Squads have been confirmed for Hautapu Sports Club’s senior teams for the next round of fixtures in the Waikato Rugby competitions, to be played on Saturday May 3, 2025.
Elijah Corbett will play his 50th Premier game for Hautapu Sports when he turns out against Melville in the Premier A match at United Matamata’s Bedford Park.
Main photo: Elijah Corbett … ‘a consistent presence on the field.’
In a tribute to his contribution to the squad, the club said: “Out of Hamilton Boys’ High School, Elijah joined the club in 2019, making his debut that year for our Premier side against Fraser Tech.
“In his first couple of years, he also played a lot for our Development side. He stayed committed to the club and has been a regular selection in our Premier side since 2021.
“Elijah has always been a consistent presence on the field, with a strong work ethic, determination, and commitment to the team. Whether it’s making countless tackles or leading by example, he’s earned the respect of his teammates and supporters alike.
“Elijah has been part of three Breweries Shield wins with the club, in 2019, 2020, and 2023.
“We look forward to celebrating his great achievement this Saturday when the seniors head to Matamata, looking to carry on their winning ways.”
Fixtures and squads
Games to be played on Saturday May 3, 2025
Premier A
United Matamata v Hautapu Sports
Bedford Park, Matamata, 2.45pm
1 Stan Paese (42)
2 Nic Jeffcoat (captain) (60)
3 Levi Hazelton (20)
4 Mitch Hills (3)
5 Jacob Carmichael (5)
6 Henry Brown (13)
7 Elijah Corbett (50)
8 Senita Lauaki (29)
9 Rui Farrant (33)
10 Dillon Martin (3)
11 Waisake Salabiau (20)
12 Kees van der Heyden (8)
13 Manasa Mataele (2)
14 Quentin Hill (40)
15 Amos Faaola (30)
Impact
16 Rico McQuoid (5)
17 Tahere Reha (60)
18 Andrew Smith (21)
19 Jack Nesdale (3)
20 Finlay Burgess (*)
21 Dallas Rata-Makene (5)
22 Jason Thomasen (vice captain) (139)
Games played in brackets, * denotes debut
Development
United Matamata v Hautapu Sports
Bedford Park, Matamata, 1pm
1 Luke Hills
2 Archie Falconer
3 Robert Prescott
4 Ethan McKenzie
5 Jack Tuck
6 Ollie Ward
7 Jack Nesdale (captain)
8 Jack Shaw
9 Troy Molia
10 Callum Beckett
11 Kobe Jakeman
12 Ihaka Harper-Dent
13 Dean Christensen
14 Riley Jackman
15 Max Brown
Impact
16 Eli Waetford
17 Ronnie Cook
18 Sam Harder
19 Jack Yarker
20 Preston Schuh
21 Harry Watanabe
22 Lachlan McCarthy
Waikato U-21
University v Hautapu Sports
Waikato University, Hamilton, 1pm
1 Dahntie Lewis
2 Rory Blyth
3 Beau Wallis (captain)
4 Dalton Hunt
5 Max Fowler
6 Jack Mathis
7 Harry Silish
8 Kaleb Tapara
9 Ben Brown
10 Ned Collins
11 Taine Moeke
12 Johanson Tamala
13 Marae Nepia
14 Brooklyn King
15 Charlie Stewart
Impact
16 Declan Haiosi
17 Whare Quinn
18 Taine Williams
19 Flynn Pierce
20 Harper Bourke
21 Lewis Imire
22 Morgan Baker
Women’s Prem
Hautapu Sports v Melville
Memorial Park, Cambridge, 1pm
1 Leilani Dephoff
2 Nikki Harpur
3 Amy Hunter
4 Tegan O’Dwyer
5 Abby Wilson
6 Hilary Quinn
7 Keelah Bodle
8 Greer Garland
9 Zanzi Falahati
10 Hayley Church (captain)
11 Dellaney Mahu
12 Mereana Hyde
13 Kesha Church
14 Anna Gallaher
15 Hannah Gordon
Impact
16 Elliot De Nys-Farrell
17 Lisa Papalii
Standings
Waikato Premier A
Waikato Premier B
Waikato U-21
Women’s Premiership
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