Hoani Matenga

Maori All Blacks squad named for historic tour

The Maori All Blacks squad to play in the USA, Brazil and Chile for their end of year tour, has been named today.   Five players in Japan with the All Blacks will later join the Maori All Blacks...

Mitre 10 Highlights: Wellington Vs Waikato at Westpac

HUGE hits from menacing midfielders Johnny Fa'auli and Hunter Paisami

Johnny Fa'auli is quickly making a name for himself with some massive tackles as he recently went a rampage in the Mitre 10 Cup. Meanwhile, Hunter Paisami also put in a monster hit during a schoolboys...

Mitre 10 Highlights: Manawatu Vs Wellington

Mitre 10 Highligts: Northland Vs Wellington

Hoani Matenga hitting the right notes in the ITM Cup

Hoani Matenga made a promise to his dying father a decade ago. He told John, a respected Aranui High School teacher, he would try and became the best rugby player he could be. After leaving Christchurch...