Fun season ahead for rippa rugby, including first-ever girls module
Key dates are available for Hautapu Sports Club’s 2026 junior rippa rugby programme, which includes a girls-only module of the first time.
Volunteer Stacey Kobus will co-ordinate the rippa rugby programme, and is looking for adults keen to help during the season. If you can help, email cjrsclub@gmail.com.
The next generation of rugby players get the chance to grow their passion for the sport under floodlights on Friday nights.
Year 1 (6th grade) players kick off at 4.30pm, followed by Year 2 (7th grade) children who start at 5.15pm.
Games are played at the Hautapu Sports grounds in Laurent Rd, with one round of matches a month hosted at Leamington (with same kick-off times).
How to register
Registrations for rippa rugby open on Monday February 16, 2026, and close on Sunday March 15, 2026.
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If you have not previously registered for a sport at Hautapu Sports Club, please click here to register by selecting your sport and completing our online form.
Girls module
The club’s first-ever girls’module will run from 4pm to 5pm each Thursday starting on April 30, 2026.
Players will not be assigned to teams at the start of the season.
Girls will each have turns in groups at skill stations for a 30-minute exercise. After this, girls will be placed in teams for a 20-minute game.
As the season progresses, teams will be formed to enter a girls-only rippa tournament in August.
Learn more
For more information about rippa rugby, including the girls module and how to volunteer your support, email Stacey Kobus at cjrsclub@gmail.com.
Rippa timetable
Registrations open: Monday February 16, 2026.
Registrations close: Sunday March 15, 2026.
Muster: Monday March 30, 2026, at clubrooms (times to be confirmed).
Team allocation: Sunday March 29, 2026.
Start of training: Team coach/manager will communicate to teams.
Winter season starts: Friday May 1, 2026.
Girl season starts: Thursday April 30, 2026.
