Waikato Rugby Union - 1940-1949

1940 - 1949

1940

  • Many more Waikato rugby men head to war, a Home Guard is set up at Rugby Park, and most Waikato rugby clubs are in recess.
  • Air Force bases are set up around Hamilton - which leads to Army and Air Force teams being included in the Hamilton competition. Several future All Blacks are spread throughout the teams, including Fred Allen.
Waikato team to play Auckland in 1945

1946

  • Clubs begin to reform after the war.
Waikato on the attack against Auckland in 1948