News & Updates
RH3 News and Updates
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academy players trial for fiji u16.
Hamilton based players travel to Vatuwaqa, Fiji for selection opportunity.
Rising teen Luke Brooke-Smith signs for Northern League’s Hamilton Wanderers
Four years ago, Luke Brooke-Smith thought he’d hit the jackpot when he got the chance to be a ball boy for Hamilton Wanderers.
Maddi Ollington joins academy as development officer for WaiBOP region
Maddi Ollington has joined the RH3 Football Academy staff as Women’s Development Officer for the Waikato and Bay of Plenty.
National camp sets attendance records with more than 300 taking part
A record number of young football players attended the 2024 national camps hosted by the RH3 Football Academy, with more than 300 boys and girls participating.
Photo gallery: Players gather for first of two National Camps in Hamilton
Young players have been enjoying four days of football, friendship and a chance to develop skills on and off the pitch at the first of two National Camps run by the RH3 Football Academy in Hamilton.
Photo gallery: Players enjoy four days of football at second National Camp
The RH3 Football Academy has hosted its second 2024 National Camp at Hamilton’s St Paul’s Collegiate.
Academy pair to spend month training at professional Spanish club
Two players from the RH3 Football Academy are on their way to Spain to spend a month with professional club CF Rayo Majadahonda.
Academy U-19 women’s squad heads home after wrapping up Melbourne tour
The RH3 Football Academy’s U-19 women’s squad has completed their Australian tour with a visit and training session at Melbourne A-League club Western United.
Touring squad makes most of training session at Melbourne Victory Academy
Players with the RH3 Football Academy touring squad have enjoyed the experience of a full training session at the Melbourne Victory Academy.
New partnership to help young players explore US college scholarship options
Young players who seek football opportunities through college scholarships in the United States will benefit from a new partnership announced by the RH3 Football Academy.
Academy’s Luke Brooke-Smith to experience week of training at A-League club
Teenage midfielder Luke Brooke-Smith will spend a week training at men’s A-League club Melbourne City during his December school holidays.
RH3 Football Academy U-19 women’s team to play three games in Melbourne
The RH3 Football Academy will take an U-19 women’s squad on tour to Melbourne in early December, giving players the chance to play teams from three women’s A-League clubs.
Inter-regional game day provides football and friendship for academy youngsters
Twelve teams from Auckland, the Waikato and King Country have enjoyed a one-day game day run by the RH3 Football Academy.
Academy’s Dylan Gardiner is off to the FIFA U-17 Men’s World Cup
RH3 Football Academy player Dylan Gardiner has been selected to represent New Zealand at the 2023 FIFA U-17 Men’s World Cup in Indonesia.
‘A tremendous week’ — Herbert pleased with touring teams’ performances
The RH3 Football Academy’s touring teams have completed their three-day Shepparton Cup tournament in Australia with 15 games of football and plenty of enduring memories.
Touring party visits A-League clubs ahead of Shepparton Cup tournament
RH3 Football Academy’s three touring teams are ready to play at Victoria’s Shepparton Cup tournament after preparing in Melbourne.
Academy’s Young helps New Zealand to title at OFC U-16 Women’s Championship
Cambridge-based RH3 Football Academy player Nat Young has helped her New Zealand team to victory at the OFC U-16 Women’s Championship in Tahiti.
RH3’s Nat Young scores as New Zealand clinch semi-final spot in Tahiti
RH3 Football Academy’s Nat Young has scored her first goal for her country, helping New Zealand beat Fiji 4-1 at the OFC U-16 Championship in Tahiti.
RH3’s Nat Young in national team going to OFC U-16 Women’s Championship
Cambridge-based Nat Young — who has been with the RH3 Football Academy for seven years — has been selected for the New Zealand team to play in Tahiti in September.
German television documentary features RH3 academy players and staff
RH3 players and staff feature in a German-made documentary about the impact on New Zealand and Australia of the FIFA Women’s World Cup.