With over 100 games for Takapuna as a Player, 2 years as our Championship winning Coach and 66 games for North Harbour we are delighted to announce that International Rugby, Super Rugby and Provincial Rugby coach, Paul Feeney will be taking on the role of Director of Rugby for TRFC.

The experience and professionalism Paul brings to TRFC is immeasurable. Since becoming a full-time coach in 2002 Paul has been at the forefront of Rugby both nationally and internationally, with a myriad of learnings which he'll bring to Takapuna.

With the ever-changing Rugby landscape, in particular at Grassroots level, Paul will be a significant asset to the Club in helping with the continued establishment of an environment that is progressive and inclusive. He will build on the outstanding contribution over recent years of Aaron Katipa and other club volunteers, by helping to develop excellence while supporting players of all ages and abilities both on and off the field. Connecting and upskilling our Players and Coaches at both Junior and Senior grades will be a key component of Paul's role.

Paul's enthusiasm in joining the team is reflected in his quote below....

"Having started my rugby playing at Takapuna as a junior in 1970, playing over 100 games, coaching the prems it was an easy decision to come back to the only club I have been involved with in North Harbour and to finish my rugby career at the 'Puna'.

"I would like to thank the board for this opportunity as I take a new role helping players, coaches alike in the club and hopefully adding more championships in the future to the most successful club in North Harbour's history. I'm excited by the challenge and can't wait to get into it".

We're all very excited to welcome back a past Takapuna player and coach, who since retiring as a player has gone on to enjoy a very successful 26year rugby coaching career all over the world.

Paul's impressive CV detailed below only reiterates the knowledge and exceptional value he will be bringing to Taka...

2021 NZ U20 Barbarian Club, Head Coach

2019 – 2020 Technical Director of Rugby - Kenya

2017 - 2019 Stormers Assistant Coach (Super Rugby)

2016 Blues Assistant Coach (Super Rugby)

2015 Head Coach Auckland ITM Cup

Assistant Coach Blues Development

Assistant Coach Auckland Women’s 7’s

Position specific Coach for NZ 20’s

2014 Head Coach Auckland ITM Cup

Defence Coach Blues Development

Head Coach Auckland 7’s

Position specific Coach for NZ 20’s

2013 Assistant Coach Auckland ITM Cup

Assistant Coach Blues Development

Head Coach Auckland 7’s

2012 Assistant Coach Auckland ITM Cup

Technical Advisor Auckland 7’s

2011 Assistant Coach Bay of Plenty ITM Cup

High Performance Coaching Co-ordinator

2010 Defence Coach & Video Analyst – BOP

High Performance Coaching Co-ordinator – BOP

2009 High Performance Coaching Co-ordinator for BOP

2006 – 2008 Head Coach Poverty Bay

(3 x Heartland Championships)

2005 - 2004 Assistant Coach – Fiji XV’s

Assistant Coach – Fiji 7’s (World Title)

2002 – 2003 Assistant Coach – Ricoh, Japan

2001 North Harbour Colts

2000 Coach TRFC Premier One (Championship)

1998 - 1999 Assistant Coach North Harbour 2nd XV

1999 – 2000 Assistant Coach North Harbour 7’s

(2 x National Titles)

1997 Joint Assistant Coach North Harbour NPC

1995 - 1996 Coach TRFC Premier One (2 x Championships)

1994 Captain TRFC Premier One (Championship)

Assistant Coach North Harbour Secondary Schools

1992 - 1993 Coach/Player Bourges, France

1985 – 1991 TRFC Premier One