Waikato Rugby Union - 1970-1979

1970 - 1979

1971

  • Waikato Rugby Union Golden Jubilee (50 years). Some of the founding players of the union are in attendance. Waikato celebrates the occasion with a 19-9 win over New Zealand Maori.
Waikato vs Auckland at Rugby Park (1971)

1972

  • Waikato beats Australia 26-24.
1972 Waikato team that beat Australia

1974

  • Waikato beats Fiji 13-7.


1976

  • National Provincial Championship is formed - Waikato are placed in Division Two.
The 1978 Waikato team

1979

  • Waikato beats France 18-15.
Tensions rise during Waikato's win over France (1979)
Paul Street scores for Waikato in their win over France (1979)