Super Rugby Aupiki Teams: Round 3

March 13, 2025
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Ultimate Rugby

Round 3 of Super Rugby Aupiki sees the competition head to Nelson for the very first time. Fans in the Tasman region will be treated to a top of the table clash between Matatū and the Blues, with stars lining up all across the field. The Chiefs Manawa and Hurricanes Poua will both be looking to get a win on the board at FMG Stadium in Waikato.

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Round 3 Teams:

Matatū v Blues:

Matatū (1-15): Marcelle Parkes, Georgia Ponsonby, Amy Rule, Laura Bayfield, Chelsea Bremner, Alana Bremner (c), Lucy Jenkins, Kaipo Olsen-Baker, Maia Joseph, Hannah King, Charlotte Va’afusuaga, Grace Brooker, Amy du Plessis, Hollyrae Mete, Kaea Nepia

Impact: Tegan Hollows, Pip Love, Eilis Doyle, Emma Dermody, Fiaali’i Solomona, Kelsyn McCook, Noami Sopoaga, Keighley Simpson

Unavailable due to injury: Moomooga Palu, Chey Robins-Reti

Blues (1-15): Chryss Viliko, Atlanta Lolohea, Harono Te Iringa, Maiakawanakaulani Roos (c), Maama Vaipulu, Paris Mataroa, Dajian Brown, Liana Mikaele Tu’u, Tara Turner, Ruahei Demant, Jaymie Kolose, Sylvia Brunt, Portia Woodman-Wickliffe, Katelyn Vahaakolo, Braxton Sorensen-McGee

Impact: Grace Gago, Awhina Tangen-Wainohu, Cheyenne Nauna Tuli-Fale, Holly Greenway, Elizabith Moimoi, Kahlia Awa, Krysten Cottrell, Patricia Meliepo

Unavailable due to injury: none

Referee: Maggie Cogger-Orr

Assistant Referees: Todd Petrie, Erin Doherty

TMO: Estelle Whaiapu

Chiefs Manawa v Hurricanes Poua:

Chiefs Manawa (1-15): Kate Henwood, Luka Connor, Santo Taumata, Jade Coates, Charmaine Smith, Grace Kukutai, Martha Mataele, Kennedy Tukuafu (c), Ariana Bayler, Kelly Brazier, Tenika Willison, Azalleyah Maaka, Mererangi Paul, Ruby Tui, Renee Holmes

Impact: Vici-Rose Green, Krystal Murray, Veisinia Mahutariki-Fakalelu, Logan Hauraki, Chyna Hohepa, Holli O’Sullivan, Hazel Tubic, Shoshanah Seumanutafa

Unavailable due to injury: Rosie Kelly (calf, short-term), Leata Puni-Lio (shoulder, short-term), Tanya Kalounivale (finger,mid-term, 4-6 weeks)

Hurricanes Poua (1-15): Ngano Tavake, Forne Burkin, Angel Mulu, Samantha Taylor, Jackie Patea-Fereti, Olioli Mua, Elinor-Plum King, Layla Sae, Paige Lush, Tea Rauoriwa Gapper, Harmony Kautai, Rangimarie Sturmey, Monica Tagoai, Ayesha Leti-I'iga, Cassie Siataga

Impact: Denise Aoilupotea, Natalie Delamere, Lavinia Lea, Joanah Ngan Woo, Kahurangi Sturmey, Raedeen Blake, Leilani Hakiwai, Teilah Ferguson

Unavailable due to injury: TBC

Referee: Ben Woolerton

Assistant Referees: Warwick Lahmert, Tarsh Ganley

TMO: Aaron Paterson