Premier Men v Te Papapa @ Fergusson Park 2:45pm

Our Premier men had a hard-fought win against Waitemata last weekend. The team showed plenty of character in a game dominated by staunch defence and clinical kicking from Zarn Sullivan and Moli Faiva. Despite losing two players to the bin, the boys rallied together to starve off repeated waves of attack from Waitemata to secure the win. Tumua Manu showed his experience in the midfield, whilst Moli brought energy and pace off the bench. This week, the team heads to Fergusson Park to face Te Papapa, who come off a default loss to University. Whilst the outsider might see a comfortable victory is pending, they can’t afford to take the team from Onehunga too lightly. Head Coach Mani Toailoa has selected a strong line up with a couple of new additions including Joe Fabish and Epeli Ula after impressing for the Under 21s and Premier Development.

Premier Team

1. Frederick Fonokalafi 2. Penisoni Fineanganofo 3. Dexter Faamoana 4. Patrick Vaovasa 5.  6. Cameron Suafua 7. Joe Fabish 8. Ben Sa’u © 9. Cody Mitchell 10. Otu Mausia 11. Jason Mee 12. Nishikawa Vunipola 13. Meihana Grindlay 14. Epeli Ula 15. Zarn Sullivan 16. Hamish Boult 17. Darius Mauga 18. Cruise Tito 19. Hayden Edwards 20. Dominic Tevao 21. Sam Wye 22. Joe Cooke 23. Mordecai Pulu

Premier Development v Te Papapa @ Fergusson Park 1:00pm

Our Premier Development went down in a close encounter to Waitemata and will be looking to get their season back on track against Te Papapa after back to back losses.

Premier Development:

1. Darius Mauga 2. Ezra Vai 3. Richard Reed 4. Alan Rathbun 5. Sam Knott 6. Alastair Burnett 7. Pat Syme © 8. Caleb Niuhulu 9. Tee 10. Ash Tuia 11. Rex Tatoa 12. Pena Iloa 13. Mordecai Pulu14. Metru Weir 15. Dan 16. Loa Tuima 17. Dragan Gagy Saric 18. Vai Maake 19. Mitch Willis 20. Wereta Tutaki 21. Anare Uludole 22. Glen Afereti

Premier Women’s v Harbour Barbarians 2:45pm

Our Premier Women’s had a much-improved performance against Ponsonby. The 24-3 loss did not reflect how tough the game was, as the score was locked in at 7-3 for majority of the match. Ponsonby scored a couple of late tries in the end to put the match out of reach. While they are out of the race for the Coleman Shield, the final round robin game still presents an opportunity to restore some pride in the season and in the jersey. This week they play Harbour Barbarians, who are a composite team, made of players from various clubs in the North Harbour region, many of which would have represented the Hibiscus Flower at FPC level.

T Birds:

1. Maria Silao 2. Vainga Moimoi 3. Doris Taufateau 4. Cilia-Marie Po’e 5. Vanessa Garnelo 6. Maia Roos 7. Rosie Cox 8. Tamara Ati 9. Kiri Demant 10. Grace Freeman 11. Sima Hala 12. Liana Mikaele Tuu 13. Corina Vai 14. Talia Tuaiti 15. Shaniah 16. Sapphire Abraham 17. Lucy Culleton 18. Ruby Tangulu 19. Clementine Varea 20. Jennifer Rose Reu 21. Lu Demant 22. Tuiala To’o

Premier Development Women’s 10’s v Marist @ Dunkirk Rd 1:00pm

The Falcons head over to Dunkirk to play Marist. Marist who are last year’s winners have been the form team again. Our ladies are eager to put out an improved performance this week and the team is bolstered by the return of Lu Demant who suffered an injury during their first-round loss. They will be leaning on their experienced players such as Tongan International Ruby Tangulu and Meleane for direction and leadership.

Falcons:

1. Lucy 2. Mau 3. Mary Anne 4. Fiva 5. Sapphire 6. Beth 7. Ciara 8. Ruby 9. Meleane 10. Mary 11. Kacia 12. Asena 13. Tai ©14. Lu Demant

Under 21s v University @ 1pm.

Our young guns have been tracking well and remain undefeated. After a patchy performance against Pakuranga, they will be looking for a much-improved game against University who have just the one loss so far this season. The towering prop in Ascot Mafi makes his second appearance at tight head prop after having a strong game last Saturday, particularly at set piece, while a reshuffled backline sees Jayjay Sheung Fuk slot in at First 5 to direct their impressive backline. The team had an opposed training session with Sacred Heart 1^st XV on Thursday night at the club, to help prepare and fine tune their game ahead of this weekend’s fixture. Head down to the club to catch some of the action.  

Under 21s:

1. Vili Fangupo 2. David Mahe 3. Ascott Mafi 4. Levi Uluekiahoia 5. Micah Taufa 6. Mali Manukia 7. Likau Alatini 8. Kiti Vai 9. TJ Folau 10. Jayjay Sheung Fuk 11. McGyver Liu Chan 12. Lima Tafea 13. James Matautu 14. M Fitialo Soo Choon 15. Steven Edgar © 16. Sione Pulu 17. Rona Tuialii 18. James Brown 19. Lax Poese 20. Tamatoa Tepaea 21. Noea Saulala 22. Revin Storey

Under 85s v Varsity Squids @ Home 7:15pm

The Raiders play their first Friday night game of the season here at the club. Going up against their old foes the Squids. It was a hard-fought game with the boys going down 26-3. Despite all the possession, the Raiders were not able to convert their opportunities into points. The score did not reflect the nature of the game, but the Squids team were too clinical in the end.

Raiders:

1. Simon Archer 2. Jono Willis 3. Taylor Simmons 4. Harry Paulin 5. Connor Hafoka 6. Taurima Morris 7. Oscar Brewer 8. Daniel Ellingham 9. James Stevenson Wright 10. Rory McKenzie 11. Xavier McCluskey VC 12. Sammy Holmes 13. Jarrod Jennings 14. Tom Scott 15. Scott Freebain 16. Sam Haslett 17. Ray Mckenzie 18. Dean Trembath 19. Josh Hawke 20. Jamie Lawlor 21. Luke Perez 22. Robbie Macalister

First Grade v Waitakere @ Home 2:45

Our First Grade have not had the results the past few weekends, but the team have welcomed new players into the group and numbers have been growing steadily. The boys have had a few injuries over the last few games but are looking to get there season back on track against Waitakere.

First Grade:

1. Fou 2. Jamie 3. Semi 4. Ben 5. Dwayne 6. Sef 7. Eru 8. Lafs 9. Nick 10. Esi 11. Ray 12. Dennis 13. Herb 14. Bishop 15. Wayne 16. Mitch 17. Eti 18. Tyler 19. V 20. Tony 21. Papa 22. Jonny 23. Vis

Article added: Saturday 18 July 2020