Waikato rugby league team

[1] Notable players included; Martin Moana, Gavin Hill, Tama Hohaia, Francis Leota, Darryl Beazley, 1994 captain Tukere Barlow, Butch Tua, 1995 captain Aaron Tucker, Tony Waikato, Kiwi Mark Woods and Hekewaru Muru.

[1][2] The Waikato Cougars won the Super League Challenge Cup in 1997, defeating Canterbury in the final.

During this year they also defeated Auckland at Carlaw Park for the first time since 1943 and won the Rugby League Cup.

Over the years Waikato has been an infrequent stop for touring international rugby league teams.

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Waikato beating Auckland 29-12 at Carlaw Park on October 15, 1927.
Auckland v Waikato (named South Auckland originally) in 1928 at Carlaw Park. Tim Peckham of Auckland has just passed the ball. He also represented South Auckland 10 times.