Tomarata Rugby Football Club is a grassroots rugby club on Mangawhai Road in Te Arai, Rodney, founded in 1926. It draws players from Mangawhai, Tomarata and Wellsford, and it says it welcomes people of all ages and abilities, from families with generations in the club to newcomers. The club runs junior rugby and tag, with news posted on its Tag and centenary Facebook pages. Its clubrooms were opened in 1966 on land donated beside the Tomarata Hall, and the scarlet playing strip has been worn since 1970. The club has a long history in the Rodney Rugby Union, including a Triple Crown in 1960, and it has produced players who went on to represent North Auckland and the All Blacks. It planned centenary celebrations for 8 to 10 May 2026. Our pick in Te Arai for a family looking for a club with a community feel and a long history.