University of Waikato Rugby Club

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.

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

Come and support the boys against Matamata.

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.

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

Get on down to University this week (Anzac Day) to celebrate Codi Rogers (Varsity Cap #703) celebrate 100 Premier games for the club. He will join brother Louis #627 in that elusive group of players and become the first brothers to do so.
Thanks to Chad @ CS Media NZ for the artwork

Congratulations to Ryan, Macca, JB and the players for the win on Thursday night at Matamata. Great effort with 13 debutants and 40 players down from round one last year. Shows that we are a club of opportunities. We still require players to ensure we can field both teams. All you old Varsity players or any players that want an opportunity come on down to trainings on a Tuesday and Thursday from 5.45pm. Call Grant for further info 021782688.

First team list of the season for our premier boys playing Matamata at 6.30pm on 2nd April 2026 at Bedford Park. All the best to all the players. V's up

All the best for the week to the Varsity boys attending the NZ U20's development camp 14-21 March.