30/03/2026
That’s a wrap for Wairoa Home Round 2026.
Ngā mihi nui to Wairoa Rugby Sub Union for organising an awesome event.
This season alone is something we’re grateful for. We were lucky enough to have our club back on the field and to make it all the way to the finals, that’s something we don’t take lightly and something we’re incredibly proud of.
Our final against Tapuae Sports Club was a tough battle out on the field. They came out strong and set the tone early, and while it wasn’t our day on the scoreboard, we gave it everything we had until the final whistle.
YMP Rugby & Sports Club Nuhaka Sports & Recreation Club Wairoa Athletic Sports Club Mahia Rugby Football Club, Thank you all for an awesome and exciting competition.
To all our past and present players, across every era and every code Waiau has been part of, you are the foundation of who we are today. This jersey carries all of you.
A big thank you to Turuki (Te Wairoa Medical Centre) for your continued support, we appreciate everything you do for our team.
Lastly, A heartfelt thank you to our supporters and our whānau of Waiau near and far, your aroha and tautoko from the sidelines, and our socials never go un-noticed. Big mihi to our whānau who came home from Wellington, Auckland, Rotorua, Gisborne and the Lake to stand with us to be part of our re-birthing.
We also want to acknowledge our Players of the Days.
YMP Game
3 – Kahu Leach Waihi
2 – Kava Tupe
1 – Toko Turipa
Nūhaka Game
3 – Willis Tamatea
2 – Kava Tupe
1 – Lekima Baleisuva
Tapuae Game
3 – Tepeehi Fairlie (Sonny)
2 – Fatty Karauria
1 – Taki Vehekite (Doug)
Overall player of the tournament
Kava Tupe
❤️🖤
