As the days get longer and the weather (hopefully!) gets a bit warmer, our attention now turns to the fast-paced, high-energy world of 7s rugby. Our young players have a jam-packed few weeks ahead, with a number of key tournaments on the horizon. Make sure these dates are locked in;

- Tuesday 21 October – Condors Qualifiers at Ngā Puna Wai

- Saturday 1 & Sunday 2 November – South Island Secondary Schools 7s (Senior Girls & Junior Boys – Timaru)

- Thursday 13 November – Tane Mahuta 7s at Linwood

- Tuesday 18 November – Junior Tournament Week 7s at Hoon Hay
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For our senior male and female teams, the Canterbury Club 7s tournament is set to be a massive weekend of rugby!

- Saturday 1 & Sunday 2 November at Ilam Fields

This tournament is a real highlight on the calendar and a great way to round out the year. It’s driven by Gary Mitchell from the Metro Senior Committee – who’s been involved in running this event for many years. “quote from Gary”

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We’re also excited to welcome a very special guest to Canterbury next week – Tony Hargood, former Wairarapa Bush CEO, is currently walking the length of Aotearoa, kicking a goal at each provincial stadium along the way. It’s all part of his mission to raise funds for the NZ Rugby Foundation.

Tony is expected to arrive in Canterbury Tuesday or Wednesday next week, and we encourage our community to get behind his cause. You can follow his journey or donate here: A Brief Walk Through New Zealand Rugby | NZ Rugby Foundation.

A massive shoutout to Mackenzie Paul, a final-year law student from the University of Canterbury, who has made a huge impact across our community.

Mackenzie has worked alongside over 26 clubs and rugby organisations, helping update constitutions in line with the Incorporated Societies Act 2022. Her work has lifted a big load off the shoulders of club volunteers and committee members, and we are incredibly grateful.

On behalf of all the clubs across Canterbury, thank you Mackenzie – and all the best as you take the next step in your career!

That’s all for now from us. Good luck to all our teams heading into 7s season, and as always – thank you to every volunteer, coach, parent, and supporter who keeps our community rugby thriving.