News and information about rugby at Hautapu Sports Club
Hautapu Sports have named their squads for their senior Waikato Rugby club fixtures for Matariki weekend. The Women’s Premiership team start the weekend with a game on Friday against Otorohanga at Memorial Park. It’s their final round robin match and … Read More
Senior sport gets underway early this weekend with the Hautapu Sports Women’s Premiership rugby side hosting Otorohanga on Matariki Friday. The match kicks off at 1pm and is the only senior rugby game being played at home this weekend. The … Read More
Hautapu Sports have retained the Power Farming-sponsored George Simpkin Shield with a big win against Waipa neighbours Te Awamutu. Hautapu defended the first challenge for the shield, beating Te Awamutu 62-19 at Memorial Park in a 10-try performance. Earlier, the … Read More
Hautapu Sports’ Melina Salale is chasing her long-standing goal to play at this year’s Women’s Rugby World Cup for Manusina, the Samoan national team. Salale, who joined Hautapu Sports this year, made her debut for Manusina at the Oceania Women’s … Read More
Hautapu Sports will host an evening of appreciation for its many volunteers at Joe’s Garage on Wednesday June 25, 2025. The function is the club’s way to thank those who keep the club running all year, and marks National Volunteer … Read More
Hautapu Sports Club’s senior teams are back in action this weekend, with a rugby trophy on the line and a chance to enjoy hockey’s Club Day. Rugby, netball and hockey teams will represent the club over the weekend of June … Read More
Hautapu Sports have named their squads for their senior Waikato Rugby club fixtures for Saturday June 14, 2025. The Premier A side and Development squad host Te Awamutu at Memorial Park, with matches at 2.45pm and 1pm, respectively. The Premier … Read More
Hautapu Sports have farewelled women’s rugby player Terina Te Tamaki after her move to join Australian rugby league club West Tigers. Te Tamaki (28), a Black Ferns Sevens player for nine years and a New Zealand Olympian, has been helping … Read More
Hautapu Sports will defend their first challenge for Waikato Rugby’s George Simpkin Shield when they host Te Awamutu at Memorial Park. Under the shield rules, the holders have to accept challenges when playing at home against Premier country clubs. The … Read More
With all its senior rugby teams playing at home, Saturday May 24 was the perfect day for Hautapu Sports to hold its 2025 Club Day. Members past and present, young and old, gathered at Memorial Park to support their teams, … Read More
