PREMIER MEN'S KNOCKOUT

Auckland Rugby Cup

The Auckland Rugby Cup showcases the strength and depth of club rugby across the region. Bringing together teams from across multiple grades, it’s a competition built on community, connection, and competitive spirit.

PREMIER MEN'S CLUB KNOCKOUT COMPETITION

Introduced in 2025, the Auckland Rugby Cup was created to bring more meaningful rugby and additional competitive opportunities to clubs across the region. Featuring high-stakes knockout fixtures, the competition adds another exciting layer to the Auckland club rugby season — where every game matters and every team has the chance to make a run.

Auckland Rugby Cup Winners

Division 1 — Auckland Rugby Cup

2026Auckland University

2025Pakuranga

Division 2 — Patrick Tuipulotu Cup

2026Manukau Rovers

2025Ponsonby

Division 3

2026College Rifles

2025—

Division 4

2026Suburbs

2025—

What Is It?

The Auckland Rugby Cup is a knockout competition involving Premier Men’s clubs from across four divisions in Auckland club rugby. Each division competes for both a Cup and Plate title, creating meaningful contests and opportunities for every team throughout the series. In Division 1, teams compete for the Auckland Rugby Cup, while Division 2 teams play for the Patrick Tuipulotu Cup. Divisions 3 and 4 also compete for their own Cup and Plate honours. In 2026, Musashi joined the competition as naming rights partner, further strengthening support for the community game through prize money and performance product support.

How It Works

Played over three consecutive weekends, clubs compete in win-or-go-home fixtures within their respective divisions, progressing through Cup or Plate pathways towards finals. The format creates exciting local rivalries, opportunities for upsets and a fast-paced start to the club rugby season, while still sitting within the wider Auckland premier competition structure.