University of Waikato Rugby Club

11/10/2026

🏉🔥 CHIEFS SCHOLARSHIPS – YOUR OPPORTUNITY TO STUDY, PLAY & SUCCEED! 🎓

4 SCHOLARSHIPS UP FOR GRABS – $2,500 EACH! 💛🖤

Are you a talented young rugby player looking to take your game to the next level while studying at university in 2027?

The University of Waikato Rugby Club (Varsity Rugby), in partnership with the Chiefs, is offering FOUR scholarships worth $2,500 each towards university tuition fees!

🏉 PLAY – Be part of an exciting rugby environment with strong links to the Chiefs development pathway.

🎓 STUDY – Kick-start your university journey at the University of Waikato.

🚀 BELONG & ACHIEVE – Develop your rugby, build lifelong connections and create opportunities for your future!

WHO CAN APPLY?

✅ Male and female rugby players

✅ First-year university students in 2027

✅ New Zealand or Australian passport holders

HOW TO APPLY

Simply send us:

1️⃣ Your Rugby CV

2️⃣ A Covering Letter

3️⃣ Rugby Video Footage

📩 [email protected]

Contact: Mike Rogers – Chiefs Pathway Manager

⏰ APPLICATIONS CLOSE 5PM FRIDAY 30 OCTOBER 2026

💥 FOUR SCHOLARSHIPS. FOUR OPPORTUNITIES. COULD ONE BE YOURS?

Tag a talented young rugby player who deserves this opportunity! 👇

18/09/2026

WE’RE BUILDING FOR 2027.

Varsity U.W.R.C is looking for three Assistant Coaches to join our Premier Team coaching group.

Attack. Forwards. Defence.

Think you can add value? We want to hear from you.

Full details & application info via the link below.

Contact:
Mike Rogers
Interim Director of Rugby
Email: [email protected]

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08/09/2026

Its officially that time of the year again. As the sun starts to shine and the days get longer we are ready to lace up for the next hit out. Come down to the Uni field and have a run around. All are welcome, the more the merrier. See you next Tuesday !!

28/08/2026

Message from Mather Family

On behalf of myself and BMs family we want to say thank you from the bottom of our hearts to all of you who were able to join us in person or on line for Bs farewell and for the many beautiful tributes that we will keep and treasure; as a dear friend said so well, BM left an indelible, fun, naughty, larger than life impression on our lives. He was a gatherer of people and friends, a truly loyal bloke. We will miss him terribly but the love and support you have given us makes this journey bearable. ❤️‍🩹💗message of thanks to the Varsity communnity
Kevin O’Brien
Ph 0274744425
[email protected]

20/07/2026

Big shout out to Varsity Cap #827 Seb Stephen who became Scotland Cap #1240 over the weekend. Well deserved Seb I'm sure this is the first of many.

01/07/2026

Looking for a new challenge? Keen to meet an awesome group of people? Or just want to give rugby a crack? It's time to join the V!

Whether you're an experienced player or completely new to the game, there's a place for everyone at Varsity. Join a club with a great culture, quality coaching, lifelong friendships, and plenty of good times both on and off the field.

Scan the QR code and fill in the player interest form and we will be in touch.

Tag a mate who's keen, share this post around, and help us grow the Varsity whānau. We can't wait to see some new faces playing for the mighty V next season! ⚫️🟡

09/06/2026

Better late than never. Varstonians Day for 2026 is the 27th June.

Come and support the boys against Matamata.

01/06/2026

The club would like to congratulate Colin Groves, current committee member and current President of Waikato Rugby for being recognised today as a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit (MNZM). Well done Coal.

24/05/2026

24/04/2026

Team to support Codi tomorrow in his 100th. V's up