Waikato Rugby Union - 1921-1929

1921 - 1929

1921

  • Waikato Rugby Union is formed after lengthy negotiations between sub-unions.
  • The inaugural representative side of the new union draws its first match away to Taranaki, 15-all.
  • The first win comes in the third match - a 6-0 victory over Manawatu.
  • The first home match is a 28-11 loss to New South Wales at Claudelands Showgrounds.
  • There is also a brave effort against the mighty Springboks at Claudelands, losing 6-0.
Waikato's first representative side (1921)

1925

  • Rugby Park is opened with a new 60 foot long stand.
Rugby Park in the 1920s

1928

  • New colours of red, yellow and black are adopted. They are a combination of the club jerseys of Hamilton (gold and black) and Old Boys (red and black), and replace the previous black and white, blue and white colours.
Waikato in action in the 1920s

1929

  • Jack Tuck becomes Waikato's first All Black - a utility back who played in tests against Australia in Australia.
Jack Tuck - Waikato's first All Black