News and information about rugby at Hautapu Sports Club
A 30-year career in sport and education has prepared Andrew Douglas well for his latest challenge — his role as Hautapu Sports Club’s first full-time general manager. As 2023 gets underway, Douglas (52) is getting to grips with ‘big picture’ … Read More
Registrations are open for children in years 3-8 who want to start 2023 with weekly games of junior touch. The six-week Term 1 touch module starts on Friday February 3, 2023, and runs till Friday March 10, 2023. To join … Read More
Hautapu have been narrowly beaten in the final of the MW7 premier sevens tournament in Mount Maunganui, losing 24-21 to Greerton Marist Gurnards. The Gurnards turned the tables in the final, having lost in extra time 22-17 to Hautapu in … Read More
Hautapu Sports take on rugby sevens teams from around the upper North Island on Saturday at the MW7s at Mount Maunganui’s Blake Park. The competition runs from 9am till about 7pm with competitions for premier men, women and colts. When … Read More
It’s going to one of the most entertaining sports events of the summer — and you can watch with your friends on the big screen at Hautapu Sports Club’s clubrooms this Friday (January 20). Yes, it’s the Black Clash, coming … Read More
Calling Hautapu Sports Club players and supporters — here’s your chance to take advantage of our great Boxing Day Sale! Our online shop is offering a couple of merchandise bundles, designed to give supporters and junior players a top deal … Read More
Finals night for our Friday Night Mixed Touch competition is this Friday (December 9) and we’re anticipating a night of entertaining games, food and refreshments and some accolades. Sixteen teams have been playing social touch this year and they’ll go … Read More
Junior touch has completed its 2022 module with about 500 players and supporters enjoying their Friday night games followed by a sausage sizzle. The last touch evening took place in warm sun as the days grow longer, making it easier … Read More
Eight former Hautapu Sports players have taken part in a special game to re-enact Waikato’s first international rugby match against South Africa 101 years ago. The Waikato Classics team beat the South African Buffalos in the special match played on … Read More
Senior and junior touch have been underway on Fridays since late October — and here’s all the information you need! The weekly touch games at Memorial Park are the first since early 2021, as last year’s programme was disrupted by … Read More
