News and information about rugby activities at Hautapa Sports Club
Hautapu Sports Club have hosted New Zealand’s Kura ā Iwi sevens tournament, called Tūiranuku, for the second time, with a series of matches at Memorial Park. The one-day tournament involved U-15 girls and boys, and U-18 girls and boys. The … Read More
Senior rugby returns to Memorial Park for the first time this season when Hautapu Sports host University in round two of the Waikato Premier Rugby competitions on Good Friday. The Development team plays University in the Premier B fixture at … Read More
A late try denied Hautapu Sports a first-round win as Waikato Premier Rugby’s senior season got underway. The Hautapu Premier A side lost 16-14 at Otorohanga, while the Premier B side won their match 13-12 against Otorohanga. In the Premier … Read More
Hautapu Sports Club’s three senior rugby sides all have to travel on the opening day of the new Waikato season. Here’s how the season starts: Fixtures Games to be played on Saturday April 1, 2023 Island Reserve, Orahiri Terrace, Otorohanga … Read More
Hautapu Sports Club has a new point of contact for junior rugby for the 2023 season. He’s Rhys Gullery, who joins our team of volunteers to help our junior community deliver its rugby programme. Our club welcomes Rhys, his wife … Read More
A nationwide sports survey has provided data that shows Hautapu Sports Club is on the right track in the way it caters for its members who choose to play rugby. The annual survey, by Sport New Zealand, enables participating sports … Read More
Former All Black Frank Bunce will be the guest speaker as Cambridge rugby referees celebrate at their Centenary Dinner in late May. Local referees plan a series of activities with a day of rugby at Memorial Park on Saturday May … Read More
This might be the greatest New Zealand rugby story ever told — and it helps raise funds for Hautapu Sports Club! What it Takes to Wear Black is a beautifully-illustrated book that tells the story of Henry Butland who was … Read More
As we count down to the start of the new senior rugby season on April 1, our senior players have continued their preparation. On Saturday March 11, our players had a beneficial pre-season hit out with Tokoroa’s Southern United in … Read More
Due to demand, junior rugby registrations for Hautapu Sports Club have re-opened and will now close on Friday March 17, 2023. READ MORE: Your guide to Hautapu Sports Club’s junior rugby programme for 2023 >>>> What’s happening at your club