Matatū has welcomed a familiar face back into the fold, with Blair Baxter appointed Head Coach for the 2026 season. His return marks both a continuation of the legacy he helped build and the start of an exciting new chapter for the club. 

Matatū is proud to announce Blair Baxter as our Head Coach for the 2026 season.

Chey Robins‑Reti is departing Matatū after 3 years in the jersey. Chey joined Matatū with a rare level of experience, coming in as a triple international across sevens, fifteens and league.

Alana Bremner is leaving Matatū to join Ealing Trailfinders in the Premiership Women’s Rugby in England, closing a chapter that’s been central to who we are and how we’ve grown as a club. 

Matatū is proud to welcome Anthony Harper – one of Aotearoa New Zealand’s most established and respected law firms – as our official Legal Partner for the 2026 Super Rugby Aupiki season.

Matatū is proud to celebrate an historic moment for our whānau – Whitney Hansen has been appointed Head Coach of the Black Ferns.

We officially opened our new headquarters at Lincoln University today, marking a major step forward for the team and its connection to the Canterbury region.  

The best of New Zealand’s national and international rugby talent has been recognised in the final round of nominees for this year’s New Zealand Rugby Awards - and we’re proud to see some of our incredible Matatū players in the mix!

We’re proud to announce the renewal of our partnership with Isaac Group - a relationship built on shared values, community impact, and a commitment to making the South Island stronger.

The Matatū Sevens brought together players, supporters, and the wider community to celebrate the incredible wāhine talent across the South Island.

We are proud to announce a new chapter in our relationship with Te Whare Wānaka o Aoraki Lincoln University.

The inaugural Matatū Sevens Tournament is on this weekend in Christchurch. 

Matatū is proud to announce its squad for the upcoming Global Youth Sevens Tournament.

This November, the inaugural Matatū Sevens Tournament will be launched in Christchurch. 

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