No Tears On The Field | Dome Cinema
Thu, 21 May
|Dome Cinema and Bar
An inspiring story of family, community and sisterhood set against the backdrop of a season of grassroots club rugby in Taranaki.


Time & Location
21 May 2026, 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Dome Cinema and Bar, 38 Childers Road, Gisborne 4010, New Zealand
About the event
Directed by award-winning filmmaker Lisa Burd (The Pinkies Are Back), NO TEARS ON THE FIELD is an inspiring story of family, community and sisterhood set against the backdrop of a season of grassroots club rugby in Taranaki.
Filmed over two years, it follows two local teams and several individual players - including Sevens Superstar Michaela Brake, as they navigate ambition, community and personal challenges.
Capturing the joy and camaraderie of the game, the film goes beyond the hits and triumphs on the field to reveal the emotional weight off the pitch—how their love of rugby intertwines with balancing work, whānau and the demands of rural life.
“Powerful, inspiring, and funny.” - The Topp Twins
“The heartwarming hit of the year” - Francesca Rudkin
View the trailer here.