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3 unusual facts about Riki Papakura


Riki Papakura

In 1911 Papakura travelled to England to attend the Festival of Empire.

Papakura played centre for Warrington's first grade team in 14 October 1911 in a 13–8 win over Broughton Rangers at Wilderspool Stadium.

From Rotorua, Papakura toured Australia twice with the New Zealand Māori side; in 1908 with the original touring party and again as captain of the 1909 New Zealand Māori side, he also represented Australasia.



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