CCL:REVERA TDP PRESENTATION

Following on from the presentation made by CCL:Revera Director Rik Rogers at the 2020 NZRL Development camp in January, for those who would be interested in looking at a career in IT, please see below contact details should you have any queries.

This is a great opportunity to be part of an industry that is the way of the future.

 

Richard Maguire – richard.maguire@concepts.co.nz

Amy Downes – amy.downes@concepts.co.nz

There was not a cloud in the sky at St Peters College in Cambridge as the NZRL Development U16s took on the Vodafone Warriors 16s to mark the final day of the CCL: Revera Talent Development Camp for 2020.

The NZRL Development squad kicked off the points scoring with a runaway try down the right edge to Akarana centre Tre Fotu off the back of some dominant meters by the NZRL forward pack.

Handling errors by both teams saw key scoring opportunities go astray with the first quarter siren sounding 4 – 0 to the NZRL Development squad.

The Vodafone Warriors hit back, but good scramble defence by NZRL saved any scoring opportunity. More handling errors by the NZRL Development squad gifted the Warriors another chance on their goal-line; however, NZRL’s Nathaniel Tangitimaiti shutdown the crossfield kick as the score remained 4 – 0.

The NZRL development squads’ goal-line defence was nothing short of impressive saving back to back tries in the second quarter; however, a fourth handling error gifted the Warriors yet another repeat set in which they finally capitalised to bring the score to four apiece.

Wasting no time, Vodafone Warrior Paula Latuila backed up the points crossing over in the corner to make it 8 – 4. Warriors with the momentum and meters, Dorian Lotaki crashed over the try line shortly after to make it 12 – 4 to the Warriors 16s.

The NZRL Development squad then hit straight back off some dominant meters down the middle; winger Jayden Harris crossed over in the corner in the final seconds to make it 12 – 8 at half time.

Second half underway and an unlucky error under the highball gifted the Vodafone Warriors their fourth try pushing their lead out to 16 – 8. Another handling error from the NZRL development squad saw powerhouse prop Ben Peni steamroll over the line to extend the Warriors lead to 20 – 8.

NZRL’s Dallas Hurrell-Jones ran down the left edge to score for the Development squad after a clever intercept lessening the gap to 20 – 12, however, the Vodafone Warriors were quick to hit back with big metres down the middle scoring shortly after, the twelve-point gap remains, 24 – 12.

Warrior winger Paula Latuila ran down the right edge after a clever cut out pass to score his second making it 28 – 12. A good restart kick gave possession back to NZRL in which they earned a repeat set, Khalan Clyde only centimetres away from scoring before the third quarter siren. The score remains 28 – 12.

The NZRL Development squad kicked off the final quarter with a try on their first set to Samuela Vakadula making it 28 – 18. Cantebury’s Felix Fa’atili ran through the middle to score off the back of some good hit-ups from the NZRL forward pack, with teammate Dallas Hurrell-Jones crossing over in the corner shortly after for his second, making it 28 – 24 with ten to go.

NZRL Hooker Joseph O’Leary jumped on a loose ball running into open space; however, the NZRL Development squad couldn’t capitalise on the momentum. An impressive comeback was unfortunately cut short with the Vodafone Warriors U16s taking out the match, 28 – 24.

Players from both teams will be selected for the NZRL U16s wider squad set to be announced in the next three weeks. Our young Kiwi talent was certainly on display here in Cambridge and safe to say after this close-fought battle – selectors will be spoilt for choice.

New Zealand Rugby League is pleased to announce a series of international fixtures that will see our brightest future league talent on display from up and down the country.

 

The NZ Resident 16s and 18s are set to take on TOA Samoa 16s and 18s at Auckland’s Pulman Park on Sunday 6th October, while the NZ Resident 18s will also come up against France’s U19s on Thursday, October 3rd at International Stadium, Rotorua.

 

As well as the NZ Residents 18s fixture, French Rugby League will embark on a historic tour of New Zealand facing the South Island 20s, Waikato 20s and Auckland 19s.

 

Full list of fixtures in date order (all times are NZT):

 

Friday 27 September 2019 – Nga Puna Wai, Christchurch

Canterbury Invitation XIII vs. France U19s; 5pm kick off

 

Monday 30 September 2019 – Ngaruawahia, Waikato

Waikato 20s vs. France U19s; 4pm kick off

 

Thursday 3 October 2019 – International Stadium, Rotorua

New Zealand Resident 18s vs. France U19s; 6:30 kick off

 

Sunday 6 October 2019 – Pulman Park, Auckland

New Zealand Resident 16s vs. TOA 16s; 10:30am

Auckland 19s vs. France U19s; 12:15pm

New Zealand Resident 18s vs. TOA 18s; 2:00pm

 

New Zealand Rugby League is pleased to announce the following successful players have been selected to represent the New Zealand Resident 16s and 18s teams for 2019.

 

New Zealand Resident 16s:  

Name Club District Zone Team
Keano KINI Marist Auckland Akarana
Zyon MAIU’U Te Atatu Auckland Akarana
Stanley IONGI Marist Auckland Auckland
Heneli LUANI Pakuranga Auckland Counties Manukau
Sione VAIHU Waitemata Auckland Auckland
Filipo WHITEHOUSE-OPETAIA TOVIO Waitemata Auckland Auckland
Ali LEIATAUA Pakuranga Auckland Counties Manukau
Francis MANULELUA Papatoetoe Auckland Counties Manukau
Ben PENI Papatoetoe Auckland Counties Manukau
Carlos TARAWHITI Pakuranga Auckland Counties Manukau
Arama KITE Manukura Manawatu Mid Central
Fatiauma MOEAHU LEOTA Waitara Taranaki Mid Central
Tea-Rani WOODMAN TUHORO Takahiwai Northland Northland
Ethan FAITAUA Linwood Canterbury Southern
Felix FA’ATILI Hornby Canterbury Southern
Jaedon WELLINGTON Hornby Canterbury Southern
Uriah TULI Linwood Canterbury Southern
Cassius COWLEY Pikiao Bay of Plenty Upper Central
Manaia NGATAKI-MATTHEWS Turangawaewae Waikato Upper Central

 

Head Coach: Bejay Hewitt (Akarana)

Assistant Coaches: Chris Langley, Eugene Davis (Upper Central)

Manager: Junie Shelford (Northland)

Trainers: Sean Witanga (Counties Manukau), Iripa Rangi (Vodafone Warriors)

Physio: Quentin Hokianga (Vodafone Warriors)

Wellbeing Support: Te Iwi Ngaro Wairau (Southern)

 

New Zealand Resident 18s:

Name Club District Zone Team
Caleb PESE Ellerslie Auckland Akarana
Jyris GLAMUZINA Ellerslie Auckland Akarana
Lani GRAHAM-TAUFA Marist Auckland Akarana
Moana GRAHAM-TAUFA Marist Auckland Akarana
Temple KALEPO Richmond Auckland Akarana
Jonah PALOTA-KOPA Richmond Auckland Akarana
Luani Naufahu WHYTE Marist Auckland Akarana
Eteru ROPETI Marist Auckland Auckland
William FAKATOUMAFI Otahuhu Auckland Counties Manukau
Otukinekina KEPU Manurewa Auckland Counties Manukau
Peesi Valingi KEPU Manurewa Auckland Counties Manukau
Sione MOALA Manurewa Auckland Counties Manukau
Taniela OTUKOLO Otahuhu Auckland Counties Manukau
Semisi SIKEI Otahuhu Auckland Counties Manukau
Semisi TAPA Otahuhu Auckland Counties Manukau
Feao TONGIA Otahuhu Auckland Counties Manukau
Brooklyn HEREWINI Whanganui Manawatu Mid Central
Tyson CHASE Kia Ora Manawatu Mid Central
Jordan COLEMAN Hornby Canterbury Southern
Caius FA’ATILI Hornby Canterbury Southern
Tukimihia SIMPKINS Pikiao Bay of Plenty Upper Central
Dallas MCEWAN Randwick Wellington Wellington

 

Head Coach: Tusa Lafaele (Counties Manukau)

Assistant Coaches: Daniel McEwan (Wellington) and Cody Walker (Akarana)

Manager: Tania Harris (Counties Manukau)

Trainers: Lee Paru (Southern) and Jasen McCarthy (Akarana)

Physio: Allan Horn (Counties Manukau)

Wellbeing Support: Te Iwi Ngaro Wairau (Southern)

 

NZRL CEO, Greg Peters, says these fixtures are a teaser of the international rugby league to come.

 

“What’s really exciting about these matches is that we get a glimpse into the future of New Zealand Rugby League. These National Teams provide a platform for players to springboard their future opportunities in the game and are an essential part of the NZ pathway.

 

“The fixtures are also a display of the impressive domestic talent developed through our Clubs, Districts and Zones and having our future Kiwis come up against quality competition such as TOA Samoa and France will be exciting to see.”

 

Geoff Brown, Rugby League Samoa Executive said: “We are thankful for the opportunity to come up against the NZ Residents, and at the same time, continue to strengthen our international relationships as these fixtures are vital to the development of Samoan rugby league.

“To play for your country is the ultimate goal and we’re always working to provide elite pathways for our young players to achieve this at a range of age levels. Thanks to New Zealand Rugby League for their ongoing support, we look forward to the upcoming clashes.”

 

Marc Palanques, Executive Chairman Federation Français Rugby a XIII said: “We are looking forward to this historic U19’s tour of New Zealand with a distinct vision of preparing a competitive squad capable of mixing it with the world’s best in the future.

 

“The current rep cycle means we are preparing for a World Cup every four years and this is our first step in giving our players the experience they need to compete against the world’s best players. The four-match program we have is ambitious while providing a wonderful mixture of games and community engagements for our young players.

 

“Mixing sport with the local culture and experiencing their first haka, will be a life-changing experience and we hope to be able to reciprocate this with the NZRL when they visit next. A special word of thanks to our rugby league hosts in the South Island; Canterbury Rugby League and the North Island; Waikato Rugby League, Auckland Rugby League and New Zealand Residents.”

 

Details on how to view each fixture will be released in due course.

Image – Photosport

In case you missed it on the Sky Sports #KiwiLeagueShow…

The Kiwi League Show speak with NZRL Talent Manager David McMeeken, Referee Harley Wall, the coaches and players in the Talent Development Programme about their experience being a part of the 10 week programme.

New Zealand Rugby League’s new look junior development programme entered its competition phase on the weekend with each of the teams coming together in Auckland.

Saturday saw teams from all four hubs (Central, Southern, Northern and Counties) gather for the first of a four-weekend competition where the players are able to put into practice the skills they have learnt during their first six weeks of training. This training included strength and conditioning, rugby league specific field sessions and wellbeing education such as DrugFree Sport NZ, Careerwise and mental health workshops.

The innovative new Talent Development Programme (TDP) has been designed to better prepare players working towards a professional career, while keeping players closer to home and playing in local competitions longer. For more information on the Talent Development Programme – click here.

Results from week one:

Counties 16s – 18 Northern 16s – 14

Central 16s – 32 Southern 16s – 14

Central 18s – 38 Southern 18s – 26

Northern 18s – 26 Counties 18s – 16