Keep your eyes peeled for an announcement next week! And be ready to mark your calendar for 3rd annual Unison Female Rugby Gala Day!

Last year was a massive success, with the support of Unison and Sport Hawke's Bay, over 500 girls and young women came along to play rugby!

This year Hawke's Bay Netball will be joining in on the fun and inviting boys to take part in a netball tournament also, thus changing the name to 'Switch Gala Day'.

This is an opportunity for girls aged 7 to 18 to come along and give rugby a go in a fun and safe environment.

This year we have 6 grades open for entries:

  • Year 3-4 Rippa
  • Year 5-6 Rippa
  • Year 4-6 Sevens 
  • Intermediate Sevens
  • Under 15 Sevens
  • Under 18 Sevens 

Alongside the tournaments we will also have:

  • Appearances from the New Zealand Black Ferns
  • Music
  • Free sausage sizzle 
  • Free water bottles 
  • Bouncy castle 


More Information

  • Teams must be registered by the 1st September 2022.
  • Registration will be confirmed via email - space is limited.
  • All girls must be registered to play - registration forms will be sent via email once the team is registered. 
  • All coaches/ teachers are advised to attend a small black's course - information on these courses will be sent after registering, details can also be found on our website. 
  • All teams playing 7s must be wearing mouth guards.
  • Primary School - bare feet. Intermediate and High Schools are required to wear sneakers.
  • Zero fees to enter!