Telegraph Messengers Rugby League Club information
Defunct NZ rugby league club, based in Auckland
Telegraph Messengers
Club information
Full name
Post and Telegraph Football Club
Nickname(s)
Post and Telegraph
Short name
Telegraph Messengers
Founded
1916
Exited
1919
Former details
Ground(s)
Victoria Park
Competition
Auckland Rugby League
The Telegraph Messengers Club was a rugby league club in Auckland, New Zealand which existed from 1916 to 1919. They competed in the Auckland Rugby League lower grade competitions. They were initially affiliated to the Ponsonby United club before amalgamating with the Maritime Football Club during the 1920 season. They were composed of telegraph messengers for the Post and Telegraph organisation hence their name.
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