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Transcript of Vodafone Warriors 2013
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2013 VODAFONE WARRIORS OFFICIAL NRL SEASON GUIDE
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Contents
4 Walking the talk
6 the Beast strikes 10
8 super Vodafone superfan
11 Pacific postcard
12 taste of culture
14 true Warriors
16 i am the road Warrior
19 signed up
20 all kitted out
22 new family members
24 2013 nrL team photo
26 Where it all happens
28 nrL squad in profile
32 ins and outs
34 nyC squad in profile
41 trials results
42 2013 nyC team photo
44 Full 2013 nrL draw
46 on the record
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VODAFONE WARRIORS RING CHANGES
BLOCKBUSTER THEMEBlockBuster matches at eden Park and WestPac stadium are the eye-catching features of a 2013 nrl camPaign Which has all the ingredients to Become a defining season for the Vodafone Warriors.
the seeds for a sea change can be traced back to the critical strategic
initiatives announced by owners Eric Watson and sir owen glenn and
the board in July last year.
at the time and since Watson’s mind-set has been one of developing
the club into the best sporting franchise in australasia.
While the ultimate manifestation is a yet-to-be-achieved nrL
premiership title, the club has not only outlined but also executed a
vast array of plans to put it in the best possible position to achieve
the end goal.
after the owners and the board made a commitment to deliver on club-
wide change, key plans have been acted on in the last seven months:
■ the process of forming the Warriors Foundation and a Warriors
Elite academy are nearing completion;
■ a million dollar-plus investment has
been made into producing best-practice
training, sports science, medical,
talent identification, it and other
team support facilities including a
team of highly-specialised coaches
and experts;
■ the club has worked with the
auckland rugby League to start a First Xiii
competition for secondary schools this year;
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LIMITED EDITION wellington JERSEYthe Vodafone Warriors’ historic Capital Clash has an extra-special
touch with the production of a limited edition replica Wellington
jersey to be worn against the Bulldogs at Westpac stadium on May 11.
a Wellington membership offer is available now at www.warriors.
co.nz including a jersey, match ticket and Vodafone Warriors
membership. Wellingtonians taking advantage of the jersey and
membership package will be part of history in the making, helping
to turn Westpac stadium into a home away from home for the
Vodafone Warriors.
■ Membership offers for fans outside Auckland and in Australia have
been enhanced;
■ And the club has boosted its merchandise operation by appointing a
fulltime merchandise manager and opening a Vodafone Warriors
Team Store at SKYCITY.
The club’s community programme has also been broadened with a
delegation giving back to the Pacific by making ground-breaking visits to
Samoa and Tonga in January-February.
At the most visible end on the football side, the Vodafone Warriors go into
the 2013 season with a squad beefed up by NRL title-winning experience in
the shape of Melbourne duo Dane Nielsen and Todd Lowrie while they also
have Kiwi international Thomas Leuluai, whose career is decorated with
Rugby League World Cup and Four Nations victories plus title successes
with Wigan in the English Super League.
Matthew Elliott gives the club the rare commodity of previous experience as
an NRL head coach, and lots of it. Apart from foundation coach John Monie
in 1995, every other coach appointed was an NRL rookie.
For the third year running, the club will make an emphatic statement about
its season by playing the first home game of the year – Ed3n – The Rising
– at the New Zealand’s biggest stadium Eden Park when they face the
Sydney Roosters on March 16.
In a highly significant move the
Vodafone Warriors are taking a
home game outside Auckland
for the first time, playing the
Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs
at Westpac Stadium on May 11.
With Vodafone as the match
day sponsor, the Capital Clash
will be a momentous event,
augmented by the production
of a replica kit designed on
traditional Wellington rugby
league lines.
Change was promised
throughout the club and it
has become reality.
150 nrL gaMEs For CLuB130 Jerome ropati
129 sam rapira
100 nrL gaMEs For CLuB78 Jacob Lillyman
Milestones IN STORE150 nrL gaMEs140 Jacob Lillyman
140 Feleti Mateo
130 Jerome ropati
129 sam rapira
James Maloney
100 nrL gaMEs79 dane nielsen
50 nrL gaMEs44 Elijah taylor
38 shaun Johnson
37 steve rapira
Sonny Bill Williams
try-scoring record holder Manu Vatuvei is about to become the
third Vodafone Warrior in as many seasons to join the elite list of
players who’ve represented the club in 10 nrL seasons.
Vatuvei, who turns 27 on March 4, starts the 2013 season with 152
appearances and 102 tries to his name since his debut as an
18-year-old in 2004. Last year he became the first player to
score 100 nrL tries for the club.
next year captain simon Mannering will bring up 10 seasons
for the Vodafone Warriors in the nrL with prop sam rapira
poised to follow in 2015.
THE BEAST . . .A 10-season veteran
VODAFONE WARRIORS - 10 SEASONS IN THE NRL
Player Career Club No. Debut Games Points
Stacey Jones 1995-2005 & 2009 24 v Parramatta, Parramatta Stadium, April 23, 1995 261 674
Awen Guttenbeil 1996-2006 33 v North Sydney, Ericsson Stadium, April 14, 1996 170 60
Lance Hohaia 2002-2011 99 v North Queensland, Dairy Farmers Stadium, April 6, 2002 185 357
Jerome Ropati 2003-2012 108 v Sydney Roosters, Aussie Stadium, August 31, 2003 130 196
Manu Vatuvei 2004-2013 115 v Sydney Roosters, SFS, May 23, 2004 152 408
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VODAFONE SUPERFAN
THE ULTIMATE SUPPORTERThe Vodafone Superfan programme haS reached juggernauT-like STaTuS Since being launched aS a feaTure aT Vodafone WarriorS home gameS.Indeed the ubiquitous Mount Smart Joker, given the cape as
the ultimate Vodafone Superfan last year, has lifted the
concept’s profile to another level with his
ability to turn up in costume at all manner
of events in and out of season (not to mention
his prolific social media skills). Now the 2013
Vodafone Superfan has been brought into sharp
focus with eyecatching promotion popping up on bus backs
around Auckland. The campaign will have a difference this year
with Vodafone Superfan activity being specifically centred
on the
blockbuster
home games
against the SydneyRoosters at
Eden Park on March 16 and the Bulldogs at Westpac Stadium in Wellington on May 11 plus the Vodafone Warriors’ last home game of the regular season against Canberra. In keeping with the Vodafone
Superfan’s prolific growth it will be tailored for the grand occasion, no more so than the historic first
Vodafone Warriors home game being played outside Auckland against the Bulldogs in
round nine. Vodafone is match day sponsor of the clash in the Capital.
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FOR MORE ABOUT 2013
Vodafone Superfan.
For more information visit AT.co.nz or phone 09 366 6400
@AklTransport
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> EvEnt transport
Vodafone Warriors vs. Sydney Roosters, Eden Park, 16 March, 2013.Get into the game on event trains and buses.Event trains run from 3 hours prior to kick-off, until the end of service. Pre-purchase your special event rail ticket for $5 return from the Britomart, Newmarket, New Lynn and Papakura Ticket Offices.
special event buses depart from: North Shore. Departing Albany station approx. every 10 mins between 5.30pm – 7.00pm running via all Northern Busway stations. $10 return fare.
Takapuna. Departing 142-146 Hurstmere Rd at 6.15pm, 6.30pm and 6.45pm. $10 return fare.
Newmarket and Mt Eden. Departing 19 Remuera Rd approx. every 10 mins between 5.30pm – 7.00pm running via Mt Eden Train Station and Mt Eden Village. $5 return fare.
South/East. Departing Manukau City Centre (Leyton Way) at 6.00pm, 6.15pm and 6.30pm running via Botany Town Centre and Pakuranga Plaza (outside Farmers). $10 return fare.
After the game, special event buses depart from the Eden Park Bus Hub for one hour after final whistle. Families travelling on any of the above event bus or train services are able to travel for a $20 return fare.
Road closures and parking restrictions will affect streets around Eden Park on game day. Limited mobility parking areas available on Cricket Ave. For more information, see aucklandtransport.govt.nz or call 355 3553.
*Family Pass includes 2 Adults and up to 4 children, or 1 Adult and up to 5 children. A child fare applies for children 5-15 up to date of 16th birthday. Children under 5 travel for free. Bus tickets are non-transferable between buses and trains. Terms and conditions apply, visit AT.co.nz. All services are funded by Auckland Transport. Train services are operated by Veolia Transport Auckland Ltd. Bus services are operated by Ritchies Transport Holdings Ltd, Howick & Eastern Buses and Birkenhead Transport.
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VODAFONE WARRIORS COMMUNITY
POSTCARD FROM THE PACIFICPlans to take the Vodafone Warriors’ message to the Pacific came to fruition just months after the idea Was conceiVed. When the club, led by owners Eric Watson and Sir Owen Glenn, announced
a raft of initiatives last July, they and the board also made clear their
intention to give back to rugby league’s wider community by visiting
neighbouring Pacific countries.
By late January the crusade was a reality. In two action-packed days in
both Samoa and Tonga, thousands of primary and secondary school
pupils were exposed to the club and the game during school visits and
community carnivals.
In Samoa, captain Simon Mannering and Jerome Ropati combined with the
legendary Stacey Jones and Ruben Wiki to raise awareness.
And in Tonga, NRL players Manu Vatuvei and Konrad Hurrell were joined by
Vodafone Junior Warrior Albert Vete and the club’s foundation captain Dean Bell
working with enthralled school kids.
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VODAFONE WARRIORS ONE COMMUNITY
CULTURE, WORK, BOOKS
educational initiatiVes aimed at school children haVe alWays Been a staPle feature of the Vodafone Warriors’ community Programmes But in the Past feW months it’s the Players Who haVe Been the targets.In December the entire first grade squad embraced Warriors Work Week,
spending four days literally working on projects to benefit the people of
Otara in Manukau City.
And the New Year started with a cultural awareness day for the entire club –
all NRL and NYC players plus the football department and all management
and office staff. Organised by board member Donna Grant and her husband
Anaru, the day was held
at the Waipapa Marae at
the University of Auckland.
At the same time, the
Vodafone Warriors’ League
in Libraries programme,
run in conjunction with
Konica Minolta, has
continued as has the
Kellogg’s-supported
Breakfast Warriors.
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It might range from the blue collar die-hards who have been sitting in the South Stand
season after season no matter what the weather or the team’s fortunes.
It could just as readily be those typical old rugby league faces, players of yesteryear,
seemingly locked to their seats around the West Stand’s tunnel area; perhaps it’s
mum, dad and the kids in the family area; or those with more disposable income who
sign up for the packages in the Club Lounge in the East Stand or the corporate suites
on the opposite side.
So many different faces watching their team and supporting it the only way they know how.
At the core of the experience, there’s a constant theme. For all members it’s about
loyalty, commitment and devotion, the qualities that separate True Warriors from the rest.
VODAFONE WARRIORS MEMBERSHIPITS MANY FACES AND PLACES
Vodafone Warriors memBershiP Wears so many different faces and comes in so many different Packages.
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All the frills in the
Club Lounge.
The True Warriors philosophy is now firmly at the heart of the Vodafone
Warriors’ membership campaign.
Thousands have underlined the strength and depth of their beliefs by
again signing up for the 2013 season. Find out what you’ve been missing
by joining them and becoming a True Warrior today.
Legendary Brad Fittler
on the couch.Micheal Luck chats with MC Gordon Gibbons.
Season member Andrew, winner of
the 2012 Suzuki Swift competition.
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It wears the look of the club’s home jersey, mainly black but also with the
unmistakable dash of red and white – the Road Warrior.
The pimped up Suzuki Swift GL has been a hit wherever it has gone, popping
up at Vodafone Warriors promotions and other events all over Auckland, not
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All 2013 VodaFonE Warriors MEMBErs automatically receive two entries in the draw to win the ROAD WARRIOR
to mention standing out during the club’s community appearances in Hamilton
for the visit there for the NRL trial against Penrith.
Whenever the Road Warrior has featured in posts on the club’s Facebook or
Twitter accounts, it has attracted plenty of comment.
But this nippy signing won’t be with the Vodafone Warriors for long. It’s on a
one-year contract only before it goes on the market to a lucky supporter after
a season-long competition.
That’s right this super Suzuki Swift will become a punter’s possession at the
Vodafone Warriors’ final home game of the year against Canberra in round
25. Last year a Suzuki Swift was given away at the first game of the season
at Eden Park.
The Road Warrior spotted in
rugby league's heartland
While thomas leuluai, dane nielsen and todd loWrie are the toP on-field acquisitions, the Biggest signing off the field is also arguaBly the coolest.
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Harry Siejka
look through the list of the Vodafone Warriors’ 177 Players and feW came to the cluB as nrl PremiershiP Winners With former cluBs.
NEW ARRIVALS
SIGNED & SEALED FOR 2013
Greg Alexander, Matthew Ridge and Quentin Pongia were examples in the
early years and later the Vodafone Warriors would become home for Kevin
Campion, Tony Martin, Steve Price, Ruben Wiki, Brent Tate and Shaun Berrigan.
Now for the first time the Vodafone Warriors have two players – Melbourne’s
dane nielsen and todd Lowrie – from the same premiership-winning side
in the same season (Brent Tate and Shaun Berrigan were in Brisbane’s
champion 2006 side but weren’t at the Vodafone Warriors together).
To Nielsen and Lowrie, add decorated Kiwi international thomas Leuluai,
who enjoyed title-winning experiences with Wigan in the English Super League.
Nielsen, Lowrie and Leuluai
go into the 2013 season as
the Vodafone Warriors’ critical
acquisitions, joined by fledgling
first graders dominique Peyroux
(Gold Coast) and harry siejka
(Penrith).
Todd Lowrie
Dominique Peyroux
Thomas Leuluai
Dane Nielsen
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it’s a story Which has Been rolled out a feW times lately But it alWays Warrants Being retold. not too many years ago, the Vodafone Warriors had regressed at such an alarming rate on the nrl’s merchandise front that they sat at the Bottom of the nrl’s rankings.
CANTERBURY OF NEW ZEALAND
CCC'S AAA+ RATING
go HAVE A LOOK...Go to the team store in the Sky Tower Gift Shop,
Canterbury of New Zealand outlets or www.warriors.co.nz to see the Vodafone Warriors’ range.
The transformation since could not have been more complete as the
Vodafone Warriors have not so much grown as exploded into the NRL’s
merchandise powerhouse.
Through the efforts of official apparel sponsor Canterbury of New Zealand,
they’ve become not just the dominant force but arguably also the most eye-
catching one on the NRL scene.
This year’s range has again hit the spot with sales showing exceptional
improvement on even 2012’s outstanding figures. The Inferno and Sub Zero
strips on show in the trials (these will be used as training kits during the
season) have proved dazzling successes. CCC has also produced a superb
heritage kit based on the 2002 grand final strip and a special Wellington
kit with a genuinely traditional rugby league feel for the Vodafone Warriors’
historic ‘Capital Clash’ against the Bulldogs at Westpac Stadium on May 11.
The Vodafone Warriors have beefed up their overall merchandise operation
by appointing David Camps as merchandise manager and also opening a
team store at SKYCITY.
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SPONSORSHIP SPECTRUM WIDENS
NEW PARTNERS on board
in octoBer last year the Vodafone Warriors Were Welcoming infant formula manufacturer fernBaBy as a neW sPonsor. less than four months later gloBal energy drink Brand red Bull Was on Board, making its entrance into the Vodafone Warriors’ World in a tyPically out-there manner.
Vodafone Warriors chief executive Wayne Scurrah welcomes Fernbaby to the sponsorship family.
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like you, we’re backing theboys all the way this season
Register for dtr’s TXT to WIN competition with awesome prizes up for grabs during the 2013 season. TXT the word WARRIORS and your full name to 381 to join! Plus register before 31 March and you could win a Nextbook Tablet worth $299. www.dtr.co.nzTexts cost 20c. Opt out at any time by replying STOP to text inviting you to participate. See www.dtr.co.nz/terms for terms and conditions. Nextbook Tablet winner will be drawn 4th April 2013 and notifi ed by phone. One entry only per mobile phone.
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The Fernbaby sponsorship announcement was every bit the corporate
occasion, held at the SKYCITY Grand and drawing a strong attendance of
clients and media. It also attracted extensive media coverage.
red Bull and convention aren’t often in tandem. They certainly weren’t
when it came time for red Bull to spin its sponsorship wheels in February.
It did so by drawing on its stable of extreme athletes to turn on a gate-crashing
display at the end of a Vodafone Warriors training session. This wasn’t a media
event. It was never meant to be. It was exclusively for the players and staff.
Ultimately, though, the club had gained two more valuable additions to
its sponsorship
family.
Vodafone Warriors chief executive
Wayne Scurrah (left) and head coach
Matthew Elliott with Fernbaby
managing director Tianxi Shao.
Sam Rapira and Red Bull drift driver Mad Mike Whiddett.
Back Row (From Left to Right): Patrick Ah Van, Lewis Brown, Malo Solomona, Joel Moon, Brent Tate, Simon Mannering, Manu Vatuvei, Ben Matulino, Ukuma Ta’ai, Daniel O’Regan, Herman Retzlaff
Middle Row (From Left to Right): Liam Foran, Isaac John, Aaron Heremaia, Denan Kemp, Aidan Kirk, Epalahame Lauaki, Sam Rapira, Leeson Ah Mau, Russell Packer, Jacob Lillyman, Mataupu Poching, Kevin Locke
Front Row (From Left to Right): Stacey Jones, Nathan Fien, Wade McKinnon, Ian Henderson, Steve Price (Captain), Micheal Luck (Vice-Captain), Jerome Ropati, Evarn Tuimavave, Michael Witt, Lance Hohaia
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Vodafone Warriors // Date Opposition At
Sat, Mar 14 (7.30pm)
Eels Mt Smart Stadium, Auckland
Sun, Mar 22 (3.00pm)
Sea Eagles Brookvale Oval, Manly
Sat, Mar 28 (7.30pm)
Broncos Mt Smart Stadium, Auckland
Sun, Apr 5 (2.00pm)
Rabbitohs Mt Smart Stadium, Auckland
Sun, Apr 12 (2.00pm)
Knights EnergyAustralia Stadium, Newcastle
Apr 17-20 Roosters Mt Smart Stadium, Auckland
Apr 24-27 Storm Olympic Park, Melbourne
May 1-3 Dragons WIN Stadium, Wollongong
May 9-11 Bye
May 15-18 Cowboys Mt Smart Stadium, Auckland
May 22-25 Raiders Canberra Stadium, Canberra
May 29-Jun 1 Wests Tigers Mt Smart Stadium, Auckland
Wed, June 3 State of Origin 1 Telstra Dome, Melbourne
Jun 5-8 Sharks Toyota Stadium, Cronulla
Jun 12-15 Knights Mt Smart Stadium, Auckland
Jun 19-22 Bye
Wed, Jun 24 State of Origin 2 ANZ Stadium, Homebush
Jun 26-29 Titans Skilled Park, Robina
Jul 3-6 Broncos Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane
Jul 10-13 Bulldogs Mt Smart Stadium, Auckland
Wed, Jul 15 State of Origin 3 Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane
Jul 17-20 Roosters Sydney Football Stadium, Sydney
Jul 24-27 Dragons Mt Smart Stadium, Auckland
Jul 31-Aug 3 Panthers CUA Stadium, Penrith
Aug 7-10 Titans Mt Smart Stadium, Auckland
Aug 14-17 Eels Parramatta Stadium, Parramatta
Aug 21-24 Raiders Mt Smart Stadium, Auckland
Aug 28-31 Bulldogs ANZ Stadium, Homebush
Sep 4-6 Storm Mt Smart Stadium, Auckland
Sep 11-13 Qualifying Finals Home Venues
Sep 18-19 Semifinals Home City Venues
Sep 25-26 Nrl Preliminary Finals
Home Region Finals
Sun, Oct 4 Grand Final ANZ Stadium, Homebush
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Date OPPOSItION VeNUe
Sat Mar 09 5.30pm Eels Parramatta Stadium
Sun Mar 16 7.30pm Roosters Eden Park
Sun Mar 24 2.00pm Sharks Toyota Stadium
Mon April 1 6.00pm Cowboys Mount Smart Stadium
Sun April 7 4.00pm Rabbitohs Mount Smart Stadium
Sat April 13 7.30pm Raiders Canberra Stadium
Fri April 19 7.45pm ANZAC TEST Canberra Stadium
Thu April 25 7.00pm Storm AAMI Park
Sun May 5 2.00pm Titans Mount Smart Stadium
Sat May 11 7.30pm Bulldogs Westpac Stadium
Date OPPOSItION VeNUe
Sat May 18 7.30pm Panthers Centrebet Stadium
Sun May 26 4.00pm Knights Mount Smart Stadium
Mon June 3 7.00pm Broncos Suncorp Stadium
Wed June 5 8.00pm State of Origin 1 ANZ Stadium
Sun June 9 4.00pm Sea Eagles Mount Smart Stadium
Sun June 16 6.30pm Roosters Allianz Stadium
June 21-24 Bye
Wed June 26 8.00pm State of Origin II Suncorp Stadium
Sun June 30 4.00pm Broncos Mount Smart Stadium
Sun July 7 4.30pm Rabbitohs NIB Stadium20
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Back row: Glen Fisiiahi, Elijah Taylor, Ben Matulino, Manu Vatuvei, Sam Lousi, Russell Packer, Sione Lousi, Dane Nielsen, Carlos Tuimavave, Steve Rapira, Dominique Peyroux. Middle row: Thomas Leuluai, Nathan Friend, John Palavi, Sio Siua Taukeiaho, Jacob Lillyman, Sam Rapira, Bill Tupou, Sebastine Ikahihifo,
Konrad Hurrell, Ben Henry. Front row: Harry Siejka, Kevin Locke, Shaun Johnson, Feleti Mateo, Matthew Elliott (head coach), Simon Mannering (captain), Pita Godinet, Jerome Ropati, Alehana Mara. absent: Todd Lowrie
Back Row (From Left to Right): Patrick Ah Van, Lewis Brown, Malo Solomona, Joel Moon, Brent Tate, Simon Mannering, Manu Vatuvei, Ben Matulino, Ukuma Ta’ai, Daniel O’Regan, Herman Retzlaff
Middle Row (From Left to Right): Liam Foran, Isaac John, Aaron Heremaia, Denan Kemp, Aidan Kirk, Epalahame Lauaki, Sam Rapira, Leeson Ah Mau, Russell Packer, Jacob Lillyman, Mataupu Poching, Kevin Locke
Front Row (From Left to Right): Stacey Jones, Nathan Fien, Wade McKinnon, Ian Henderson, Steve Price (Captain), Micheal Luck (Vice-Captain), Jerome Ropati, Evarn Tuimavave, Michael Witt, Lance Hohaia
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Eels Mt Smart Stadium, Auckland
Sun, Mar 22 (3.00pm)
Sea Eagles Brookvale Oval, Manly
Sat, Mar 28 (7.30pm)
Broncos Mt Smart Stadium, Auckland
Sun, Apr 5 (2.00pm)
Rabbitohs Mt Smart Stadium, Auckland
Sun, Apr 12 (2.00pm)
Knights EnergyAustralia Stadium, Newcastle
Apr 17-20 Roosters Mt Smart Stadium, Auckland
Apr 24-27 Storm Olympic Park, Melbourne
May 1-3 Dragons WIN Stadium, Wollongong
May 9-11 Bye
May 15-18 Cowboys Mt Smart Stadium, Auckland
May 22-25 Raiders Canberra Stadium, Canberra
May 29-Jun 1 Wests Tigers Mt Smart Stadium, Auckland
Wed, June 3 State of Origin 1 Telstra Dome, Melbourne
Jun 5-8 Sharks Toyota Stadium, Cronulla
Jun 12-15 Knights Mt Smart Stadium, Auckland
Jun 19-22 Bye
Wed, Jun 24 State of Origin 2 ANZ Stadium, Homebush
Jun 26-29 Titans Skilled Park, Robina
Jul 3-6 Broncos Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane
Jul 10-13 Bulldogs Mt Smart Stadium, Auckland
Wed, Jul 15 State of Origin 3 Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane
Jul 17-20 Roosters Sydney Football Stadium, Sydney
Jul 24-27 Dragons Mt Smart Stadium, Auckland
Jul 31-Aug 3 Panthers CUA Stadium, Penrith
Aug 7-10 Titans Mt Smart Stadium, Auckland
Aug 14-17 Eels Parramatta Stadium, Parramatta
Aug 21-24 Raiders Mt Smart Stadium, Auckland
Aug 28-31 Bulldogs ANZ Stadium, Homebush
Sep 4-6 Storm Mt Smart Stadium, Auckland
Sep 11-13 Qualifying Finals Home Venues
Sep 18-19 Semifinals Home City Venues
Sep 25-26 Nrl Preliminary Finals
Home Region Finals
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July 12-15 Bye
Wed July 17 8.00pm State of Origin III ANZ Stadium
Fri July 19 7.45pm Wests Tigers Leichhardt Oval
Sun July 28 2.00pm Storm Mount Smart Stadium
August 2-5 Sharks Mount Smart Stadium
August 9-12 Sea Eagles Brookvale Oval
August 16-19 Panthers Mount Smart Stadium
August 23-26 Titans Skilled Park
August 30-Sept 2 Raiders Mount Smart Stadium
September 5-8 Dragons WIN Stadium
Date OPPOSItION VeNUe
FINALS
September 13-15 Qualifying Semi Finals
September 20-21 Semi Finals
September 27-28 Preliminary Finals
October 6 GRAND FINAL
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Back row: Glen Fisiiahi, Elijah Taylor, Ben Matulino, Manu Vatuvei, Sam Lousi, Russell Packer, Sione Lousi, Dane Nielsen, Carlos Tuimavave, Steve Rapira, Dominique Peyroux. Middle row: Thomas Leuluai, Nathan Friend, John Palavi, Sio Siua Taukeiaho, Jacob Lillyman, Sam Rapira, Bill Tupou, Sebastine Ikahihifo,
Konrad Hurrell, Ben Henry. Front row: Harry Siejka, Kevin Locke, Shaun Johnson, Feleti Mateo, Matthew Elliott (head coach), Simon Mannering (captain), Pita Godinet, Jerome Ropati, Alehana Mara. absent: Todd Lowrie
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Matthew Elliott was revealed as the new head coach high up
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The annual Kidz First Christmas Party, supported by the entire
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watch Vodafone Warriors away matches, the nrL grand final
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NYC Player ProfilesVodafone Junior Warriors
NRL Player ProfIlesVodafone WarrIors
Ben Henry (173)Date of Birth: December 14, 1991Birthplace: Auckland, NZJunior Club: Bay Roskill VikingsPosition: Loose Forward/Second Row/CentreHeight: 185cmWeight: 102kgPrevious Clubs: NilRep Honours: Kiwi train-on squad 2012NRL Games: 24 (2012), 36 points (8 tries, 2 goals)
nATHAn FrIenD (171)Date of Birth: February 28, 1981Birthplace: Toowoomba, QueenslandJunior Club: Wests JuniorsPosition: HookerHeight: 172cm Weight: 85kg Previous Clubs: Brisbane (2002), Melbourne (2003-06),
Gold Coast (2007-11)Rep Honours: NilNRL Games: 152 (2002-12), 36 points (9 tries)
KOnrAD HUrreLL (172)Date of Birth: August 5, 1991Birthplace: Tofoa, TongaJunior Club: Vodafone Junior WarriorsPosition: CentreHeight: 183cm Weight: 102kg Previous Clubs: NilRep Honours: Auckland Secondary Schools (rugby union) NRL Games: 17 (2012), 48 points (12 tries)
PITA GODIneT (170)Date of Birth: December 21, 1987Birthplace: Christchurch, NZJunior Clubs: Sydenham Swans, Woolston RoversPosition: Hooker/HalfbackHeight: 174cm Weight: 85kg Previous Clubs: NilRep Honours: 1 Test for Toa Samoa 2010 NRL Games: 8 (2011-12), 8 points (2 tries)
GLen FIsIIAHI (163)Date of Birth: December 2, 1990Birthplace: Auckland, NZJunior Club: Ellerslie EaglesPosition: Fullback/WingHeight: 184cm Weight: 94kg Previous Clubs: NilRep Honours: Junior Kiwis 2010 NRL Games: 8 (2011-12), 12 points (3 tries)
sIMOn MAnnerInG cAPTAIn (125)Date of Birth: August 28, 1986Birthplace: Napier, NZJunior Clubs: Te Aroha Eels, University Hunters, Wellington OrcasPosition: Second RowHeight: 191cm Weight: 105kg Previous Clubs: NilRep Honours: 30 Tests for NZ 2006-12; World Cup 2008;
Tri Nations 2006; Four Nations 2010-11NRL Games: 165 (2005-12), 156 points (39 tries)
MATT eLLIOTTDate of Birth: December 8, 1964.Appointed: 2012Previous Appointments: St George assistant coach (1995); Bradford assistant coach (1995-96); Bradford head coach (1997-2000); Canberra co-coach (2001); Canberra head coach (2002-06); Penrith head coach (2007-11); Roosters assistant coach (2012); United States coach (2011-present)Playing Record: 61 first grade games for St George (1989-92);
1 Grand Final appearance (1992)Coaching Record: 1997-2011 (Super League and NRL): Games 361, Won 201, Drawn 7, Lost 153. Winning percentage: 55.67%NRL Finals Series: 5 (2002, 2003, 2004, 2006, 2010).Coaching Achievements: Won Super League with Bradford (1997); won Super League minor premiership with Bradford (1999); won Challenge Cup with Bradford (2000).
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KevIn LOcKe (152)Date of Birth: April 4, 1989Birthplace: Auckland, NZJunior Club: Northcote TigersPosition: Fullback/WingHeight: 175cm Weight: 87kg Previous Clubs: NilRep Honours: 4 Tests for NZ 2011, Four Nations 2009, 2011,
NZ Maori 2008, 2010NRL Games: 67 (2009-12), 144 points (24 tries, 24 goals)
sAMIUeLA LOUsI (175)Date of Birth: July 20, 1991Birthplace: Auckland, NZJunior Club: Richmond RoversPosition: Prop/Second RowHeight: 198cmWeight: 118kg Previous Clubs: NilRep Honours: Junior Kiwis 2010-11NRL Games: 2 (2012), 0 points
sIOne LOUsI (159)Date of Birth: October 8, 1989Birthplace: Auckland, NZJunior Clubs: Richmond Rovers, Bay Roskill VikingsPosition: PropHeight: 191cmWeight: 106kg Previous Clubs: NilRep Honours: 1 Test for Tonga 2010NRL Games: 31 (2010-12), 4 points (1 try)
TODD LOWrIeDate of Birth: July 14, 1983Birthplace: Scone, NSWJunior Club: Scone ThoroughbredsPosition: Loose Forward/Second RowHeight: 187cmWeight: 98kg Previous Clubs: Newcastle (2003-06), Parramatta (2007-09),
Melbourne (2010-12)Rep Honours: NilNRL Games: 163 (2003-12), 60 points (15 tries)
ALeHAnA MArA (162)Date of Birth: November 6, 1989Birthplace: Wellington, NZ Junior Club: St George DragonsPosition: HookerHeight: 178cm Weight: 87kg Previous Clubs: NilRep Honours: Kiwi train-on squad 2012, Junior Kiwis 2006NRL Games: 16 (2010-12), 0 points
FeLeTI MATeO (164)Date of Birth: May 2, 1984 Birthplace: Sydney, NSWJunior Club: Lalor Park Position: Second Row /Loose ForwardHeight: 194cm Weight: 108kg Previous Clubs: Parramatta (2004, 2007-10),
London Broncos (2005)Rep Honours: Tonga 2007-10; World Cup 2008 (Tonga);
City Origin 2008, 2011; Pacific Cup 2009 (Tonga); NRL All Stars 2011, 2013; Prime Minister’s XIII 2012, Blues Emerging Origin 2013
NRL Games: 140 (2004-12), 112 points (26 tries)
Ben MATULInO (142)Date of Birth: January 3, 1989Birthplace: Lower Hutt, NZJunior Club: Te Aroha EelsPosition: PropHeight: 193cm Weight: 107kg Previous Clubs: NilRep Honours: 13 Tests for NZ 2009-12, Four Nations 2009-11NRL Games: 108 (2008-12), 32 points (8 tries)
DAne nIeLsenDate of Birth: June 10, 1985Birthplace: Mackay, QldJunior Club: Norths DevilsPosition: Centre/WingHeight: 188cm Weight: 97kg Previous Clubs: Cronulla (2007), Melbourne (2008-12)Rep Honours: 3 matches for Queensland 2011-12NRL Games: 79 (2007-12), 96 points (24 tries)
seBAsTIne IKAHIHIFO (176)Date of Birth: January 27, 1991Birthplace: Auckland, NZJunior Club: Mangere East HawksPosition: Loose Forward/Second RowHeight: 183cmWeight: 99kg Previous Clubs: NilRep Honours: Junior Kiwis 2010-11 NRL Games: 4 (2012), 0 points
THOMAs LeULUAI (105)Date of Birth: June 22, 1985Birthplace: Auckland, NZJunior Clubs: Papatoetoe Panthers, Otahuhu Leopards Position: Halfback/Standoff/HookerHeight: 176cm Weight: 86kg Previous Clubs: Warriors (2003-04), London Broncos (2005),
Harlequins (2005-06), Wigan (2007-12)Rep Honours: 30 Tests for NZ 2003-11; World Cup 2008;
Four Nations 2009, 2010, 2011NRL Games: 21 (2003-04), 8 points (2 tries)
sHAUn JOHnsOn (168)Date of Birth: September 9, 1990Birthplace: Auckland, NZJunior Clubs: Hibiscus Coast Raiders, Northcote Tigers Position: Halfback/StandoffHeight: 179cm Weight: 91kg Previous Clubs: NilRep Honours: 1 Test for NZ 2012, Junior Kiwis 2010NRL Games: 38 (2011-12), 72 points (18 tries)
JAcOB LILLyMAn (146)Date of Birth: March 7, 1984Birthplace: Richmond, Qld Junior Club: Richmond Tigers Position: PropHeight: 182cm Weight: 104kg Previous Clubs: North Queensland Cowboys (2003, 2005-08)Rep Honours: 6 matches for Qld 2006-08, 2011NRL Games: 140 (2003-12), 28 points (7 tries)
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sTeve rAPIrA (169)Date of Birth: December 17, 1988 Birthplace: Hamilton, NZJunior Club: HukanuiPosition: PropHeight: 183cm Weight: 100kg Previous Clubs: North Queensland Cowboys 2009-10Rep Honours: NilNRL Games: 37 (2009-12), 4 points (1 try)
JerOMe rOPATI (108) Date of Birth: November 23, 1984Birthplace: Auckland, NZJunior Club: Marist SaintsPosition: CentreHeight: 176cmWeight: 96kg Previous Clubs: NilRep Honours: 11 Tests for NZ 2005-09, World Cup 2008,
Tri Nations 2006, All Golds 2008 NRL Games: 138 (2003-12), 204 points (51 tries)
HArry sIeJKADate of Birth: February 3, 1992Birthplace: Bathurst, NSWJunior Club: Bathurst PanthersPosition: Halfback/StandoffHeight: 177cm Weight: 85kg Previous Clubs: Penrith (2011-12)Rep Honours: Australian Schoolboys 2007, 2010;
New South Wales Under-20 Origin 2012NRL Games: 4 (2011-12), 2 points (1 goal)
sIO sIUA TAUKeIAHODate of Birth: January 3, 1992Birthplace: Auckland, NZJunior Club: Otara ScorpionsPosition: UtilityHeight: 184cmWeight: 101kg Previous Clubs: Junior Kiwis 2011Rep Honours: NilNRL Games: Yet to make debut
eLIJAH TAyLOr (167)Date of Birth: February 27, 1990Birthplace: Hawera, NZJunior Club: Otahuhu LeopardsPosition: UtilityHeight: 182cm Weight: 102kg Previous Clubs: NilRep Honours: 3 Tests for Kiwis 2011-12, Four Nations 2011NRL Games: 44 (2011-12), 24 points (6 tries)
BILL TUPOU (160)Date of Birth: July 2, 1990Birthplace: Auckland, NZJunior Clubs: Bay Roskill Vikings, Marist SaintsPosition: WingHeight: 183cm Weight: 95kg Previous Clubs: Nil Rep Honours: Kiwis 2011, Four Nations 2011 NRL Games: 53 (2011-12), 64 points (16 tries)
cArLOs TUIMAvAve (177)Date of Birth: January 10, 1992Birthplace: Auckland, NZJunior Club: Mt Wellington WarriorsPosition: Fullback/StandoffHeight: 185cm Weight: 94kg Previous Clubs: NilRep Honours: Junior Kiwis 2011-12NRL Games: 5 (2012), 4 points (1 try)
MAnU vATUveI (115)Date of Birth: March 4, 1986 Birthplace: Auckland, NZJunior Clubs: Otara ScorpionsPosition: WingHeight: 189cm Weight: 106kg Previous Clubs: NilRep Honours: 20 Tests for NZ 2005-12, World Cup 2008,
All Golds 2008, Tri Nations 2005, 2006; Four Nations 2010; NRL All Stars 2010, 2012
NRL Games: 152 (2004-12), 408 points (102 tries)
rUsseLL PAcKer (141)Date of Birth: October 9, 1989Birthplace: Levin, NZJunior Club: Levin LionsPosition: PropHeight: 188cm Weight: 112kg Previous Clubs: NilRep Honours: 2 Tests for Kiwis 2011, Four Nations 2011,
NZ Maori 2010NRL Games: 101 (2008-12), 20 points (5 tries)
JOHn PALAvIDate of Birth: July 31, 1992Birthplace: Auckland, NZJunior Club: Richmond RoversPosition: Loose Forward/Second RowHeight: 189cm Weight: 102kg Previous Clubs: NilRep Honours: Junior Kiwis 2011NRL Games: Yet to make debut
DOMInIQUe PeyrOUXDate of Birth: January 21, 1989Birthplace: Auckland, NZJunior Clubs: Otahuhu Leopards, Mangere Hawks,
Papatoetoe PanthersPosition: Centre/Wing/FullbackHeight: 185cmWeight: 97kg Previous Clubs: Gold Coast 2011-12Rep Honours: Cook Islands 2009-10 NRL Games: 16 (2011-12), 12 points (3 tries)
sAM rAPIrA (131)Date of Birth: April 8, 1987 Birthplace: Hamilton, NZJunior Club: HukanuiPosition: PropHeight: 184cm Weight: 105kg Previous Clubs: NilRep Honours: 13 Tests for Kiwis 2007-11; World Cup 2008NRL Games: 129 (2006-12), 44 points (11 tries)
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BronCos: anthony griffin, Coach in: Scott Prince (Titans), David Stagg (Bulldogs). out: Gerard Beale (Dragons), Petero Civoniceva (retired), Ben Te’o (Rabbitohs).
BuLLdogs: des hasler, Coach in: Tony Williams (Sea Eagles). out: Jonathan Wright (Sharks), Bryson Goodwin (Rabbitohs), David Stagg (Broncos).
CoWBoys: neil henry, Coach in: Rory Kostjaysn (Storm), Clint Greenshields (Catalans Dragons). out: James Segeyaro (Panthers), Cory Paterson (Hull KR), Aaron Payne (retired).
dragons: steve Price, Coachin: Gerard Beale (Broncos), Michael Henderson (Titans), Bronson Harrison (Raiders). out: Beau Scott (Knights), Dean Young (retired), Jeremy Latimore (Panthers), Ben Hornby (retired), Josh Miller (retired).
EELs: ricky stuart, Coachin: Darcy Lussick (Sea Eagles), Daniel Harrison (Sea Eagles). out: Nathan Hindmarsh (retired), Luke Burt (retired), Casey McGuire (retired), Justin Poore (Wakefield), Shane Shackleton (Panthers), Esi Tonga (Sea Eagles), Justin Horo (Sea Eagles).
Knights: Wayne Bennett, Coachin: Beau Scott (Dragons), David Fa’alogo (Huddesfield), Jeremy Smith (Sharks), Anthony Quinn (Storm). out: Zeb Taia (Catalans Dragons) , Wes Naiqama (Panthers), Joel Edwards (Raiders), Evarn Tuimavave (Hull KR), Junior Sa’u (Storm).
PanthErs: ivan Cleary, Coachin: Lewis Brown (Vodafone Warriors), Dean Whare (Sea Eagles), Sika Manu (Storm), James Segeyaro (Cowboys), Wes Naiqama (Knights), Jeremy Latimore (Dragons), Tom Humble (Wests Tigers), Shane Shackleton (Eels), Mose Masoe (Roosters). out: Michael Gordon (Sharks), Luke Lewis (Sharks), Travis Burns (Hull KR), Harry Siejka (Vodafone Warriors), Michael Jennings (Roosters).
raBBitohs: Michael Maguire, Coach in: Jeff Lima (Wigan), Ben Te’o (Broncos), Bryson Goodwin (Bulldogs), Beau Champion (Titans). out: Eddy Pettybourne (Tigers), Dave Taylor (Titans), Scott Geddes (retired).
raidErs: david Furner, Coachin: Joel Edwards (Knights). out: Bronson Harrison (Dragons).
roostErs: trent robinson, Coach in: James Maloney (Vodafone Warriors), Michael Oldfield (Sea Eagles), Sonny Bill Williams (rugby union), Michael Jennings (Panthers). out: Braith Anasta (Tigers), Mose Masoe (Panthers), Joseph ‘BJ’ Leilua (released).
sEa EagLEs: geoff toovey, Coach in: Richie Fa’aoso (Storm), Esi Tonga (Eels), Justin Horo (Eels). out: Dean Whare (Panthers), Tony Williams (Bulldogs), Darcy Lussick (Eels), Daniel Harrison (Eels), Michael Oldfield (Roosters).
sharKs: shane Flanagan, Coach in: Michael Gordon (Panthers), Luke Lewis (Panthers), Jonathan Wright (Bulldogs), Beau Ryan (Tigers), Chris Heighington (Tigers). out: Colin Best (retired), John Williams (retired), Josh Cordoba (retired), Jeremy Smith (Knights).
storM: Craig Bellamy, Coachin: Junior Sa’u (Knights), Junior Moors (Tigers), Brett Finch (Wigan). out: Dane Nielsen (Vodafone Warriors), Sika Manu (Panthers), Richie Fa’aoso (Sea Eagles), Rory Kostjaysn (Cowboys), Todd Lowrie (Vodafone Warriors), Michael Greenfield (retired), Jaiman Lowe (retired), Anthony Quinn (Knights).
tigErs: Mick Potter, Coach in: Braith Anasta (Roosters), Eddy Pettybourne (Rabbitohs), Bodene Thompson (Titans). out: Gareth Ellis (Super League), Beau Ryan (Sharks), Chris Heighington (Sharks), Junior Moors (Storm), Tom Humble (Panthers).
titans: John Cartwright, Coach in: Dave Taylor (Rabbitohs). out: Bodene Thompson (Tigers), Phil Graham (retired), Scott Prince (Broncos), Dominique Peyroux (Warriors), Michael Henderson (Dragons), Beau Champion (Rabbitohs).
VodaFonE Warriors: Matt Elliott, Coachin: Thomas Leuluai (Wigan), Dane Nielsen (Storm), Todd Lowrie (Storm), Dominique Peyroux (Titans), Harry Siejka (Panthers). out: Lewis Brown (Panthers), Micheal Luck (retired), James Maloney (Roosters), Omar Slaimankhel (Japan rugby union), Ukuma Ta’ai (Huddersfield).
NRL CLUBSKEY ARRIVALS & DEPARTURES
Braith AnastaGerard Beale
Bronson Harrison
Luke Lewis
Sonny Bill WilliamsMichael Gordon
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sBW joining the sydney roosters after
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BREAK-AWAYVODAFONE WARRIORSAPRIL School Holiday ProgrammeSee today’s Stars & Warriors U-20 Players
at the following clubsMonday 29 April Counties Manukau Rugby League – House Park, Mangere
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Thursday 2 May Otara Scorpions – Ngati Otara Park
Friday 3 May Mt Smart – Warriors Tour
Come and register and be in for selection to a closed session and tour with the Vodafone Warriors. For further details, visit:
www.cmsport.co.nz/breakaway
KEY ARRIVALS AND DEPARTURES
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NYC Player ProfIlesVodafone JunIor WarrIors
DAvID BHAnA cAPTAInDate of Birth: January 10, 1993Birthplace: Auckland, NZJunior Club: Northcote TigersPosition: Loose ForwardHeight: 183cm Weight: 96kg Rep Honours: Junior Kiwis 2012, NZ Residents 18s 2011NYC Games: 24 (2012), 32 points (8 tries)Secondary School: Birkenhead College
vInce AFOADate of Birth: August 5, 1993Birthplace: Auckland, NZJunior Club: Otahuhu LeopardsPosition: Prop/Second RowHeight: 186cm Weight: 103kg Rep Honours: NZ Secondary Schools 2011NYC Games: Yet to make debutSecondary School: Otahuhu College
KATAMIrO ATerADate of Birth: March 6, 1993Birthplace: Lower Hutt, NZJunior Club: Otahuhu LeopardsPosition: PropHeight: 186cm Weight: 105kg Rep Honours: NZ Residents 18s 2012NYC Games: Yet to make debutSecondary School: Tangaroa College
JOHn AcKLAnD cOAcHDate of Birth: August 2, 1958Appointed Position: 2010Previous Appointments: Junior Kiwi coach 2012, Warriors NRL assistant coach 2006-09, Warriors development coach 2004-05Playing Record: 1 Test for NZ 1983, Auckland representative,
Auckland first-class cricketerCoaching Record: NYC Premiership 2010, 2011; NYC Minor
Premiership 2011; NYC finals 2010-12
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sAM cOOKDate of Birth: August 1, 1993Birthplace: Auckland, NZJunior Club: Northcote TigersPosition: Halfback/StandoffHeight: 180cm Weight: 89kg Rep Honours: Nil NYC Games: Yet to make debutSecondary School: Westlake Boys’ High School
TrenT BIsHOPDate of Birth: October 25, 1993Birthplace: Auckland, NZJunior Club: Papakura Sea EaglesPosition: HookerHeight: 175cm Weight: 96kg Rep Honours: NZ Residents 18s 2011NYC Games: 15 (2012), 24 points (6 tries)Secondary School: Sacred Heart College
eserA eserADate of Birth: November 8, 1995Birthplace: Tafatafa-Falealili, SamoaJunior Club: Glenora BearsPosition: WingHeight: 177cm Weight: 82kg Rep Honours: NZ Residents 2012, NZ Residents 18s 2011NYC Games: Yet to make debutSecondary School: Henderson High School
rAyMOnD FAITALA-MArInerDate of Birth: July 26, 1993Birthplace: Auckland, NZJunior Club: Otahuhu LeopardsPosition: Second Row/Loose ForwardHeight: 186cm Weight: 105kg Rep Honours: NilNYC Games: 6 (2012), 4 points (1 try)Secondary School: Edgewater College
LAFU FeAGAIGADate of Birth: March 24, 1995Birthplace: Apia, SamoaJunior Club: Mangere East HawksPosition: CentreHeight: 180cm Weight: 92kg Rep Honours: NZ Residents 16s 2011NYC Games: Yet to make debutSecondary School: St Kentigern College
sIOne FeAODate of Birth: June 17, 1993Birthplace: Auckland, NZJunior Club: Otahuhu LeopardsPosition: Second Row/Loose Forward/CentreHeight: 190cm Weight: 96kg Rep Honours: NZ Residents 2012; NZ Residents 18s 2011NYC Games: 14 (2012), 8 points (2 tries)Secondary School: Otahuhu College
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DAvID FUsITUADate of Birth: October 16, 1994Birthplace: Auckland, NZJunior Club: Marist SaintsPosition: WingHeight: 192cm Weight: 96kg Rep Honours: Junior Kiwis 2012, NZ Residents 18s 2011NYC Games: 13 (2012), 36 points (9 tries)Secondary School: Kelston Boys’ High School
ALAMOTI FInAUDate of Birth: February 19, 1994Birthplace: Auckland, NZJunior Club: Marist SaintsPosition: WingHeight: 184cm Weight: 94kg Rep Honours: NZ Residents 18s 2012NYC Games: Yet to make debutSecondary School: Dilworth School
sUnIA HALADate of Birth: June 27, 1993Birthplace: Auckland, NZJunior Club: Bay Roskill VikingsPosition: Hooker/Second RowHeight: 177cm Weight: 90kg Rep Honours: Nil NYC Games: Yet to make debutSecondary School: Onehunga High School
sILIvA HAvILIDate of Birth: February 18, 1993Birthplace: Auckland, NZJunior Clubs: Otara Scorpions, Manurewa MarlinsPosition: HookerHeight: 175cm Weight: 99kg Rep Honours: Junior Kiwis 2011-12; NZ Residents 18s 2011NYC Games: 51 (2011-12), 96 points (23 tries, 2 goals)Secondary School: St Paul's College
nGATAUA HUKATAIDate of Birth: July 11, 1994Birthplace: Auckland, NZJunior Club: King’s College (rugby union)Position: Centre/WingHeight: 187cm Weight: 94kg Rep Honours: Junior Kiwis 2012;
NZ Secondary Schools (rugby union) 2011NYC Games: 24 (2012), 44 points (11 tries)Secondary School: King’s College
sOLOMOne KATADate of Birth: December 3, 1994Birthplace: Neiafu, TongaJunior Club: Sacred Heart College (rugby union)Position: WingHeight: 177cm Weight: 97kg Rep Honours: Tonga Under-21 (rugby union)NYC Games: Yet to make debutSecondary School: Sacred Heart College
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vILIAMI KAveInGADate of Birth: June 20, 1994Birthplace: Auckland, NZJunior Club: Mangere East HawksPosition: FullbackHeight: 180cm Weight: 87kgRep Honours: NZ Residents 18s 2011-12NYC Games: Yet to make debutSecondary School: Aorere College
TAMA KOOPUDate of Birth: May 22, 1993Birthplace: Huntly, NZJunior Club: TaniwharauPosition: PropHeight: 185cm Weight: 103kg Rep Honours: NZ Residents 18s 2011-12NYC Games: Yet to make debutSecondary School: Te Wharekura o Rakaumangamanga
nGAnI LAUMAPeDate of Birth: April 22, 1993Birthplace: Palmerston North, NZJunior Club: Feilding FalconsPosition: Centre/WingHeight: 178cm Weight: 97kg Rep Honours: NZ Residents 18s 2011; NZ Secondary Schools
(rugby union and rugby league) 2011NYC Games: 20 (2012), 64 points (16 tries)Secondary School: Palmerston North Boys’ High School
sTeDMAn LeFAUDate of Birth: October 14, 1993Birthplace: Auckland, NZJunior Club: Otahuhu Leopards, Mangere East HawksPosition: Second Row/Loose ForwardHeight: 183cm Weight: 94kg Rep Honours: NilNYC Games: Yet to make debutSecondary School: Aorere College
MAsOn LInODate of Birth: February 2, 1994Birthplace: Apia, SamoaJunior Clubs: Marist SaintsPosition: HalfbackHeight: 176cmWeight: 84kg Rep Honours: NZ Residents 18s 2011-12 NYC Games: 23 (2012), 144 points (2 tries, 66 goals)Secondary School: Avondale College
MeTIA LIsATIDate of Birth: April 5, 1994Birthplace: Auckland, NZJunior Club: Bay Roskill VikingsPosition: FullbackHeight: 184cm Weight: 92kgRep Honours: NilNYC Games: Yet to make debutSecondary School: Mount Roskill Grammar School
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sAMUeL LIsOneDate of Birth: February 19, 1994 Birthplace: Auckland, NZJunior Clubs: Otahuhu LeopardsPosition: Prop/Second RowHeight: 184cm Weight: 102kgRep Honours: New Zealand Residents 18s 2011-12NYC Games: Yet to make debutSecondary School: Tangaroa College
TUIMOALA LOLOHeADate of Birth: January 23, 1995 Birthplace: Auckland, NZJunior Club: Marist SaintsPosition: Halfback/Standoff/FullbackHeight: 177cm Weight: 89kg Rep Honours: NZ Residents 18s 2012, NZ Residents 16s 2011NYC Games: Yet to make debutSecondary School: Kelston Boys’ High School
vILIAMI LOLOHeADate of Birth: July 4, 1993 Birthplace: Auckland, NZJunior Club: Otahuhu LeopardsPosition: Centre/WingHeight: 180cm Weight: 89kg Rep Honours: NZ Residents 18s 2011;
NZ Secondary Schools 2011NYC Games: 21 (2011-12), 48 points (12 tries)Secondary School: Otahuhu College
eKO MALUDate of Birth: April 5, 1993Birthplace: Auckland, NZJunior Clubs: Mangere East HawksPosition: Halfback/Standoff/HookerHeight: 175cm Weight: 85kg Rep Honours: NZ Residents 18s 2011 NYC Games: 27 (2011-12), 16 points (4 tries)Secondary School: Aorere College
sHAWn MArsTersDate of Birth: May 17, 1993Birthplace: Sydney, AustraliaJunior Club: Manukau Rovers, Howick HornetsPosition: Second Row/PropHeight: 185cm Weight: 108kg Rep Honours: Nil NYC Games: Yet to make debutSecondary School: Auckland Seventh-Day
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Ken MAUMALODate of Birth: July 16, 1994Birthplace: Auckland, NZJunior Club: Papatoetoe PanthersPosition: Centre/WingHeight: 191cm Weight: 105kg Rep Honours: NZ Residents 18s 2012NYC Games: Yet to make debutSecondary School: Southern Cross Campus
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KUrT rOBInsOnDate of Birth: May 7, 1994 Birthplace: Lower Hutt, NZJunior Club: Petone PanthersPosition: HookerHeight: 169cm Weight: 84kg Rep Honours: NZ Residents 18s 2011-12NYC Games: Yet to make debutSecondary School: Hutt Valley High School
KOUMA sAMsOnDate of Birth: March 1, 1994 Birthplace: Auckland, NZJunior Club: Glenora BearsPosition: Second Row/Loose ForwardHeight: 185cm Weight: 95kg Rep Honours: NZ Residents 18s 2011-12NYC Games: 2 (2012), 0 pointsSecondary School: Green Bay High School
vIsesIO seTeFAnODate of Birth: January 1, 1993Birthplace: Vaiola, TongaJunior Clubs: Pukekohe Pythons, Manurewa MarlinsPosition: PropHeight: 188cm Weight: 108kg Rep Honours: NZ Residents 18s 2011 NYC Games: 6 (2011-12), 4 points (1 try)Secondary School: Pukekohe High School
MIcHAeL sIODate of Birth: May 16, 1993Birthplace: Auckland, NZJunior Club: Marist SaintsPosition: Loose Forward/HookerHeight: 179cmWeight: 94kg Rep Honours: NZ Residents 18s 2011 NYC Games: 4 (2012), 0 pointsSecondary School: St Paul’s College
erIc neWBIGGInGDate of Birth: February 27, 1994Birthplace: Rarotonga, Cook IslandsJunior Club: Otahuhu LeopardsPosition: PropHeight: 191cm Weight: 100kg Rep Honours: NZ Residents 18s 2011-12NYC Games: Yet to make debutSecondary School: One Tree Hill College
ABrAHAM PAPALIIDate of Birth: June 6, 1993 Birthplace: Auckland, NZJunior Clubs: Massey High School (rugby union)Position: Prop/Second RowHeight: 189cm Weight: 114kgRep Honours: North Harbour Under-20 (rugby union)NYC Games: Yet to make debutSecondary School: Massey High School
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TOAFOFOA sIPLeyDate of Birth: January 5, 1995Birthplace: Auckland, NZJunior Club: Richmond RoversPosition: Prop/Second RowHeight: 185cm Weight: 107kg Rep Honours: NilNYC Games: Yet to make debutSecondary School: St Paul’s College
BrAXTOn sTAnLeyDate of Birth: May 22, 1994 Birthplace: Auckland, NZJunior Club: Auckland Grammar School (rugby union)Position: CentreHeight: 183cm Weight: 101kg Rep Honours: NZ Residents 18s 2012NYC Games: 5 (2012), 10 (2 tries, 1 goal)Secondary School: Auckland Grammar School
JAMes TAyLOrDate of Birth: August 1, 1994Birthplace: Auckland, NZJunior Clubs: Northcote TigersPosition: PropHeight: 179cm Weight: 102kg Rep Honours: NZ Residents 18s 2011-12 NYC Games: 7 (2012), 4 points (1 try)Secondary School: Rosmini College
ADAM TUIMAvAve-GerrArDDate of Birth: September 27, 1994Birthplace: Auckland, NZJunior Club: Marist SaintsPosition: UtilityHeight: 185cmWeight: 92kg Rep Honours: NZ Residents 18s 2012NYC Games: 10 (2012), 4 points (1 try)Secondary School: Lynfield College
ALBerT veTeDate of Birth: January 24, 1993Birthplace: Auckland, NZJunior Club: St Kentigern College (rugby union)Position: PropHeight: 188cm Weight: 110kg Rep Honours: NZ Barbarians (rugby union)NYC Games: 17 (2012), 20 points (5 tries)Secondary School: St Kentigern College
MIcHAeL yOUnGDate of Birth: December 7, 1993Birthplace: Auckland, NZJunior Club: Mt Wellington WarriorsPosition: Second Row/PropHeight: 185cm Weight: 94kg Rep Honours: NilNYC Games: Yet to make debutSecondary School: Sacred Heart College
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VODAFONE WARRIORS
NRL & NYC TRIALSSUNDAY, FEBRUARY 9 – Pizzey Park, Burleigh Headsgold Coast titans 42Mark O'Dare 2, Anthony Don 2, Steve Michaels, Beau Falloon, Jordan Rankin tries; Beau Henry 4 conversions; Jordan Rankin 3 conversions.
Vodafone Warriors 24Pita Godinet, David Fusitua, Konrad Hurrell, Ngani Laumape, Atelea Nafetalai tries; Harry Siejka conversion; Pita Godinet conversion.
Halftime: 18-6 Titans. Referees: Gavin Badger & Clayton Sharpe. Crowd: 7000.
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 16 – Waikato Stadium, HamiltonPenrith Panthers 32Lewis Brown 2, Josh Mansour, David Simmons, Lachlan Coote, Geoff Daniela tries; Luke Walsh 2 conversions; Wes Naiqama conversion; Blake Austin conversion.
Vodafone Warriors 18Manu Vatuvei, Ngani Laumape, Kevin Locke, Glen Fisiiahi tries; Shaun Johnson conversion.
Halftime: 22-4 Panthers. Referees: Henry Perenara & Chris James. Crowd: 12,000.
SATURDAY FEBRUARY 9 – Paparoa Park, HowickVodafone Junior Warriors 40Esera Esera 3, Tuimoala Lolohea 2, Abraham Papalii, Ken Maumalo, Toafofoa Sipley tries; Carlos Hotene 2 conversions.
howick hornets 22
Halftime: 16-10 Vodafone Junior Warriors
SATURDAY FEBRUARY 16 – Waikato Stadium, HamiltonVodafone Junior Warriors 50Viliami Lolohea 2, Tuimoala Lolohea 2, Abraham Papalii 2, Kurt Robinson, Eko Malu, Albert Vete tries; Solomone Kata 4 conversions; Mason Lio 3 conversions.
Waicoa Bay selection 12Aaron Jolley, Moses Tuivoavoa tries; Aaron Jolley conversion,Josh Weeden conversion.
Halftime: 22-6 Vodafone Junior Warriors
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY, 17 – Cornwall Park, AucklandVodafone Junior Warriors 34Ken Maumalo 3, Charlton Brown, Visesio Setefano, Viliami Kaveinga tries; Phoenix Paeu 3 conversions, Braxton Edmonds 2 conversions.
glenora Bears 22
Halftime: 24-6 Vodafone Junior Warriors
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 23 – Forsyth Barr Stadium, DunedinVodafone Warriors 16Manu Vatuvei, Glen Fisiiahi, Todd Lowrie tries; Pita Godinet conversion; Shaun Johnson penalty.
Brisbane Broncos 10Lachlan Maranta, Justin Hodges tries; Scott Prince conversion.
Halftime: 2-0 Vodafone Warriors. Referees: Ashley Klein & Phil Haines. Crowd: 15,345.
Back r
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2013Vodafone JunIor W
arrIors
Home Away Home Away
ROUND 1MarCh 7-11
Roosters v Rabbitohs Broncos v Sea Eagles Eels v Warriors Bulldogs v Cowboys Panthers v Raiders Storm v Dragons Sharks v Titans Knights v Wests Tigers
ROUND 2MarCh 14-18
Eels v Bulldogs Dragons v Broncos Cowboys v Storm Warriors v Roosters Titans v Raiders Wests Tigers v Panthers Sea Eagles v Knights Rabbitohs v Sharks
ROUND 3MarCh 21-25
Storm v Bulldogs Wests Tigers v Eels Titans v Sea Eagles Roosters v Broncos Sharks v Warriors Panthers v Rabbitohs Raiders v Dragons Knights v Cowboys
ROUND 4MarCh 28- aPriL 1Easter Weekend
Sea Eagles v Wests Tigers Bulldogs v Rabbitohs Broncos v Storm Sharks v Dragons Panthers v Titans Knights v Raiders Warriors v Cowboys Roosters v Eels
ROUND 5aPriL 5-8
Bulldogs v Sea Eagles Titans v Broncos Eels v Sharks Cowboys v Panthers
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Dragons v Knights Warriors v Rabbitohs Raiders v Roosters Storm v Wests Tigers
ROUND 6aPriL 12-14
Broncos v Cowboys Roosters v Bulldogs Knights v Panthers Raiders v Warriors Rabbitohs v Storm Sea Eagles v Sharks Wests Tigers v Dragons Titans v Eels
ROUND 7aPriL 25-29
anzac day april 25
Roosters v Dragons Storm v Warriors Sea Eagles v Rabbitohs Cowboys v Raiders Wests Tigers v Broncos Titans v Knights Sharks v Bulldogs Panthers v Eels
2013 NRL and NYC DrawROUND 8May 3-6
Broncos v Rabbitohs Bulldogs v Wests Tigers Storm v Raiders Eels v Cowboys Warriors v Titans Knights v Sharks Roosters v Panthers Dragons v Sea Eagles
ROUND 9May 10-13
Rabbitohs v Cowboys Wests Tigers v Sharks Warriors v Bulldogs Eels v Broncos Raiders v Knights Titans v Dragons Panthers v Storm Sea Eagles v Roosters
ROUND 10May 17-20
Broncos v Titans Rabbitohs v Wests Tigers Dragons v Eels Panthers v Warriors Cowboys v Roosters Sharks v Raiders Knights v Bulldogs Storm v Sea Eagles
ROUND 11May 24-27
Wests Tigers v Cowboys Bulldogs v Broncos Dragons v Panthers Roosters v Storm Warriors v Knights Sea Eagles v Raiders Eels v Titans Sharks v Rabbitohs
ROUND 12May 31-June 3
Bulldogs v Dragons Rabbitohs v Knights Titans v Cowboys
Byes: Broncos v WarriorsRoosters, Eels, Panthers, Storm, Sharks, Tigers, Sea Eagles, Raiders
ROUND 13JunE 7-10
Eels v Roosters Knights v Dragons Cowboys v Bulldogs Warriors v Sea Eagles
Byes: Titans, Rabbitohs
Panthers v Wests Tigers Storm v Sharks Raiders v Broncos
ROUND 14JunE 14-17
Dragons v Cowboys Sea Eagles v Bulldogs Raiders v Panthers Sharks v Eels Rabbitohs v Titans Storm v Knights Roosters v Warriors Broncos v Wests Tigers
ROUND 15JunE 21-24
Bulldogs v Roosters Wests Tigers v Raiders Eels v Rabbitohs
Byes: Titans v StormBroncos, Panthers, Sharks, Knights, Dragons, Cowboys, Warriors, Sea Eagles
2013 NRL and NYC DrawROUND 23 AUGUST 16-19
Dragons v Sharks Warriors v Panthers Knights v Storm Broncos v Eels Rabbitohs v Sea Eagles Cowboys v Titans Raiders v Bulldogs Wests Tigers v Roosters
ROUND 24 AUGUST 23-26
Storm v Eels Cowboys v Knights Panthers v Broncos Rabbitohs v Bulldogs Titans v Warriors Dragons v Wests Tigers Raiders v Sea Eagles Sharks v Roosters
ROUND 25AUGUST 30-SEPTEMBER 2
Warriors v Raiders Bulldogs v Panthers Broncos v Knights Wests Tigers v Rabbitohs Roosters v Titans Sea Eagles v Storm Sharks v Cowboys Eels v Dragons
ROUND 26SEPTEMBER 5-7
Cowboys v Wests Tigers Broncos v Bulldogs Rabbitohs v Roosters Raiders v Sharks Dragons v Warriors Sea Eagles v Panthers Knights v Eels Storm v Titans
ROUND 16JUNE 28-JULY 1
Byes: Eels, Bulldogs
Rabbitohs v Raiders Wests Tigers v Storm Panthers v Dragons Knights v Titans Warriors v Broncos Cowboys v Sharks Roosters v Sea Eagles
ROUND 17JULY 5-8
Storm v Broncos Sharks v Wests Tigers Dragons v Roosters Titans v Panthers Raiders v Cowboys Bulldogs v Knights Rabbitohs v Warriors Sea Eagles v Eels
ROUND 18JULY 12-15
Broncos v Sharks Eels v Panthers Bulldogs v Storm Cowboys v Sea Eagles
Byes:Roosters, Knights, Dragons, Warriors, Titans, Tigers, Rabbitohs, Raiders
ROUND 19JULY 19-22
Wests Tigers v Warriors Raiders v Eels Roosters v Sharks
Byes: Broncos, Bulldogs, Storm, Cowboys
Panthers v Knights Sea Eagles v Titans Rabbitohs v Dragons
ROUND 20 JULY 26-29
Cowboys v Broncos Bulldogs v Eels Dragons v Raiders Titans v Rabbitohs Warriors v Storm Sharks v Panthers Knights v Roosters Wests Tigers v Sea Eagles
ROUND 21 AUGUST 2-5
Warriors v Sharks Raiders v Storm Knights v Broncos Dragons v Bulldogs Panthers v Roosters Eels v Sea Eagles Titans v Wests Tigers Cowboys v Rabbitohs
ROUND 22AUGUST 9-12
Storm v Rabbitohs Sea Eagles v Warriors Broncos v Dragons Eels v Wests Tigers Roosters v Raiders Sharks v Knights Panthers v Cowboys Bulldogs v Titans
Home Away Home Away
FiNAL SERiES - NRL PLAYOFFSWEEK ONE SEpTEmBER 13-15 – QUALIFYING FINALSGame #1 v Game #2 vGame #3 vGame #4 v
WEEK TWO SEpTEmBER 20-21 – SEMI FINALSGame #1 vGame #2 v
WEEK THREE SEpTEmBER 27-28 – PRELIMINARY FINALSGame #1 vGame #2 v
NRL GRAND FINALgrand final SUNDAY OCTOBER 6
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BiggEst hoME CroWds38,412 v Parramatta, Eden Park, 2011
37,502 v Manly, Eden Park, 2012
32,174 v illawarra, Ericsson stadium, 1995
Most First-gradE aPPEaranCEs261 stacey Jones, 1995-2005, 2009
Most gaMEs as hEad CoaCh154 ivan Cleary, 2006-2011
Most Wins as hEad CoaCh77 ivan Cleary, 2006-2011
Most gaMEs as CaPtain91 steve Price, 2005-2009
Most triEs in a MatCh5 Francis Meli v Bulldogs,
sydney showground, 2003
Most triEs in a sEason23 Francis Meli (27 games), 2003
Most CarEEr triEs For CLuB102 Manu Vatuvei
(152 games), 2004-2012
Most Points in a sEason242 ivan Cleary
(26 games, 8 tries, 105 goals), 2002
Most Points in a MatCh28 gene ngamu (3 tries, 8 goals)
v north Queensland, Ericsson stadium, 1996
28 ivan Cleary (1 try, 12 goals) v northern Eagles, Ericsson stadium, 2002
28 James Maloney (3 tries, 8 goals) v Brisbane, suncorp stadium, 2010
CLUB RECORDSMost goaLs in a MatCh12 ivan Cleary v northern Eagles,
Ericsson stadium, 2002
Most Points For thE CLuB674 stacey Jones
(261 games, 77 tries, 176 goals, 14 field goals), 1995-2005, 2009
BiggEst Winning Margin66 v south sydney,
telstra stadium, 2006
BiggEst Losing Margin54 0-54 v st george illawarra,
Win stadium, 2000
LongEst Winning strEaK8 round 7-round 14, 2002
LongEst hoME Winning strEaK7 July 12, 2008-March 14, 2009
LongEst Losing strEaK8 rounds 19-26, 2012
Eden Park, 2011
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