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2020 Club Pre-Season Trainings As we look forward to the 2020 HKRFU Club Rugby competition, many clubs have now started their pre-season trainings. See below the training details for all clubs and head along or get in touch with the contact person if you are keen!

HKRFU Annual General Meeting   The Horowhenua Kapiti Rugby Football Union held it’s Annual General Meeting last night at the Paraparaumu Rugby Football Club. Chairman John Mowbray indicated that he will be retiring after 15 years in the role and his tenure recognised through CEO, Corey Kennett, presenting John with some gifts. As the meeting…

Chris Wilton has been reappointed as the Horowhenua Kapiti Heartland Head Coach for a further two seasons. Wilton had some strong competition for the role, with 15 applicants, many of whom were based overseas and willing to relocate. The interview panel see Wilton’s record over the past four years and passion for the rugby in…

Women’s Competition – Finals night   This Wednesday sees the final of the HKRFU Women’s Competition take place between Rahui and Paraparaumu. On field two, Shannon play Levin College Old Boys with both games kicking off at 7pm. There has been such a great buzz around Women’s Rugby at the moment and the support at…

1969 Team Reunion It was great to see so many of the 1969 Horowhenua team at the Levin Domain on Saturday. The team were hosted and each presented with their player tie that had their first-class representative number on. Many of the team who were there on Saturday commented on how special the day was…

Huge congratulations to Sean Pape (Shannon RFC) who became Horowhenua Kapiti representative #1366 when he took the field in Saturday’s game v Wanganui. Sean was presented his tie at the aftermatch function, well deserved Sean!

Heartland team named to play Wanganui!   The Horowhenua Kapiti Heartland team to play Wanganui tomorrow has been named. Congratulations to all selected! The game kicks off at 2:30pm at the Levin Domain.   We look forward to seeing all our supporters there 🔴⚪️🔵   All the best team, the Nua are behind you!

1969 Team Reunion   Our last home game of 2019 this weekend sees our Horowhenua Kapiti Heartland team take on Wanganui in a must-win game. Part of the days celebration sees a reunion of the 1969 Horowhenua team, who 50 years ago beat Tonga, 22-10 at the Levin Domain.   The Rugby Almanack stated. “Without…

Heartland team named for Wairarapa Bush battle! The Horowhenua Kapiti Heartland team to play Wairarapa Bush tomorrow has been named. Congratulations to all selected! The game kicks off at 2:30pm at Trust House Memorial Park. Go well team, the Nua are behind you! 🔴⚪️🔵