Sport Wellington supports AFLNZ success
Sport Wellington has played a key role in the success of AFL New Zealand programmes and events across the Wellington region.
The Regional Sporting Trust has provided support for programmes that enhance the sporting landscape of New Zealand, resources for events and helped facilitate groundbreaking initiatives that have brought top…
U18 NZ Hawks Wider Training Squad Named
An exciting group of young AFL players are closer to their dream of representing New Zealand, with the Under 18 New Zealand Hawks wider training squad being named.
The wider training squad is packed with players who will be looking to impress the selectors, in order to be named…
AFL KiwiKick Tournament a Success in Hutt Valley
Five schools have participated in a successful AFL KiwiKick tournament in the Hutt Valley region.
On a warm sunny day at Trentham Memorial Park, year 5 and 6 students played four competitive games each of AFL KiwiKick.
The sport was new for most of the children, so initially a practice…
High Standard of AFL at U16 National Champs
The AFL New Zealand Under 16 National Championships have been held in Wellington, with the high standard of play a highlight of the tournament.
The tournament involved the best Under 16 AFL athletes in New Zealand, and featured many players who have, or will go on to play for New…
Close finish in Wellington Senior Hawks Cup
The Wellington Senior Hawks Cup has resulted in an incredibly tight finish, with points differential required to separate the teams.
Wellington College, St Patrick’s College and Porirua College competed in the tournament, with teams that featured rapidly improving AFL athletes.
In the first match, St Patrick’s College upset…
Aorere College Girls triumph in Auckland
Aorere College have confirmed their skill in AFL with a triumphant performance at the Greater Auckland Female Senior Hawks Cup.
In a tournament that featured current New Zealand representatives, Western Springs College and Green Bay High School couldn’t quite keep up with Aorere.
However, the tournament was notable for…
Wellington Senior Hawks Cup Preview
The Wellington Senior Hawks Cup is set to be played on the 25th of February, at Hutt Park. A strong set of schools is lined up to contest for the title.
Current Wellington Junior Hawks Cup champions Wellington College will look to extend their dominance in the Senior division, however…
Papatoetoe High School beat strong field in Counties
The Counties Regional Senior Hawks Cup has been a stunning success, featuring three strong teams playing exciting and skilful AFL.
The tournament was won by Papatoetoe High School, who faced down fierce challenges from Aorere College and Southern Cross Campus, on a warm and humid afternoon at the Papatoetoe Sports…
Bay of Islands College sweep Northland
Bay of Islands College have taken out both the male and female Northland Cluster Senior Hawks Cup.
The competitions were held in conjunction with each other on an overcast day at Kensington Athletic Park, Whangarei.
In the female division, Bay of Islands College were simply too strong for Whangarei Girls…
Auckland Senior Hawks Cup completed
St Paul’s College have taken out the Auckland Senior Hawks Cup, beating Marcellin College and Western Springs College in the process.
The superior match experience of the St Paul’s College team showed through, in two strong performances over the tournament.
On a gloriously sunny afternoon at St Paul…
Senior Hawks Cup set to begin
The Senior Hawks Cup is set to get underway this week, with a strong set of schools ready to compete for AFL glory.
Regional Cluster Tournaments will be held around the North Island between the 18th and the 25th of February, beginning with the Northland Regional Cluster Tournament and concluding…
Hawks Cup Registrations Close 7th February
Registrations for the 2014 Senior Hawks Cup close at the end of the week, on the 7th of February. Schools who wish to participate are encouraged to register as soon as possible.
The Hawks Cup is played in teams of 9, utilising rugby fields and easy to understand rules to…
