Farah Palmer Cup: Former Hawke’s Bay rugby player Kaitlin Bates embraces new referee role

Farah Palmer Cup: Former Hawke’s Bay rugby player Kaitlin Bates embraces new referee role

Home / Sport / RugbySamuel SherryJournalist·NZ Herald·25 Sep, 2026 02:33 AM6 mins to read‌Herald Sports journalists Nathan Limm and Chris Reive preview a large weekend of sport ahead. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAYAdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.Former Hawke’s Bay Tui player Kaitlin Bates will take centre stage for their Farah Palmer Cup match against Northland, this time as a referee. Bates made her first-class refereeing debut this month in Northland’s 27-14 win over North Harbour, but this weekend’s fixture hits home for her with all AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.

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