Richard Bolton (rugby league)
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Richard Keith Bolton is a New Zealand
former rugby league
player, manager and coach who represented his country
.
and played in one Test match for the New Zealand Kiwis, the second Test against Australia in 1972. He captained the New Zealand Māori side
which won the 1975 Pacific Cup.
side to wins in the 1986
and 1988 Pacific Cup
s and also coached Waikato in 1987 and 1988. During this time Bolton also served on the New Zealand Māori Rugby League board between 1983 and 1984. He later served as trainer of the 1990 New Zealand Māori side.
.
In 1994 he was employed by the New Zealand Rugby League
as the National Development Officer. In this role he is credited with establishing the National Secondary Schools competition. He retired from this role in 1997.
However Bolton returned to the role in 2002 and also managed the Junior Kiwis
in 2005. In 2009 he was the Auckland Rugby League
's Deputy Chairman.
Richard Keith Bolton is a New Zealand
former rugby league
player, manager and coach who represented his country
.
and played in one Test match for the New Zealand Kiwis, the second Test against Australia in 1972.BOLTON, Richard Keith - 1972 nzleague.co.nz He captained the New Zealand Māori side
which won the 1975 Pacific Cup.
side to wins in the 1986
and 1988 Pacific Cup
s and also coached Waikato in 1987 and 1988. During this time Bolton also served on the New Zealand Māori Rugby League board between 1983 and 1984. He later served as trainer of the 1990 New Zealand Māori side.
.
In 1994 he was employed by the New Zealand Rugby League
as the National Development Officer. In this role he is credited with establishing the National Secondary Schools competition.National Secondary Schools RL nzrl.co.nz He retired from this role in 1997.Final provides a fond finale for retiring Bolton Sunday Star-Times, 6 July 1997
However Bolton returned to the role in 2002 and also managed the Junior Kiwis
in 2005.Junior Kiwis Tie Series Australian Secondary Schools Rugby League, 30 July 2005 In 2009 he was the Auckland Rugby League
's Deputy Chairman.
Richard Keith Bolton is a New Zealand
former rugby league
player, manager and coach who represented his country
.
and played in one Test match for the New Zealand Kiwis, the second Test against Australia in 1972.BOLTON, Richard Keith - 1972 nzleague.co.nz He captained the New Zealand Māori side
which won the 1975 Pacific Cup.
side to wins in the 1986
and 1988 Pacific Cup
s and also coached Waikato in 1987 and 1988. During this time Bolton also served on the New Zealand Māori Rugby League board between 1983 and 1984. He later served as trainer of the 1990 New Zealand Māori side.
.
In 1994 he was employed by the New Zealand Rugby League
as the National Development Officer. In this role he is credited with establishing the National Secondary Schools competition.National Secondary Schools RL nzrl.co.nz He retired from this role in 1997.Final provides a fond finale for retiring Bolton Sunday Star-Times, 6 July 1997
However Bolton returned to the role in 2002 and also managed the Junior Kiwis
in 2005.Junior Kiwis Tie Series Australian Secondary Schools Rugby League, 30 July 2005 In 2009 he was the Auckland Rugby League
's Deputy Chairman.Memo to all clubs and affiliates aucklandleague.co.nz, 16 February 2010
New Zealand
New Zealand is an island country in the south-western Pacific Ocean comprising two main landmasses and numerous smaller islands. The country is situated some east of Australia across the Tasman Sea, and roughly south of the Pacific island nations of New Caledonia, Fiji, and Tonga...
former rugby league
Rugby league
Rugby league football, usually called rugby league, is a full contact sport played by two teams of thirteen players on a rectangular grass field. One of the two codes of rugby football, it originated in England in 1895 by a split from Rugby Football Union over paying players...
player, manager and coach who represented his country
New Zealand national rugby league team
The New Zealand national rugby league team has represented New Zealand in rugby league football since intercontinental competition began for the sport in 1907. Administered by the New Zealand Rugby League, they are commonly known as the Kiwis, after the native bird of that name...
.
Playing career
Bolton was an Auckland representativeAuckland rugby league team
The Auckland rugby league team is the team which traditionally represents all of the clubs which play in the Auckland Rugby League competition. The Auckland Rugby League team has traditionally been a powerhouse of New Zealand domestic rugby league...
and played in one Test match for the New Zealand Kiwis, the second Test against Australia in 1972. He captained the New Zealand Māori side
New Zealand Maori rugby league team
-See also:* New Zealand national rugby league team* New Zealand Māori rugby union team* New Zealand Māori cricket team-External links:* Google Books...
which won the 1975 Pacific Cup.
Coaching career
After retirment Bolton turned to coaching. He coached the New Zealand MāoriNew Zealand Maori rugby league team
-See also:* New Zealand national rugby league team* New Zealand Māori rugby union team* New Zealand Māori cricket team-External links:* Google Books...
side to wins in the 1986
1986 Pacific Cup
-Pool B:-Play offs:-Final:...
and 1988 Pacific Cup
1988 Pacific Cup
-Group 2:-Finals:-Fifth place play off:-Semi Finals:-Third place play off:-Final:-External links:* The Vault...
s and also coached Waikato in 1987 and 1988. During this time Bolton also served on the New Zealand Māori Rugby League board between 1983 and 1984. He later served as trainer of the 1990 New Zealand Māori side.
Later years
Bolton served as the manager of the New Zealand Kiwis in 1992 and 1993 under coach Howie TamatiHowie Tamati
Howard Kevin Tamati, MBE, is a New Zealand former professional rugby league footballer and coach who played for his country. He is the cousin of fellow international Kevin Tamati.-Playing career:Tamati played for Wigan between 1983 and 1984...
.
In 1994 he was employed by the New Zealand Rugby League
New Zealand Rugby League
The New Zealand Rugby League is the governing body for the sport of rugby league football in New Zealand. The NZRL was founded on the 25 April 1910 in preparation for a tour of Great Britain that same year....
as the National Development Officer. In this role he is credited with establishing the National Secondary Schools competition. He retired from this role in 1997.
However Bolton returned to the role in 2002 and also managed the Junior Kiwis
Junior Kiwis
The Junior Kiwis side represents New Zealand in the sport of rugby league. They are commonly known as the Junior Kiwis, after the native bird of that name. They are not necessarily an age grade side, but the second national team behind the New Zealand national rugby league team. They are...
in 2005. In 2009 he was the Auckland Rugby League
Auckland Rugby League
The Auckland Rugby League is the governing body for the sport of rugby league in the Auckland Region of New Zealand. It is responsible for rugby league in the region and was the owner of Carlaw Park, once the "spiritual home of rugby league in New Zealand".-History:The Auckland Rugby League was...
's Deputy Chairman.
Richard Keith Bolton is a New Zealand
New Zealand
New Zealand is an island country in the south-western Pacific Ocean comprising two main landmasses and numerous smaller islands. The country is situated some east of Australia across the Tasman Sea, and roughly south of the Pacific island nations of New Caledonia, Fiji, and Tonga...
former rugby league
Rugby league
Rugby league football, usually called rugby league, is a full contact sport played by two teams of thirteen players on a rectangular grass field. One of the two codes of rugby football, it originated in England in 1895 by a split from Rugby Football Union over paying players...
player, manager and coach who represented his country
New Zealand national rugby league team
The New Zealand national rugby league team has represented New Zealand in rugby league football since intercontinental competition began for the sport in 1907. Administered by the New Zealand Rugby League, they are commonly known as the Kiwis, after the native bird of that name...
.
Playing career
Bolton was an Auckland representativeAuckland rugby league team
The Auckland rugby league team is the team which traditionally represents all of the clubs which play in the Auckland Rugby League competition. The Auckland Rugby League team has traditionally been a powerhouse of New Zealand domestic rugby league...
and played in one Test match for the New Zealand Kiwis, the second Test against Australia in 1972.BOLTON, Richard Keith - 1972 nzleague.co.nz He captained the New Zealand Māori side
New Zealand Maori rugby league team
-See also:* New Zealand national rugby league team* New Zealand Māori rugby union team* New Zealand Māori cricket team-External links:* Google Books...
which won the 1975 Pacific Cup.
Coaching career
After retirment Bolton turned to coaching. He coached the New Zealand MāoriNew Zealand Maori rugby league team
-See also:* New Zealand national rugby league team* New Zealand Māori rugby union team* New Zealand Māori cricket team-External links:* Google Books...
side to wins in the 1986
1986 Pacific Cup
-Pool B:-Play offs:-Final:...
and 1988 Pacific Cup
1988 Pacific Cup
-Group 2:-Finals:-Fifth place play off:-Semi Finals:-Third place play off:-Final:-External links:* The Vault...
s and also coached Waikato in 1987 and 1988. During this time Bolton also served on the New Zealand Māori Rugby League board between 1983 and 1984. He later served as trainer of the 1990 New Zealand Māori side.
Later years
Bolton served as the manager of the New Zealand Kiwis in 1992 and 1993 under coach Howie TamatiHowie Tamati
Howard Kevin Tamati, MBE, is a New Zealand former professional rugby league footballer and coach who played for his country. He is the cousin of fellow international Kevin Tamati.-Playing career:Tamati played for Wigan between 1983 and 1984...
.
In 1994 he was employed by the New Zealand Rugby League
New Zealand Rugby League
The New Zealand Rugby League is the governing body for the sport of rugby league football in New Zealand. The NZRL was founded on the 25 April 1910 in preparation for a tour of Great Britain that same year....
as the National Development Officer. In this role he is credited with establishing the National Secondary Schools competition.National Secondary Schools RL nzrl.co.nz He retired from this role in 1997.Final provides a fond finale for retiring Bolton Sunday Star-Times, 6 July 1997
However Bolton returned to the role in 2002 and also managed the Junior Kiwis
Junior Kiwis
The Junior Kiwis side represents New Zealand in the sport of rugby league. They are commonly known as the Junior Kiwis, after the native bird of that name. They are not necessarily an age grade side, but the second national team behind the New Zealand national rugby league team. They are...
in 2005.Junior Kiwis Tie Series Australian Secondary Schools Rugby League, 30 July 2005 In 2009 he was the Auckland Rugby League
Auckland Rugby League
The Auckland Rugby League is the governing body for the sport of rugby league in the Auckland Region of New Zealand. It is responsible for rugby league in the region and was the owner of Carlaw Park, once the "spiritual home of rugby league in New Zealand".-History:The Auckland Rugby League was...
's Deputy Chairman.
Richard Keith Bolton is a New Zealand
New Zealand
New Zealand is an island country in the south-western Pacific Ocean comprising two main landmasses and numerous smaller islands. The country is situated some east of Australia across the Tasman Sea, and roughly south of the Pacific island nations of New Caledonia, Fiji, and Tonga...
former rugby league
Rugby league
Rugby league football, usually called rugby league, is a full contact sport played by two teams of thirteen players on a rectangular grass field. One of the two codes of rugby football, it originated in England in 1895 by a split from Rugby Football Union over paying players...
player, manager and coach who represented his country
New Zealand national rugby league team
The New Zealand national rugby league team has represented New Zealand in rugby league football since intercontinental competition began for the sport in 1907. Administered by the New Zealand Rugby League, they are commonly known as the Kiwis, after the native bird of that name...
.
Playing career
Bolton was an Auckland representativeAuckland rugby league team
The Auckland rugby league team is the team which traditionally represents all of the clubs which play in the Auckland Rugby League competition. The Auckland Rugby League team has traditionally been a powerhouse of New Zealand domestic rugby league...
and played in one Test match for the New Zealand Kiwis, the second Test against Australia in 1972.BOLTON, Richard Keith - 1972 nzleague.co.nz He captained the New Zealand Māori side
New Zealand Maori rugby league team
-See also:* New Zealand national rugby league team* New Zealand Māori rugby union team* New Zealand Māori cricket team-External links:* Google Books...
which won the 1975 Pacific Cup.
Coaching career
After retirment Bolton turned to coaching. He coached the New Zealand MāoriNew Zealand Maori rugby league team
-See also:* New Zealand national rugby league team* New Zealand Māori rugby union team* New Zealand Māori cricket team-External links:* Google Books...
side to wins in the 1986
1986 Pacific Cup
-Pool B:-Play offs:-Final:...
and 1988 Pacific Cup
1988 Pacific Cup
-Group 2:-Finals:-Fifth place play off:-Semi Finals:-Third place play off:-Final:-External links:* The Vault...
s and also coached Waikato in 1987 and 1988. During this time Bolton also served on the New Zealand Māori Rugby League board between 1983 and 1984. He later served as trainer of the 1990 New Zealand Māori side.
Later years
Bolton served as the manager of the New Zealand Kiwis in 1992 and 1993 under coach Howie TamatiHowie Tamati
Howard Kevin Tamati, MBE, is a New Zealand former professional rugby league footballer and coach who played for his country. He is the cousin of fellow international Kevin Tamati.-Playing career:Tamati played for Wigan between 1983 and 1984...
.
In 1994 he was employed by the New Zealand Rugby League
New Zealand Rugby League
The New Zealand Rugby League is the governing body for the sport of rugby league football in New Zealand. The NZRL was founded on the 25 April 1910 in preparation for a tour of Great Britain that same year....
as the National Development Officer. In this role he is credited with establishing the National Secondary Schools competition.National Secondary Schools RL nzrl.co.nz He retired from this role in 1997.Final provides a fond finale for retiring Bolton Sunday Star-Times, 6 July 1997
However Bolton returned to the role in 2002 and also managed the Junior Kiwis
Junior Kiwis
The Junior Kiwis side represents New Zealand in the sport of rugby league. They are commonly known as the Junior Kiwis, after the native bird of that name. They are not necessarily an age grade side, but the second national team behind the New Zealand national rugby league team. They are...
in 2005.Junior Kiwis Tie Series Australian Secondary Schools Rugby League, 30 July 2005 In 2009 he was the Auckland Rugby League
Auckland Rugby League
The Auckland Rugby League is the governing body for the sport of rugby league in the Auckland Region of New Zealand. It is responsible for rugby league in the region and was the owner of Carlaw Park, once the "spiritual home of rugby league in New Zealand".-History:The Auckland Rugby League was...
's Deputy Chairman.Memo to all clubs and affiliates aucklandleague.co.nz, 16 February 2010