Waikato Rugby

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Tasman Mako take it 50–33 in our final round-robin hit-out.

Not the result we were chasing tonight, but the mahi doesn’t stop here. We regroup, reset and turn our attention to what comes next.

Thanks to everyone who came out and backed the boys tonight. 🔴🟡⚫

Warm-ups underway at FMG Stadium Waikato as the boys get ready to rip into Tasman Mako.

One more round-robin battle. Let’s go to work. 🔴🟡⚫

So proud of our girls. ❤️💛🖤

Our 2026 Waitomo Waikato FPC campaign comes to an end in Auckland, going down 36–31 in an intense semi-final that went score for score right to the end.

It wasn’t the finish we were chasing, but we’re incredibly proud of this group and everything they’ve put into the jersey this season.

Congratulations to Auckland on the win and all the best for the final.

To our players, coaches, management, supporters, sponsors and all the whānau who have followed the journey, thank you. Whether you were in the stands, watching from home or sending your support from afar, you’ve been right there with us.

There’s plenty to be proud of from this season, and plenty more to come from this group. We’ll take the lessons, keep building and come back ready to fight again in 2027.

Thank you for riding with us ❤️💛🖤

19–12 to Auckland at the break.

A big 40 ahead. Plenty still in this one, let’s go, girls! 🔴🟡⚫️

Warm-up done and the energy is UP. 🔒🔥

Semi-final time. Let’s get into it, Waikato. 🔴🟡⚫️

Tune in right here 👉https://www.aucklandrugby.tv/en/game/6abd84a436abbd55926bae06?fbclid=IwY2xjawUtMolleHRuA2FlbQIxMABwZG9mAWJyaWQRMTB2dEFBbmNzc2d2VDlzaDlzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeZjafeOiq4xN7NqaToMa5uhuO9_mBHSqOWO3RrgFN4MCse5na8qFFbtELtYY_aem_CYbMPT_QAPy1ctDb9vt_Dg

Semi-final mode: ON. 🔒

The girls have put in the mahi, the final prep is done and now there’s only one thing left to do.

Go have some fun and rip into it. 😤

Auckland up next. A spot in the final on the line.
Let’s go, Waikato. 🔴🟡⚫

SEMI-FINAL TIME 🔥

Your Waitomo Waikato FPC squad is locked in for a massive battle with Auckland Storm this Saturday, with a spot in the Farah Palmer Cup Premiership Final on the line.

The girls are looking sharp and ready to go,nd now we need our Waikato whānau behind them. If you’re in Auckland, head along to Eden Park and bring the noise for the red, yellow and black. ❤️💛🖤

🏉 Auckland Storm v Waitomo Waikato
📍 Eden Park
📅 Saturday 3 October
⏰ Kick-off 2:05pm
🎟️ FREE ENTRY

Can’t make it? You can watch the action live right here thanks to Auckland Rugby 👇
https://www.aucklandrugby.tv/en/game/6abd84a436abbd55926bae06

One win away. Let’s get after it, girls! 🔥