Movember Cricket Club

26/09/2026

Could this be you?

This year's Movember Aotearoa test is shaping up to be massive.

There is the test v New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) but we will also play a T20 v BetterMan. We are looking for players to take on the T20 match up.

Lou Vincent will spearhead the MCC team against a Betterman team looking to come out strong.

Where - Weedons Cricket Club
When - Saturday 28th November from 5pm.

Comment or send a message if you or anyone you know might be keen.

24/09/2026

Meet our next panel guests who will be joining Lou Vincent for the Movember Aotearoa Long Lunch being held at Weedons Country Club on the 27th November.

The summitforstrength lads are absolute weapons. From an idea born from a short run to taking on 70km on Everest for men's health this is one yarn you won't want to miss. This lunch is about connection and these lads know how to do that.

Words can't express how grateful we are to have them along.

Funds raised on the day will be going to BetterMan and Movember with silent auctions and raffles taking place.

You will be in great hands with food with Bacon Brothers catering.

Ticket link in our profile. This is one you won't want to miss out on. Grab some mates, make it an early Xmas function. A great excuse to come together, connect and support the great work BetterMan and Movember are doing for blokes.

21/09/2026

Movember New Zealand XI v Wanderers Cricket Club at Hnry Stadium is locked in for November 8th.

If you fancy being part of the action then reach out. This will be just as much about the great game as it is about raising awareness and funds for Movember.

The month is shaping to be one heck sport filled one -
1st Nov - Football v Royal New Zealand Navy
8th Nov - Battle of the Ages, St Paul's Collegiate School Hamilton
14th Nov - Football v Betterman
25-29 Nov - Test v NZ Defence Force
28th Nov - T20 v BetterMan

21/09/2026

Yes I know I'm a terrible photographer!

I can't say I have ever been this excited to get my hands on an abdominal guard before.

Next level! Doesn't mean I'm looking forward to getting smashed in the n**s anytime soon but it does mean I will be able to keep walking after it!

Cover doing amazing things.

18/09/2026

Meet our first Movember Long Lunch panel guest: Lou Vincent

Black Cap. Test centurion on debut against Australia. 23 Tests, 100+ ODIs for New Zealand.

But Lou's story is bigger than the stats. His career came crashing down through match-fixing, and the years that followed saw him fight a very public and very private battle with mental health.

What makes Lou's story matter is what came next. He owned his mistakes, and has spent the years since speaking honestly about mental health so other blokes don't wait until rock bottom to ask for help.

This isn't a story about a fall. It's one about redemption, growth, and getting back up.
Come hear it firsthand at the Movember.nz Long Lunch.

Funds raised will be going to BetterMan and the wonderful work that they are doing for men.

Tickets are on sale and available in our profile.

11/09/2026

Tickets are now live.

This is going to be one heck of an afternoon.

Great company, great chat and all in aid of Movember Aotearoa and BetterMan

Grab the troops and get your tickets. Heck make it the Xmas function for the year.

Lunch will be provided by the awesome team at Bacon Brothers and some awesome auction and raffles up for grabs.

Come and hear from Lou Vincent and the summitforstrength lads as they sit on a panel and chat about Movember and mens health.

This is one not to miss. Share, tag your mates and let's sell this one out.

07/09/2026

Movember Aotearoa Sports Club kit from Dynasty Sport is available. Preorder through the link in our profile.

Make sure to get your order in to get it by Movember

05/09/2026

Christchurch will be the place to be this Movember Aotearoa.

Save the date - Friday 27th November at Weedons Country Club.

This is going to be one heck of an afternoon.
Speaker, auctions and lunch by Bacon Brothers

TICKETS GOING ON SALE SOON.

03/09/2026

This is going to be on heck of an event.

Ruakura Rugby Football Club doing great things.

🥊 RUMBLE ON THE RIVER – THE MOMENTUM IS BUILDING! 🥊

Things are really starting to gather momentum for Rumble on the River, our Black Tie Fight Night at the Claudelands Events Centre on Saturday 28 November 2026.

While there will be plenty of rivalry, entertainment and theatre inside the ring, there is also an important purpose behind the night.

Taking place during Movember New Zealand we want to use the event to put a spotlight on Men’s Health Awareness and encourage blokes to look after themselves, look after their mates and not put off those important conversations or health checks.

Men’s Health and the Movember message will be a big part of what Rumble on the River is all about.

The night is being put together by Ruakura Rugby Football Club in conjunction with renowned Hamilton boxing identity Cairo George at Team George Promotions. Interest in stepping into the ring has really picked up over the past week.

Ruakura Rugby Football Club is the home of the Chiefs Alumni and has been established to provide a platform for our former players to remain connected and, importantly, to give something back to the community long after their playing days are over.

Former Chiefs and All Black Liam Messam is our official Club Captain, while former Chiefs and All Black captain Sam Cane is our Club Patron and Rumble on the River is another opportunity for our former players to come together around something that can have a positive impact within our community.

And the fight card is starting to look pretty entertaining!

🥊 Liam Messam vs TBC – Main Event
🥊 Hika Elliot vs TBC
🥊 James McGougan vs TBC
🥊 Faifili Levave vs TBC – close to being confirmed
🥊 Karl Johnson vs Mark Perram – FMG Stadium WaikatoGroundsman vs Go Media Stadium Head Groundsman in the Battle of the Stadiums – TURF WAR!
🥊 Jack Devane – Lodge Real Estate vs Matt Scoble - Bayleys Waikato – Bayleys
🥊 Josh Standen – King Country vs Joe Murray – Thames Valley

There are also a number of other notable personalities from around our community who have expressed an interest in supporting the event and potentially stepping into the ring, so this is shaping up to be an absolute ripper of a night!

If you’re a former player, rugby club member, sporting identity, businessperson or local personality who has been quietly thinking about having a crack, we’d love to hear from you.

You don’t need to be a boxer. You just need to be prepared to train, challenge yourself, put on a show and support a night that will help us promote an important message around Movember and Men’s Health Awareness.

📅 Saturday 28 November 2026
📍 Claudelands Events Centre, Hamilton
🥊 Black Tie Boxing
👊 Headlined by Liam Messam
🤝 In conjunction with Cairo George at Team George Promotions
💙 Supporting Movember & Men’s Health Awareness

Interested in stepping into the ring?

📞 Kent – 021 944 710
📧 [email protected]

Get your gloves on for RUMBLE ON THE RIVER.

A great night, a great cause and a chance to make a difference beyond the game.

29/08/2026

This year we are taking the Movember Aotearoa Test Match to Weedons Cricket Club in Christchurch.

The 'Te**is' will be played against New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) over five days.

Yes the BLACKCAPS and Robbie Williams are in town at the same time but heck this has to be one of the hottest (free) tickets. Wonder if Robbie would come along and share some stories.

There is so much more to come on this but for now pencil it into your calendar.