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Welcome to RUGBY 101! We're introducing an exciting new sport to NZ, Australia and beyond! Stay tuned for updates on events, training, and more!

Join us in building a vibrant, inclusive community and experience the thrill of RUGBY 101.

14/07/2026

🚗🏉 A Huge Welcome and Thank You to Our Newest Sponsor – Ford Ingham Central! 🏉🚗

The Rugby101 Kiwi Warrior whānau is incredibly proud to welcome Ford Ingham Central as one of our valued sponsors.

Their support is more than just a sponsorship—it’s an investment in our tamariki, rangatahi, whānau, and the future of a sport proudly invented right here in Taupō, Aotearoa New Zealand. 🇳🇿

As a volunteer-led organisation, partnerships like this help us continue delivering FREE community events, introducing Rugby101 into schools, and creating opportunities for more young people to discover the warrior within.

We'd like to sincerely thank the entire team at Ford Ingham Central for believing in our vision and supporting grassroots sport in our community. Your generosity is helping us build something truly special, and we're excited to have you alongside us on this journey. 💛

If you're looking for a team that values community just as much as we do, be sure to support the businesses that support local sport. 🙌

Please join us in giving Ford Ingham Central a massive Rugby101 welcome in the comments! 👏🔥

Together, we're building more than a sport...
We're building confidence.
We're building community.
We're building future champions.

Outplay. Outwit. Outrun. 🏉⚔️

12/07/2026

🏉💛 WHAT AN INCREDIBLE DAY! 💛🏉

To everyone who came along to our RUGBY101 KIWI WARRIOR Family Fun Day & Tournament... THANK YOU! 🙌🔥

What a day! We saw some awesome 1v1 battles, plenty of smiles, new friendships, and enough running around to earn a few extra Easter eggs... even though Easter was months ago! 😂🏃‍♂️💨

A huge thank you to all of our players, parents, whānau, supporters, volunteers, referees, and everyone who stopped by to cheer the competitors on. Every person who attended helped make the day one to remember.

🌭 A special shout-out to everyone who grabbed a sausage from our fundraiser. Every sausage, every raffle ticket, and every dollar raised helps us continue growing Rugby101 and will go towards taking our programmes into more schools, giving more tamariki and rangatahi the opportunity to discover the warrior within. ❤️

We also want to acknowledge our amazing sponsors. Your generosity and belief in our kaupapa help make events like this possible. We simply couldn't do it without your support.

🙏 Ngā mihi nui to our sponsors:
• Taupō District Council
• Taupo McDonald's
• Bayley Taupo
• G.J. Gardner Homes
• Westerman property solutions
• EDGE GROUP
• Euro Scaffolds
• Jasco Distributing
• AJ Hackett Taupō Bungy & Swing
• Taupō Business Chamber
• Taste Café
• Indian Delights
• Surgecom
• Westone Production
• VAST
• ARA SignOn

and now Ford Ingham Central welcome aboard ! Post to come shortly about our awesome new sponsor.

Finally, to the RUGBY101 community — thank you for believing in a sport that was born right here in Taupō, Aotearoa. Every event, every share, every volunteer hour, every donation, and every encouraging word helps us continue building something special for our community.

This is only the beginning... and we can't wait to show you what's next! 👀🏉

Until next time...

Outplay. Outwit. Outrun. 💥

10/07/2026

🏉 THE FIELDS ARE MARKED… THE WEATHER IS LOOKING MINT… WE’RE READY! ☀️🙌

Only 1 more sleep until Rugby101 - Kiwi Warrior takes over Tongariro Domain north !

To everyone who’s registered – we’re pumped to see you there! The field is marked, the game plan is set, and now all we need is YOU!

✅ Don’t forget:
👟 Your boots
🦷 Your mouthguard
💧 A drink bottle
😃 A big smile and your game face!

Bring along any spare coins to support our fundraiser and grab a ticket (or two!) in our raffle – just $5 per ticket, with some awesome prizes up for grabs! We’ll also have a delicious sausage sizzle running throughout the day. Every dollar raised helps Rugby101 - Kiwi Warrior continue creating more opportunities for our young warriors.

📅 Saturday 11 July
⏰ 11:00am – 4:00pm
📍 Tongariro Domain, Taupō

Whether you’re tackling, playing Rippa, or giving Rugby101 a go for the very first time, it’s going to be an epic day full of competition, laughs, new mates, raffles, prizes, and plenty of action.

See you all on Saturday… let’s find out who has the heart of a Kiwi Warrior! 💪🏉🔥

06/07/2026

🏉 Looking for a FREE School Holiday Activity in Taupō? 🔥

Come and experience RUGBY101 KIWI WARRIOR – a fast-paced 1v1 rugby & league-style sport invented right here in Taupō, Aotearoa 🇳🇿

✅ Learn the game
✅ Tackle & Rippa options
✅ Build confidence
✅ Meet new friends

📅 Saturday 11 July
⏰ 11am – 4pm
📍 Tongariro Domain, Taupō

🎟️ FREE to play!

👉 Register now:
tinyurl.com/tauporippa101
or if you want more details check the pined post on our page.

🔥 Think you've seen rugby? Think again.

21/06/2026

Behind every great event is a team putting in the mahi 🏉🔥

Rugby101 prep day done — the countdown is on!

📍 Tongariro Domain, Taupō
📅 Saturday 11 July

We’re building something special. Are you ready? 💪🏽

EOI is pinned on our page ❤️🖤

11/06/2026

🏉 FREE School Holiday Activity in Taupō! 🏉

Looking for something different these school holidays?

Come and give Rugby101 - Kiwi Warrior a go!

Rugby101 is an exciting new sport built around fast-paced 1 vs 1 matches, with games consisting of two 5-minute halves. It’s all about skill, fitness, confidence, competition, and having fun in a safe and supportive environment.

Join us for an action-packed afternoon where kids can:
🔥 Learn the game
🔥 Experience exciting 1 vs 1 match play
🔥 Build confidence and resilience
🔥 Make new friends
🔥 Win raffles and prizes
🔥 Enjoy a great day outdoors

📅 Saturday 11th July
⏰ 11:00am – 4:00pm
📍 Tongariro Domain, Taupō
💰 FREE event (koha appreciated)

Suitable for all experience levels, with both Tackle and Rippa options available.

Check out the poster for registration details and come along to discover why Rugby101 - Kiwi Warrior is growing so quickly around New Zealand!

10/06/2026

🏉🔥 HELP US GROW A SPORT BORN IN TAUPŌ 🔥🏉

What started as an idea has become a movement.

RUGBY101 KIWI WARRIOR was invented right here in Taupō, Aotearoa 🇳🇿 and is built on a simple belief:

💛 Every person has a warrior within.

Over the past few years, we've seen tamariki gain confidence, rangatahi challenge themselves, whānau come together, and complete strangers become lifelong supporters of our kaupapa.

The best part? We do our best to make our events accessible and affordable for everyone.

Behind every tournament, family fun day, school visit, and community event is a dedicated team of volunteers giving their time, energy, and heart to help Rugby101 grow. 🙌

Now we're asking our community to help us take the next step.

👉 Whether it's a donation or simply sharing this post, every contribution helps us continue creating opportunities for our tamariki, rangatahi, and whānau.

Your support helps fund:
🏉 Youth development programmes
🎉 Community events and tournaments
🩹 First Aid training and safety equipment
📢 Promotion and awareness
🏟️ Venue hire and event setup
💪 Programme delivery and growth

Even the cost of a coffee can help make a difference.

If Rugby101 has made you smile, inspired someone you know, brought your whānau together, or if you simply believe in supporting grassroots Kiwi sport, we'd be incredibly grateful for your support.

💛 Donate or share here:
https://givealittle.co.nz/cause/awaken-the-warrior-within-help-rangatahi-thrive

Together, we're not just building a sport.

We're building confidence.
We're building community.
We're building warriors.

Ngā mihi nui for being part of the journey. 🏉🔥

20/04/2026

Massive shoutout to everyone who came through to our
Easter Sunday Community Fun Day — you all brought
the vibes! 🙌🏽💯

Looks like the Easter Bunny definitely showed up fit
this year… or maybe he just came for the sausage
sizzle and spot prizes 😆🌭🎁

From the bouncy castles and face painting to the
laughs, runs, and good energy — it was awesome
seeing so many tamariki, rangatahi, and whānau
getting involved and having a go at Rugby101 🏉🔥

That’s what it’s all about for us — community, fun, and
giving it a crack 💪🏽

Big love to everyone who came down, had a run,
supported, or just pulled up for a good time — we
appreciate you all! 🙌🏽💛

🎥 Check out the highlights from the day below — you
might spot yourself in there! 👀🔥

Until next time…
Outplay. Outwit. Outrun. 🏉💥

18/04/2026

Kaimanawa Reserve, Taupō 📍
12–4pm — Family Fun Day 🎉

Yes… it’s a wet one 🌧️ BUT the players are still turning up like it’s the World Cup final 💪😂

If you’re stuck for ideas today (or the kids are climbing the walls 🧗‍♂️😅), come down and check out the action!

We’ve got giveaways happening 🎁👀 — and let’s be honest, everything’s more fun when you’re slightly damp anyway 😆

We also have Rippa

Bring a jacket, bring the whanau, and bring a good sense of humour

17/04/2026

Built for all. Backed by whānau. 🏉
Rugby the Rugby101 way 💥

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Taupo
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