Tuakau Rugby Club

Club History

The Tuakau Rugby Club is a historic grassroots sports organization based in the Franklin district (Waikato / South Auckland region), operating out of grounds on Escotts Road in Tuakau.

Key History & Background

• Foundation: The club was officially established in 1887, making it one of the oldest grassroots rugby clubs in the Franklin district and New Zealand.

• Centennial Celebration: The club celebrated its 100-year anniversary milestone in 1987, compiling a documented 100-year history of local rugby in the region.

• Regional Affiliation: Historically operating within the South Auckland / Franklin sub-unions, Tuakau RFC falls under the broader regional umbrella of the Counties Manukau Rugby Football Union.

• Community Role: The club has long served as a vital sporting and social hub for Tuakau and surrounding rural settlements—such as Onewhero, Pokeno, and Port Waikato—providing junior, senior, and social grade rugby opportunities across generations.

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Centennial 1887 – 1987 Tuakau Rugby Club

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Tuakau Rugby Club

1987

Bob Chandler

60 pages

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Centennial 1887 – 1987 Tuakau Rugby Club

Club:

Tuakau Rugby Club

Year:

1987

Author:

Bob Chandler

Pages:

60 pages

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Club History