Governance
Wellington Rugby is governed by a Board of Directors, chaired by Phil Holden, which provides strategic leadership for the Union. The Board delegates authority to a Stakeholders Council, made up of club‑appointed delegates, to oversee and support the amateur game. The Stakeholders Council is led by Florence Masoe.
Supporting both governance groups is the Union’s executive team, led by CEO Tony Giles, who is responsible for administering rugby across the Wellington region at both the community level and the professional level through the Wellington Lions.
The Presidential Suite, led by Rebecca Liua’ana, serves as the Union’s senior ceremonial representatives and official ambassadors. The Suite represents Wellington Rugby at local events and supports community engagement across the region.
Board of Directors
Phil Holden
Chairperson
Sally Attfield
Deputy Chairperson
Hamish Mexted
Director
Shannon Willoughby
Director
Graham McNally
Director
Florence Masoe
Stakeholders Council Chairperson
David Milham
Stakeholders Council Deputy Chairperson
WRFU Officers
Rebecca Liua'ana
President
Sal O-Reilly-Nugent
Vice President
Richard Boag
Vice President
Allan Davidson
Vice President
Mark Fairmaid
Vice President
Mike Segetin
Vice President
Stakeholders Council
Chairperson
Florence Masoe
Avalon
Thomas Kiwara
Eastbourne
Mark Sliper
Hutt Old Boys Marist
Greg Hooper
Johnsonville
Kerry Walsh
Marist St Pats
Steve McGill
Northern United
Kane Mokokmoko
Oriental Rongotai
John Willis
Old Boys University
Lorraine Oloito'a
Paremata-Plimmerton
David Milham (Deputy Chairperson)
Pōneke
Jordan Hoerara
Petone
Hayden O'Toole
Stokes Valley
Graeme Hardie
Tawa
David Fa'atafa
Upper Hutt Rams
[Vacancy]
Wainuiomata
Michael Lealava'a
Wellington Rugby Referees' Association
Zinny McCormick
Wellington Secondary Schools' Rugby Union
Martin Isberg