18 May 2023

 

The Harvey Norman Women’s Championship in the Gold Coast kicks off today as Ahi Kā Aoteroa takes on the First Nation Gems at Pizzey Park at 2.30 pm (NZT).

Coach Frank Fuimaono has named a strong team to kick-start the competition announcing 2022 NZ Clubs representative Summer Van Gelder as captain for the 2023 campaign.

Along with the Ahi Kā Aotearoa squad, several NZ girls are also competing today, as Alexis Tauaenai and Tatiana Finau, who were both a part of the 2022 NZ Clubs team, are playing for the NSW City squad. Keep an eye out for them throughout this week’s tournament.

 

Today’s game is streamed live on NRL.com

 

Ahi Kā Aotearoa vs First Nation Gems

 

Pizzey Park, Gold Coast

2.30 pm  

 

1 Summer VAN GELDER (c)
2 Kyla LYNCH-BROWN
3 Manea WAAKA
4 Amarnee SHEPHERD
5 Marewa SAMSON
6 Ronise MATINI
7 Tamara RUAPORO
8 Genesis SMITH-HURIWAI
9 Monica SAMITA (vc)
10 Nina FAAMAUSILI
11 Ilaisaane TAUFA
12 Monika FAKAOSILEA
13 Sade SCHAUMKEL
14 Sina TUITUPOU
15 Tanaia-Aroha MERTIN-HERNIMAN
16 Charlie-Kaige KAMUTEMU
17 Destinee MEXTED
18 Maia CRUTCHER
19 Ana ALLEN
20 Henilietta LOKOTUI