Founded in 1897, Taradale Rugby Club (Taradale Rugby & Sports Club is one of the premier grassroots rugby institutions in the Hawke’s Bay region.

Club Foundation
1897–1898
Formed in Taradale (Napier) to serve the growing agricultural and residential community, affiliating with the Hawke’s Bay Rugby Football Union.

Establishing Premier Status
Mid-20th Century
Solidified its presence as a dominant force in Napier and Hawke’s Bay club competitions, establishing home grounds at Tareha Recreation Reserve.

75th Jubilee
1973
Celebrated 75 years of continuous club rugby, expanding facilities to support growing junior and senior grades.

Centenary Celebrations
1998
Marked 100 years of operation (1898–1998) with a centennial publication documenting its extensive history in provincial rugby.

Multi-Sport Expansion & Championships

2000s–Present
Transitioned into Taradale Rugby & Sports Club, regularly contesting and winning Maddison Trophy (Hawke’s Bay Premier) titles while fielding netball, touch, and junior sports teams.

Key Details & Club Identity
• Home Ground: Tareha Recreation Reserve, Taradale, Napier.
• Colors: Maroon and White.
• Affiliation: Hawke’s Bay Rugby Football Union (HBRFU).
• Notable All Blacks & Black Ferns:
o All Blacks: Bill Davis, Norm Hewitt, Dallas Seymour, and Zac Guildford.
o Black Ferns: Krysten Cottrell, Marina Canterbury, and Claire Richardson.