The Auckland Rugby League 's minor premiership , the Rukutai Shield , is named after him .
Puhipi James Rukutai ( c. 1877 -- 11 January 1940 ) was a New Zealand rugby league player and coach who both represented and coached his country .
The Auckland Rugby League 's minor premiership , the rugby league player   , is named after Puhipi James Rukutai .
Puhipi James Rukutai ( c. 1877 -- 11 January 1940 ) was a New Zealand rugby league player and coach who both represented and coached his country .