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3 unusual facts about Riki Papakura


Riki Papakura

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

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

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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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