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![Kemara signs for Crusaders](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Kemara signs for Crusaders
Kemara cracks first Super Rugby Pacific contract at 19-years-old, after rookie NPC season.
![Waikato 2002 NPC season](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Waikato 2002 NPC season
Waikato and Te Awamutu rugby legend Deon Muir remembers great season two decades later.
![Kemara impresses in debut season](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Kemara impresses in debut season
Former Hamilton Boys' 1st XV co-captain makes NPC debut less than a year out of school.
![Birtwistle reminisces on rugby days](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Birtwistle reminisces on rugby days
Watching former All Black wing Bill Birtwistle play was like watching 'poetry in motion'.
![Lack of possession and mistakes prove costly for Northland](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Lack of possession and mistakes prove costly for Northland
Disappointment at the Taniwha's close loss to Waikato in front of their home fans.
![2022 Waikato Women's FPC squad announced](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
2022 Waikato Women's FPC squad announced
New coach Wayne Maxwell and his team are thrilled with squad for the upcoming season.
![McKenzie brothers to line up for Woodlands](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
McKenzie brothers to line up for Woodlands
Returning All Black Damian McKenzie to turn out for Southland club rugby side.
![Family fun in the Waikato with Kiwi Guardians](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Family fun in the Waikato with Kiwi Guardians
Discover mining relics and Jurassic forests while ticking off some local adventures.
![Kihikihi's Heta playing rugby in Spain](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Kihikihi's Heta playing rugby in Spain
Heta scouted to play rugby in Spain after winning 2021 Farah Palmer Cup with Waikato.
![The successful horse stud owner and his vast rugby career](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
The successful horse stud owner and his vast rugby career
Former Australian Schoolboy rugby player Dave Duley, his career and life after rugby.
![Former Waikato captain White's vast career](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Former Waikato captain White's vast career
A recap on the career of the former Chiefs prop who made his international debut at 33.
![Kihikihi-born All Black made ultimate sacrifice](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Kihikihi-born All Black made ultimate sacrifice
Former All Black Jim Wynyard was killed in action during World War II in Egypt.
![Waikato Rugby Union centenary](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Waikato Rugby Union centenary
100 years of the Waikato Rugby Union as Alert Level 4 puts reunion evening on hold.
![2021 Waikato Women's FPC squad](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
2021 Waikato Women's FPC squad
Coach James Semple is excited for what his Waikato women have to offer in the 2021 FPC.
![Centurion's view of century of Waikato Rugby](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Centurion's view of century of Waikato Rugby
124 game Waikato player tells his Mooloo story as Waikato Rugby Union marks 100 years.
![Chiefs pay tribute to young ref, family rocked by double tragedy](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Chiefs pay tribute to young ref, family rocked by double tragedy
"I haven't lost a son, I know exactly where he is."
![Hamilton mayor accused of threatening groups with funding cuts](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Hamilton mayor accused of threatening groups with funding cuts
Hamilton mayor tells groups supporting SkyCity could impact future council funding
![Rugby: Blake Gibson returns for Waikato clash](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Rugby: Blake Gibson returns for Waikato clash
Mitre 10 Cup Premiership Auckland v Waikato Eden Park, Auckland Sunday, 4.35pm Blake Gibson is back. The loose forward has endured
![Rugby: McKenzie back for Waikato](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Rugby: McKenzie back for Waikato
Four seasoned newcomers highlight the naming of the 30-man Waikato squad for the upcoming 2016 Mitre 10 Cup season.
![Waikato re-sign Damian McKenzie](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Waikato re-sign Damian McKenzie
Waikato have now confirmed the re-signing of three of their top young talents, alongside securing six highly promising academy graduates.
![Waikato make key signings ahead of 2016 NPC](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Waikato make key signings ahead of 2016 NPC
With the season opener fast approaching, Waikato has confirmed a few key members of their 2016 squad.
![Magic Mooloos claim Shield](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Magic Mooloos claim Shield
A hat-trick to Waikato halfback Brad Weber carried Waikato to a stunning Ranfurly Shield win in Napier, halting Hawke's Bay's tenure at 11 successful defences.
![Rugby: Lions back on track](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Rugby: Lions back on track
The Wellington Lions arrested a two-match slide in summery conditions at Waikato Stadium.
![ITM Cup: Canterbury seal semifinal spot](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
ITM Cup: Canterbury seal semifinal spot
A combination of their own resolve and a curious decision from the officials saw Canterbury remain unbeaten.
![Rugby: Taranaki crush woeful Waikato](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Rugby: Taranaki crush woeful Waikato
Taranaki created some separation between the Premiership's top four and the rest of the pack after cruising to a crushing home win over Waikato.
![Rugby: Auckland romp over Waikato](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Rugby: Auckland romp over Waikato
Auckland have showcased their outstanding attacking force, scoring seven tries in an absorbing 50-28 win over Waikato in Hamilton today.