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! 🔴⚪️🔵

HKRFU 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…

Bruce Steele Memorial and PGG Wrightson Cups on the line Huge weekend coming up for our Horowhenua Kapiti Heartland team as they look to defend the PGG Wrightson Cup and win the Bruce Steele Memorial Cup. The PGG Wrightson is played for between Horowhenua Kapiti and Wairarapa Bush while the Bruce Steele Memorial Cup is…