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2021 Women’s Club Rugby Final

2021 Women’s Club Rugby Final 940 788 HKRFU

2021 Women’s Club Rugby Final 🏉   🏆Rahui and Levin College Old Boys play tonight in the final of the 2021 HKRFU Women’s Competition!   🎥The game kicks off at 7pm at the Levin Domain and we will have a live stream of the game through our Facebook page.   All the best to both…

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Two debutants v NPEC

Two debutants v NPEC 2560 1704 HKRFU

Congratulations to Kolonio Koto (#1387) and Connor Strang (#1388) who made their debut for Horowhenua Kapiti on Saturday v Ngati Porou East Coast! Both players were presented their first-class player tie at the after match. Go the Mighty Nua!!

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No spectator entry to games – Alert Level 2

No spectator entry to games – Alert Level 2 2560 1709 HKRFU

Alert Level 2 in Horowhenua Kapiti = No spectator entry permitted to games.   🚫 With the Heartland game being played under Alert Level 2, unfortunately there will be no spectators. This is the same for all games played in Horowhenua Kapiti including the Women’s Rugby Final on Wednesday as well as the U18 boys…

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Team Naming – Horowhenua Kapiti v Ngati Porou East Coast

Team Naming – Horowhenua Kapiti v Ngati Porou East Coast 940 788 HKRFU

TEAM NAMING // Your Horowhenua Kapiti Heartland team to play Ngati Porou East Coast at the Levin Domain tomorrow has been named 🔥   Congratulations to all players on their selection, especially those playing their first game for Horowhenua Kapiti!   The game will be live streamed with commentary from Nathan Paki starting at 2:15pm…

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Bryn Gordon #1386

Bryn Gordon #1386 2560 1704 HKRFU

Congratulations to hooker Bryn Gordon who became Horowhenua Kapiti representative #1386 when he took the field v North Otago on Saturday! Bryn scored a try on debut and was presented his first-class player tie at the after match. Go the Mighty Nua!

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Joel Winterburn – Blazer Game

Joel Winterburn – Blazer Game 940 788 HKRFU

25th and blazer game for Joel Winterburn Joel Winterburn gained his first cap for the Nua in 2011 v NZ Universities, playing all 9 games of the 2011 season. He then headed overseas and returned to Horowhenua Kapiti in 2018. Joel’s been one of the most consistent performers of the team over the past few…

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Heartland team named for North Otago clash

Heartland team named for North Otago clash 940 788 HKRFU

TEAM NAMING // Your Horowhenua Kapiti Heartland team to play North Otago at the Levin Domain tomorrow has been named Congratulations to all players on their selection, especially those playing their first game for Horowhenua Kapiti! With the game being played under Alert Level 2, there will be no spectators so the game will be…

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Level 2 Restrictions – Update on rugby in Horowhenua Kapiti

Level 2 Restrictions – Update on rugby in Horowhenua Kapiti 2560 1440 HKRFU

Level 2 Restrictions – Update on rugby in Horowhenua Kapiti   🚷While we are fortunate to be in alert level 2 and rugby can be played, unfortunately all games in Horowhenua Kapiti will be played with no spectators to ensure we stay within the Government guidelines around maximum people at an outdoor venue. This includes…

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Eight new debutants in West Coast win

Eight new debutants in West Coast win 2048 1536 HKRFU

Congratulations to the eight debutants who took the field for their first Horowhenua Kapiti cap against West Coast in the weekend! #1378 Kenan Gillson #1379 Benedict Grant #1380 Tautau Kapea #1381 Andrew Knewstubb #1382 Ash Robinson-Bartlett #1383 Daniel Smith #1384 James Gilland #1385 Simon Butler Matt Harvey (#1050, now Assistant Manager) and Hamish Buick (#1290)…

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50th Game for Dave McErlean

50th Game for Dave McErlean 940 788 HKRFU

50th game for Dave McErlean Dave McErlean gained his first cap for the Nua in 2011 where he came off the bench v NZ Universities. He played his 25th and blazer game v Wairarapa Bush in 2017, but probably his most memorable moment in the Horowhenua Kapiti jersey came a year later when he scored…

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