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Live local, play local The Pakuranga United Rugby Club is the biggest and fastest growing Rugby Club in Auckland.
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Formed in 1957, we are located in Lloyd Elsmore Park in Auckland's Eastern Suburbs.

29/10/2026

Big congrats to our U7 Red side picking up another victory Tuesday Night!

27/10/2026

🟢🟠 BELLES DEVELOPMENT | 2027 COACHING ANNOUNCEMENT

We're pleased to announce Joe Baleicakau as Head Coach of our Belles Women's Development side for the 2027 season!

Joe will lead the Belles into the new season as we look to continue building and developing women's rugby at Pakuranga United.

🏉 PRESEASON TRAINING

Preparations for 2027 kick off on Monday 30th November, with all new and returning players welcome!

WANT TO GET INVOLVED?

We're also seeking expressions of interest from anyone keen to join the Belles Development coaching group for 2027.

If you're passionate about women's rugby and want to be part of the team, we'd love to hear from you! Contact DOR Francis Stowers: [email protected]

Up the Ranga! 🟢🟠

27/10/2026

🏗️ GYM EXPANSION TAKING SHAPE! 💪

Things are really starting to take shape at the Howick Pakuranga Community Sports Centre!

The steel framework is now up on the gym expansion project, marking another exciting milestone as construction continues to progress.

Check out this timelapse capturing the latest developments! 🎥

Exciting times ahead! 💪

23/10/2026

MARK YOUR CALENDARS! 🟢🟠

Senior preseason kicks off with three Monday night sessions before Christmas as we get a head start on the 2027 season!

Join us for an hour of skills and drills as we start building towards the new season. All players welcome, returning and new!

📅 Mon 30 November
📅 Mon 7 December
📅 Mon 14 December
⏰ 6:30pm – 7:30pm
📍 Bell Park

Don't wait until January! Lock in the dates, get down to Bell Park and get a jump start on 2027!

UP THE RANGA! 🟢🟠

22/10/2026

How good is it to see our former Ranga Juniors excelling at college!

A massive congratulations to our former juniors who have been recognised for their achievements in rugby at Pakuranga College.

1st XV:
• Kaeden Evaroa – Player of the Year (Joint) 🟢🟠
• Evan Parr – Player of the Year (Joint)
• Heinrich Meyer – Coaches Award 🟢🟠
• Lochie Elliott – Most Improved 🟢🟠

Restricted:
• Luke Findley – Player of the Year
• Callum Lodge – Coaches Award 🟢🟠
• Noah Simpson – Most Improved

U15:
• Ewald Gryvensteyn – Player of the Year 🟢🟠
• Sefo Halalilo – Coaches Award
• Leighton Barr – Most Improved 🟢🟠

Well done, lads! Keep up the great work! 👏

22/10/2026

Throwback Thursday ⬅️ surely we bring these back for the 2027 season?

21/10/2026

🟢🟠 2027 UNDER 21s COACHING TEAM CONFIRMED!

We're pleased to announce our Under 21s coaching team for the 2027 season!

Head Coach: Tua Tomokino
Assistant Coaches: Mark Troughear & Reynhardt 'Rhino' Schutte
Resource Coach: Logan Fui
Technical Adviser: Francis Stowers

Tua returns to lead the side alongside fellow returning coach Mark Troughear, providing continuity heading into the new season.

Joining them is familiar Ranga face Rhino Schutte, who makes the move into coaching after spending the past few seasons representing the club in the Premiers and Premier Development.

Logan Fui joins the setup as Resource Coach, while Director of Rugby Francis Stowers will provide technical support, as he does across our senior coaching groups.

A great mix of experience, fresh perspectives and club connections as we build towards 2027!

Up the Ranga! 🟢🟠

20/10/2026

🏉 JUNIOR TOUCH IS IN FULL SWING! 🟢🟠

Tuesday nights are buzzing with our Junior Touch competition well underway!

📸 We want to see your photos!

If you've snapped any shots from Tuesday nights, send them through to us via WhatsApp on 021 197 4606.

We'd love to share more of the action and showcase our junior touch stars throughout the season!

Up the Ranga! 🟢🟠

14/10/2026

🏉 WE WANT YOU | 2027 EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST 🟢🟠

Planning is well underway for the 2027 Rugby Season and we’re on the lookout for people who want to be part of it!

We’re currently seeking Coaches, Managers and Players across a number of our senior teams.

Whether you’re looking to get involved in coaching or management, take the next step in your rugby journey, return to the game, or find a new club to call home — we want to hear from you!

Check out the roles and teams we’re currently recruiting for below 👇

📧 For more information or to register your interest, contact Francis Stowers at [email protected]

🟢🟠 Up the Ranga & bring on 2027!

13/10/2026

🏉 PREMIER 2 COACHING TEAM | 2027

We’re pleased to confirm our Premier 2 coaching team for the 2027 season! 🟢🟠

Matt Boyle steps up from our Under 21s programme to take the reins as Head Coach, joined by fellow U21s coach Joe Bolton and Cameron James, who returns as a player-coach with the side.

PURC Rugby Director Francis Stowers will also work alongside the group as Technical Assistant.

It’s great to see Matt and Joe continue their coaching journey through the club, while their familiarity with many of our young players will help strengthen the pathway from Under 21s into Premier rugby.

Congratulations Matt, Joe and Cam — bring on 2027! 💪

Address

Bell Road
Auckland
2010

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 5pm
Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 5pm
Saturday	8am - 5pm

Telephone

+6495767928

Website

http://www.purc.co.nz/

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