From Grassroots to Glory: How Heartland Rugby Continues to Shape New Zealand’s Game The future of New Zealand rugby may not be forged in packed stadiums or under the lights of international fixtures, but rather on the community fields scattered across the country, from small towns in the South Island to
Author: Kevin Hare
2025 New Zealand Under 20 squad and coaching group announced
Above PHOTO: First-five Rico Simpson in action for the New Zealand Under 20s during The Rugby Championship U20s in Australia in 2024. Simpson is one of six players from the 2024 team named in the 2025 squad. CREDIT: Tertius Pickard/action press New Head Coach Milton Haig has announced a talented 31-man
The Most Anticipated Matches of the Heartland Championship 2025 Season
The Most Anticipated Matches of the Heartland Championship 2025 Season The Heartland Championship is known for its incredible matches, fierce rivalries, and matchups. This championship is a celebration of tradition and of a sport that showcases raw passion, up-and-coming talent, as well as regional pride. Fans have the chance to witness some
JUBILEE TROPHY Tipping Competition – FREE to JOIN !
For the first time, in Buller & West Coast History we are running a tipping competition on the 2025 Jubilee Trophy. Pre-Signup The inaugural tipping competition is for the Premier competition – The Jubilee Trophy The link is here: https://www.faceyoursfears.com/games/Jubilee-BRU-WCRFU/join Please head over and sign up with a username of your choice at the
Poverty Bay Rugby Names Paoraian Manuel-Harman as New Head Coach
March 27th, 2025 Gisborne, NZ – The Poverty Bay Rugby Football Union is proud to announce Paoraian Manuel-Harman as the new Head Coach of the Turanga Heartland team ahead of the 2025 campaign. Newly appointed Head Coach Paoraian Manuel-Harman stands in front of the under-construction Rugby Park A familiar face to local rugby, Manuel-Harman