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Captain Renee Tana protects the ball. Photo: DAVIDDA HIKATANGATA

Hauraki passion

The Hauraki Tigers left everything out on the field in their clash against Rangiriri Storm on August 2 at the Huntly Rugby Club grounds for the Waikato Rugby League Women’s Championship Semi-final.
“Our 2026 season has come to an end following today’s semi-final defeat to Rangiriri Storm, 34-4,” the Hauraki Tigers said.
“While today’s result wasn’t what we hoped for, it doesn’t define this group. This team has represented our club with pride, resilience and determination all season long,” they said. “From pre-season through to earning a place among the competition’s final four, these wāhine have worn the black and gold with passion and heart every time they took the field.” Reporter DAVIDDA HIKATANGATA captured the power and passion in their final hoorah for the season.

Bull Hine makes a run for it. Photo: DAVIDDA HIKATANGATA
Lile Lasike and Emma Paikau take on Rangiriri. Photo: DAVIDDA HIKATANGATA
Narnz Hine storms the opponents. Photo: DAVIDDA HIKATANGATA
Hauraki doesn’t let up under pressure. Photo: DAVIDDA HIKATANGATA
The Tigers play with heart and passion in the semi-final. Photo: DAVIDDA HIKATANGATA
Emma Paikau gives the ball a boot. Photo: DAVIDDA HIKATANGATA