After a century of whistle-blowing, King Country’s rugby referees still haven’t run out of puff. The association, flying under King Country Rugby Union’s banner, converge on Te Kūiti on Saturday to celebrate 100 years of…
After a century of whistle-blowing, King Country’s rugby referees still haven’t run out of puff. The association, flying under King Country Rugby Union’s banner, converge on Te Kūiti on Saturday to celebrate 100 years of…
Ōtorohanga premier development made a solid start to the Waikato club rugby season, downing Melville B 59-5 at Island Reserve. The premier team got an instant 50-0 win after Melville pulled the pin on their…
Waitomo haven’t won a game in nearly three years, but you wouldn’t know it from their numbers. By the time Saturday rolls around, it will be 1050 days since victory last graced the men from…
The loss of senior men’s rugby in Turangi is indicative of a struggle at grassroots level for the game. Last season’s senior King Country club rugby champs have pulled out of the 2026 competition. Tongariro…
Easter presents the perfect backdrop for Waitete and Waitomo to resurrect their seasons under lights in Te Kuiti tonight. Both teams kicked off their respective King Country premier club rugby seasons off with losses on…
As selection to compete for Waikato at the Eventing Championship is on the line, Easter’s Kihikihi Horse Trials is the next hurdle to clear for some of New Zealand’s best up-and-coming equestrians. Riders from Ōtorohanga…
The masters of shearing and woolhandling have been crowned in Masterton. Regarded as the pinnacle of the sport, this year’s Golden Shears also included the World Championships. While Northland’s Toa Henderson defended his Golden Shears…
Two giants of rugby in the King Country have joined an exclusive club within a club. Stan Meads and Neil Macrae have been named life members of Waitete Rugby Football Club. The pair join an…
Two tests down and one to go, but New Zealand shearing’s dynamic duo of Jack Fagan (Te Kūiti) and Toa Henderson (Northland) already have the series in the bag. After a close win during Waitangi…
Ōtorohanga Pony Club’s Annabella Were is aiming to go above and beyond as she gears up for her next challenge, The Matamata Equestrian Group Randlab National One Day Champs this weekend will see equines and…
