
Farah Palmer Cup rugby returns to FMG Stadium Waikato
A blockbuster year of women's rugby will continue in August with the Farah Palmer Cup presented by Bunnings Warehouse kicking off. While the Black Ferns are in England defending the Rugby World Cup, the country’s brightest developing talent will be on display across nine weeks of fierce competition.
Provincial rivalry takes centre stage at FMG Stadium Waikato
Domestic rugby will hit the ground running in August with the 2025 Bunnings Warehouse NPC draw announced today and featuring some scintillating first round fixtures.

Hamilton confirmed to host NRLW fixtures
A partnership between FMG Stadium Waikato and the One New Zealand Warriors has opened the way for the club to play three stand-alone NRLW matches in Hamilton this season.

Rugby and Rhythms festival set to debut at FMG Stadium Waikato
The Chiefs Rugby Club are bringing a Rugby & Rhythms music festival to FMG Stadium Waikato for the 2025 DHL Super Rugby Pacific and Sky Super Rugby Aupiki season.

Warriors and All Blacks games a try-umph for Hamilton
Sports fans are set for a nail-biting, edge-of-the-seat 2025, with Hamilton set to host both Warriors and All Blacks matches. On 15 February, the New Zealand Warriors take on the formidable Melbourne Storm in a thrilling pre-season match at FMG Stadium Waikato.
Hamilton to Host Warriors-Storm Clash
Hamilton’s FMG Stadium Waikato has today been confirmed to stage the One New Zealand Warriors’ Preseason Challenge clash against the Melbourne Storm on February 15 next year (3. 30pm kick-off).
Gallagher Chiefs Name Cohesive 2025 Squad
The 2025 Gallagher Chiefs squad has been named ahead of the DHL Super Rugby Pacific competition. A cohesive side has been named setting the stage for an exciting season.

Stars return to Chiefs Manawa for 2025 campaign
Exciting 2025 ahead for Sky Super Rugby Aupiki at FMG Stadium Waikato as Chiefs Manawa team is named for 2025 campaign.
Chiefs Manawa welcome many superstars to their squad for the 2025 Sky Super Rugby Aupiki competition.

Hamilton's high hopes for All Whites after thrilling 4-0 Victory
The All Whites are riding high after a commanding 4-0 victory against Malaysia, and they’re set to bring that winning momentum to Hamilton next month for their much-anticipated FIFA World Cup qualifier against Vanuatu.

2025 DHL Super Rugby Pacific Draw Announced
It will be a new look DHL Super Rugby Pacific competition in 2025, with the 11 teams playing seven games at home and seven away.

New Zealand Football win OFC FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier hosting rights with games in Hamilton this November
It has been confirmed today that Aotearoa New Zealand will be one of the four hosts of the OFC FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers, along with Fiji, Papua New Guinea and Vanuatu, set to get underway from October 2024.

FMG Stadium Waikato Turf Manager Karl Johnson breaks down turf management in Rural Delivery docuseries
H3 Group's Turf Manager, Karl Jonson shares highlights from his career and insight into maintaining FMG Stadium Waikato's world-class turf in New Zealand agricultural sector documentary series Rural Delivery.
Karl served his apprenticeship as a groundskeeper in Canterbury and was later involved in creating cricket facilities at Lincoln.