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Player Augustino Filipo

Full Name
Augustino Filipo
Date of Birth
Apr 2, 2006
Nationality
  1. 🇼🇸 Samoa
Height (cm)
185 cm
Weight (kg)
87 kg
Position/s
  1. Centre
  2. Second Row
  3. Lock
Nickname
AJ
Warriors Years Active
  1. 2023
  2. 2024
College/s
De La Salle College (Auckland)
Signed From
De La Salle College (Auckland)
Junior Club/s
Mangere East Hawks
Status
Active

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Contributor

2018 - Bill McLaren U13
2019 - Niue U13
2013 - Auckland South U13
2020 - De La Salle College U15 Condor 7s
2020 - TOA Samoa U14
2022 - Counties Manukau Stingrays U16
2022 - Auckland RL U16 Invitational
2022 - Tāmaki ki te Tonga
2022 - U16 Shaun Johnson Cup Champions
2023 - De La Salle College 1st XV
2023 - De La Salle College 1st XIII
2023 - Warriors U17
2024 - Warriors SG Ball
 

TĀMAKI KI TE TONGA CLAIM INAUGURAL SHAUN JOHNSON SHIELD​

April 2, 2022

The U16 Shaun Johnson Shield Grand Final put the two undefeated sides of Tāmaki ki te Tonga (South) and Tāmaki ki te Raki (North) against one another. Auckland South dominated and controlled the game early, eventually scoring through Sosaia Latu from a well-placed chip into the corner.

Tāmaki ki te Tonga kept the pressure on and Haami Loza scored himself an intercept try to take them out to an 8-nil lead. North got back into the game with a 40/20 giving them great field position, but the U16 South side put in a strong defensive effort to keep them from crossing the line. Sale Tatupu dotted over for South from close range to extend the lead 12-nil, but three missed conversions kept the North well and truly in the game.

Demetrius Kilisimasi lifted the hopes of North, breaking the South defensive line of the scrum to get points on the board in the corner. Ryder Williams slotted conversion from the sideline, bringing the score to 12-6 at the break.

South brought their first half momentum into the second half with Edward Pirika and Haami Loza extending the lead out to 20-6. In efforts of a comeback, North secured the short kick off, crossing the line soon after, but being called back for double movement. North’s Atelea Filo got the sought-after points for the side, but it ended up being too little too late as South secured the 20-12 win.

In Shaun Johnson’s absence, Auckland Rugby League Chair, Shane Price presented the U16 Shaun Johnson Shield to captain Augustino Filipo and the Tāmaki ki te Tonga (South) side.

Tāmaki ki te Tonga (South) 20 – 12 Tāmaki ki te Raki (North)

 
16 BOYS AUCKLAND INVITATIONAL VS. AOTEAROA WHAANUI – SKY SPORTS 2:05PM KO
NORTH HARBOUR STADIUM, AUCKLAND
MONDAY 24 OCTOBER 2022


AUCKLAND INVITATIONAL AOTEAROA WHAANUI
JERSEY NO.PLAYER NAMEPOSITIONPLAYER NAMEJERSEY NO.
1Ernie Mahu-Delamere [Counties Manukau Stingrays]FULLBACKMeihana Pauling (South Island Scorpions)1
2Vitaliano-Roache [Counties Manukau Stingrays]WINGXavier Lynch (South Island Scorpions)2
3Taipari Wikitera [Akarana Falcons]CENTREChelden Hayward (South Island Scorpions)3
4Sosaia Antony Fatani Latu [Counties Manukau Stingrays]CENTREJackson Stewart (South Island Scorpions)4
5Ezekiel Tavita [Auckland Vulcans]WINGGenesis Sherlock (South Island Scorpions)5
6Tyrone Hurt-Pickering [Akarana Falcons]STAND OFFEli Bijl-Kakoi (South Island Scorpions)6
7Haami Loza [Counties Manukau Stingrays]HALF BACKMaui Winitana-Patelesio (Wellington Orcas)7
8Noah Hetutu-Davis [Counties Manukau Stingrays]PROPEzekiel Fanga’ieti (South Island Scorpions)8
9Kaawyn Patterson [Akarana Falcons]HOOKERMangaroa Mark (Upper Central Stallions)9
10Joshua Totara Kopua [Counties Manukau Stingrays]PROPJake Rabarts (Upper Central Stallions)10
11Te Paeroa Wi-Neera [Akarana Falcons]SECOND ROWEzekiel Paulo (South Island Scorpions)11
12Dezman Laban [Akarana Falcons]SECOND ROWSosaia Alatini (South Island Scorpions)12
13Augustino Filipo [Counties Manukau Stingrays]LOOSE FORWARDMarley Igasan (Upper Central Stallions)13
14Austyn Ah Toon-Hotene [Counties Manukau Stingrays]INTERCHANGEKyan Rosie (South Island Scorpions)14
15Joey Upoko [Akarana Falcons]INTERCHANGEReihana Timms (Upper Central Stallions)15
16Kanaan Talia Magele [Akarana Falcons]INTERCHANGEToby Gibson (South Island Scorpions)16
17Eteuate Leilua [Counties Manukau Stingrays]INTERCHANGEAdam Lawrence (Upper Central Stallions)17
18Compton Purcell [Akarana Falcons]INTERCHANGERyder Crosswell (Mid Central Vipers)18

 

Potential new talent uncovered for pathways teams​

Richard Becht & photosport.nz
Mon 17 Apr 2023, 04:13 pm
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It was the players on show not the outcome that interested Sky Sport Future Warriors staff at Mount Smart Stadium on Saturday.
Pitted against each other in the early game before the NRL contest were teams representing the One New Zealand Warriors and the recently-formed Pasifika Aotearoa Collective.

The two organisations have forged a partnership designed to enhance pathways opportunities for young players dreaming of become One New Zealand Warriors NRL footballers.

The Warriors brought together a squad of under-17 players from their system while the Pasifika Aotearoa Collective selected a line-up of under-18 players.

The sheer size of many of the players was something to behold as were the skills displayed by many of them.

And that’s what enthused Andrew McFadden, the One New Zealand Warriors’ general manager recruitment, pathways and development. As he pointed out afterwards there were many positives to come out of the day including the special thrill the players had of wearing the Warriors’ colours.

It seemed in the opening moments that the Sky Sport Future Warriors, while younger, would be a cut above but the match proved to be more competitive than the early exchanges hinted at.

Indeed the Warriors duly won decisively 34-12 but the score-line told nothing of the resistance the PAC line-up put up in scoring three unconverted tries.

Match details:
Mount Smart Stadium, Auckland

One New Zealand Warriors 17s 34
(Ezkiel Faga-Leti, Jackson Stewart, Francis Tuimauga, Nganatatafu Vake, Rico Ward-Lawrence, Toby Gibson, Te Paeroa Wi Neera tries; Maui Winitana-Patelesio 3 conversions}.

Pasifika Aotearoa Collective 18s 12 (Sione Lisala 2, Malakai Kama tries).
Halftime: 20-4 Warriors.

Teams:
One New Zealand Warriors 17s |
Rico Ward-Lawrence; Jackson Stewart, Compton Purcell, Nganatatafu Vake, Lucky Kali; Maui Winitana-Patelesio, Noah Jensen; Jason Salalilo, Atelea Filo, Ezkiel Faga-Leti; Te Paeroa Wi Neera, Te Waaka Popata-Henare (v-c); Augustino Filipo (c). Interchange: Taipari Wikitera, Antonio Ulugia, Paula Lu’ua, Kaleb Neru, Toby Gibson, Francis Tuimauga, Santano Pekepo-Tevaga, Lennox Tuiloma, Adam Lawrence, Asher Norman Te Pou.
Pasifika Aotearoa Collective 18s | Diesel Folau; Sione Lisala, Caelis Samuel, Junior Sikuvea (v-c), Jovilisi Sloan; Rys Manu, Iosia Tuli; Atapana Su'a, David Kama, Bernard Ngungutau; Lyrakai-Layke Posimani (c). Interchange: Rob Ah Chong, Jeremiah Cullen, Malakai Cama, Joey Upoko, Kanaan Magele, Emosi Ravosai, Peter Kengike, Christian Faafoi, Noah Hetutu-Davis.

 

Match Reports | Results lead to exciting sudden death third round​

MATCH REPORT​


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The results of the second round mean that all the match ups this upcoming weekend will be sudden death. All four Auckland teams in both the U16 Shaun Johnson Shield and U18 Dean Bell Cup have one win a piece meaning the final round will determine the teams that will play in the grand final the following weekend.

SATURDAY 19th MARCH | U16 Shaun Johnson Shield, Ngāruawāhia
Tāmaki ki te Tonga (South) 30 – 20 Waikato

U16 Waikato came to play for a second week in a row putting in a strong first half performance to had into halftime with a lead against a Tāmaki ki te Tonga team coming off the bye. Down two tries, coach Ruka Loza rallied the team to a strong second half performance enabling them to return home with the win.

“Coming down to this new atmosphere, most of the boys haven’t moved out their safe space in Auckland” captain Augustino Filipo said. “It was exciting even though we missed out on a first up game due to the bye week.”

“We came into the first half, and it was pretty sloppy, nothing was connecting and basically, we were just a one-off team. When we came into halftime down two tries, coach Ruka told us what we needed to do, what we can work on. Just glad that we got the win.”

Waikato captain, Mangaroa Mark spoke on the opportunity to be a part of the inaugural U16 Shaun Johnson Shield and commented that it was good for players to come together after not playing for a while. “It was good to get together, these Auckland sides are tough, but it’s always good to play against the best.”

WATCH REPLAY:
View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BcaAhY8NIac

 

The Mole: Warriors win tug-of-war for hottest teen prospect in New Zealand​

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By The Mole
Jan 19th, 2023

The Warriors have won a tug-of-war battle with rugby union over one of the hottest teenage prospects in New Zealand.

Augustino Filipo, who was recently named 2022 NZRL U16's Boys Domestic Player of the Year, is 17 this year and has been blitzing all comers in both league and union.

But the youngster has decided to pledge his allegiance to league - and the Warriors - in a major coup for the club in its long-running war with the 15-a-side game.

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Augustino Filipo. (Facebook)

"I play lock, second row and centre for league and lock and flanker for union," Filipo told Wide World of Sports.

"The Warriors have been good to me and I hope to be playing in the SG Ball Cup this season."

Last season, Filipo played for Niue under 18s in the Pacific Youth Cup, standing out despite being two years younger than many of his team-mates and opponents.

The De La Salle College student also shone in the Shaun Johnson Cup and Warriors officials couldn't hide their delight when he decided to commit to the club.

 
Looks the goods for his age. Looks like he will fill out his 6’2 frame. Will be SG ball captain next year most likely.
 
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