Taupō Rugby & Sports Club: Netball

Taupō Sports Netball 2026 🏐🖤

WHAT. A. SEASON! 🥹🏐

2026 definitely had its fair share of shuffles, chops, changes, trial and error… but hey, we live and we learn! 😂 One thing’s for sure - we can only go up from here!

A massive shout out to ALL our players, near and far, who stepped in, filled gaps, travelled, supported and helped get our teams on court. And to our players sidelined with injuries - we’re thinking of you and wishing you speedy recoveries! 🤍🙏

VIPERS, BLAZERS & FLAMES

Three teams, three different seasons, but one awesome group of players! 🖤

To every player, supporter, fill-in and whānau — THANK YOU! 🤍

It wasn’t always perfect, but it was ours. We laughed, we learned and we still showed up - together.

2026 - DONE! ✔️
2027 - LET’S DO THIS! 👀🏐🔥

Massive shout out to our incredible committee for backing me every single time.

The support, trust, and encouragement you all give doesn’t go unnoticed. Behind everything we achieve is a team of volunteers who are always willing to step up, lend a hand, and stand beside one another.

I’m so grateful to be part of a committee that believes in what we’re building together. We couldn’t do it without each and every one of you. Thank you for always having my back!

What a great night 🙌

SHY
🖤🤍

Prizegiving 2026 ✨

Good people, good food, good music, what more could you want? 💃🕺

RSVP now!

For Laekyn, Hudson & Ruby 🤍

❤️‍🔥 FIREWOOD RAFFLE FOR LAEKYN, HUDSON & RUBY ❤️‍🔥

Our community is coming together to support our beautiful girl Laekyn and her babies, Hudson & Ruby, after the heartbreaking loss of their Dad and partner, Whetu 🕊️🤎

We’re raffling off a trailer load of firewood, generously donated by Taupō Neighbourhood Support, with every dollar raised going straight to their whānau!

🔥 Tickets: $10 each
📅 Winner drawn: Wednesday 29th July

Every ticket purchased helps support Laekyn and her little ones during this incredibly difficult time. Thank you for your kindness, generosity, and support. 🤎

Please comment or send us a message to purchase your tickets, or get in touch with Sydney Pilkington. We will send you the bank account and reference information you need!

🔥 Levelling up next, our Taupō Sports Blazers 🔥

Leading the crew is our Captain, Annalise 🖤🤍 A fit, supportive midcourter who leads from the front and is always there for her teammates.

Right beside her is Naumai, our manager of sorts 🙌 Another hardworking midcourter who’s always backing our captain, backing the team, and helping keep everything ticking along.

And doubling down on the support, they’ve got Diahne coaching, alongside Diane, bringing plenty of experience, knowledge and guidance to the side.

What a team to have behind you. 🔥🖤🤍

A huge mihi to Waitete Netball for putting a team together, making the early trip over, and having a fun game with us. We loved the great sportsmanship, plenty of laughs, and the fact you stayed around and let us host you afterwards. 🖤🤍

Safe to say this won’t be the last Taupō vs Waitete clash — we reckon an annual matchup might be on the cards! 🏐🔥

And last but definitely not least, a massive thank you to the ladies who filled in at the last minute. No questions asked, just willing to step up and help the club out whenever needed. We appreciate you all more than you know. 🙌

Rugby 🤝 Netball

Great club culture is showing up for each other.

Taupō Sports Netball vs Waitete — 12pm, Taupō Netball Centre.
Then it’s our Men’s Rugby Prems vs Waitete RFC at 2.30pm

See you on the sideline

Today, we remember Whetu, a former Taupō Sports player who tragically passed away last week.

Before today’s Premier match, we will observe a minute’s silence in his honour as we reflect on the impact he had.

Our thoughts, love, and deepest condolences are with Whetu’s family, friends, and all those who knew him.

Rest easy, Whetu 🖤🤍