Te Awamutu Sports Senior Rugby

Congratulations to Joe Walsh, who made his King Country debut today against South Canterbury in Te Kuiti today, alongside fellow Lion Tairoa Crean.

The annual Te Awamutu Community Gala is back, and this year it's raising money for the Te Awamutu Volunteer Fire Brigade!! There'll be food trucks, live music, stalls, rock climbing and more, so come on down for a fun afternoon, and help our amazing fire fighters 😍

📆 Friday 20th November 2026
📍 Albert Park, Te Awamutu (TA Sports)

Two more young men to celebrate, with halfback Zealin Prime being selected for the New Zealand Harlequins Senior Men side, and outside back Jonan Heke-Heays being named in the New Zealand Maori Under 20 Tama Toa Sevens side to tour India.

Congratulations Zealin and Jonan!

All the best to Hemi and Tairoa as they kick off the Heartland Championship against Horowhenua Kapiti in Levin tomorrow.

Massive Jake, congratulations!

A massive congratulations to Jake Russ from Te Awamutu Sports Senior Rugby for taking out the Waikato Draught Men's Club Player of the Year! 🏆👏

A dedicated captain, club champion and all-round great person, Jake has been recognised for his consistency on the field, his leadership, and the way he represents his club both on and off it.

A true role model who leads by example and gives his all every time he pulls on the jersey. A very well-deserved recognition, congratulations, Jake! ❤️💛🖤

Congratulations to front rower/loose forward Bronson Van der Heyden, who was selected for the the Waikato Under 20's side, along with Takerei Bidois, who was unavailable due to injury.

Congratulations to two more of our Premier side, Tairoa Crean and Hemi Gardiner who earnt their first caps for King Country this afternoon against the New Zealand Babarians.

Well done Men!

We wish to invite our family, friends and supporters to join us in celebrating our successes in season 2026.

Te Awamutu Sports Club
7:00pm Onwards
Dress code: Tidy, players in No.1's

Congratulations to Austin Anderson, Taha Kemara and Josh Moorby for being named in the Waikato NPC squad for 2026!