NZ Marist Rugby

26/10/2026

🚨 THE CLOCK IS TICKING! | NZ MARIST AWARDS 2026 🏆

Have you got your nominations in yet? 👀

It's time to recognise the outstanding people within our NZ Marist whānau who have made their mark throughout 2026!

Whether it's their dedication, achievements, leadership or contribution to the Marist spirit, let's give them the recognition they deserve! 🙌

📅 NOMINATIONS CLOSE FRIDAY 13TH NOVEMBER 2026!

Don't leave it until the last minute! Get those nominations in and help us celebrate the very best of NZ Marist!

Click on the link below to get those nominations in. Thank you to our clubs that have put in their nominations.

One Marist. One Whānau.

https://www.sporty.co.nz/nzmaristrugby/nz-marist-awards

25/10/2026

🏉 ONE OF OUR OWN. LET’S GET SOODY OVER THE LINE! 🙌

Marist whānau, it’s time to rally!

Michael “Soody” Sood is one of just 14 finalists in the Farmlands Rural Rugby Legend competition — and the ONLY Marist club representative! 💚

A loyal Marist St Pats Rugby Football Club man from Wellington, Soody has given years of service, passion and commitment to his club and our game. Always putting others first, he’s the kind of person who makes club rugby special.

Now we can give something back.

🏆 Your vote could help Soody win a $50,000 club upgrade for Marist St Pat’s!

Voting takes around 30 seconds, with no sign-up required:

✅ Visit the Farmlands Rural Rugby Legends voting page.
https://www.farmlands.co.nz/rural-rugby-legends-vote
✅ Select Michael Sood.
✅ Scroll down and click VOTE.

📣 Vote, share this post and spread the word through your clubs and Marist networks. Every vote counts!

Let’s turn our nationwide Marist support into something special for Soody and MSP.

💚 VOTE SOODY. BACK A MARIST LEGEND.

16/10/2026

🏉 HILUX HEARTLAND CHAMPIONSHIP | FINALS DAY 🏆

On behalf of New Zealand Marist, we extend our congratulations and best wishes to all teams competing in today's Meads Cup and Lochore Cup Finals!

A special acknowledgement goes to our Marist men proudly representing their respective provinces:

🏉 King Country Rugby
🏉 Mid Canterbury Rugby
🏉 South Canterbury Rugby
🏉 Whanganui Rugby

It's fantastic to see our Marist men representing their provinces on the big stage, continuing to showcase the talent, commitment and values of our Marist rugby community.

Wishing all teams the very best for today's finals!

💚 Marist pride, provincial passion!

13/10/2026

NOMINATIONS ARE STILL OPEN!

There’s still time to get your nominations in for the 2026 NZ Marist Awards 🏆

We’re calling for nominations for:
Men’s Player of the Year
Women’s Player of the Year
Personality of the Year

Nominations close Friday 13 November 2026, so make sure you have your say and nominate those who deserve to be recognised!

NZ Marist – celebrating our people, our players and our Marist community.

13/10/2026

2027 | 95TH SPILLANE TOURNAMENT

OFFICIAL HOST ANNOUNCEMENT!

New Zealand Marist would like to sincerely thank all clubs who took the time to submit proposals to host the 2027 95th Spillane Tournament. We appreciate the effort, commitment and enthusiasm shown by each club.

We are pleased to officially announce that Hamilton Marist will host the 95th Spillane Tournament, taking place on 13–14 March 2027! 🏆

We look forward to another fantastic tournament celebrating the proud history, traditions and camaraderie of Marist rugby.

📢 More details will be shared once received.

05/10/2026

🏆 2026 NZ MARIST AWARDS – NOMINATIONS ARE NOW OPEN! 🏆

It’s time to recognise the people and players who have made their mark on the Marist community in 2026.

Online nominations are now open for:

🟢NZ Marist Personality of the Year – recognising someone who truly embodies the Marist spirit, values and culture, and makes a positive contribution to our Marist whānau.

⚫ NZ Marist Men’s Player of the Year – celebrating an outstanding male player who has represented their club and Marist rugby with excellence throughout the season.

🟢 NZ Marist Women’s Player of the Year – celebrating an outstanding female player who has represented their club and Marist rugby with excellence throughout the season.

We want to hear from our Marist clubs and community! If you know someone deserving of recognition, now is the time to put their name forward.

📲 Nomination forms are ONLINE and NOW OPEN!

👉 Click the link below to submit your nominations.
https://www.sporty.co.nz/nzmaristrugby/nz-marist-awards

Let’s celebrate the people who continue to make NZ Marist rugby so special.

28/09/2026

Greerton Marist Recreation & Community SC a are on the hunt for coaches and management member for men's and women's senior team! Send a message via their page, details are below!

24/08/2026

15/08/2026

CONGRATULATIONS HAMILTON MARIST!

A huge congratulations from NZ Marist Rugby to Hamilton Marist on being named Waikato Rugby Club of the Year! 🏆

A fantastic recognition of a season filled with growth, achievement and true Marist community spirit — both on and off the field.

This award is a testament to the players, coaches, managers, volunteers, supporters and whānau whose commitment and passion continue to make Hamilton Marist such a strong and thriving club.

An outstanding achievement and one the entire Marist community can be incredibly proud of.

Congratulations, Green Machine!

Once Marist, Always Marist.