Westport Rugby Club

11/02/2026

📣 REMINDER
JAB Delegates meeting tomorrow to discuss the upcoming season. All Delegates have been emailed the information, coaches for the 2026 season are also welcome.

28/01/2026

Westport RFC
AGM: Wednesday 4 February at clubrooms at 7.00pm. All welcome.
Could any expressions of interest for election of officers or coaches/managers of all grades please message us.

24/01/2026

The Westport Rugby Football Club is deeply saddened by the passing of Life Member, Roy Atkin.

Roy’s connection to the Westport Rugby Football Club spanned a lifetime. From his early days playing through JAB grades right through to senior rugby, his passion for the game and the club was evident.
Off the field, Roy made a significant contribution to Westport Rugby and the wider Buller rugby community. Over the years, he served the club in a number of roles including Secretary, Vice President, President, Senior Coach, and as a BRU Delegate, always with the best interests of the club at heart.

In recognition of his outstanding service, Roy was made a Life Member of the Westport Rugby Football Club in 1984 a fitting acknowledgement of the dedication he showed to our club.

Roy’s legacy is one of commitment, service, and pride in his club, and it will be remembered by all who had the privilege of knowing him.

The thoughts of everyone at the Westport Rugby Football Club are with Anne and the Atkin family at this sad time. Our sincere condolences to you all.

🖤🐝💛

29/10/2025

Make sure you register for Summer Touch ! Senior teams (kids welcome to join parents etc.!) and Junior games too! Juniors need to be registered using the form in the original post- Get these in ASAP!

Friday Night Summer Touch is ON!

We’ve had an awesome response from the community, so it’s happening!

Round 1
📅 Starting: Friday 7th November
⛔️ Ending: Friday 12th December
📍 Where: Victoria Square

👧 Juniors (Primary School Age)
Start time: 4.30pm
Just show up on the day — we’ll split everyone into teams!

🏃‍♂️ Seniors (Secondary School & Adults)
Start time: 5.30pm
Teams of at least 6, preferably at least 2 of each gender per team.

Register using the online form below (registration essential!)

🔥 The vision: Fun, relaxed summer vibes, good tunes, BBQ sizzling, and the community coming together for some Friday night fun in the sun.

Grab your mates, bring the whānau, and let’s make this a regular highlight of summer in Buller! 🌴🏉

Register here 👇
https://forms.gle/mLFtRWNgvckrqZG59

23/10/2025

Send the kids down after school for a kick around!

Hey Buller whānau! 🙌
As part of the Old Boys RFC Centenary celebrations, we’re inviting all Buller primary-aged children to our Skills & Drills Fun Day at Craddock Park!

📅 Friday 24 October
⏰ Starts 3.30pm
📍 Craddock Park

Joining us will be Lee Golding, Canterbury Coaching Director — sharing awesome tips, games, and fun ways to improve your rugby skills.
He’ll be joined by Buller Rugby’s Stella Richards and Zac Phillips!

🔥 Free sausage sizzle & drinks
🎉 Fun, games, and great company
💥 A perfect way to kick off Labour Weekend!

Bring your mates, bring your boots, and come have some fun!

08/09/2025

📣 U18s!

Reminder - U18 training this Wednesday, 5pm for all players interested in playing in our upcoming games against West Coast.

Saturday 20th Sept @ Victoria Square
Saturday 4th Oct @ John Sturgeon Park (Curtain Raiser for Heartland)

04/09/2025

Congrats to former Westport player Dan Hooper on his appointment!

We are pleased to announce the appointment of our new Assistant coach Dan Hooper. Dan has been the Head of Academy at the club since 2017 and has delivered excellent results, most recently with back-to-back titles with the U19 teams.

“It’s an exciting opportunity for me to join the coaching staff here at the Brumbies and make the next step in my career,” Hooper said.

Congratulations Dan 👏

Full story here | http://bit.ly/46ljiYY

15/07/2025

WRFC 2025 Senior Shield Winners!

Some awesome pictures captured by Sheree Cargill Photography & Photo Patch Ltd of the final on Saturday, make sure you check them out.

12/07/2025

Live scoring for the Senior Shield Final...

25-24 (Fulltime)

0-5 White Star (Iliesa Tora try)
5-5 (Devlin Pratt try)
12-5 Westport (Sam Shierny try; Joel Hands conversion)
12-10 Westport (Ants Ellis try)
15-10 Westport (Joel Hands penalty)
22-10 Westport (Joel Hands try; Joel Hands conersion)
25-10 Westport (Joel Hands penalty)
25-17 Westport (Penalty try)
25-24 Westport (Rowan Neilsen try; Jack Ferguson conversion)

11/07/2025

THE HAWESY HUNDY!
Every club needs a Brad Hawes and we are lucky to have the one and only!
Loyal as anything!
Quick to give a hand!
Plays a huge number of positions!
Plays hard!
Looks after the boys!
A top club man...
And tomorrow, he'll run out in his hundredth game for our club in the local final.
An amazing achievement.
Thanks for everything Hawesy.

11/07/2025

Come on you Bumblebees! Tomorrow - 230pm at Victoria Square.
Let's lock up the Senior Shield for the summer.
We need your support...bees like rain ah?
Clubrooms will be open straight after the match.
Please be aware that it is a cash bar. Bring all ya pocket money!

09/07/2025

Looking forward to a great day of finals footy this Saturday! Let's get behind our lads, it's time to bring out that black and yellow ⚫️🟡

Saturday 12th July 2025
Westport v White Star
SENIOR SHIELD - FINAL
2.30pm Victoria Square

NUMBER OF SENIOR SHIELD VICTORIES
(updated 15/07/2024)
NUMBER OF TITLES
Westport 32
White Star 22

Since the Year 2000
BULLER SENIOR CHAMPIONSHIP WINNERS
YEAR : WINNING CLUB
2024 : White Star
2022 : White Star
2022 : Westport
2021 : Westport & White Star (Shared)
2020 : Westport
2019 : Ngakawau/Karamea
2018 : Westport
2017 : White Star
2016 : Ngakawau/Karamea
2015 : Ngakawau/Karamea
2014 : White Star
2013 : Ngakawau
2012 : Ngakawau
2011 : White Star
2010 : White Star
2009 : White Star-Old Boys
2008 : White Star-Old Boys
2007 : White Star-Old Boys
2006 : Reefton
2005 : White Star-Old Boys
2004 : White Star-Old Boys
2003 : Westport
2002 : White Star-Old Boys
2001 : Ngakawau/Karamea
2000 : Ngakawau/Karamea