17/06/2026
This is a special one guys, Te Hauora Campbell Te Campbell is calling time on his journey here at ’t Gooi and in the Netherlands.
Te first joined us in 2017 with his good mate Karlos, and instantly made his presence known, bringing a new style of rugby to the Netherlands. He arrived with flair, an unbelievable attacking sense, and an understanding of the game we had not seen before. Te was a force that year, helping guide the team to an Ereklasse Championship.
Te’s career here has been full of accolades – 2x Ereklasse Championships, a BeNe Cup, Club 7s Championship, 150+ club games for ’t Gooi, and an international career spanning over 30 caps for his beloved Oranje. His style of rugby inspired a new generation here in the Netherlands – the sidesteps, the gooseys, the flair. Te played a major role in inspiring many of the international players coming through today.
What most people saw was what he did on the pitch, but those who knew Te will remember him for much more than rugby. He has been a pillar of our club for a long time. His character helped shape our culture; he treated everyone like family, saw the good in people, and was always making friends wherever he went. In recent years, Te was able to take the field with players he once coached as youth players, and later alongside them for the Dutch national team – a special moment for a proud man.
Te now returns to the other side of the world to begin a new chapter. While we are sad to see him go, we know he will leave the same impact wherever he lands.
The trophies, tries, and highlights will always be remembered, but Te’s true legacy at ’t Gooi goes far beyond rugby. It lives in the friendships he built, the players he inspired, and the culture he helped create. He arrived as a talented rugby player, but leaves as a club legend, mentor, and friend to so many.
From everyone at ’t Gooi, thank you, Te. Thank you for the memories, the passion, the laughs, and the countless moments of magic. You will always have a home here, and you will always be part of the ’t Gooi family.
We wish you nothing but success, happiness, and adventure in the next chapter.
Once a Gooi boy, always a Gooi boy.
