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Chiefs Region Under 16 Tournament Information and Updates

Counties Manukau U16 Day 2 Update:

Counties Manukau vs Taranaki U16

Counties Manukau Under 16 Fall short against a determined Taranaki side 16-10.

It was a game of four seasons weather; the hailing rain came down hard with the wind pounding through the game to finish in sunny skies.

Trailing 9-0 at halftime, Taranaki scored after the break to push the score to 16-0 after a yellow card to the away side. A determined Counties Manukau side awoke in the second spell bringing the attacking flair through tries from Viliame Tuisuva and Junior Tolutau’u. A late surge to try steal the game was within reach of the posts before losing the ball 5 metres from the Try line.

Man of the match performance from Number 8 Viliame Tuisuva supported with strong efforts from Hooker Junior Tolutau’u, Lock Luke Lentner, Halfback Jeremiah Pole and 2nd Five Regan Atamu.

Chiefs Development day scheduled for day 3 where the Counties Manukau Team will be introduced to various presentations and workshops from the Chiefs Rugby Franchise for key takeaway learnings.

Counties Manukau U16 Day 1 Update:

Our Counties Manukau U16 lads were victorious against Bay of Plenty U16, taking out the 28-8 win in our first game of the Northern Regions Chiefs U16 Tournament.

Played on Monday night, 7pm at TET Stadium, Inglewood, Taranaki.

Trailing 3-0, 15 minutes in before a spark of tries throughout the game.

Man of the match performance from Captain at Prop, Adam Faalolo, supported with strong efforts from Number 8 Viliame Tuisuva, Fullback Timothy Banks, Wing Monty Anitoni and Flanker Edward Honemau.

Strong defensive scramble, counter attack and a hunger to perform was evident in the first game.

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University of Waikato Chiefs Region Under 16 Tournament draw:

Tuesday 1st October 2019:
2.00pm Kick off: Taranaki vs Counties Manukau

Thursday 3rd October 2019:
12.00pm Kick off: Counties Manukau vs Waikato

Original Article

University of Waikato Chiefs Region Under 16 Tournament is set to showcase the up and coming rugby talent within Chiefs Country. The tournament proudly sponsored by University of Waikato will see Counties Manukau, Bay of Plenty, Taranaki and Waikato’s respective Under 16 sides take to the field from Monday 30 September through to Thursday 3 October.

Teams will compete across three days with hosts Taranaki kicking off the tournament against Waikato at 5.00pm, followed by Counties Manukau and Bay of Plenty at 7.00pm. Both games will take place at TET Stadium, Inglewood on Monday 30 September, before the tournament moves to New Plymouth Boys’ High School for day two (Tuesday 1 October) and the final round robin matches on Thursday 3 October.

The University of Waikato Chiefs Region Under 16 Tournament will not only deliver fiercely competitive rugby, the Chiefs Rugby Club will facilitate an educational day for players, coaches and parents. The educational day will be dedicated towards enhancing player’s development both on and off the field. Players, coaches and parents will be educated on physical preparation, injury management, nutrition, social media and the Chiefs Rugby Club and New Zealand Rugby player pathways.

Chiefs Rugby Club player ID and development manager Kent Currie said it will be great to see another generation of talented individuals proudly compete for their province.

“It’s a fantastic opportunity for players of this age group to represent their province. For many players it will be their first opportunity to represent their home provinces. It forms the foundation of the Chiefs Rugby Club development pathway.”

Chiefs Rugby Club chief executive officer Michael Collins said the tournament provides an opportunity for the provincial unions within the Chiefs region to collectively work together.

“This tournament is a great collaboration from our provincial unions. It provides our next generation the chance to showcase their talent, create new friendships and seek knowledge on how they can develop as individuals.”

Collins finished acknowledging the contribution Taranaki Rugby Football Union has made to deliver this year’s tournament.

“Thank you to Taranaki Rugby Football Union for delivering the tournament on behalf of the provincial unions involved. We know it will be a great tournament to be a part of and wish all those involved; players, coaches, team managers, officials and facilitators all the very best for a successful tournament,” finished Collins.

Following the conclusion of the University of Waikato Chiefs Region Under 16 Tournament a University of Waikato Tournament team will be selected from the participating provincial unions alongside a selection of approximately 60 individuals who will partake in a Chiefs Rugby Club Under 17’s Development camp at a later date.

The tournament format is as follows:

Monday 30^th September 2019: TET Stadium, Inglewood

5.00pm Kick off: Taranaki vs Waikato

7.00pm Kick off: Counties Manukau vs Bay of Plenty

Tuesday 1^st October 2019: New Plymouth Boys’ High School, New Plymouth

12.00pm Kick off: Bay of Plenty vs Waikato

2.00pm Kick off: Taranaki vs Counties Manukau

Wednesday 2^nd October 2019: Education Day, New Plymouth Boys’ High School, New Plymouth

9.30am – 12.00pm

Thursday 3^rd October 2019: New Plymouth Boys’ High School, New Plymouth

12.00pm Kick off: Counties Manukau vs Waikato

2.00pm Kick off: Taranaki vs Bay of Plenty