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McKenzie brothers to line up for Woodlands
Returning All Black Damian McKenzie to turn out for Southland club rugby side.

Bill Bartie's rugby travels
Te Awamutu-based Bill Bartie travelled the world but still calls Te Awamutu his home.

Moorby extends with Hurricanes until 2024
An impressive Hurricanes rookie season sees Josh Moorby has put pen to paper for two more.

Hetet honoured to fly flag for Fiji
Ōtorohanga's Haereiti Hetet was part of the inaugural Fijian Drua Super Rugby side

Drua player credits Old Boys for career lifeline
Former New Zealand Warriors player gets his chance in Super Rugby with the Fijian Drua

2022 Waikato club rugby - who's playing?
A team of surprising/well-known and stalwart players featuring in club rugby this year.

Te Awamutu Sports centurion Meacheam
From Te Awamutu Sports club rugby centurion to Hong Kong international representative.

Former Te Awamutu Sports player Sam Griffin
Rugby gave a lot on and off field to 1-cap Waikato representative Sam Griffin.

Te Awamutu women walk 100km for charity
From Ngāruawāhia to Karāpiro to Te Awamutu, four women walked 100km together for Oxfam.

Moorby makes Hurricanes debut
From small Waikato town Te Awamutu to New Zealand's capital among All Blacks.

Merania Paraone named for Chiefs women
Merania Paraone loves both rugby and teaching, so her time management is "crucial".

Enterprising mum launches digital marketing startup
Stephanie Kennedy starts up Prospa Digital marketing business

Phoenix forward proud of village origin
21yo Kelli Brown is succeeding in the big city after coming from a small Waikato village.

Long serving Te Awamutu educator retires
Jill Shaw has retired from teaching after almost half a century in the classroom.

Sam Gibbens joins Te Awamutu Sports coaching ranks
Tasman Sevens national title winning coach links up with Te Awamutu Sports for 2022.

Shabazz joins Rugby United New York
From Oregon to Te Awamutu and back to the US. Shabazz joins major league rugby side.

McMillan off to Beijing 2022
Snow-free Waikato produces two Winter Olympians for Beijing 2022.

New bowling greens for Kihikihi a success
New greens at last for Kihikihi Bowling Club and community.

Kihikihi's Heta playing rugby in Spain
Heta scouted to play rugby in Spain after winning 2021 Farah Palmer Cup with Waikato.

Chyna Hohepa supporters' pick for FPC Player the Year
Waikato women's rugby winning captain Chyna Hohepa collects award at Waikato Rugby awards.

Floyd Masson Australasian boxing champion
Former Te Awamutu boxer now Australian champion after seesaw boxing match.

The successful horse stud owner and his vast rugby career
Former Australian Schoolboy rugby player Dave Duley, his career and life after rugby.

Semple named assistant coach for Blues Women
Former Blues Development player becomes assistant coach for Blues Women in 2022.

Fraser Armstrong retires from rugby
Former Te Awamutu Sports rugby player calls time on Wellington and Hurricanes career.

Waikato Community Rugby Fund
Endowment fund set up by anonymous donor to help out Waikato community rugby.

Te Awamutu's Super Rugby players
Plenty of Super Rugby players have played in the Te Awamutu region over the past 30 years.

Another former TA Sports player to become a Swampfox
Ex-TA Sports halfback Kirtis McNaughten has been called into the Heartland side for 2021.

Former Waikato captain White's vast career
A recap on the career of the former Chiefs prop who made his international debut at 33.

Te Awamutu's Māori All Blacks
Local former Māori All Blacks and what the jersey and representation means to them.

Cambridge's Spencer Jones debuts for Canada
Former Hautapu and Hamilton Old Boys rugby player makes international debut against USA.

Waikato Rugby Union centenary
100 years of the Waikato Rugby Union as Alert Level 4 puts reunion evening on hold.

The story of Nathan George and the mighty under-20s
Former Te Awamutu Sports player Nathan George's rugby career and where it took him.

Doe & Coe to start up at crossroads
At just 19, Ingrid Ramsey has opened her own Waikato based coffee and food cart.

A Kiwi Brave Blossoms XV
Many Japanese international rugby players have played on New Zealand shores over the years

From Gwynne Shield rugby player to referee
Referee officiates Gwynne Shield in its 100th year after playing in it 47 years before.

Inaugural Waikato Divisional team picked
Waikato Divisional team brought to life to give Division One rugby players rep experience.

Masson lands Australasian cruiserweight title
Originally of Te Awamutu, Floyd Masson is now the Australasian cruiserweight champion

2021 Waikato Women's FPC squad
Coach James Semple is excited for what his Waikato women have to offer in the 2021 FPC.

Rugby: Cooper's Croatian connection
In 1998 ex-All Black Matthew Cooper played rugby for a second international side, Croatia.

Willison coaching Te Awamutu Sports
After returning from overseas, Jackson Willison joins the Te Awamutu coaching team.

2021 Waikato club rugby - who's playing?
Teams of surprising, well-known and stalwart players featuring in club rugby this year.

Former Waikato player named in Japan's squad
From Fiji to New Zealand to Australia to Japan, former Waikato star named in test squad.

Waiuku man gets second chance at rugby glory
Several major injuries saw Nick Lyons walk away from rugby, now he's a 2nd Chance Charlie.

Chief No 344 Gideon Wrampling
Gideon Wrampling was one of the Chiefs six debutants against the Blues on May 1.

Centurion's view of century of Waikato Rugby
124 game Waikato player tells his Mooloo story as Waikato Rugby Union marks 100 years.

Mystery Creek Polo Christmas charity event
Annual Mystery Creek Polo Christmas charity evening to happen week before Christmas.

Carla Hohepa shortlisted for player of decade
Waikato's Carla Hohepa shortlisted for women's 15s rugby World Player of the Decade.

2020 Waikato rugby squad
All you need to know about the Waikato Mooloos squad for the 2020 Mitre 10 Cup.

Rugby: Waikato Club Rugby XV 2020
The 2020 club rugby season started off uncertain but turned out a lot of unexpected names.

Mitch Jacobson enjoying local rugby
Mitch Jacobson's Hautapu in Waikato club rugby final against Ōtorohanga.

One-test All Black takes field for Pirongia
Former All Black jumps on to help out Pirongia Rugby against Te Rapa in Waikato Division 1

Waikato Mooloos 2006 Air New Zealand Cup winning team
In 2006, the Waikato rugby team won the Air New Zealand cup. Where are these players now?

Former All Blacks star makes shock club rugby return
New assistant coach and former All Black takes the field for Melville against Morrinsville

Rugby Sevens: Waikato New Zealand Sevens VII
An VII, plus reserves, of Waikato rugby players who have represented New Zealand Sevens.

An NRL XIII team comprising Waikato national players - what does it look like?
A rugby league 13 made up of players who have played in the Waikato as well as in the NRL.

Mooloo's overseas international XV
Waikato rugby players who have played for overseas international teams over the years.