Super Rugby Aupiki 2025
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Just starting the thread as some signings have started popping up.
Portia Woodman-Wickliffe to the Blues
Portia Woodman-Wickliffe signs with the Blues
The team is already particularly close to Portia’s heart, with her niece Kerri Johnson already on the team.
Mererangi Paul re-signs with the Chiefs
https://www.chiefs.co.nz/news-item/mererangi-paul-re-signs-with-chiefs-manawaChelsea Bremner back to Matatū
Chelsea Bremner Comes Home to Matatū | Matatū Rugby
Chelsea Bremner is coming home. The proud Cantabrian will play for Matatū once again in the 2025 Super Rugby Aupiki season after debuting for the club back in 2022. Bremner was a foundational member of Matatū for the inaugural Aupiki season before shifting to play for the Chiefs Manawa in 2023 an
Charmaine Mcmenamin to the Blues coaching staff
Former Black Fern Charmaine McMenamin joins Blues women coaching staff
Two-time Rugby World Cup winner Charmaine McMenamin is making the shift from player to coach, joining the Blues women as forwards coach.
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The new Chiefs Manawa coach was announced last month.
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Rosie Kelly to Chiefs Manawa
https://www.chiefs.co.nz/news-item/chiefs-manawa-sign-black-fern-paramatta-eels-star-rosie-kelly
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nib Blues squad 2025
Forwards:
Chryss Viliko, Aldora Itunu, Sophie Fisher, Cheyenne Tuli-Fale, Harono Te Iringa*, Awhina Tangen-Wainohu*, Atlanta Lolohea*, Oceane Donelley*, Maiakawanakaulani Roos, Eloise Blackwell, Maama Mo’onia Vaipulu, Liana Mikaele-Tu’u, Elizabith Moimoi, Lemalu Dajian Brown, Paris Mataroa, Holly Greenway*, Lily Murray-Wihongi*
Backs:
Kahlia Awa, Tara-Leigh Turner, Ruahei Demant, Krysten Cottrell, Sylvia Brunt, Daynah Nankivell, Portia Woodman-Wickliffe*, Patricia Maliepo, Katelyn Vahaakolo, Jaymie Kolose, Kerri Johnson, Braxton Sorensen-McGee*, Danii Mafoe*
*denotes rookie nib Blues squad member
HOMEGROWN TALENT HEADLINES 2025 nib BLUES SQUAD — Blues Rugby
Nine new signings bolster an experienced core of players for the nib Blues Women’s Super Rugby Aupiki squad in 2025. As previously announced, Portia Woodman-Wickliffe is a stand-out new face joining the nib Blues squad this season with Head Coach Willie Walker confident he’s got the right
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Hurricanes Poua:
Denise Aiolupotea, Shakira Baker, Raedeen Blake, Forne Burkin, Natalie Delamere, Esther Faiaoga-Tilo, Teilah Ferguson, Te Rauoriwa Gapper, Leilani Hakiwai, Iritana Hohaia, Harmony Kautai, Elinor-Plum King, Lavinia Lea, Ayesha Leti-I'iga, Paige Lush, Olioli Mua, Angel Mulu, Joanah Ngan-Woo, Jayme Nuku, Jackie Patea-Fereti, Layla Sae, Cassie Siataga, Kahurangi Sturmey, Rangimarie Sturmey, Monica Tagoai, Payton Takimoana, Ngano Tavake, Samantha Taylor, Isabella Waterman
*one player to be added
Coaches: Fusi FeaunatiMatatū:
Laura Bayfield, Alana Bremner, Chelsea Bremner, Grace Brooker, Emma Dermody, Eilis Doyle, Amy du Plessis, Jett Hayward, Tegan Hollows, Lucy Jenkins, Sarah Jones, Maia Joseph, Hannah King, Fia Laikong, Phillipa Love, Martha Mataele, Kelsyn McCook, Hollyrae Mete, Kaipo Olsen-Baker, Winnie Palamo, Moomooga Palu, Marcelle Parkes, Abigail Paton, Georgia Ponsonby, Chey Robins-Reti, Amy Rule, Keighley Simpson, Tayla Simpson, Fiaali'I Solomona, Charlotte Va'afusaga
Coaches: Whitney Hansen (head coach), Simon Kneebone (assistant), Jason Kjestrup (assistant)Key Facts
Competition debutants: Blues (4) Chiefs Manawa (4), Hurricanes Poua (4), Matatū (5)
2024 contracted Black Ferns: Blues (13), Chiefs Manawa (12), Hurricanes Poua (4), Matatū (11)
Former Black Ferns: Blues (4), Chiefs (5), Hurricanes Poua (7), Matatū (3)
There are four International players, Shoshanah Seumanutafa (Canada) and Jade Coates (Fiji) at Chiefs Manawa, Cassie Siataga (Samoa) at the Hurricanes Poua, and Jett Hayward (USA) at Matatū
28 players are foundation members of their club preparing for their fourth season, Blues (8), Chiefs Manawa (5), Hurricanes Poua (6), Matatū (9) -
A game between the NZ and Aust winners.
Champions Final headlines 2025 Sky Super Rugby Aupiki draw announcement
History will be up for grabs in 2025 with an inaugural Women’s Super Rugby Champions Final to be played between the respective Sky Super Rugby Aupiki and Super W winners.
