Player Rodney Tuipulotu-Vea

[mt.wellington]

Rodney Tuipulotu-Vea​

2018 - Mangere East Hawks U13
2018 - ARL Region of Origin U13 Southern
2019 - Mangere East Hawks U14
2014 - ARL Region of Origin U14 Southern
2021 - De La Salle College 1st XIII
2021 - NZRL National Secondary School Champions
2021 - Warriors U16 Development Team
2021 - Counties Manukau Stingrays U16
2022 - De La Salle College 1st XIII
2022 - NZRL National Secondary School Champions
2023 - Counties Manukau Stingrays U18
2023 - NZRL U18 Tournament MVP
2023 - Warriors SG Ball
2023 - Howick Hornets Premier Team
2023 - Counties Manukau Stingrays U18
2024 - Warriors SG Ball

 

[mt.wellington]

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[mt.wellington]

2022 National Champions​

The NZRL Secondary Schools finals saw South Auckland’s De La Salle College crowned as Aotearoa’s champions, convincingly defeating Rotorua Boys 42-6. De La Salle raced to an early lead through left centre Kayliss Fatialofa, who scored two quick tries in the opening minutes. After finding success on the left edge, La Salle kept up the pressure which resulted in Rodney Tuipulotu-Vea scoring a double for himself as La Salle started to pile on the points. In the second stanza, the right edge of Rotorua Boys led to points as MJ Sa’olele Tavae, and Haami Herbert-Loza found success down that channel. A late consolation try for Rotorua Boys saw them on the score sheet as De La Salle scored 42-6 winners.

DE LA SALLE 42

TRIES: Haami HERBERT-LOZA, MJ SA’OLELE TAVAE x2, Kayliss FATIALOFA x2, Rodney TUIPULOTU-VEA x2, Jeshua MAA-NELSON

GOALS: Phranklyn MANO LEMAMEA

ROTORUA BOYS 6

TRIES: Darryl WALKER

GOALS: Maraki AUMUA

MVP – Kaylise FATIALOFA

2021 Senior A Grade Champions!​

Thursday 1 July. What a special evening… Winning an A grade title, the crowd singing and cheering to show support from the first whistle to the last. The electric, atmosphere. A memory that everyone in attendance from students, family members, old boys (even those watching from overseas) to staff members will remember for a very long time. Congratulations to the 1st XIII team for their win against James Cook High in the Senior A grade final, 18 – 6.

The win means they now advance to the Premiership grade next year and play against the likes of St Paul’s and Kelston Boys. Huge thank you to Stephen Paea, Motu Tony and Falaniko Tominiko who spearheaded the campaign of league returning to De La Salle and Wednesday night was a result of their vision coming to fruition. To coaches George Carmont and Lui Tia, trainers Phil Peyroux – Donaldson and Jasen Mccarthy, special thank you for the hard work put into creating a solid team, ready to battle week in, week out. Special mention to strapper, Bobby. Staff members Mr Brown and Mr Stowers-Tualega, team management. To the parents, thank you for the food, support, time and energy put into supporting the team. To the old boys, NesianStreet clothing, for the team playing jersey, Mangere East Rugby League for the use of the grounds and clubroom for home games, Ossie Letelier who livestreamed every game for those who couldn’t attend and Anthony Apelu for providing Man of the Match awards. We thank you all for your service and commitment to the team and are very grateful for your support this season. Thank you to everyone who has sponsored or donated to the team. The next campaign is Nationals in 6 weeks so we move forward to that #FTGF

Rugby League - De La Salle College

Congratulations to these students who will represent the school in the Premier Grade for College Rugby League in 2022!

www.delasalle.school.nz

 

[mt.wellington]

SOUTH ISLAND CONTENDERS IN BOTH FINALS, FACING WAIKATO & REIGNING CHAMPS COUNTIES MANUKAU​

29th September

The 2023 National Boys Youth Tournament has not disappointed, with the stage now set for the Grand Finals. In their first tournament stint as a District, Waikato 16s have exceeded expectations by making it all the way to the big dance to face a strong Scorpions outfit. In a massive campaign for the Southern Zone, both their 16s and 18s teams have earned title contention, with the 18s set for a 2022 Grand Final rematch against the Counties Manukau Stingrays.

The 16s Boys Grand Final match-up was set after a dominating victory by the South Island Scorpions and a hard-earned win by the Waikato young men. The Scorpions outfit put the Auckland Vulcans to the sword, winning 24-0, while Waikato fought and outlasted the Akarana Falcons 22-14. The 16s Grand Final between the Scorpions and Waikato will be played on Puketawhero Park Field 1 at 11:00 am, scheduled for live-stream on the NZRL YouTube page. In this match-up, players to watch out for include Lennox Tuiloma, Turama Paranihi, and Te Kororangi Joshua Cowan. The final to determine 3rd place of the 16s Boys grade will be played prior between the Auckland Vulcans and Akarana Falcons at 9:00 am on Puketawhero Park Field 2.

The Grand Final in the 18s grade sees an exciting rematch of the 2022 Grand Final between the South Island Scorpions and Counties Manukau Stingrays. In 2022, the Counties side dominated, comfortably claiming the title 28-12. In their semi-final, the Stingrays secured their spot in the final after beating the Akarana Falcons 16-8. Meanwhile, the Scorpions showed their dominance in their semi-final against the Vulcans, winning 22-4. The Grand Final will be played at 12:30 pm on Puketawhero Park Field 1, to be live-streamed on the NZRL YouTube page. This final will feature several recognisable standout players taking the field, including 2022 MVP Rodney Vea-Tuipulotu, Meihana Pauling, and Te Kaio Cranwell. The 3rd place final will be played earlier between the Auckland Vulcans and Akarana Falcons boys at 10:15 am on Puketawhero Park Field 4.

National Boys Youth Tournament Finals Draw – Friday 27th September

16s Boys

Grand Final – South Island Scorpions v Waikato 11:00 am (Puketawhero Park Field 1*)

3rd/4th place final – Auckland Vulcans v Akarana Falcons 9:00 am (Puketawhero Park Field 2)

18s Boys

Grand Final – South Island Scorpions v Counties Manukau Stingrays 12:30 pm (Puketawhero Park Field 1*)

3rd/4th place final – Auckland Vulcans v Akarana Falcons 10:15 am (Puketawhero Park Field 4)

South Island Contenders In Both Finals, Facing Waikato & Reigning Champs Counties Manukau |

South Island Contenders In Both Finals, Facing Waikato & Reigning Champs Counties ManukauNew Zealand Rugby League - Official New Zealand Rugby League website

nzrl.co.nz

 

[mt.wellington]

COUNTIES DO THE DOUBLE AT THE NZRL YOUTH TOURNAMENT​

The final game for the U18S NZRL Boy’s Youth Tournament saw Counties Manukau Stingrays face off against South Island Scorpions at Puketawhero park, Rotorua.

The Stingrays dominated possession early as they continued to forced errors in the South Island’s half of the field, resulting in 4 tries in the first half, two of them coming from powerful backrower Rodney Tuipulotu-Vea.

The second half saw Counties Manukau opened the scoring as Rodney Tuipulotu-Vea completed a hat-trick. With their backs against the wall, a spirited Scorpions side tried to mount a comeback and were rewarded with a try however it was too little, too late with Counties Manukau Stingrays claiming the U18’s championship in dominating fashion with the score being 28-12.

Tries:

Counties Manukau – Rodney Tuipulotu-Vea x3, Phranklyn Mano-Le-Mamea x2, Hirini Holmes, Jarome Falemoe, Cameron Tuipulotu

South Island – Makaia Tafua, Alofa Faaiva

Conversions

Counties Manukau – Phranklyn Mano-Le-Mamea 2/8

South Island – Jacob Nyman 2/2

Counties do the double at the NZRL Youth Tournament |

Counties do the double at the NZRL Youth TournamentNew Zealand Rugby League - Official New Zealand Rugby League website

nzrl.co.nz

 

[mt.wellington]

August 29, 2023

31 Hornets players selected for higher honours​

ByBen Plummer

Hornets premier women player Cassie Ormsby (with ball) was named in the Counties Manukau Stingrays premier women’s side. Times Photo / Wayne Martin
To build on an impressive year for the Howick Hornets Rugby League Football Club, 31 players and two coaches have been selected for representative sides.
Hornets’ media manager Josh Garry says for the entire season, senior squads have worked tirelessly to be the best they can be for their club and their fans.
“We at the Howick Hornets are … extremely proud to be able to return the favour and support the massive 31 players as well as two coaches, who have deservedly been selected for higher honours,” Garry says.
Seventeen of the 31 players selected from the club took the field for the Hornets premier women in their women’s premiership-winning season.
“Of course, we believe there could have been more, but given the abundance of promising talent throughout Auckland Rugby League there unfortunately isn’t room for everyone,” Garry says.
The NZRL national men’s and Sky Sport women’s premierships competitions both kick off on Saturday, September 2 and take place over six consecutive weekends.
Hornets Representative Players
Counties Manukau Stingrays boys U18

• Francis Tuimauga
• Kalani Peyroux-Donaldson
• Rodney Tuipulotu Vea
• Te Waaka Popata Henare

Counties Manukau Stingrays premier men

• Alan Niulevu
• Anthony Fuimaono
• Brandon Lee
• Jethro Friend
• Jody Henry
• Liam Prendergast
• Manu Fatialofa
• Phranklyn Mano-Le-Mamea
• Tahi Baggaley
• Tamehana Paruru
• Head Coach: Ruka Loza (Hornets premier men head coach)

31 Hornets players selected for higher honours - Times

To build on an impressive year for the Howick Hornets Rugby League Football Club, 31 players and two coaches have been selected for representative sides. Hornets’ media manager Josh Garry says for the entire season, senior squads have worked tirelessly to be the best they can be for their club...

www.times.co.nz

 

[The Warrior Waka]

mt.wellington How big is this kid bro? Is he NSW Cup ready? Or still to young

 

[Viking]

mt.wellington How big is this kid bro? Is he NSW Cup ready? Or still to young

He's in the Flegg team.

 

[sup42]

Really like this player too.

Another one that has flown under the Radar and looks good in the real world compared to the favorites of the forum world.

Admittedly I have not had much opportunity to look at him but on the basis of limited viewing he has a presence in games and goes for it.

 

[run_it_str8_again]

It's good to have development working. You can never 100% guarantee who will succeed but great to see the opportunity available. Go young man