Invitational, provincial, local & school sevens tournaments
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@stargazer which time?
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@taniwharugby Are you referring to my question about Sapolu? Well, obviously, an accusation in relation to this story.
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@stargazer yes...pretty sure I saw something on Twitter earlier in the week about another matter from him accusing someone.
He is like Hone Harawira, makes some great points but often gets lost in his own ramblings and
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The Provincial Sevens (Blake Park, Mt Maunganui) were played today. The tournament wasn't televised or livestreamed, and all I've seen is tweets from the BOP Twitter account.
The Waikato men's team have won the Cup (Tane Tarawera) final against Counties Manukau (after extra time): 24 - 19.
The Plate (Tane Whakaari) Final was won by the Samoa Barbarians, who beat Auckland 14 - 7.
The Bowl (Putauaki) Final resulted in a 19 - 7 win for Canterbury against Ta$man.
The Shield (Mauao) Final went to BOP Academy after beating Manawatu 14 - 10.There were no finals in the women's tournament; teams played 4 games each. Manawatu was the only unbeaten team, so I assume they can be considered the winners of the tournament. Wellington and Auckland both won three of their games, but both lost their game against Manawatu. They didn't play each other but Wellington's wins were generally with higher points differentials (total +63) than Auckland's (total +25).
The National Sevens are next week (for the last time in Rotorua).
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Counties team for nationals.
Vuga Tagicakibau - Captain / General
️ Savelio Ropati - Captain
️ Liam Daniela
Epeli Lotawa
️ Peni Buakula
️ Jimmy Brady
Sam Furniss *
️ Akuila Rokolisoa *
️ Riley Hohepa *
Jared Page *
️ Solomona Paraki *
️ Etene Nanai *- Big CONGRATULATIONS to our Counties Manukau 7's Nationals Debutants
Draw Day 1 -
1005 Wanganui
1225 Waikato
1515 Taranaki -
2017 was the last time the Central Coast 7s was held. That's a pity, because it was a good warm-up tournament for the World Series, a great opportunity for non-core nations in Oceania to play against a number of core teams and - at least for NZ - a good tournament to give the development teams a run. The question is now whether another organiser/city will step into the void left behind by the CC7s and organise a similar tournament in November. Personally, I think Auckland would be a good candidate because of its large Pacific population.
https://www.facebook.com/centralcoastsevens/posts/1552154698155076
http://www.nbnnews.com.au/2018/01/09/morgan-speaks-out-about-why-he-left-cc7s-behind/
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Taranaki Men’s Sevens:
Lewis Ormond, Cole Blyde, Jackson Ormond, Michael Loft, Brayton Northcott-Hill, Declan O’Donnell, Kini Naholo, Latu Vaeno, Warwick Lahmert (captain), Liam Blyde, Jade Taylor, Brent Landers.Ta$man Men's Sevens:
Trael Joass (co-captain), James Lash (co-captain), Te Puoho Stephens, Erenimo Tau, Christian Kelly, Fletcher Mathews, Tomas Aoake, Jayden Woolley, Jesse Pitman, Sam Chamberlain, Glen Ballum, Tone Ng Shiu.
Otago Women's Sevens:
Sheree Hume, Kiana Wereta, Zoey Flockton, Julia Gorinski, Celine Timoko, Kristina Moata'ane, Soraya Umaga-Jensen, Mikayla Latta, Samara Hollows (captain), Angie Sisifa, Risaleaane Pouri-Lane, Jessica DrummondInteresting to see Ta$man players in that Otago squad, including Pouri-Lane, who is often referred to as the best female player coming out of 2017 School Rugby.
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@stargazer ...and Jess Drummond.
No Andrew Knewstubb in the Ta$man Men's team. Injured or gone elsewhere?
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Wellington Men's Sevens:
2 Nash Fiso-Vaelei (Wainuiomata); 3 Losi Filipo (Petone); 4 Esi Komaisavai (Northern United); 5 Leon Ellison (Northern United) (c); 6 Luke Bowden (Northern United); 7 Levi Harmon (Poneke); 8 Paddy Hughes (Wellington); 9 Ryan Setefano (Marist St Pats); 10 Daniel Schrijvers (Upper Hutt Rams); 11 Romu Senileba (Johnsonville); 12 Sione Ma'u (Oriental-Rongotai); 13 Dale Sabbagh (Wellington).Not considered due to injury: Hayden Schrijvers (Upper Hutt Rams), Verani Komaisavai (Johnsonville)
Wellington Women's Sevens:
1 Jane Bryce; 2 Dhys Faleafaga; 4 Joanah Ngan-Woo; 6 Aimee Sutorius; 7 Marcelle Parkes; 9 Acacia Te Iwimate; 10 Gayle Broughton; 11 Rejieli Uluinavau; 12 Grace Surridge; 13 Monica Tagoai; 14 Danielle Paenga; 15 Katarina Simpkins (c).Bay of Plenty Men’s Sevens:
Bailey Simonsson, Dan Crowther, Danny Kayes, Josh Honey, Joshua Coward, Luke Campbell, Luke Masirewa, Ngarohi McGravey-Black, Paea Lavaka, Steve Honey, Te Aihe Toma – Captain, Teddy StanawayBay of Plenty Women’s Sevens Team:
Autumn-Rain Stephens-Daly, Hope Garner, Kelly Brazier, Kiani Tahere, Kororia Heyblom, Lavinia Gould, Lesley Elder, Mahina Paul, Michaela Blyde, Rebecca Kersten – Captain, Tania-Rose Raharuhi, Tynealle FitzgeraldWaikato Men's Sevens:
Leigh Bristowe, Jordan Bunce, Liam Coombes-Fabling, Tyler Campbell, Zac Guildford (c), Josaan Levian, Niven Longopoa, Sevu Reece, Saynarvat Srisawat, Dwayne Sweeney, Rupeni Tamani, Iliesa Ratuva Tavuyara, Isaac Te Tamaki, Vilimai TuipulotuWaikato Women's Sevens:
Shakira Baker, Ariana Bayler, Huia Harding (c), Chyna Hohepa, Jazmin Hotham, Cheyelle Robins-Reti, Leanna Ryan, Montessa Tairakena, Kennedy Tahau, Terina Te Tamaki, Tenika Willison, Stacey Waaka -
Otago Men's Sevens:
Taylor Haugh, Ewan Brumwell, Layne Opetia, Josh Buchan, Rory Ward, Ben Tuiomanufili, James Te Pairi, Ben Whale, Jerome Harimate, Charles Elton, Joketane Koroi (captain), Mika MafiManawatu Men's Sevens:
Liam Mitchell, Ben Werthmuller, Kirk Tufuga (c), Tobias Wickham-Manual, Leighton Ralph, Alipate Natoba, Jared Deal, Dan Monaghan, Drew Wild, Kurt Baker, Thomas Kalin, Angus WhiteManawatu Women's Sevens:
Crystal May, Hayley Hutana, Lauren Balsillie, Janna Vaughan, Selica Winiata, Krysten Cottrell, Kristina Sue, Sarah Goss, Rhiarna Ferris, Rebekah Tufuga, Georgia Ponsonby, Vaine GreigHarbour Women's Sevens:
Caitlyn Cox, Cesca Luafalealo, Claudia Hanham, Claudia McMeekin, Georgia Newman, Katelyn Hilton, Kelera Qaraniqio, Kelsey Macdonald, Laishon Jones, Nikita Ngarongo-Porima, Pia Tapsell, Sophie Fisher -
A Sri Lankan in the Auckland side - Muthu Sudharshana - former captain of the Sri Lankan 15s and 7s side.
Good to see some youngsters in that Auckland mens side that are just out of school, Seb Visinia (yes younger brother of), Lemeki Namoa, AJ Lam, Matt Storm
More name recognition in the Women's side.
Auckland Men's Sevens Team:
Salesi Rayasi
Sam Shearer
Seb Visinia
Rocky Khan (C)
Lemeki Namoa
Sam Livingston
Ignacio Costa
Muthu Sudharshana
Lisati Milo-Harris
AJ Lam
Nico Costa
Matt StormHead Coach: Edwin Cocker
Assistant Coach: Tutu TaireaAuckland Women's Sevens Team:
Charlotte Scanlan
Natahlia Moors
Lara Diamond-Brahne
Niall Williams
Charmaine Smith
Tiana Ngawati (C)
Tyla Nathan-Wong
Theresa Fitzpatrick
Kennedy Simon
Abigail Roache
Susana Sotutu
Kiritapu DemantHead Coach: Crystal Kaua
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Hawke's Bay Men's Sevens:
Ricky Hayes, Teihana Brown (captain), Damien Scott, Al Momoisea, Ausage Fomai, Tyrone Dodd-Edwards, Ioane Lauano, Samuela Korosigasiga, Mitchell Drew, Christopher Johnston, Danny Toala, Timoteo VaiusuHawke's Bay Women's Sevens:
Felicity Powdrell, Niamh Jefferson, Teilah Ferguson, Julie Ferguson-Ngawaka (captain), Kalyn Takitimu-Cook, Hope Hakopa, Marlane Harmer, Laurae Blake, Jessie Fowell, Shaylee Tipiwai, Sincerely Horne, Tash Greville -
Northland Men's Sevens:
Whiria Meltzer, Renata Roberts-Te Nana, Adam Simpson, Hayden Jurlina, Scott Gregory, Keepa Wiki, Tavite Gadeisuva, Alex Smith, Mac Sykes, Dan Wells, Toby Parr, Tim BlundallHarbour Men's Sevens:
1 Penetana Ben Smith (Co-Captain), 2. Ethan Roots, 3. Curtis Reid, 4. James Fiebig, 5. James Little, 6. Pita Volavola, 7. Sailosi Vatubua, 9. Patrick Pati, 10. Lewis Gjaltema, 11. Mark Telea, 12. Toddy Doolan, 13. Nick Smith (Co-Captain)
