Hampstead Rugby Club

29/10/2026

💙💛 WHAT A YEAR FOR HAMPSTEAD RUGBY! 💙💛

A huge congratulations to our Hampstead award winners:

🏆 Moni Pongia – Mid Canterbury Development Forward of the Year

🏆 George Hufunga – Mid Canterbury Development Player of the Year

🏆 Fran Clark – Outstanding Contribution to Women’s Rugby

🏆 Siobhan Regan – Mid Canterbury Women’s Back of the Year

🏆 Aidan Kamoe – Mid Canterbury U16 Forward of the Year

🏆 Simon Bennett – Referee of the Year

🏆 Pipiena Ula – Mid Canterbury U18 Forward of the Year

And to top it all off…

🏆💙💛 HAMPSTEAD RUGBY CLUB – CLUB OF THE YEAR! 💛💙🏆

What an incredible achievement and something our whole club can be extremely proud of!

These awards are a reflection of the hard work, dedication and passion that goes into our club, both on and off the field.

To our players, coaches, managers, referees, committee members, volunteers, sponsors, supporters and families – THANK YOU!

From our youngest JAB players right through to our senior teams, every single person plays a part in making Hampstead Rugby the club it is today.

We’re incredibly proud of our award winners, but we’re just as proud of everyone who has contributed to another great season.

2026 has been a fantastic year for Hampstead Rugby, and we couldn’t have done it without you all!

Bring on 2027! 💙💛🏉

24/09/2026

🌺 TRADE SECRETS 🌺

A FREE event helping you explore how the skills and experience you’ve brought from your home country can create opportunities here. 🇳🇿🌏

🍽️ Free dinner provided!

📲 Scan the QR code on the poster to register.

28/08/2026

2026 Award Winners

28/08/2026

🏆💙💛 HAMPSTEAD RUGBY 2026 AWARD WINNERS 💙💛🏆

What a fantastic season for our Hampstead JAB teams!

A huge congratulations to all of our players recognised at our 2026 prizegivings. These awards celebrate improvement, performance, commitment, teamwork and, importantly, the players who demonstrate our Hampstead values of Fun • Family • Respect.

👏 Congratulations to our 2026 award winners:

🏉 YEAR 1
⭐ Most Improved — Maia Churchill
⭐ Best Ripper — Gere Ikahihifo
⭐ Most Valuable — Jeremiah Prasad
⭐ Hampstead Values — Hadis Mohammadi

🏉 YEAR 2 BLUE
⭐ Most Improved — Kyle Connelly
⭐ Best Ripper — Asher Faasavala
⭐ Most Valuable — Oliver Hill & Johnson Raukete
⭐ Hampstead Values — Jaylen Taliva’a-Crawley

🏉 YEAR 2 GOLD
⭐ Most Improved — Ciara Rumia
⭐ Best Ripper — Ioana Lauina
⭐ Most Valuable — Miah-Rose Godinet
⭐ Hampstead Values — Cassie Churchill

🏉 YEAR 3
⭐ Most Improved — Izaiah Taliva’a-Crawley
⭐ Best Tackler — Masiu Pahulu
⭐ Most Valuable — Lamani Ikahihifo
⭐ Hampstead Values — Feao Nonu

🏉 YEAR 4
⭐ Most Improved — Sione Hala Jr
⭐ Best Tackler — Evamoni Vainikolo
⭐ Most Valuable — Mabuhay Ula
⭐️ Hampstead Values - Kōtuku Tuatai & Eseta Pahulu

🏉 YEAR 6 BLUE
⭐ Most Improved —Nethanniah Prasad
⭐ Best Tackler — Saint Olando Puleiata
⭐ Most Valuable — Owen Purcell & Zaidyn Morehu
⭐ Hampstead Values — Tariu Meafou

🏉 YEAR 6 GOLD
⭐ Most Improved — Finn Balderson
⭐ Best Tackler — Jase Faasavala
⭐ Most Valuable — Haniteli Ula & Pala Ula Jr
⭐ Hampstead Values — Aliki Otukolo

🏉 YEAR 7
⭐ Most Improved — William Blampied & Zac Lawson
⭐ Best Tackler — Sione Tutuu
⭐ Most Valuable — Boston Leadley
⭐ Hampstead Values — Kalo Kamoe

🏉 YEAR 7/8 GIRLS
⭐ Most Improved — Raanui Raina
⭐ Best Tackler — Sophie Smith
⭐ Most Valuable — Tahlia Tull
⭐ Hampstead Values — Emily McCulloch

🏉 YEAR 8
⭐ Most Improved — Ayden Makutu-Terepai
⭐ Best Tackler — Morgan Kilgour
⭐ Most Valuable — Tuionetoa Ula
⭐ Highest Points — Makalio Lauina
⭐ Hampstead Values — Taupiri Unahi-Topp

🏉 YEAR 9
⭐ Most Improved — Kruze Tihema
⭐ Best Tackler — TJ Ngametua
⭐ Highest Point Scorer — Thomas Stephen-Tahuri
⭐ Most Valuable — Lochie Ede
⭐ Hampstead Values — Lucas Raukete

🏉 YEAR 10/11
⭐ Most Improved — Aukusitino Iosefo
⭐ Best Tackler — Sitanisilao Peni
⭐ Highest Point Scorer — Francis Ula Jr
⭐ Most Valuable — Diego Lauina
⭐ Hampstead Values — Aiden Kamoe

💙💛 2026 CLUB AWARDS 💙💛

🏆 JAB Non-Competition Player of the Year — Mila Raukete

🏆 JAB Competition Player of the Year — Junior Suiga

🏆 Rose Bowl — Hampstead Year 8

🏆 President’s Award — Helena Rossillini

A massive congratulations to every one of our award recipients! 👏

We are incredibly proud of all our JAB players who pulled on the blue and gold this season. Thank you to our coaches, managers, referees, volunteers, parents, whānau and supporters who make junior rugby at Hampstead possible.

Another fantastic season in the books. 💙💛

FUN • FAMILY • RESPECT

28/08/2026

Softball season is just around the corner 🥳 head on over to the Hampstead Softball page to stay up to date with all the details. 🥎

REGISTRATION DAY - LOCK THE DATE IN 6th September 2pm to 4pm.
Look forward to seeing you all there.

25/08/2026

🏉 GIRLS RUGBY 2027 – WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! 💙💛

Are you a Year 8–13 girl keen to play rugby next year?

We’re looking at options for girls-only rugby in 2027 and want to know what our players and families would prefer.

👉 Register your interest and have your say at the link on the MCRU page

Fun • Family • Respect 💙💛

Girls Rugby – Expression of Interest

Are you a Year 8-13 girl interested in playing rugby next year?

We are looking at options for girls-only rugby and want to find out what works best for players and families.

Your feedback will help us work out the best option for 2027.

Register your interest and let us know which option you would prefer! https://forms.gle/2U2h8NRoKr8aAU118

More details around teams, format and competition will be confirmed once we know what option has the most interest.

17/08/2026

🏉💙💛 PRIZE GIVING THIS SATURDAY! 💛💙🏉

Time to celebrate another great season at Hampstead! 🙌

📍 Hampstead Clubrooms
📅 Saturday 22 August

⏰ 10–11am
Year 1 • Year 2 B • Year 2 G • Year 3

⏰ 11am–12pm
Year 4 • Year 6 B • Year 6 G • Year 7

⏰ 12–1pm
Year 7/8 Girls • Year 8 • Year 9 Mid Canterbury Plains • Year 10/11

Come along and help us finish off the season the Hampstead way — FUN • FAMILY • RESPECT 💙💛