Waikato Rugby Union

Rugby Development Adviser - North & Senior Rugby

My role exists to help clubs grow, run well, and stay strong. That means promoting rugby in a way that helps local clubs, raising the profile of junior rugby, sharing good stories from clubs and communities, and supporting the growth of women’s and girls’ rugby. It also includes helping create more awareness and interest around playing, coaching, and refereeing. I oversee the senior club competition and support rugby clubs in the North of the Waikato region

Operations & Logistics Lead

Mike Gregan

I help to deliver rugby focused events for a wide range of stakeholders, with a significant focus on community rugby, including through the logistical and operational support I provide to Waikato Rugby’s Community Rugby team and our community rep teams.

I also manage game day rugby operations for all Waikato Rugby NPC and FPC games, as well as Black Ferns & All Blacks games when they happen at FMG Stadium Waikato.

Women's Development Lead

Reuben Samuel

I lead the development of our women’s and girls’ rugby pathways, shaping environments where athletes can grow, compete, and thrive. Through our Academy systems, we’re not just developing players, we’re building confident, capable individuals and creating a clear pathway toward our Black Ferns Teams. I’m also the proud head coach of Waikato Rugby’s FPC team, who are the current FPC Premiership title holders (for the second year in a row).