Auckland Storm vs Counties Manukau Energy Heat 11:35 am (FPC)
Auckland Gulls vs North Harbour Hibiscus 2:05 pm (NPC)
Saturday 7th September
Eden Park, Auckland (doubleheader)

These are two exciting matches to watch, no matter the time of year.

Auckland Storm will face Counties Manukau Energy Heat, and Auckland Gulls will play North Harbour Hibiscus at Eden Park this Saturday afternoon.

The Storm aim to keep hold of the Te Toki Mareikura Trophy, the trophy name honours prestigious women.

The Gulls and North Harbour have been rivals for 39 years, with Auckland winning most of the matches since North Harbour broke away from Auckland Rugby in 1985.

Both games will be played at Eden Park with tickets starting at $20.00.

Please find the squads below -

Auckland Storm: FPC
1.    Cheyenne Tuli-Fale
2.    Cristo Taufua
3.    Aldora Itunu
4.    Eloise Blackwood (Captain)
5.    Mikaya Kaipo
6.    Ashlee Matapo
7.    Danny-elle Fesola’i
8.    Elizabeth Moimoi
9.    France Bloomfield
10.    Gillian Fa’aumu
11.    Le’Oxeayn Maiu’u
12.    Daynah Nankivell
13.    Letiara Foster
14.    Angelica Mekemeke Vahai
15.    Braxton Sorensen McGee

Reserves:
16.    Faith Nonutunu
17.    Jorja Fruean
18.    Cilia-Marie Po’e Tofaeono
19.    Tiale Lelenga
20.    Daijan Brown
21.    Aleiyah Tuala
22.    Karla Wright-Akeli
23.    Danii Mafoe 

Auckland Gulls: NPC
1.    Joshua Fusitua
2.    Millennium Sanerivi
3.    Angus Ta’avao
4.    Joshua Beehre
5.    Tuaina Tualima
6.    Adrian Choat
7.    Anton Segner
8.    Akira Ioane (Captain)
9.    Kemara Hauiti-Parapara
10.    Rico Simpson
11.    Nigel Ah Wong
12.    Bryce Heem
13.    Xavi Taele
14.    Caleb Tangitau
15.    Zarn Sullivan

Reserves:
16.    Soane Vikena
17.    Tito Tuipolotu 
18.    Marcel Renata
19.    Che Clark
20.    Ola Tauelangi
21.    Sam Howling
22.    Tomas Aoake
23.    Wiseguy Faiane

For any interview requests please get in touch with Rugby Media Manager Aaron Ryan at aaron.ryan@aucklandrugby.co.nz or +64210373232

Article added: Friday 06 September 2024