Super Rugby Aupiki 2024

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Moomooga Palu (prop, HAwke's Bay) has re-signed with Matatū.

Moomooga Palu back for Matatū in 2024 | Matatū Rugby

Matatū and recent Black Ferns XV prop Moomooga Ashley Palu has re-signed with Matatū for the 2024 season. Palu returns for her 3rd season representing the South Island’s team and continues to develop into one of the most exciting players in the New Zealand rugby scene.

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And then there's a whole lot of silence from the Hurricanes Poua ... not a single player signing announced, yet.

[Bovidae]

More player movement.

https://www.chiefs.co.nz/news-item/grace-steinmetz-secured-by-chiefs-manawa

[Yeetyaah]

@Bovidae Great poach from the south. Rameka Poihipi is her partner so assuming that's the reason for the move.

[Bovidae]

Steinmetz was also involved in the NZ Dev sevens in Brisbane so must be based at the Mount at the moment.

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[Bovidae]

Are all squads named today?

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@Bovidae I was wondering about that. That last instagram post is from 5 days ago ...

[Bovidae]

[Bovidae]

The Chiefs Manawa get some current BFs back.

https://www.chiefs.co.nz/news-item/chiefs-manawa-squad-announced-for-2024

Unavailable For Selection:
Awhina Tangen-Wainohu (Waikato)
Santo Taumata (Bay of Plenty)
Angel Mulu (Bay of Plenty)
Carla Hohepa (Waikato)
Kelsie Wills (Bay of Plenty)
Tynealle Fitzgerald (Bay of Plenty)
Joanna Fanene-Lolo (Counties Manukau)

[Yeetyaah]

Renee Holmes returning to the Chiefs 💪

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nib BLUES 2024 SQUAD — Blues Rugby

New Mum returns as part of 2024 nib Blues  Prop Aldora Itunu is back with the nib Blues as part of the 30-player squad announced today for the upcoming SKY Super Rugby Aupiki season. The majority of the nib Blues squad is back from the 2023 campaign, while it also features eight new face

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Matatū Confirm Squad for Title Defence in 2024 | Matatū Rugby

International returns, domestic transfers and fresh talent – Matatū are all set to take the field for the third season of Super Rugby Aupiki, an expanded competition with twice the game time.

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Hurricanes Poua 2024 Sky Super Rugby Aupiki Squad

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https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/super-rugby/133360393/the-baby-who-changed-new-zealand-rugbys-maternity-leave-policies

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The draw for 2024 has been announced:

2024 Sky Super Rugby Aupiki Draw

Round 1

Chiefs Manawa v Hurricanes Poua, Saturday 2 March, FMG Stadium Waikato, kick off 2.05pm

Matatū v nib Blues, Saturday 2 March, venue TBC, kick off 4.35pm

Round 2

nib Blues v Chiefs Manawa, Saturday 9 March, venue TBC, kick off 2.05pm

Hurricanes Poua v Matatū, Saturday 9 March, SKY Stadium, 4.35pm

Round 3

nib Blues v Hurricanes Poua, Saturday 16 March, venue TBC, kick off 2.05pm

Chiefs Manawa v Matatū, Saturday 16 March, FMG Stadium Waikato, kick off 4.35pm

Round 4

Hurricanes Poua v Chiefs Manawa, Friday 22 March, CET Arena Palmerston North, kick off 4.35pm

nib Blues v Matatū, Saturday 23 March, Eden Park, kick off 4.35pm

Round 5

Matatū v Hurricanes Poua, Friday 29 March, Apollo Projects Stadium, kick off 4.35pm

Chiefs Manawa v nib Blues, Saturday 30 March, venue TBC, kick off 2.05pm

Round 6

Hurricanes Poua v nib Blues, Saturday 6 April, Levin Domain, kick off 2.05pm

Matatū v Chiefs Manawa, Ngā Puna Wai, Christchurch, kick off 4.05pm

Action filled afternoons set for Sky Super Rugby Aupiki

Family-friendly afternoon kick offs are the feature of an extended 2024 Sky Super Rugby Aupiki draw announced by New Zealand Rugby (NZR) and the Super Clubs today.