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The Classics are a team of retired professional rugby players from New Zealand who assemble a few times per year for exhibition style matches in grass roots communities around New Zealand as well as globablly.
21/07/2026
As we prepare to assemble for the Heartland Classic in Gisborne this weekend, we want to make a special shout out to the brands and businesses who continue to support The Classics.
Without this support, we would not be able to continue to bring Black Jersey legends into the regions, reassemble old team mates, and leave our mark on the communities we visit.
🙏🏼🫶🏽 🏉
15/07/2026
29/06/2026
Tickets for The Heartland Classic are here! 🏉
Mark your calendars- The Classics take on the Poverty Bay Wekas on Saturday, 25 July at Rugby Park, as we celebrate the grand opening of the newly renovated John Heikell Grandstand.
A day for the whole whānau — live music, kai, community rugby, and a true celebration of Poverty Bay's rugby history.
🎟️ Tickets: $20 | Free for U12 and 65+
🔗 Via Humanitix- link in comments
Get your tickets now- this is one you won't want to miss!
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15/06/2026
Rugby Park is back. 🏉
The Classics take on Poverty Bay at the newly renovated Rugby Park on Saturday 25 July, and we want you there!
Six years in the making, the John Heikell Grandstand redevelopment has transformed Rugby Park into a modern home for rugby in Tairāwhiti- a brand new 900-seat covered grandstand, modern seating, upgraded player and media facilities, a new scoreboard and sound system, and a complete overhaul of the grounds and infrastructure. On 25 July, come and be a part of it.
⏰ Gates open 11am | Kickoff 2:35pm
📍 Rugby Park, 819 Childers Road, Gisborne
📺 Live on TVNZ1 & TVNZ+
Plus a full day of family fun — food trucks, live music, bouncy castle, and more!
Tickets on sale online- more details to follow. Also available at the gate on game day.
Proudly supported by Trust Tairāwhiti.
⛳️ Certainly wouldn’t be a Classics weekend without any Golf. Beaver picked the wrong hole to let Conrad loose on commentary on… 😂
Cheers for hosting us on this fine Friday in Taranaki, like no other! 🏔️
What can we say, if you weren’t there, you missed out.
But here is a taste of The Anzac Day Classic 26’ in the exceptional Taranaki, like no other. 🤌🏽
Rugby was the winner on the day, but for those counting, so was NZ (52-38). 👏🏽 👏🏽
22/04/2026
As The Classics continues to grow, we’re finding new ways to bring black jerseys back into the regions and reconnect players.
It’s a good moment to acknowledge those who make it possible.
In particular, we’d like to thank our sponsors and partners. Your ongoing support and presence mean a great deal to us and the players.
Together we’re committed to building something that leaves a lasting legacy.
20/04/2026
🎙️ The off field team is just as important for those who can’t make it to Stadium Taranaki on game day! 🏔️
📺 Join Scotty Stevenson, Brodie Kane and Ric Salizzo live on TVNZ1 on Anzac Day from 2.30pm and TVNZ+ on demand after that.
🌎 Don’t worry International viewers, we have you sorted too. Stay tuned! 👀
16/04/2026
📞 We have phoned in the big dogs to keep these Classics in line on game day. 🏉
🫡 Conrad Smith is the official match referee. Over qualified but we had to have him somewhere on the field!
🏟️ Make sure you are at Stadium Taranaki on Anzac Day to be part of the action.
🎫 Match tickets available at ticketek.co.nz or in the link in bio.
You don’t want to miss this!