Rugby News, Analysis, History, Schedule, Rumours
Over the entire 2018 Mitre 10 Cup, roving rugby vlogger Paul Edwin Bains has followed the ‘road of revival’ for Waikato rugby. A team demoted from the top division a year earlier, they completed their redemption on Friday when they defeated Otago 36-13. The quick reversal of fortunes was an optimal return on the goals […] READ MORE
Four match-defining tries by Sevu Reece secured Waikato Rugby a Championship final place for 2018, after an emphatic home victory against Northland in the knockout semifinal clash on Saturday afternoon. Northland came to Hamilton’s FMG Stadium to; not only challenge for a final place but, to also get revenge for a 28-71 defeat at the hands […] READ MORE
To the cheers of delight from fans, the Waikato Rugby team have secured the Ranfurly Shield. They defeated holders Taranaki, to ‘steal away the silverware’ 19-33. Challenging for the Ranfurly Shield a pure motivation factor in itself. Sides who might not have demonstrated the ability, suddenly rise in stature – and that is exactly what […] READ MORE
Damian McKenzie says he is happy to remain in New Zealand and that his decision to ink a new three-year deal was an “easy decision”. No sabbaticals are featured in the new contract that the 22-year old signed. Focusing on rugby, one game at a time, is the primary focus for McKenzie who says that […] READ MORE
Two roles within New Zealand Rugby have been confirmed. One was a return that was less pronounced, while the other seemed to be the ‘worst kept secret’ in recent memory. However, both new Head Coaching positions announced for the Hurricanes Super Rugby franchise, and the Waikato Rugby provincial team, only cement the quality of coaches […] READ MORE
In a pointer to the beginning of a New Year, two new sides secured the New Zealand National Sevens titles in 2018. Waikato men and the Manawatu women saw off all challengers, to earn the coveted provincial crowns. Both had fought off the current holders, Counties-Manukau. The men having succeeded in pool play and the […] READ MORE
Back in his first season of top-level provincial rugby for some time, Waikato winger Zac Guildford is a man determined to maintain momentum as his bid to ‘prove the critics wrong’ continues. Talking to Last Word On Rugby, the former All Black and Crusader says he has found new hope since making home in Hamilton […] READ MORE
All Black hero and Chiefs veteran Stephen Donald will likely rejoin his beloved Mooloos for yet another season of provincial rugby. An official announcement from Waikato Rugby is due to be made in the next week or so ‘once the paperwork’ is complete. Donald will join other big signing Zac Guildford, in what will be […] READ MORE
Day One of the 2017 Bayleys National Sevens saw a much more fast-paced match style, with teams testing each other on the edges and with some huge tackling as well. However on the flip-side, Day Two was about 'who played the smartest rugby sevens' leading up to the important Cup finals. Read about who performed and both finals matches. READ MORE
In great condition, the Bayleys 2017 National Sevens Day One was a success on and off the field. The men and women putting everything on the line READ MORE