Chooks on the Big Stage - Finals Footy Time!
Well, here we are – the biggest day of the club season – and how good does it feel to say we have two Tukapa teams lining up on Field 1 at Stadium Taranaki this Saturday?
11:00am – Motion Plumbing Colts vs Coastal
1:45pm – Glasscraft TOA vs Inglewood
To have not one but two teams representing the Chooks at the stadium is a huge achievement and something the entire club should be proud of. These moments are earned through hard mahi, belief, and the kind of club culture that builds success over time — and this week, it’s our turn to show that to the province.
Here's the Plan - Come be Part of History
Weather might be wet – but we’ve got your back.
There’s a FREE supporters bus leaving Tukapa at 10:40am, dropping you at the main gate so you stay dry and arrive in full voice.
Breakfast at the Club (8am–10am): Start your day right with kai and good company.
Tickets on Sale at the Club: Avoid the stadium lines.
Old Jerseys for Sale – just $5! Adult and kid sizes. Let’s turn Field 1 into a sea of blue and white.
We’re calling on EVERY Chook — Premiers, Div 1, Div 2, juniors, partners, parents, old boys, lifelong supporters — to stand united. We want that stadium bouncing with noise and colour. We want every player to hear our support. Let’s walk in together and walk out proud.
A Word from Vicky – Manager, Glasscraft TOA
Tukapa’s journey in women’s rugby has been nothing short of remarkable. Just two years ago, we launched our first women’s team — starting from absolute scratch. Many of the players had never played the game before, and in that first year, we suffered some heavy defeats, often by 50 points or more. But what we built was far more important than the scoreboard: we created a culture, laid foundations, and grew depth. That effort is now bearing fruit in 2025.
A big part of our progress this season has been the inclusion of several young Sacred Heart Girls’ College players who began training with us in 2024 — Rosie Moffitt being one of them. Rosie, however, is not new to Tukapa. She played all of her junior rugby here, right through to Under 13s, and has proudly worn the blue and white hoops again this season — this time as a key member of our Tukapa Women’s Premier team.
After a tough season last year filled with losses and a big focus on learning and development, the TOA women’s team has come back stronger than ever. What started as a rebuilding phase — getting used to new systems, welcoming fresh faces, and learning from every challenge — turned into something way bigger than just winning games.
Through grit, support, and a strong club culture, the team found their groove, built solid connections, and came together as one. Making it to the grand final is more than just a result — it’s proof of what belief, teamwork, and sticking together can achieve.
A Word from Trent – Manager, Motion Plumbing Colts
2025 has been a real year of change! I’ve just looked over the team sheet that the three wise men — Zinny, Jarrod, and Anthony — have pulled together, and 16 of the players were not part of the team last year. That just shows how well the new Chooks have blended in with our 12 returners to get us back to the pointy end for another shot at the title.
We’ve ridden the momentum wave, even after a shaky start where we struggled to field a full team each week. As the season went on, our numbers grew — helped by lads returning from uni — and the group kept building. Co-captains Fletcher and Harry have led from the front, and it’s been awesome to see so many individuals improve week after week.
Our gritty 12–10 semi-final win away at Inglewood showed how far we’ve come — the tank was emptied, and the relief was real!
A special mention to James Day, who’s brought up 100 points for the season — an outstanding effort that’s helped put us in this position. Well done, Jimmy!
Now, we get one more crack at Coastal Colts. We’re 0–2 against them this year, but as they say — “anything can happen in a one-off game.” The boys are pumped for one last go to try and flip the script.
On behalf of the whole Colts group, thank you to the wider Tukapa whānau — the club, the sponsors, the supporters. Your backing has meant everything. Our success is your success, and we’ll give it our all to make you proud.
Cheers!
After the Games - Back to the Chook House
Once the full-time whistle blows, win or lose, we head back to the Chook House to watch the Men’s Premier Final live on the big screen – then roll into the All Blacks Test for the perfect finish to an epic club day.
It doesn’t matter what the scoreboard says — what matters is the club comes back together as one. A warm, dry clubhouse. Good food, cold drinks. Great people. That’s what Tukapa is all about.
Save the Date - Prize Giving Night
Saturday, 26th July – lock it in now!
We’re celebrating the 2025 season in style with a sit-down meal, followed by our club awards, and then we’ll dance the night away with a DJ.
Theme and more info to come — but you won’t want to miss this one. Bring your teammates, your partners, and your best moves. It’s going to be a massive night.
Final Message From Me
These moments don’t come around often. Let’s make it count.
Wear Blue & White . Bring your voice. Support your people.
Let’s show the province how proud we are to be Tukapa through and through.
This Saturday is for every player who wore the jersey, every kid who dreams of doing so, every volunteer who gives their time, and every person who’s ever stood on the sideline at Sanders Park.
This Saturday – we walk together. As one club. One family. One Chook.
See you there,
Up the Chooks!
Your Chairperson
Scott Siffleet
Tukapa - One club
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