Central Hawke’s Bay Rugby & Sports Club was formed in 1994 with the amalgamation of Waipukurau High School Old Boys & Waipawa United Clubs.

The Club is situated in Mitchell St. Waipukurau and leases Central Park from the CHB Sub-Union Trust, the 3 fields are kept irrigated throughout summer to ensure excellent playing conditions for the HB Sevens tournament that Central host each year in February.

Central made the semi-finals of the Maddison Trophy in 2007 and 2008 promises to be another great season for the Club with three Magpie Training Squad players, Rob Evans, Greg Fleming and Kilifi Fangupo together with former Tasman lock Stuart Smith providing rep experience in the Premier side. Central under the guidance of Head Coach and former Magpie stalwart, Robbie Hunter, will also field a Premier Development team and a Division III team.

Central also has a very strong Junior Club which will see over 100 primary school players turn out in eight teams from Midgets to Senior.

Major Club Projects like the match quality lighting on field No.1 are funded through generous grants from the Lion Foundation, ECCT, Pub Charities and Infinity. Central has been extremely well supported over the years by local Companies and businesses whose funding ensures that Central players throughout the grades enjoy all the facilities and amenities expected from a successful Rugby Club. These sponsors include Leopard Hotel, Infracon CHB, Ruahine Motors, Mills Honda, Amcal Pharmacy, DAC Legal and Mike Mann Betta Electrical.

Central remains one of the few rugby Club’s in the North Island still generating substantial income from Slinks collection. This operation is managed by Central’s Patron and Life Member, Ross Angus in conjunction with Slink Processors NZ Ltd, Southland.

Club Contacts: Chairman   - Simon Ferguson            Ph. 06 21 547 265

                         Secretary    - Sharon Fleming             Ph 06 8589853         

Organisational Name: Central Hawkes Bay Rugby and Sports Club
Affiliated Teams: Premier, Senior Reserves and Colts, Golden Oldies, 10 Junior teams
Colours: Yellow, Red Bands with black stripes
Black Shorts
Black socks with red band
Phone Number: Clubhouse (06) 858 7477
Address:  PO Box 155 Waipukurau
Street Address: Mitchell Street Waipukurau
Directions to Ground: Situated in the A & P Showgrounds, just over the main bridge, in Mitchell Street.
Contact Person:
Major Sponsor: Leopard Hotel, Waipukurau

Chairman: Simon Fleming 021 547265