Auckland University Rugby Football Club
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University rugby club was established in 1888. The following was written by Sir Colin Maiden in 2006-07 and provides an insight into the development of sporting facilities at Auckland University. Maiden was Vice-chancellor of Auckland University from 1971 to 1994. The playing fields at Merton Road (previously known as University Park) were renamed Colin Maiden Park in 1994 in recognition of Sir Co
13/08/2026
AUCKLAND U20s — THIS SATURDAY
Two Auckland U20 teams go head-to-head, with 6 Varsity boys taking the field for Auckland.
Come down to Varsity and get behind the boys as they represent Auckland on their home turf.
Saturday 15 August | 12PM | Colin Maiden Park
See you at the Snake Pit! 🐍
28/07/2026
Senior Prizegiving 2026🏆
Join us this Saturday at the club as we wrap up the 2026 season and celebrate our award winners.
Bar opens at 4.30pm
Awards start at 6pm and will finish by 7pm.
Auckland vs Canterbury NPC is at 7.05pm
Bar is open until late.
Free beers, sangria and food will be provided.
Wear Varsity after match kit or smart casual. This is a night to recognise the players, coaches, and supporters who made this season a massive success.
See you there 🐍🐍
28/07/2026
Friday Night In-house Rippa back in full swing with a crossover with Grammar Tec and Carlton Juniors 🔥
16/07/2026
What a great afternoon celebrating Varsity Rugby at our 34th Annual Long Lunch.
Thank you to everyone who attended and contributed to such a memorable event. It’s always a fantastic opportunity to reconnect with our valued partners, supporters, and past players, while sharing a few war stories.
We look forward to seeing everyone again next year.
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12/07/2026
Howwww goood🐍
11/07/2026
we did it… WE DID ITTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT
10/07/2026
With the Gallaher Shield final taking place tomorrow, we want to take this chance to say thank you to our 2026 Premier Jersey Sponsors for getting behind the team this season. Your support plays a huge role in helping our players and club thrive. 🏉
2026 Premier Jersey Sponsors:
1 – Hesketh Henry
2 – Access Property Partners
3 – Emphasis Homes
4 – St Johns Butchery
5 – Gunac Waterproofing Specialists
6 – Coman Retter
7 – NFM Electrical
8 – Everest
9 – Premium Beverages Limited
10 – Central Joinery
11 – Build & Construct NZ
12 – Cairnhill Physio
13 – Martin Plumbing
14 – Seagar Bros
15 – ResolveXO
16 – FISH
17 – CLM The Bays
18 – Eastern Painters
19 – Hutchco
20 – ResolveXO
21 – Emphasis Homes
22 – ResolveXO
Give them a follow and support the businesses that support our club.
10/07/2026
Our team to face Grammar Tec in the Gallaher Shield Final.
09/07/2026
Finals week ready.
08/07/2026
This Saturday promises to be one of the biggest days of the year for Varsity, with both our U85s and Premier squad playing for silverware.
Whether you’re joining us at Colin Maiden Park, heading to Eden Park, or supporting from the Varsity Clubrooms, we’d love to see our everyone out in force as we get behind all teams.
Finals Day Schedule
11:00am – Varsity Clubrooms Open
The clubrooms open from 11:00am. Come down early, catch up with fellow supporters, and get ready for a huge day of rugby.
12:00pm – U85 Final
Squids vs Slugs
Colin Maiden Park 10
Get behind the Squids and the Slugs as they take the field in the Maurice O’Connor U85 Final.
1:45pm – Supporters’ Bus Departs
A supporters’ bus will depart from Colin Maiden Park to Eden Park ahead of the Gallagher Shield Final.
Departure: 1:45pm
Cost: $10 per person
3:00pm – Gallagher Shield Final Kick off
Eden Park
Support our Premier squad as they compete in the biggest match of the season.
If you can’t make it to Eden Park, the match will be screened live in the Varsity Clubrooms.
Post-Match
5:30pm
The supporters’ bus will depart Eden Park and return to Colin Maiden Park.
6:30pm
The Premier squad will return to the Varsity Clubrooms, where we’ll continue the evening together.
The clubrooms will remain open late into the evening.
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71 Merton Road
Auckland
1072