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- ↑ John Coffey, Bernie Wood (2008). 100 years: Māori rugby league, 1908-2008. Huia Publishers. p. 269. ISBN 978-1-86969-331-2. ISBN 9781869693312.
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- ↑ New Zealand Rugby League Annual '98, New Zealand Rugby Football League, 1998. p.128
- ↑ Te Atatu Rugby League and Sports Club Inc Archived 2012-02-18 at the Wayback Machine aucklandleague.co.nz