s) of your website. I have had the chance to go through it and must say that you have done an outstanding job in collating and publishing this information. I have, in turn, shared it with all my referees in my regions (for which there are a number of referees in your data base) and I have nothing but praise and complements for what you have done.

Often referees (and players) simply drop off the system and the only records are in books and word of mouth (especially the less known personnel) but for them (and me), to search through and find our names and details of our 1st class accomplishment is very flattering and a sense of pride is established as we show our children or colleagues/friends of years gone by. Of course this is helped by the ease of access (as opposed to searching through books and magazines).

Thanks again for your efforts (for which I can only imagine are enormous) and I hope you continue to enter the details and expand your website.

John Dustow (JD)
Referee Education Officer (REO)
Counties Manukau Rugby Football Union/Thames Valley Rugby Football Union.

Kerry - great website on rugby - just a comment your player information for Ken J Tarrant (brother) South Canterbury is incorrect. It says he played 29 games I think you will find it was around 69 from early 70s to late 70s.
Steve Tarrant
(170 games over 14 seasons for Sth Canterbury & Southland)

Kerry's note: Thanks Steve, this will be corrected once I go back earlier than 1975.

Hi, Kerry,
Your rugbyhistory website is amazing! I don't think there is a more complete source of rugby information in the world, not just on the internet. I've recommended it to several of my rugby-mad mates, who all return with glowing reviews. Have you ever thought of joining the National Rugby Museum in Palmerston North?
If I were to make a suggestion, I would like to see the match dates & venues alongside each result. It might settle a few debates on whether X fixture was on the 18th or 19th of September 1982, for instance, or whether Team Y has played in Town Z etc. If it's too much of a hassle, don't worry about it; you've already put truckloads of work into the site already!
Thanks, Samuel

Hi Kerry

I’ve been meaning to drop you a line for a while after literally stumbling across your website in a Google search.

Since I was a kid I’ve been a bit of a sports stats geek – over the years I have progressed from A4 exercise books with scribbles and cross-outs, to Word and Excel – much more user friendly and secure. My stats have always been my own hobby and pleasure and never shared with anybody.

Your website is nothing short of phenomenal, I can’t begin to imagine the time and research that has gone into it. As a resource for not only NZ rugby supporters, but statisticians round the world, it is second to none. I have yet to come across a site that offers so many easily searchable players and team stats in one area.

The one thing that struck me in doing my own NPC stats research is the vast number of players whose career is limited to one game (or part game) for a minor union. But there they are on NZ Rugby History, with their details recorded exactly the same as a Carter or a McCaw.

Your website is a priceless asset to the NZ rugby fabric, and I can only hope that you can access some kind of sponsorship or support of some kind from NZ Rugby or other avenues. It needs to be treasured and nurtured as it grows to a complete historic record of our game.

Regards
Paul Thomas

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