2025 Sky Super Rugby Aupiki Teams: Round 1

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Sky Super Rugby Aupiki is back, with the teams locking in their playing lists for Round 1 of the 2025.

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Round 1 Teams:  

Chiefs Manawa v Matatū: 

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, Reese Anderson, Kelly Brazier, Mererangi Paul, Ruby Tui, Renee Holmes. 

Impact: Grace Houpapa-Barrett, Krystal Murray, Tanya Kalounivale, Leata Puni-Lio, Keelah Bodle, Holli O’Sullivan, Kirian Nolan, Shoshanah Seumanutafa 

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

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

Referee: Maggie Cogger-Orr  

Assistant Referees: Todd Petri, Erin Doherty 

TMO: Estelle Whaiapu  

Hurricanes Poua v Blues: 

Hurricanes Poua (1-15): Angel Mulu, Natalie Delamere, Lavinia Lea, Sam Taylor, Jackie Patea-Fereti (c), Kahurangi Sturmey, Elinor-Plum King, Layla Sae, Iritana Hohaia, Cassie Siataga, Ayesha Leti-I'iga, Monica Tagoai, Teilah Ferguson, Leilani Hakiwai, Isabella Waterman 

Impact: Denise Aoilupotea, Nina Poletti, Jayme Nuku, Joanah Ngan-Woo, Paige Lush, Olioli Mua, Keira Su’a Smith, Arene Landon-Lane  

Blues(1-15): Chryss Viliko, Atlanta Lolohea, Aldora Itunu, Maiakawanakaulani Roos (c), Maama Mo’onia Vaipulu, Elizabith Moimoi, Liana Mikaele-Tu'u, Kahlia Awa, Krysten Cottrell, Portia Woodman-Wickliffe, Ruahei Demant, Sylvia Brunt, Katelyn Vahaakolo, Braxton Sorensen-McGee 

Impact: Grace Gago, Awhina Tangen-Wainohu, Harono Te Iringa, Eloise Blackwell, Paris Mataora, Tara Turner, Kerri Johnson, Jaymie Kolose  

Referee: Ben Woolerton 

Assistant Referees: Warwick Lahmert, Dan Moore 

TMO: Aaron Paterson 

Sky Super Rugby Round 1 Fixtures:  

2:05pm: Chiefs Manawa v Matatū - FMG Stadium, Waikato (Buy Tickets Buy Tickets - Rugby & Rhythms | Double Header: Chiefs Manawa vs Matatū & Gallagher Chiefs vs Brumbies)  

4:35pm: Hurricanes Poua v Blues – Sky Stadium, Wellington (Buy Tickets DOUBLE HEADER - Hurricanes v Blues & Hurricanes Poua v nib Blues)  

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