One Year to Go – FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 celebrations kick off in Hamilton Kirikiriroa
Hamilton Kirikiriroa led the country’s one-year countdown to the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 with a unity-themed pre-dawn lighting ceremony at Waikato Stadium.
The ceremony centred around the venue’s distinctive Whatanoa Gateway with a cultural performance and lighting up the venue in FIFA’s ‘unity colours.
Charity Test announced as tickets go on sale for Lipovitan-D Rugby Championship and O’Reilly Cup
New Zealand Rugby (NZR) has announced it will donate $1 to its official charity partner Graeme Dingle Foundation for every ticket sold to the All Blacks Bledisloe Cup blockbuster against Australia at Eden Park on 24 September.
Hamilton Kirikiriroa to host FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 Play-Off Tournament
Hamilton Kirikiriroa will be one of the first cities to get a slice of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 action, after it was confirmed as a co-host for an inaugural Play-Off tournament in February 2023.
Volunteer for the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 – Register your interest!
With almost one year to go until the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 Australia & New Zealand kicks off, volunteers hoping to get involved in the tournament are now able to submit early expressions of interest.
Māori All Blacks team named to play Ireland in Hamilton
The Māori All Blacks team has been named to play Ireland at FMG Stadium Waikato in Hamilton on Wednesday 29 June (Kick-off: 7. 05PM NZST, live and exclusive on Sky Sport NZ).
Māori All Blacks squad named for two-match Ireland
Māori All Blacks Coach Clayton McMillan has named a strong squad ahead of his team’s two-match series against Ireland.
National club rugby final confirmed for All Blacks Test
Test match rugby on an international stage beckons for two club rugby sides in this season’s Under 85kg National Club Cup.
Hamilton ready to get party started for HSBC NZ Sevens return
New Zealand’s biggest sporting party is returning to Hamilton’s FMG Stadium Waikato in January 2023. NZ Rugby and event partner 37 South today confirmed the HSBC New Zealand Sevens would take place at FMG Stadium Waikato on 21-22 January 2023, after a two-year hiatus due to Covid-19.
Newly established role delivers next challenge for H3’s Michael Gilling
After years spent setting the stage for some of Hamilton’s biggest events, Michael Gilling is now turning the spotlight to H3’s event delivery stars.
Māori All Blacks to play two-match series against Ireland
The Māori All Blacks will play Ireland in two mid-week matches in Hamilton and Wellington this July New Zealand Rugby (NZR) announced today. The first match will be at FMG Stadium Waikato in Hamilton on Wednesday 29 June at 7.
Hamilton concludes FIFA Secretary General’s tour Down Under
Hamilton/Kirikiriroa was the final city in New Zealand to be visited by a FIFA delegation, as part of a mission to meet with key stakeholders in sport and government in each of the host cities of next year’s FIFA Women’s World Cup™, jointly hosted by Australia and New Zealand.
All Blacks and Black Ferns announce bumper international home Test schedule
All Blacks and Black Ferns announce bumper international home Test schedule
New Zealand rugby fans can lock in a blockbuster 10 Test international schedule as the Black Ferns and All Blacks prepare to defend their home turf in 2022.
