Kia ora, 

With Super Rugby Pacific kicking off in two weeks and Super Rugby Aupiki starting the following weekend, we're excited to see all of the Manawatū players in action. 

Shout out to the Cyclones' own Layla Sae who was named Hurricanes Poua vice-captain. It's another great career milestone for Layla, who was the Hurricanes Poua 2023 Player of the Year. 

MANAWATŪ RUGBY WOMEN'S ACADEMY LAUNCHED

We recently launched our Women's Academy. The goal of the academy is to help develop promising players into Manawatū Cyclones. 

Women’s Academy 2024 Intake

Ffion Barr – Halfback, Old Boys-Marist

Lashaye Blake-Thompson – Hooker, Kia Toa/MANUKURA

Manaia Blake-Thompson – Midfield back, Kia Toa/MANUKURA

Gracie Donaldson – Lock, Wairarapa Wāhine Toa

Anahera Hamahona – Flanker, Old Boys-Marist

Kaelyn Ilangana-Latu – Halfback, PNGHS

Tayma Jahnke – First five-eighth, Freyberg/PNGHS

Briahna Roache-Jackson – Prop, Old Boys-Marist

Havahna Tuwhangai-Moon – Five-eighth/ fullback, Kia Toa/FAHS

Shakariyah Waiwai – Loose forward, Kia Toa/FAHS

Kaia Walker-Waitoa – Wing/midfield back, Bush

READ FULL STORY HERE

HURRICANES TICKETS & MEMBERSHIPS ON SALE NOW

Tickets to the huge Hurricanes/Hurricanes Poua double-header in Palmerston North on 22 March are on sale now. The Hurricanes Poua will be taking on Chiefs Manawa, while the Hurricanes will be going up against the Melbourne Rebels. You can purchase your tickets here. 

Also, the Hurricanes are offering Manawatū fans 20% off Hurricanes memberships. There are memberships available for all Hurricanes fans, including the non-ticketed membership from only $49, designed specifically for fans that can’t make it to all games.

Check out the different memberships on offer here and use the promo code MAN24 to get the 20% discount. 

This offer ends 28 February 2024. 

MANAWATŪ ACADEMY TO FACE HAWKE'S BAY ACADEMY THIS WEEKEND

If you're going to be in Hawke's Bay this weekend or feel like a road trip that way, get along and support our Men's Academy team as they take on Hawke's Bay Academy in their first Hurricanes Under 20 trial. 

When: Saturday 10 February, 1pm

Where: Tremain Field, Napier 

1. Josiah Johnston

2. Henele Oliveti

3. Pulotu Toumohuni (CC)

4. Reuben Davis

5. Ajae Hansen

6. Kepa Bryce

7. Matt Antis

8. Mosese Bason

9. Jai Tamati

10. Liam O'Connor (CC)

11. Nickster Tafolo

12. Ben Fakava

13. Jack Delaney

14. Eli Edwards-Martin

15. Pita Manamanaivalu

Impact:

Sam Masoe

Telson Liuvaie

Michael Stassen

Vernon Bason (CC)

Moses Armstrong-Ravula

Reuben Nelley

Kallum Gullery

Lave Miller

Alex Boblea

 

Coaches: Sam Mayes, Chris Long and Lifeimi Mafi

Trainer: Geoff Pound

Manager: Sam Bradnock

Assistant Manger: Murray Signal

JOHNNY GALLOWAY HANGS UP HIS BOOTS

Manawatū Turbos loose forward Johnny Galloway recently announced his retirement from rugby.

Johnny made his Turbos debut in the 2019 season opener against Hawke's Bay and went on to play 40 games for the province. He scored five tries for the Turbos, including a memorable try against Auckland in 2022 where he showed incredible pace on the outside. 

READ FULL STORY HERE

HIGH PERFORMANCE TEAM TO PLAY P.I.R.

A Manawatū High Performance men's team will take on Pacific Island Rugby (PIR), an invitational team from Bay of Plenty on 17 February. This is an opportunity for players to put their best foot forward and get a taste of the MRU High Performance environment. SEE THE SQUAD LIST HERE

When: Saturday 17 February, 12pm

Where: Massey University

We encourage club and school rugby coaches, managers and committee members to come along to our Club Forum. The Forum will include:

  • an overview of the Sporty player registration system and an opportunity for you to ask questions
  • a presentation from the Hudl team who will show you how to get the most out of the system
  • a presentation from Manawatū Rugby's High Performance team 
  • an overview of community rugby, including law changes and changes to junior and youth grades
  • a presentation about the Instasport coaching app.