Super Rugby Aupiki 2025
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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
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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)