The Rugbymen

In the early to mid-1960s, Westport, New Zealand radio station 3YZ was a home of broadcasting talent. 3YZ was lucky to have the witty producer/writer Alwyn 'Hop' Owen on staff. In 1960 Owen and station announcer John Pike recorded ‘What is a Rugby Supporter?’ – a spoken monologue reminiscent of the newsreel shorts shown in cinemas before the main feature. Calling themselves The Rugbymen with the Half-Timers, it was released on Kiwi, backed with ‘The Rugged Rugby Playing Trail’.