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Kaylee Bell to headline half-time entertainment at Sky Super Rugby Aupiki Grand Final
Fans are in for a special afternoon of rugby and entertainment, with award-winning country pop artist Kaylee Bell confirmed to perform at halftime of the Sky Super Rugby Aupiki Grand Final at One New Zealand Stadium on Saturday 25 July.
TICKETS ON SALE NOW: Matatū to host Sky Super Rugby Aupiki Grand Final for the very first time
We’ve done it! For the first time in our history, we are hosting a home Super Rugby Aupiki Final, in front of our whānau right here in Christchurch. The final is locked in for Saturday 25 July, with Matatū set to take on the nib Blues Women and tickets are now on sale.
Match report: Matatū to host historic home final despite loss to nib Blues Women
Matatū will host a Super Rugby Aupiki final for the first time in club history, finishing top of the table despite a 38–29 loss to nib Blues Women in the final round robin clash in Christchurch.
Matatū partner with PURE Sports Nutrition to support performance and recovery
Matatū is proud to announce a new partnership with PURE Sports Nutrition, who join the club as the official and exclusive energy gel and supplements partner.
Round 6 Team Naming: A home final within reach as Matatū name side for last round robin match
Matatū return to Ngā Puna Wai in Christchurch this Saturday to face nib Blues Women in a match that carries real weight for the group.
Breaking down the Sky Super Rugby Aupiki playoff race
Round 6 of Sky Super Rugby Aupiki is upon us, with everything still in play at the top of the table. Matatū, the nib Blues Women and Hurricanes Poua are all fighting for finals positioning – and with it, the right to host.
MATCH REPORT: Late heartbreak as Hurricanes Poua snatch victory in Timaru
Matatū's unbeaten run came to a dramatic end in Timaru on Saturday afternoon, with Hurricanes Poua scoring after the full-time siren to claim a 33-31 victory.
Round 5 Team Naming: Matatū name team to face Hurricanes Poua as rugby hits the regions
Matatū are heading south this weekend, taking Super Rugby Aupiki to the heart of the region as we prepare to face Hurricanes Poua at Fraser Park in Timaru on Saturday afternoon.
MATCH REPORT: Matatū remain unbeaten after holding off Chiefs Manawa in Pukekohe
Matatū arrived in Pukekohe off the back of a hard-earned win over the top-of-the-table Blues Women last week, ready to face Chiefs Manawa for the third consecutive week on the road.
Round 4 Team Naming: Three special milestones for Matatū as we take on Chiefs Manawa
Matatū returns north this week to face Chiefs Manawa at Navigation Homes Stadium in Pukekohe, with kick-off set for 3.05pm on Saturday 4 July.
MATCH REPORT: Matatū climb to the top of the table with win over nib Blues Women
Matatū have surged to the top of the Super Rugby Aupiki table, delivering a composed 27–21 win over defending champions nib Blues Women in Pukekohe to remain unbeaten through three rounds.
Connecting people and performance: Tait Communications backs Matatū for 2026 season.
Matatū is proud to welcome Tait Communications as an official partner for the 2026 season, bringing together two organisations connected by a shared commitment to performance, teamwork and clear communication.
Matatū name side for historic ‘All In’ Round in Pukekohe
Matatū have named their side to face nib Blues Women in a landmark round three clash, with all four Super Rugby Aupiki teams set to come together for the competition’s first ever “All In” Round in Pukekohe.
Matatū welcomes FreshChoice partnership for 2026 season
Matatū is proud to welcome FreshChoice as an official partner for the 2026 season, strengthening a growing connection across the South Island rugby community.
Black Ferns Sevens duo make Matatū debuts
For the first time in Super Rugby Aupiki, the 2026 competition has seen an injection of nine Black Ferns Sevens players across all four clubs.
MATCH REPORT: Matatū hold firm to claim hard-fought win in Upper Hutt
Matatū have made it two from two to start their Super Rugby Aupiki campaign, holding on for a hard-fought 18–15 win over Hurricanes Poua in wet and testing conditions at Maidstone Park.
Team Naming: Matatū name side to face Hurricanes Poua in Upper Hutt
Matatū head north this weekend to take on Hurricanes Poua in Upper Hutt, coming off a record-breaking crowd at One New Zealand Stadium last week and ready to build on that momentum.
MATCH REPORT: Round 1 v Chiefs Manawa
Matatū opened their Super Rugby Aupiki campaign in style in Christchurch, delivering a confident and composed performance in front of a record‑breaking crowd at One New Zealand Stadium.