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…
read moreChris 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…
read moreWomen’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…
read more1969 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…
read moreHuge 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!
read moreWomen’s Rugby Competition – Round 4 update Another terrific night of Women’s Rugby at Playford Park on Wednesday saw the two unbeaten teams, Rahui and Paraparaumu, go head to head. In a game which is likely to be the final in a few weeks time, Rahui got the upper hand and ran out convincing winners…
read moreHeartland 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!
read more1969 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…
read moreHeartland 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! 🔴⚪️🔵
read moreHKRFU Women’s Competition update – Round 3 Another fantastic night of women’s rugby at Playford Park as we wrap up round 3 of the competition. The winter conditions didn’t deter the teams and the way they played, with all four teams prepared to throw the ball around despite the wind. Paraparaumu got the win…
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