A Big 10 Days for Tukapa
It has been a massive 10 days for the club. Not much of it has been rugby related, but it has all been very much Tukapa related — pushing the boat out and having a great time with great people.
That’s what builds a great club, a great family, and ultimately great rugby teams supported by great people.
Over the last couple of weeks the club has been buzzing with activity and it really shows the strength of our Tukapa community.
Inglewood Rugby Bowls Day
Things kicked off last Saturday when we entered a team in the Inglewood Rugby Bowls Day.
The Tukapa team of myself, Pete, Jollands and Greenie managed to win Second Division and take home the prize money.
When I went up to receive the prize I was keen to lead a song, but the Inglewood club didn’t seem too keen on hearing it — so we decided we’ll save that one for another time.
It was a great day out and always good to see rugby clubs coming together for a bit of friendly competition.
Lion Breweries Tukapa Golf Day
Next up was the first annual Lion Breweries Tukapa Golf Day.
With 18 teams teeing off, the BBQ tent firing and golf carts loaded with liquid gold, it was an absolutely awesome event and everyone involved had a great time.
The winners on the day were Jan Holdt’s team, although on countback I suspect the result may have come down to a lack of drinks — and that’s coming from a team that may have pushed the boat out slightly.
A huge thank you to everyone who entered a team, helped run the BBQ or supported the day.
This will definitely become a regular Tukapa event moving forward.
Jersey Auction
Following the golf day we held our Jersey Auction, which raised some great money for the club.
The support shown during the auction was fantastic and it will go a long way towards helping keep all of our teams running smoothly throughout the season.
Fundraising like this is hugely important for the club and we really appreciate everyone who gets behind these initiatives.
Hirepool Backyard Cricket Tournament
After packing up the golf day, everything moved back to Tukapa for our Hirepool Backyard Cricket Tournament.
With 12 teams entered, it turned into another fantastic event.
Our MCs Clouty and Joey kept the crowd entertained throughout the day, keeping everyone updated on the cricket and the all-important challenge of how many Weet-Bix can actually be eaten.
Congratulations to Matt Stone’s team, who took out the win — although to be honest cricket was the real winner on the day.
This event will definitely grow next year and now that people have seen what it’s all about I’m sure we will see even more teams entering.
Sportscafe Live Coming to Tukapa
Some more exciting news for the club and the wider rugby community.
As part of Taranaki Like No Other Presents – The ANZAC Day Classic, we will be hosting Sportscafe Live with The Classics right here at Tukapa Rugby Club.
Tukapa Clubrooms
Thursday 23 April
8:00pm Start
This will be a very special evening celebrating the era when rugby characters were larger than life and Sportscafe ruled late-night television.
Expect::
- Big rugby stories
- Questionable memories
- A few famous rugby faces
- Plenty of laughs
…and there is every chance we’ll party like it’s 1999.
This is part of the ANZAC Day Classic weekend (23–26 April) where The Classics will take on Classic Australia at Stadium Taranaki.
Our members will receive early access to ticket links before they go on general sale, so keep an eye out and grab your tickets early.
It should be a fantastic night at the club.
A quick update on Sportscafe Live Tickets. Click on the image below to get early access to tickets.
Tukapa Boots Drive & Kit Collection
We are running our Tukapa Boots Drive again this season.
With the current cost of living, there must be plenty of pairs of boots lying around under beds or tucked away in dark cupboards that are no longer being used.
So dig them out and drop them into the bin at the front door of the clubrooms. We will make sure they get into the hands of one of our up and coming Tukapa players who can put them to good use.
We are also collecting old Tukapa gear that you may no longer need.
If you have items such as:
- Old Tukapa jerseys
- Warm-up tops
- Kids supporter shirts
- Club ties
- Dress shirts
Please drop these into the same bin at the clubrooms. We’re sure they can be reused where needed around the club.
Juniors
Junior players and parents should also keep an eye out for more information about our Junior Muster Day, where players will be able to bring their boots along and swap for a bigger size if needed.
Player Registrations & Club Membership
With the season fast approaching, all players now need to be registered for the 2026 season.
Please jump on your team chats and grab the registration link and make sure you are signed up as soon as possible.
At the same time, Social and Junior memberships are now open for 2026.
If Tukapa has backed you over the years, now is the time to back the club. Becoming a member helps support everything we do — from running teams and events to maintaining the club facilities.
We encourage everyone involved with Tukapa to sign up and become a 2026 club member.
A Huge Thanks to the Board
I want to take a moment to thank our board, who really stepped up over the last couple of weeks to help deliver these events.
It takes a lot of work behind the scenes to organise days like this and the board really pulled together to make sure everything ran smoothly.
With the board we have, Tukapa continues to be the club that thinks outside the box and puts on events that other clubs are envious of.
So here’s my small dig — if you’ve got an issue with something, whether it’s the price of your beer or something you think we could do better, you can always find me at the club and I’m happy to have a chat.
That’s always better than hearing things third-hand.
And don’t worry — I’m not as scary as I look.
Rugby Board vs Netball Team
To finish things off, the Rugby Board took on the Netball team last night and managed to come away with a 15–10 win.
A big thank you to the fill-ins and Premier players who helped make the game happen.
Rugby Is Nearly Here
The rugby season is just around the corner and things are starting to ramp up.
We are now only one week away from our game against Pōneke, kicking off at:
Tukapa Rugby Grounds
1:00pm Kickoff
Our Colts are also lining up a game against FDMC, so it should be a great afternoon of rugby.
Dust off your supporter gear and get along next Saturday to support the teams.
True Blue Supporters Luncheon
On Friday the 21st of March we are hosting a True Blue Supporters Luncheon at the Tukapa Clubrooms.
Happy hour kicks off from 12.00pm, with lunch served at 12.30pm.
We’ll have a guest speaker along with Scotty giving an update on how our teams are shaping up for the season ahead.
To help us make sure we have enough beers in the fridge and food in the oven, please RSVP by Wednesday the 19th of March to Kevin Curd on 027 201 2921 or email scott@lifestylebuilding.co.nz.
We look forward to seeing plenty of our loyal supporters there.
Club Notice – Bar Prices
Unfortunately, due to supplier increases across some Lion products, we have had to pass on a small price increase on a few items stocked in the Tukapa fridge.
You may notice an extra dollar on some Lion products at the bar.
Like many clubs and businesses, we are facing the same rising costs and we appreciate your understanding and ongoing support.
What Makes Tukapa Special
What the last couple of weeks have really shown is what makes Tukapa such a special club.
It’s not just about the rugby.
It’s about the people, the community, and the culture.
Events like these bring everyone together — players, supporters, families, sponsors and volunteers and that’s what helps build the environment where our rugby teams can thrive.
See you all at the club soon.
Tukapa One Club
Scotty Siffleet
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