All Stars returns to New Zealand in 2026
Harvey Norman All Stars will be returning to Aotearoa New Zealand in 2026, making it only the second time the concept has been played outside Australia.
New naming opportunity for Waikato’s iconic stadium
After a decade of packed stands, unforgettable match days and global spotlight, FMG Stadium Waikato is getting ready for its next chapter, and a new name. FMG’s naming rights partnership for FMG Stadium Waikato, the first for the stadium, will come to its planned end in June 2026.
Hamilton: A proven powerhouse for events
With the Government reaffirming the power of events to drive economic growth, Hamilton is backing the message with action.
Gallagher Chiefs Super Rugby match ups confirmed in 2026 draw
The draw for the 2026 DHL Super Rugby Pacific season is locked in. Hosting six home games at FMG Stadium Waikato, seven on the road, and one at Super Round, the Gallagher Chiefs will be looking at going one better than 2025 and bringing the trophy home to Hamilton.
NRLW Team List: Nicholls, Maliepo back to face Sharks
Captain Apii Nicholls and standoff Patricia Maliepo are back to bolster the One New Zealand Warriors for Sunday’s round eight NRLW encounter with the Cronulla Sutherland Sharks at FMG Stadium Waikato in Hamilton (3. 45pm kick-off).
NRLW Team List: Making history at new home in Hamilton
One New Zealand Warriors head coach Ron Griffiths has named an unchanged side for the club’s historic Indigenous Round clash against the Canberra Raiders at FMG Stadium Waikato/Home of the Tainui People in Hamilton/Kirikiriroa on Saturday (7. 15pm kick-off).
From Garden Place to game day, Hamilton is going all in
Hamilton is buzzing with pride as preparations are in full swing for the sold-out series finale between the All Blacks and France this Saturday at FMG Stadium Waikato.
All Blacks team to play France in Hamilton
All Blacks selectors have named their team for the third and final test against France in the Lipovitan-D July Series at FMG Stadium in Hamilton. All Blacks match-day 23 (Test caps in brackets; * denotes debutant)
1. Ethan de Groot (31)
2. Samisoni Taukei’aho (32)
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All Blacks squad named to face France
All Blacks selectors Scott Robertson, Scott Hansen and Jason Ryan have named five new caps in their 33-strong squad for the 2025 Lipovitan-D July Series against France.
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.
