2025 Sky Super Rugby Aupiki Teams: Round 2

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After an exciting opening round, Sky Super Rugby Aupiki is ready for Round 2, which kicks off with a 2024 Grand Final rematch between the Blues and Chiefs Manawa at Eden Park. Matatū will host the Hurricanes Poua at Apollo Projects Stadium, marking their first home game of the season.

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Round 2 Teams:  

Blues v Chiefs Manawa: 

Blues (1-15): Chryss Viliko, Atlanta Lolohea, Aldora Itunu, Maiakawanakaulani Roos, Maama Vaipulu, Elizabith Moimoi, Dajian Brown, Liana Mikaele-Tu'u, Tara Turner, Krysten Cottrell, Jaymie Kolose, Ruahei Demant, Portia Woodman-Wickliffe, Katelyn Vahaakolo, Braxton Sorensen-McGee 

Impact: Grace Gago, Awhina Tangen Wainohu, Te Iringa Harano, Eloise Blackwell, Paris Mataroa, Kahlia Awa, Sylvia Brunt, Kerri Johnson 

Unavailable due to injury: Patricia Maliepo (hand) 

Chiefs Manawa (1-15): Kate Henwood, Vici-Rose Green, Veisinia Mahutariki-Fakalelu, Charmaine Smith, Jade Coates, Chyna Hohepa, Kennedy Tukuafu (c), Mia Anderson, Ariana Bayler, Hazel Tubic, Mererangi Paul, Kelly Brazier, Azalleyah Maaka, Ruby Tui, Tenika Willison 

Impact: Grace Houpapa-Barrett, Krystal Murray, Santo Taumata, Rebecca Burch, Martha Mataele, Holli O’Sullivan, Kirian Nolan, Renee Holmes 

Unavailable due to injury: Logan Hauraki (lower back, short-term), Grace Kukutai (knee, short-term), Rosie Kelly (calf, short-term), Leata Puni-Lio (shoulder, short-term), Tanya Kalounivale (finger, mid-term [4-6 weeks]) 

Referee: Todd Petrie 

Assistant Referees: Maggie Cogger-Orr, Erin Doherty 

TMO: Estelle Whaiapu 

Matatū v Hurricanes Poua: 

Matatū (1-15): Marcelle Parkes, Georgia Ponsonby, Amy Rule, Laura Bayfield, Chelsea Bremner, Alana Bremner, Lucy Jenkins, Kaipo Olsen-Baker, Maia Joseph, Hannah King, Fia Laikong, Grace Brooker, Amy du Plessis, Winnie Palamo, Kaea Nepia 

Impact: Jett Hayward, Pip Love, Moomooga Palu, Emma Dermody, Fiaali’i Solomona, Kelsyn McCook, Charlotte Va’afusuaga, Keighley Simpson 

Unavailable due to injury: Chey Robins-Reti, Hollyrae Mete, Sarah Jones 

Hurricanes Poua (1-15): Mele Tavake, Forne Burkin, Angel Mulu, Sam Taylor, Joanah Ngan-Woo, Kahurangi Sturmey, Elinor-Plum King, Layla Sae, Iritana Hohaia, Cassie Siataga, Ayesha Leti-I'iga, Monica Tagoai, Leilani Hakiwai, Teilah Ferguson, Isabella Waterman 

Impact: Denise Aiolupotea, Nina Poletti, Jayme Nuku, Olioli Mua, Jackie Patea-Fereti, Paige Lush, Te Rauoriwa Gapper, Harmony Kautai 

Unavailable due to injury: Payton Takimoana (knee), Shakira Baker (achilles) 

Referee: Warwick Lahmert 

Assistant Referees: Ben Woolerton, Dan Moore 

TMO: Aaron Paterson 

Sky Super Rugby Round 2 Fixtures: 

Friday 7 March, 5:05pm: Blues v Chiefs Manawa – Eden Park, Auckland – Buy Tickets  

Sunday 9 March, 12:35pm: Matatū v Hurricanes Poua – Apollo Projects Stadium, Christchurch - Buy Tickets 

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