Wests Rugby Football Club

24/10/2026

WESTS hosted the after-match following last Saturday’s Westland Wanderers vs Lincoln Lizards clash. A fast-paced, high-scoring game that finished in a draw!

A huge thanks to everyone who made the day a success:

🔴 Lincoln Lizards – For making the trip to Hokitika.

⚫ Westland Wanderers & Linwood crew – For keeping the legacy alive and helping with numbers.

🔴 Jacko – For refereeing.

⚫ Gordy and crew – For running the bar.

🔴 Kelvin & Morgan – For the awesome hangi and TV setup.

⚫ Carole – For selling the whitebait raffle tickets.

🔴 Our mystery piper – For the tunes!

Thanks everyone for a fantastic day. The Lincoln Lizards are already looking forward to hosting the Wanderers next year! 🍻🏉

05/10/2026

🏉 WESTLAND WANDERERS Golden Oldies footy 🏉

* 📅 When: Saturday 17 October
* ⏰ Time: 2.00pm
* 📍 Where: Cass Square #2
* 🆚 Lincoln Lizards

If you are over 35, enjoy socialising and have a love of rugby union, the Westland Wanderers is the team for you!

Put the boots on, share a few laughs, keep the legacy alive and be part of a team that has had plenty of fun over the years. 🏉🍻

🍽️ Aftermatch at Wests Rugby Clubrooms

* Hāngi provided
* Bledisloe Cup Test streamed live
* All welcome!

🏉 Practice – Friday 16 October

* ⏰ 5.00pm
* 📍 Stumpers
* 👟 No boots required

Come along and be part of the Wanderers!

30/09/2026

WESTS RFC would like to extend our deepest condolences to the family and friends of our life member Bernie Lee following his passing.

Bernie was a proud WESTS and St Mary’s man, who was heavily involved with the clubs both on and off the field.

His dedication, contribution and passion for the club will be fondly remembered by all those who had the privilege of knowing him.

Our thoughts are with Bernie’s family and loved ones at this difficult time.

Rest in peace, Bernie. ❤️🖤

21/09/2026

18/09/2026

🇮🇹 HOST FAMILIES WANTED! 🏉

Our friends at the school are looking for host families for four Italian students who will be coming to the area — three boys and one girl.

We’re putting the call out to our awesome Wests Rugby families to see if anyone would be interested in opening their home and giving these students a great experience while they’re here.

Ideally, we’re looking for rugby families who would enjoy welcoming them into their family, introducing them to our club and community, and helping make their time in New Zealand a memorable one. 🇳🇿❤️🖤

If you think your family might be interested in hosting one of these students, please get in touch with the club or send us a message for more information.

07/09/2026

🏆 WESTS U16 & U18 PRIZEGIVING 🏆

Wests Prizegiving for our Under 16 and Under 18 teams will be held this Friday, 11th September, at 6.00pm at the Wests Clubrooms.

🎉 Prizegiving will be followed by a supper for the teams.

It would be great to see a big turnout as we celebrate the season and recognise the efforts and achievements of our players.

See you all there! ❤️🖤

30/08/2026

🏉 JAB PLAYERS ON THE HEARTLAND STAGE!

This past Saturday, our club was fortunate enough to have 7 of our JAB players involved in the West Coast vs Thames Valley Heartland game day action.

What an awesome sight it was to see our juniors out there alongside our seniors and experiencing what it means to be part of rugby at the Heartland stage. These are the moments our young players will remember for years to come! 👏🏉

A special mention goes to our ball boys:
🏉 Liam Diplock
🏉 Thomas Campion
🏉 Ollie Brock

Our club representatives were:
🏉 Finn Brock
🏉 Hudson Smith
🏉 Archie McLaren
🏉 Fletcher Cain

A fantastic opportunity for our young players and something our whole club can be proud of. ❤️🖤

Well done boys — the future of our club looks bright! 👏

19/08/2026

WESTS jerseys will need to be collected after prizegiving on Sunday so can parents please make sure kids are prepared. Thank you! 🔴⚫️

12/08/2026

🌟 WESTS JUNIOR PRIZEGIVING 🌟

WESTS Junior Prizegiving for Under 6, Under 8, Under 10, Under 12 and Under 14 will be held on:

📅 Sunday 23rd August
⏰ 12:00pm midday
📍 WESTS Clubrooms

🏆 Prizegiving will be held first, followed by lunch for all teams.

👕 Players are asked to please wear their WESTS jersey or hoodie.

🍽️ Main meal will be provided, but if parents could please bring a sweet/dessert to share, that would be greatly appreciated.

Parents, please coordinate with your team manager regarding desserts.

We look forward to celebrating a great season with all our junior players and families! ❤️🖤

07/08/2026

Our lad Nate out there doing it 👏🏻

🔥 MEET THE PLAYER | NATE CROY 🔥

Speed, confidence and X-factor out wide... meet Nate Croy from Wests Rugby Football Club ! ⚡🏉

Before kick-off, Nate keeps it simple—an energy-packed breakfast, no lunch, a playlist full of hype, then he's out on the field early to get a feel for the conditions while sharpening his goal kicking and game kicking before linking up with the boys.

The advice that has stayed with him throughout his rugby journey is simple but powerful: "Back yourself. Have a go." Those words from his club coaches give him the freedom and confidence to play his natural game.

Growing up, Nate looked up to Israel Dagg. His electric running game, fearless attacking style and game-breaking X-factor inspired Nate to chase the same excitement from the right wing and fullback.

⚡ As a right winger, Nate is all about pace, finishing ability and turning half-chances into points. Give him a sniff of space and he'll back himself to make something happen.

2026 NZ Marist U23 Development Tour – Keep an eye on Nate Croy... he's ready to light it up. 💚🤍🏉