The Manawatū Sevens teams are aiming for victory in front of a home crowd, as the Central Region tournament returns to Palmerston North, Saturday 25 November.

The Massey University fields will host the first Central Region Sevens tournament since 2019. The first games kick off at 10.20am.

The Manawatū Women’s team, coached by quadruple international Kristina Sue, are looking to retain the tournament cup they have held since 2012. The squad is loaded with Cyclones and players with international experience, including former Black Ferns Sevens players Crystal Mayes and Rhiarna Ferris, and current Black Fern Layla Sae.

On the men’s side Jared Deal and Reese Brosnan return to the squad after featuring in the 2019 team. The team, coached by Troy Sherriff, also includes Horowhenua Kapiti Heartland Championship rep Leighton Ralph.

The Women’s team is hot off winning the Duavata Pasifika Rugby Sevens in Napier last weekend, while the Men’s team made it to the quarter finals.

Supporters will be able to purchase food from the Great Kiwi Dog food truck,

Manawatū Women’s Sevens squad: Rhiarna Ferris, Itsuki Kimura, Paige Lush, Elinor-Plum King, Crystal Mayes, Hollyrae Mete, Rachael Rakatau, Layla Sae, Kahurangi Sturmey, Rangimarie Sturmey, Sam Taylor, Alesha Williams.

Manawatū Men’s Sevens squad: Jone Baba, Reece Brosnan, Jared Deal, Kody Edwards, Eli Edwards-Martin, Darren Falaniko, Taiaha Mangu, Leighton Ralph, Tyson Savaii, Jared Sellwood, Shaq Waara, Tobias Wickham-Manuel, 

Draw

Article added: Friday 24 November 2023