Auckland University Rugby Football Club

Auckland University Rugby Football Club

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University rugby club was established in 1888. The following was written by Sir Colin Maiden in 2006-07 and provides an insight into the development of sporting facilities at Auckland University. Maiden was Vice-chancellor of Auckland University from 1971 to 1994. The playing fields at Merton Road (previously known as University Park) were renamed Colin Maiden Park in 1994 in recognition of Sir Co

Photos from Auckland University Rugby Football Club's post 16/07/2026

What a great afternoon celebrating Varsity Rugby at our 34th Annual Long Lunch.

Thank you to everyone who attended and contributed to such a memorable event. It’s always a fantastic opportunity to reconnect with our valued partners, supporters, and past players, while sharing a few war stories.

We look forward to seeing everyone again next year.

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Photos from Auckland University Rugby Football Club's post 12/07/2026

Howwww goood🐍

Photos from Auckland University Rugby Football Club's post 10/07/2026

Our team to face Grammar Tec in the Gallaher Shield Final.

Photos from Auckland University Rugby Football Club's post 08/07/2026

The Gallaher Shield Final

The Prems are in the big dance at Eden Park, taking on Grammar Tec.

The Squids and Slugs go head-to-head once again in the final, battling it out for the Maurice O’Connor Trophy. These two always deliver, and this promises to be another blockbuster.

A massive weekend of footy awaits🐍

Stay tuned for more info on how you can support your teams this weekend.

06/07/2026

🏉 ROAD TO EDEN PARK 🐍

The road to Eden Park has been a long one, and the Varsity Vipers are now just one step away from lifting the Gallaher Shield once more.

Chasing their first title in nine years, University have been fierce contenders, consistently featuring in top 4 standings. Heartbreak followed in 2018 and 2023, falling just short in Gallaher Shield finals against Ponsonby and Manukau Rovers respectively.

Now, with history on the line, the Vipers prepare for a showdown with Grammar TEC in their quest to end the drought and lift the Gallaher Shield for the 20th time.

🚌 Stay tuned for details on a supporters’ bus and make sure you’re at Eden Park this Saturday to get behind the Vipers.

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71 Merton Road
Auckland
1072