Hautapu Rugby Club · Cambridge · 14 Nov 2026
Survive and Advance
32 teams. One field. One unforgettable day. The biggest cash prize in NZ grassroots rugby, and a mission bigger than the game.
32 teams. One field. One unforgettable day. The biggest cash prize in NZ grassroots rugby, and a mission bigger than the game.
One explosive day. Winner takes the lot.
MESSAM 10s exists to back the Last Chance Project, creating safe spaces for tāne to prioritise their mental health, connecting through sport, real kōrero, and peer support.
Because better men means better fathers, better partners, and more role models in our communities.
Rugby was religion. Saturday mornings on the sideline, 80 minutes glued to the screen, a century of community and identity built around the game.
The next generation still loves it. They just watch differently. Mobile-first, highlight-driven, 30 seconds at a time.
MESSAM 10s gives them rugby on their terms: faster, sharper, shareable. Old-school grit meets new-school energy.
More space, more skills, more tries. Built for fans, made for players.
Strip the complexity. Less whistle, more rugby. Let the players settle it.
Not just for rugby heads. A catch-up with the lads or a day out for the whole whānau: food, music, competition, vibe.
Low ticket prices. Free entry for kids. Removing every barrier to belong.
Rising stars alongside proven legends, on the same field, on the same day.
Real moments and real connections, brought together through rugby.
"I want to create something that brings the excitement back, not just to rugby, but to our communities."
One of the most dynamic loose forwards of his generation, Liam Messam is building something bigger than a tournament. Messam 10s is his platform to reignite grassroots rugby, put money back into clubs, and give the men who built this game a stage worthy of them.
Secures your team's place in the 32-team knockout.
Save $300. Must be paid in full during July to qualify.
Holds your spot if you can't pay in full yet. Balance of the full $1,500 due by end of August, or your spot goes to the first team on the waitlist.
Payment is by bank transfer to the Last Chance Project. Once you register your interest below, Tai will email you the full details and account information.
Secure your team's place in the Messam 10s Knockout Cup. Drop your details below and Tai will be in touch with everything you need, including pricing options and payment details.
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Questions? Email info@messam10s.co.nz
No payment now. Tai will follow up by email with full details and payment options.
Thanks for registering your interest in the Messam 10s Knockout Cup. Tai will be in touch by email with all the details and how to secure your spot. Keep an eye on your inbox.