Its mission is to encourage players and their families to come together and compete in a friendly atmosphere. This inclusive approach caters for children, youth, and adults, fostering a sense of community across different age groups. 

The Maamaloa Rugby Tournament is also a platform for local and international players to get scouted by rugby clubs in New Zealand and secure contracts.

Our rugby tournament has piqued interest in some of the local Tongan teams and this year we were joined by the Marist Apifo’ou Ex-Students Rugby Team from Tonga – two of their team members were approached by local rugby clubs and were offered contracts. We are hoping that more teams from Tonga will join our tournament next year and more opportunities will open up for international rugby players.

The development of our Maamaloa Sports Academy is ongoing and we believe there is an enormous potential for growth in this area.