WAIRARAPA BUSH LOOK TO DEFEND HOME FORTRESS
20 SEPTEMBER 2023 · by Adam Julian · action press Masterton’s Trust House Memorial Park has been a fortress for Wairarapa Bush in the Heartland Championship this season. They’ve won all three of their...
View ArticleWairarapa Bush 2023 Awards – Nominees
The list of nominees for the Wairarapa Bush 2023 Awards. 2023 Wairarapa Bush Rugby Union Awards Nominees Farry McLeod Trophy – Volunteer of the Year Pip Sutherland – Martinborough Mark Brown – Marist...
View ArticleProgramme : Copthorne Wairarapa Bush vs Whanganui 23/09/2023
Programme : Copthorne Wairarapa Bush vs Whanganui 23/09/2023 2023 Home game programme v Whanganui by Wai Bush Rugby —
View ArticleCommunity rugby bounce-back continues, tackle height trial extended
Rugby continues to grow in the Wairarapa with an increase of registered players at all levels. Junior rugby players number grew by 7%, College aged students, 3% and adult rugby players, 11%. The total...
View ArticleFull time Role with Wairarapa Bush Rugby Union
Full time Role with Wairarapa Bush Rugby Union Women’s and Junior Rugby Manager (based in Masterton) Start date: February/March 2024 WBRU is pleased to announce as part of our Strategic Plan and with...
View ArticleReece Robinson confirmed as Copthorne Wairarapa Bush Heartland XV Head Coach
The WBRU have the pleasure in announcing that Reece Robinson will continue as the Head Coach for of the Copthorne Wairarapa Bush Heartland team for 2024 after an improved season under his guidance in...
View ArticleRobyn Cherry-Campbell – NZR Women in Rugby Governance and Mentorship...
Congratulations to WBRU Board member Robyn Cherry-Campbell on being selected to be a participant on the NZR Women in Rugby Governance and Mentorship Programme 2024. 49 women have been selected across...
View ArticleNew 2024 Premier Club Rugby Competition
The WBRU Council of Clubs are pleased to announce a new format for the 2024 Premier Club Competition after reviewing the 2022 and 2023 season post COVID. The WBRU Council of Clubs recognizes that the...
View ArticleWairarapa Bush Appointments
Wairarapa Bush Appointments Cameron Hayton – WBRU Rugby Manager (new role) Thomas Ralls – WBRU Rugby Development Officer After a review of our Strategic Plans (2023 to 2027) and with the continual...
View ArticleSeeking up to Three (3) Independent Board Members
Seeking up to Three (3) Independent Board Members The WBRU is seeking applications for up to three (3) Independent Board Members for a three-year term commencing June 2024. WBRU promotes and fosters...
View ArticleWairarapa Bush RFU Partners with IntaSport Coaching App
Wairarapa Bush RFU Partners with IntaSport Coaching App Wairarapa Bush RFU is pleased to announce a new partnership with IntaSport for the 2024 rugby season, offering a coaching app to provide...
View Article2024 Copthorne Wairarapa Bush Training Squad
The 2024 Copthorne Wairarapa Bush Training Squad to gather on the 15th May for the King’s Birthday fixture against Central Hawke’s Bay on Monday 3rd June @ Eketahuna #PreSeason 2024 Copthorne...
View ArticleHighlights WBRU AGM 2024
Highlights from the Wairarapa Bush Rugby Union Annual General Meeting held on 5 June 2024. DOWNLOAD FULL REPORT: Final 2023 Annual Report for the 53rd AGM Life Membership: Doug Bracewell was awarded a...
View Article2024 Copthorne Wairarapa Bush wider training squad.
Congratulations to the following players who have been selected in the Copthorne Wairarapa Bush wider training squad.
View Article2024 Club Finals Programme – DOWNLOAD
2024 Club Finals Programme – CLICK to DOWNLOAD – JASON CARRUTHERS WBRU Chairman On behalf of the WBRU we would like to welcome you to the 2024 WBRU Club Rugby Finals day. We have a great line up of...
View ArticleLIVE STREAMS – 2024 Club Finals
LIVE STREAMS – 2024 Club Finals Live Stream – Ryan Cup – Gladstone vs Tuhirangi Live Stream – Moose Kapene Cup Final – Marist vs Carterton
View Article2024 Wairarapa Bush Club/College Sports Awards
2024 Wairarapa Bush Club/College Sports Awards Nomination Form Award Criteria Sir Brian Lochore Supreme Award – Club of the Year This is to recognise the club who has set a high standard of club rugby...
View ArticleMedia Release: Heartland Provincial Unions & Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora...
Heartland Rugby Provincial Unions (PU’s) are this year kicking off with the Alcohol and Sport – Breaking the Link programme run by Health New Zealand|Te Whatu Ora. Heartland PU’s have joined forces...
View Article2024 Wairarapa Bush College Sports Awards
2024 Wairarapa Bush College Sports Awards Nomination Form Award Criteria Eric Kenny Trophy – Rugby Personality of the Year This is to recognise the person who has been seen to promote rugby at a social...
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