Mid Canterbury Rugby Union

04/06/2026

Hi Folks
Tickets are now on sale for the game v Otago Rugby in Alexandra on July 24th. We'd love to see the place painted Green and Yellow and re-create our Meads Cup Final Day in 2025 when our supporters showed up in numbers to back the boys. Make a weekend of it and get along to Alexandra to roar the boys on. You'd be mad not to be there for what should be a great occassion. Maybe, just maybe, it could be an unforgettable day.
https://orfu.flicket.co.nz/events/3c027d6b-1521-4890-8d00-17583724de15

04/06/2026

Weekend Rugby Draw

It’s Club Day at Hampstead Rugby Club this Saturday, with a huge day of rugby and celebration lined up. With a full day of home fixtures, and plenty happening around the grounds, it’s set to be a great occasion for all involved.

The Luisetti Seeds Combined Country Competition heads into finals footy, Rakaia and Methven compete in the trophy quarterfinals, each looking to take a step closer to the big dance, while Celtic and Southern feature in the semi finals for the 5th & 6th place Cup

In Senior B, Mt Somers put the Bruce Beckley Challenge Cup on the line at home against Rakaia.
Time change for Allenton v Celtic 2pm

And it’s the final round robin of the Combined Women’s Competition, with playoff spots on the line ahead of next weekend’s finals.

With the Crusaders v Blues kicking off at 4:35pm on Saturday, several kickoff times have been brought forward to accommodate – be sure to check the updated schedule.

Full fixtures and kick off times are available at midcanterburyrugby.co.nz

Get along, support your club, and enjoy a great weekend of local rugby.

02/06/2026

Week by week, our girls-only competitions keep growing—and so does the confidence on and off the field.
It takes bravery to step in, try something new, and back yourself. These girls are doing exactly that, showing up for their teams and for each other.
Check out this week’s draw and get behind our girls as they continue to build something special

01/06/2026

Senior Results

Kings birthday senior results, plenty going on over the long weekend.

This Saturday our boys in Red & Black take on the Blues at 4:35pm at One New Zealand Stadium. With travel in mind, some club kick-off times will change — check midcanterburyrugby.co.nz for all updates.

Go the Crusaders

01/06/2026

Reminder! Girls Practice to Perfect Tonight

Join us tonight from 4:30pm–5:30pm at the Showgrounds for another chance to sharpen your rugby skills, build confidence, and have some fun!

Open to all girls in Years 3–8 who are playing rugby this season.

Come along, perfect those skills, meet some other awesome girls, and enjoy a great afternoon of rugby!

30/05/2026

🏉 Big news for Mid Canterbury Rugby!
We’re proud to welcome Milestone Homes Ashburton as a key sponsor of our Mid Canterbury Heartland Team for the 2026 season 🙌

This partnership is a fantastic example of local business backing local rugby — helping us strengthen our Heartland programme and deliver an even better experience on and off the field.

From match-day support to community engagement, we’re excited to have Milestone Homes alongside us this season 💚💛

29/05/2026

Big news for rugby in Mid Canterbury! 🏉
We’re excited to welcome KPMG Ashburton as our new Primary Sponsor of Women & Girls Rugby 🙌

This partnership will help us grow the game, support our clubs, and create more opportunities for girls and women to get involved — whether playing, coaching, or supporting.
A huge thanks to KPMG for backing the future of rugby in our region 💚 💛

28/05/2026

Celtic Club Day

Saturday 23rd saw Ashburton Celtic RFC celebrate their Club Day, a strong reflection of the club’s tight-knit community with a great turnout across the day.

A huge effort from volunteers, club members, parents, and supporters ensured the day was a fitting celebration of a proud club built on commitment and community. Their ongoing passion for the emerald green continues to play a key role in bringing days like this together.

Players and coaches across all grades took the field with pride, contributing to the atmosphere that makes Club Day a highlight each season. The support of sponsors and the wider Celtic community was evident throughout, reinforcing the strong foundations of the club.

Congratulations to Hannah Peckham & Baby Ruth for taking out the prize for supporter of the day with thanks to Black & White Coffee Cartel Ashburton.

A great day at Keenans Road and a credit to everyone involved at Celtic.

Photos 📸: by G

28/05/2026

We have our winners folks! Congratulations to you all. Pop into the office at the showgrounds to collect your prize.

🥳 Massive congratulations to our winners of the blanket, ready to keep you nice and toasty on the sidelines this season!

Please contact Mid Canterbury Rugby Union to arrange pick up!