27/10/2025
Rua Mano Rua Tekau mā Rima 2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣5️⃣
This year, Waihapa Marae proudly hosted the 42nd tournament, bringing together 17 netball and 6 rugby teams for an awesome weekend of competition and connection. Huge mihi to everyone who made it happen – the players, coaches, fundraisers, supporters, cooks, cleaners, and everyone in between.
Congrats to all our winners, and to every whānau who turned up to play, cheer, and celebrate our tūpuna through sport 😎
🏐🏐 Netipōro/Netball Results 🏐🏐
✨ MVP: Sophie Tua (Tākou)
💖 Sportsmanship: Amina Tango (Wainui), P**i Rush (Te Aroha)
🌺 Player of the Tournament – Mae Mōkena Trophy: Genesis Heta (Ōtangaroa)
👗 Best Dressed – Te Puna o Te Aroha Cup: Matauri
🏆 Plate Cup
🥉 Waihapa 2
🥈 Ōtangaroa 2
🥇 Matauri 1
🏆 Te Aroha Cup
4️⃣ Tākou (Rāwhitiroa Trophy)
3️⃣ Matangirau 1 (Ngāti Ruamahue Trophy)
2️⃣ Te Aroha (Maunga Tū Kōhatu Trophy)
👑 Champions – Te Aroha Netball Club Trophy: Ōtangaroa
🏉🏉 Whutupōro/Rugby Results 🏉🏉
⚡️ Sportsmanship – Waihapa Award: Derhys Walker (Te Ngaere)
🔥 Player of the Tournament – Henare Tomo Tua Trophy: Brady Rush (Matangirau)
4️⃣ Pupuke (Wainui Rugby Club Trophy)
3️⃣ Wainui (Wiremu Manuera Trophy)
2️⃣ Matauri (John Hone Tua Trophy)
👑 Champions – Piri Wiremu Mōkena Trophy: Matangirau
📸 Check out photos at Marisa Woods Photography capturing all the aroha and energy of the weekend!
💥 Kia kaha & congrats to Te Tāpui (Matauri) Marae who will host the next tournament
Moko Tepania - Mayor for the Far North Ngati Kura Marae sports Club
