Waikato Women v Counties Manukau Heat

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Sunday 17 Aug 2025

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Waikato Stadium • 

Hamilton, New ZealandShow on map

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The Waikato Women's Rugby Union team, based in Hamilton, New Zealand, is a powerhouse in women's rugby. They compete in the Farah Palmer Cup, the premier domestic women's rugby competition in New Zealand. The team has a proud history of success, having won the Cup a total of six times, with their most recent victory coming in 2018. The team boasts a talented roster of players, including several current and former Black Ferns, the New Zealand national women's rugby team. The pride of the team and its fans, Waikato Stadium, is a state-of-the-art facility with a capacity of over 25,000. It provides the perfect backdrop for the Waikato Women to showcase their skills and continue their legacy of success on the rugby field.

The Counties Manukau Heat is a top-performing team in the New Zealand Rugby Union, representing the counties of Manukau, Franklin, and Papakura. Their home ground is the Navigation Homes Stadium in Pukekohe, which boasts a capacity of 12,000 spectators. The team competes in the National Provincial Championship, and has a strong record of success, with multiple championship titles and consistent top finishes in the league. Some notable players on the team include current All Blacks Sevens member Regan Navigation Homes Stadium0 and former All Black wing Sherwin Stowers. Additionally, the Counties Manukau Heat has a history of nurturing and developing young talent, with several players going on to represent the All Blacks at the international level. Be sure to catch the Counties Manukau Heat in action as they continue to dominate the New Zealand Rugby Union scene.