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2023 U16 Shaun Johnson Shield & U18 Dean Bell Squads announced
Following the trials that took place over the past few weeks, coaches and selectors have used this week to finalise the squads ahead of the tournament kicking off in early February.
This year the Auckland region has been separated into four competitive teams. There are two teams from North (Red and White) and two teams from South (Blue and Black). Players will be contacted by the team staff around team trainings etc starting early in the New Year.
Congratulations to all the players who have been selected to represent their region. Each squad consists of up to 24 players and are as follows.
U16 SHAUN JOHNSON SHIELD SQUADS
U16 Auckland Red (North)
Alpha Lokotui
Boston Cochrane
Bret Tauali'i
Carlos Neilson-Takerei
Caleb Wichman
Connor Pieters
Devante Hurrell-Epati
Dior Wea
Don Bellamy
Draven Sao
Harlem Fougali
Inoke Vaingalo
Jordan Hotere
Kaawyn Patterson
Kaleb Teu
Kostya Boyes
Lazarus Ngata
Lyric Matamu
Oliver Kwan
Quinn Opuariki
Sakaria Paea
Tyler Hahn-Falefitu
William Couper
Xaidyus Aiono-Ulupoao
U16 Auckland White (North)
Afu Nai
Alipate Vaka
Anthony Grant Reupena
Ashton Denton-Woodhouse
Aston Fraser
Christian Faafoi
Devin Bates-Wellington
Dezman Laban
Jack Kennedy
Jamarion Senefili
Jett Jamieson
Johnathan Kelly
La Tusialofa
Lui Stowers
Noah Godfrey
Payton Gifford
Reign Taka
Richie Changchreonkul
Simione Malimali
Torbein Beauvais
Van Rodgers
Wilhelm Wolfgramm
Zinzan Cooper Fuimaono
Zion Sitani
Honourable mention:
Lucas Adams
U16 Auckland Blue (South)
Charleston Te Rore
D'Angelo Mikaele
Eriha Ngataierua
Falaniko Frank Logoia
Gordon Pailegutu Taanuu Afoa
Horouta Davidson
Houma Fotu
Hudsyn Frost
Karlos Hati-Ross
Khan Iobu-Ioane
Kolini Jr Collins
Leofe Usufono
Lorenzo Lokotui
Lucian Mikaele
Lyonidas Samuel
Militoni Otukolo
Peter Fa'aleaga
Riley Mohi-Te Wara
Su'e Gatapu
Tipene Cooley
Tipene Thompson-Hona
Tomu Cook
Tre'Vahn Dave
Wiremu Potini-Poroa
U16 Auckland Black (South)
Albert Balchin
Ashton Ulaula
Austyn Ah Toon-Hotene
Christian Roache
Deshontayne Te Wao
Dreytin Marriott
EJ Mahu-Delamere
Esitakio Kuli
Fereti Baice
George Kite
Junior Puluno
Kaeleem Finlay
Kaydon Fruean-Otineru
Levi Mohi
Lutu Mauala
Maamaloa Kaufononga
Mercedes Meti
Nathanial Fifita
Ronnie 'Otuvai Kivalu
Phillip Lavakeiaho
Phillip Teura
Steven Moala
Thomas Harris
Tom Fa'aumu
U18 DEAN BELL CUP SQUADS
U18 Auckland Red (North)
Darius Peter Niumata
Dontay Lolomanaia
Emon Singh
Isaiah Fale
Joey Upoko
Kanaan Magele
Kelepi Manuika
Levi Vaituliao
Lucky Kali
Luke Atutolu
Lyrakai-Layke Posimani
Noah Jensen
Ollie Horgan
Orbyn Lundon
Preston Moala
Psalms Iosua
Rob Fonokalafi Ah Chong Vakalahi
Semisi Mila
Sio Kali
Taipari Wikitera
Taylor Smith
Te Paeroa Wineera
Thomas Zachan
William Jones
U18 Auckland White (North)
Antonio Tanginoa
Asher Norman-Te Pou
Atapana Su’a
Bailey Ky Fa’alogo
Blade Scully
Compton Purcell
Dennis Sofara
Devontaye Nelu
Elijah Fiu
Jacob David Auloa
Josiah Leuila-Briggs
Kaleb Neru
Kash Newton Raj
Leon Tuipulotu
Lorenzo King
Nehemiah Fougali
Peter Kengike
Piripi Huia
Pulakainavaka Timaio
Raphael Sio
Reefton Adams
Samson Matika
Sione Lisala
Valentino TJ Mafileo
U18 Auckland Blue (South)
Alvin Chong-Nee
Antonio Aukuso
Caelis Samuel
Christian Junior Sikuvea
Eteuati Jeremiah Amiaimalo Leilua
Haami Herbert-Loza
Immanuel Wilson
Jacob Tawera Hotene Paul
Jeremiah Semulana-Cullen
Kaylise-Jesse Fatialofa
Leon Richard
Maika Tupuhi Kaha Church
Marlon Tuipulotu
Mason Ah Chong
Masonryvilla Te Rore
Noah Hetutu-Davis
Sean Churchward-Isaaka
Sosaia Fatani Anthony Latu
Te Waaka Popata-Henare
Thomas Clark
Tovo Opeti-Finau
Victor Field
Vitaliano Roache
U18 Auckland Black (South)
Aj Poutoa
Allan Talataine
Amore Pahina
Andrew Gary Moala
Antonio Ulugia
Atelea Filo
Augustino Filipo
Cameron Tuipulotu
Colwyn Saiah Kaumavae
Francis Tuimauga
Frankie-J-Salise Payne
Hirini Tekohatu Tahj Holmes
Jamie Jnr Te Whata
Jeriko Filipi-Talisau
Kalani Peyroux-Donaldson
Leniks Toilolo
Liam Poe-Viviani
Manase Junior Lokotui
Rico Toeava-Ward
Rodney Tuipulotu-Vea
Sale Tatupu
Selu Halasima
Article added: Wednesday 21 December 2022
www.aucklandleague.co.nz
The U17 Georgia Hale Cup begins this Saturday with both Auckland teams heading out of town for their opening games. This is the inaugural year for the tournament, and we’re excited to launch this competition to give girls an opportunity to continue to shine on the representative stage early in the season.
The competition is made up of four teams. Two of these teams are Auckland representative teams, Auckland Blue and Auckland White. These teams were picked based off the best U17 Girls from a trial held in January. The Final will be played with the Shaun Johnson and Dean Bell competitions on the 1st of April.
Georgia Hale started her Rugby League career in Auckland, playing for the Richmond Roses. Georgia also represented her country for Tag and Touch Football as a junior before giving League a go. Georgia’s rise to professional Rugby League began early, first cracking it in 2014 representing New Zealand in a 3-game series at the NRL Auckland 9’s competition. In 2015 Georgia made her test debut for the Kiwi Ferns coming off the bench. In 2016, she was named Player of the Match in the Kiwi Ferns ANZAC Test win over the Jillaroos.
Georgia was a part of the inaugural NRL Women’s season representing the New Zealand Warriors. In her debut she played halfback in the Warriors 10-4 win over the Sydney Roosters. In 2021, Georgia made the jump across the ditch to play with Gold Coast Titans. For the 2023 season Georgia has signed on with English side Leeds Rhinos in hopes of trying to make her mark on the Women’s game in the Northern Hemisphere.
Georgia is not only a star on the field. She is an exemplary role model off the field, winning the Young New Zealander of the year award in 2020 for her work in the community around schools, teaching our Youth how to live a healthier lifestyle. Georgia set up the community initiative “The Great Charity Day” which raised upwards of $120,000 in its first 2 years. Georgia is also involved in several initiatives which help young children, rural communities and the intellectually disabled.
Having Georgia as the face of this Pre-Season competition is an honour and we hope that it inspires our young women in the competition to strive for greatness on and off the field. The first fixtures will be played at grounds outside of Auckland. Round 2 will be played on Saturday the 4th of March and will be live streamed through the Auckland Rugby League YouTube Channel thanks to The StreamShop.
Round 1 Fixtures
Saturday 25th of February at 11:30am, Takahiwai Domain, Northland
Northland vs Auckland White - (Pete's Filming Delayed coverage)
Sunday 26th of February at 10:00am, League Park Ngaruawahia
Waikato vs Auckland Blue - (ARL Delayed coverage)
www.aucklandleague.co.nz
Following the trials that took place over the past few weeks, coaches and selectors have used this week to finalise the squads ahead of the tournament kicking off in early February.
This year the Auckland region has been separated into four competitive teams. There are two teams from North (Red and White) and two teams from South (Blue and Black). Players will be contacted by the team staff around team trainings etc starting early in the New Year.
Congratulations to all the players who have been selected to represent their region. Each squad consists of up to 24 players and are as follows.
U16 SHAUN JOHNSON SHIELD SQUADS
U16 Auckland Red (North)
Alpha Lokotui
Boston Cochrane
Bret Tauali'i
Carlos Neilson-Takerei
Caleb Wichman
Connor Pieters
Devante Hurrell-Epati
Dior Wea
Don Bellamy
Draven Sao
Harlem Fougali
Inoke Vaingalo
Jordan Hotere
Kaawyn Patterson
Kaleb Teu
Kostya Boyes
Lazarus Ngata
Lyric Matamu
Oliver Kwan
Quinn Opuariki
Sakaria Paea
Tyler Hahn-Falefitu
William Couper
Xaidyus Aiono-Ulupoao
U16 Auckland White (North)
Afu Nai
Alipate Vaka
Anthony Grant Reupena
Ashton Denton-Woodhouse
Aston Fraser
Christian Faafoi
Devin Bates-Wellington
Dezman Laban
Jack Kennedy
Jamarion Senefili
Jett Jamieson
Johnathan Kelly
La Tusialofa
Lui Stowers
Noah Godfrey
Payton Gifford
Reign Taka
Richie Changchreonkul
Simione Malimali
Torbein Beauvais
Van Rodgers
Wilhelm Wolfgramm
Zinzan Cooper Fuimaono
Zion Sitani
Honourable mention:
Lucas Adams
U16 Auckland Blue (South)
Charleston Te Rore
D'Angelo Mikaele
Eriha Ngataierua
Falaniko Frank Logoia
Gordon Pailegutu Taanuu Afoa
Horouta Davidson
Houma Fotu
Hudsyn Frost
Karlos Hati-Ross
Khan Iobu-Ioane
Kolini Jr Collins
Leofe Usufono
Lorenzo Lokotui
Lucian Mikaele
Lyonidas Samuel
Militoni Otukolo
Peter Fa'aleaga
Riley Mohi-Te Wara
Su'e Gatapu
Tipene Cooley
Tipene Thompson-Hona
Tomu Cook
Tre'Vahn Dave
Wiremu Potini-Poroa
U16 Auckland Black (South)
Albert Balchin
Ashton Ulaula
Austyn Ah Toon-Hotene
Christian Roache
Deshontayne Te Wao
Dreytin Marriott
EJ Mahu-Delamere
Esitakio Kuli
Fereti Baice
George Kite
Junior Puluno
Kaeleem Finlay
Kaydon Fruean-Otineru
Levi Mohi
Lutu Mauala
Maamaloa Kaufononga
Mercedes Meti
Nathanial Fifita
Ronnie 'Otuvai Kivalu
Phillip Lavakeiaho
Phillip Teura
Steven Moala
Thomas Harris
Tom Fa'aumu
U18 DEAN BELL CUP SQUADS
U18 Auckland Red (North)
Darius Peter Niumata
Dontay Lolomanaia
Emon Singh
Isaiah Fale
Joey Upoko
Kanaan Magele
Kelepi Manuika
Levi Vaituliao
Lucky Kali
Luke Atutolu
Lyrakai-Layke Posimani
Noah Jensen
Ollie Horgan
Orbyn Lundon
Preston Moala
Psalms Iosua
Rob Fonokalafi Ah Chong Vakalahi
Semisi Mila
Sio Kali
Taipari Wikitera
Taylor Smith
Te Paeroa Wineera
Thomas Zachan
William Jones
U18 Auckland White (North)
Antonio Tanginoa
Asher Norman-Te Pou
Atapana Su’a
Bailey Ky Fa’alogo
Blade Scully
Compton Purcell
Dennis Sofara
Devontaye Nelu
Elijah Fiu
Jacob David Auloa
Josiah Leuila-Briggs
Kaleb Neru
Kash Newton Raj
Leon Tuipulotu
Lorenzo King
Nehemiah Fougali
Peter Kengike
Piripi Huia
Pulakainavaka Timaio
Raphael Sio
Reefton Adams
Samson Matika
Sione Lisala
Valentino TJ Mafileo
U18 Auckland Blue (South)
Alvin Chong-Nee
Antonio Aukuso
Caelis Samuel
Christian Junior Sikuvea
Eteuati Jeremiah Amiaimalo Leilua
Haami Herbert-Loza
Immanuel Wilson
Jacob Tawera Hotene Paul
Jeremiah Semulana-Cullen
Kaylise-Jesse Fatialofa
Leon Richard
Maika Tupuhi Kaha Church
Marlon Tuipulotu
Mason Ah Chong
Masonryvilla Te Rore
Noah Hetutu-Davis
Sean Churchward-Isaaka
Sosaia Fatani Anthony Latu
Te Waaka Popata-Henare
Thomas Clark
Tovo Opeti-Finau
Victor Field
Vitaliano Roache
U18 Auckland Black (South)
Aj Poutoa
Allan Talataine
Amore Pahina
Andrew Gary Moala
Antonio Ulugia
Atelea Filo
Augustino Filipo
Cameron Tuipulotu
Colwyn Saiah Kaumavae
Francis Tuimauga
Frankie-J-Salise Payne
Hirini Tekohatu Tahj Holmes
Jamie Jnr Te Whata
Jeriko Filipi-Talisau
Kalani Peyroux-Donaldson
Leniks Toilolo
Liam Poe-Viviani
Manase Junior Lokotui
Rico Toeava-Ward
Rodney Tuipulotu-Vea
Sale Tatupu
Selu Halasima
Article added: Wednesday 21 December 2022
2023 U16 Shaun Johnson Shield & U18 Dean Bell Squads announced
Following the trials that took place over the past few weeks, coaches and selectors have used this week to finalise the ...
www.aucklandleague.co.nz
PREVIEW | Georgia Hale Cup (U17 Girls)
REPRESENTATIVE
The U17 Georgia Hale Cup begins this Saturday with both Auckland teams heading out of town for their opening games. This is the inaugural year for the tournament, and we’re excited to launch this competition to give girls an opportunity to continue to shine on the representative stage early in the season.
The competition is made up of four teams. Two of these teams are Auckland representative teams, Auckland Blue and Auckland White. These teams were picked based off the best U17 Girls from a trial held in January. The Final will be played with the Shaun Johnson and Dean Bell competitions on the 1st of April.
Georgia Hale started her Rugby League career in Auckland, playing for the Richmond Roses. Georgia also represented her country for Tag and Touch Football as a junior before giving League a go. Georgia’s rise to professional Rugby League began early, first cracking it in 2014 representing New Zealand in a 3-game series at the NRL Auckland 9’s competition. In 2015 Georgia made her test debut for the Kiwi Ferns coming off the bench. In 2016, she was named Player of the Match in the Kiwi Ferns ANZAC Test win over the Jillaroos.
Georgia was a part of the inaugural NRL Women’s season representing the New Zealand Warriors. In her debut she played halfback in the Warriors 10-4 win over the Sydney Roosters. In 2021, Georgia made the jump across the ditch to play with Gold Coast Titans. For the 2023 season Georgia has signed on with English side Leeds Rhinos in hopes of trying to make her mark on the Women’s game in the Northern Hemisphere.
Georgia is not only a star on the field. She is an exemplary role model off the field, winning the Young New Zealander of the year award in 2020 for her work in the community around schools, teaching our Youth how to live a healthier lifestyle. Georgia set up the community initiative “The Great Charity Day” which raised upwards of $120,000 in its first 2 years. Georgia is also involved in several initiatives which help young children, rural communities and the intellectually disabled.
Having Georgia as the face of this Pre-Season competition is an honour and we hope that it inspires our young women in the competition to strive for greatness on and off the field. The first fixtures will be played at grounds outside of Auckland. Round 2 will be played on Saturday the 4th of March and will be live streamed through the Auckland Rugby League YouTube Channel thanks to The StreamShop.
Round 1 Fixtures
Saturday 25th of February at 11:30am, Takahiwai Domain, Northland
Northland vs Auckland White - (Pete's Filming Delayed coverage)
Sunday 26th of February at 10:00am, League Park Ngaruawahia
Waikato vs Auckland Blue - (ARL Delayed coverage)
PREVIEW | Georgia Hale Cup (U17 Girls)
The U17 Georgia Hale Cup begins this Saturday with both Auckland teams heading out of town for their opening games....
www.aucklandleague.co.nz
