Richmond Rovers RLFC Juniors

🦅 U16 AKARANA GIRLS 2026 NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS TRIALS

Are you ready to represent Akarana on the national stage?

We'd like to welcome all eligible players to attend our 2026 Akarana U16 Girls trials as we begin selecting our squad for the 2026 campaign.

Eligibility:Players must be at least 14 years of age (born in 2011 or 2012)
Must have played club and/or school rugby league within the Akarana region.

We're looking for dedicated, hardworking players who are ready to challenge themselves, develop their game, and proudly represent Akarana at the 2026 NZRL Nationals.

📌Trial Registration - please complete the link in the comments and note the following:

Player Commitment✍️
The Akarana National Championships programme requires a high level of commitment from all selected players.
By registering for trials, you acknowledge and understand that if selected in the final 2026 Akarana U16 Girls squad, you will be expected to commit fully to the National Championships campaign. This includes attending all trainings, team activities and matches, and not participating in other sporting commitments that conflict with the Akarana campaign.

We can't wait to see the next generation of Akarana talent take the field. Good luck to everyone trialling!

For any questions or concerns please contact Rose - 021 641 531

Lots of magic over the weekend with our mini mod grades out and about 🐶🌹

Keep up the awesome work kids 💪🏼

10 years of the Richmond Rovers Homework Centre 💙📚

What started as a simple idea has become so much more than a place to do homework.

For the past decade, our Homework Centre has provided a safe, supportive space where our rangatahi can learn, grow, build confidence and know that someone believes in them. It’s a place where education is encouraged, friendships are formed, and every young person is reminded that they are capable of achieving great things.

At Richmond Rovers, we believe rugby league is the vehicle that brings us together, but it’s the people who are at the heart of everything we do. While we’re proud of the players we develop on the field, we’re even prouder of the young people we’re helping shape off it

Education and sport go hand in hand. Sport teaches resilience, discipline and teamwork, while education creates opportunities and opens doors for the future. Together, they help build confident, respectful and successful young people.

Today, we were honoured to celebrate this milestone alongside the Auckland Rugby League, who came to learn more about the impact our Homework Centre has had over the past 10 years.

To every volunteer, sponsor, supporter, parent and student who has been part of this journey, we thank you!! Your time, commitment and belief in our young people have made this programme what it is today.

Here’s to the next 10 years of being more than just a rugby league club. Here’s to continuing to invest in our people, strengthen our community, and give every young person the opportunity to thrive 🐶🌹

Special mention to Liz Ah Kuoi, Peter Fell, Rangi Fiu, Sofia Afoa, Maraea Ah Kuoi Atmore, Khailee Williams, Khloe Kaiser, Harlym Iefata, Dee Tuitama, Shyloe Teariki, Amy Ah Kuoi Bernard & Rose Iefata for your service over the years 💙❤️

Different Colours Same Goals:
Our Rosebuds U16s Coach
Celebrates a huge Milestone

From everywhere Richmond, we send our warmest regards and Congratulations to Siliga Gebauer Kepaoa on reaching this outstanding milestone 100 Premiership games for Pt Chevalier Pirates a huge achievement that reflects who you are dedicated hard working and commitment to the game
We wish you every success love from your Richmond Community & Aiga
📸 Credit Pt Chev Pirates

Support our teams this weekend 😎

Friday Night under the lights 🔦

Our u7 Bulldogs played Glenora brown bears

🏆Player of the day Aleina
🏆Bulldog the day Fela

And our U12 Bulldogs Vs Waitemata securing a W 60 - 10 to the doggies 💥

Well done kids! 🐶🌹

“Our volunteers are the quiet champions behind the scenes, inspiring those around them through their generosity, dedication, and willingness to serve. They remind us that the greatest impact often comes from helping others succeed. Thank you for all that you do.”

📸 Sene Atafu - Loyal Ambassador, Matua Hepa Lundon - Pathways & development, Rose Iefata - Junior Convenor, Tea Lome - Match manager, Maiyah Kaiser - Mini`OGz, Khloe Kaiser - Mini`OGz, Alan Ettles - Mr Al Dog Jägermeister

Community Memo 👇🇳🇺

“A club is not built by facilities, uniforms, or trophies. It is built by the people who give their time, energy, and heart. Thank you to our volunteers who make everything possible.”

📸 Toa Onesemo - Carpark manager, Ojay Guttenbeil - Resident DJ, Sam Samania - Grants officer, Blessing Kerehoma - Bar/tuckshop, Laione Aulika & Alex Tuitama Redman - School boy service, Dee Tuitama - Junior treasurer, Lola Reuelu - Board member, George Apelu - Mayor of Surrey Cres, Tina Kaiser - the OG