Counties Rugby 2016
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<p>Looks like Kali Hala(Auckland 7s speedster) is trying his hand over there this year.</p>
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<p>That's probably George Edwards from MAGS, right? I didn't realize he was back in rugby, as he was in the Warriors U20s not too long ago. He was the 1st 5 for MAGS a couple of years ago.</p>
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<p>I thought Ki Anufe disappeared, because he wasn't in the Counties team last year. I thought he went really well as back-up to Kerr in 2014. He's a better 10 than Francis IMO.</p> -
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<p>He would be young enough to learn how to train professionally.</p>
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<p>Him and his brother need trainings tips from this guy</p>
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<p>Shit, I just looked up google to see how Daniel Adongo was getting on and found this from last year</p>
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<p>Police have twice in the past three months been called to the Fishers' home of former Colts linebacker Daniel Adongo to investigate potential domestic violence, and the NFL confirmed Friday it is investigating Adongo under its personal conduct policy.</p>
<p>The Colts waived Adongo on Thursday, one week after the second police call on Dec. 10. Adongo was ruled out of Sunday's loss at Jacksonville, though the team did not give a reason for the decision. Coach Chuck Pagano would not comment on whether the decision to waive Adongo was related to the police calls.</p>
<p>Hamilton County deputy prosecutor Amy Summerfield said in a statement that no charges would be filed and the case is closed.</p>
<p>On Oct. 24, a woman told police that she was afraid of Adongo and did not want him to return to his residence but "was not forthcoming with any information in reference to these incidents," according to the police report. She indicated that arguments had occurred over the past several months. Adongo went to the Fishers Police Department while officers were speaking with the woman and said he would not stay at the home that evening and was going to end the relationship, according to the police report.</p>
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According to the police report, Adongo said he has an "open case" with the NFL and was limited on what he could say. The report states, "Adongo advised the information (the woman) provided is inaccurate and the NFL Investigators have all the information to prove that." NFL spokesman Brian McCarthy on Friday responded by email to a question from IndyStar regarding the case: "We are aware and it's under review."</p>
<p>On Dec. 10, police returned to the home after Dawn Monks, who said she is a friend of the woman, told them she had received text messages from the woman reading "911" and "Help." Monks told police that Adongo had previously kicked open the bathroom door, grabbed the woman by the throat and held her underwater in the bathtub, according to the report. She said Adongo had previously punched multiple holes in the walls and damaged appliances, the woman's car, furniture and cell phones.</p>
<p>When police spoke to the woman, she was covering herself in a blanket. Police noted that she had a black left eye, a large cut on her lip and marks on her lower wrists. The woman said "she caused these marks to herself because she is crazy," according to the police report. Monks later went to the police station, according to the police report, and said the woman had said Adongo had caused the marks.</p>
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<p>I really liked this guy as a player. Bummer.</p>
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<p>Can't find anything on what he is up to now. What a waste.</p> -
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<p>Below is the Cavaliers Selection squad to prepare for a game against <strong>Northland</strong> at Wellsford on May 18. This group has been selected from the first 7 rounds of Club Rugby.</p>
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<p>I suspect that it is likely to be a trial squad, like yours with many players unavailable for one reason or another and some fringe players pushing for a Mitre 10 Cup spot.</p> -
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<p>He would be his younger brother who was signed by Waikato last year. A big hua, not fit, hard to tackle. He played for Waikato development last year. Waikato must have given up on him or he has wanted to move closer to his Auckland family.</p>
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<p>dropped.</p> -
<p><a data-ipb='nomediaparse' href='http://steelers.co.nz/news/article/1526/'>http://steelers.co.nz/news/article/1526/</a></p>
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<p>dropped.</p>
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<p>Willy, slightly off topic, but one of my mates in Waikato club land has told me Waikato has only signed 6 guys for the NPC season, and their delay is causing a heap of guys to sign with other unions? Is that true? And if so, what the fuck?</p> -
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<p><a data-ipb='nomediaparse' href='http://steelers.co.nz/news/article/1526/'>http://steelers.co.nz/news/article/1526/</a></p>
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<p>Just caught up with reading this and found this quote interesting..</p>
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<p>“Because of the new rules we are looking at how it may change some positions, so for example we played Harry Fitzsimons (Karaka) at openside flanker, he is usually a lock and he went really well, so did Fotu Lokotui (Patumahoe).<strong> Basically, the jackling number 7 who gets his hands on the ball at the breakdown is out of the game.</strong></p>
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<p>Not sure if that will change over time as players and coaches adapt even more, but if that gets through to test rugby a certain Mr pocock may need to change his game.</p> -
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<p>Willy, slightly off topic, but one of my mates in Waikato club land has told me Waikato has only signed 6 guys for the NPC season, and their delay is causing a heap of guys to sign with other unions? Is that true? And if so, what the fuck?</p>
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<p>WTW can't remember his password so has to wait until he gets home to answer this...</p>
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<p>The massive pork chop!</p> -
<p>Just got this from WTW</p>
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<p><span style="color:rgb(31,73,125);font-family:Calibri, 'sans-serif';font-size:11pt;">Apparently a few players who had </span><span style="color:rgb(31,73,125);font-family:Calibri, 'sans-serif';font-size:11pt;">contracts and didn’t front up last year, were told they needed to show some form and attitude in Club Rugby to get back</span> and 6 is a gross understimate of signed contracts</p> -
<p><a data-ipb='nomediaparse' href='http://www.nzherald.co.nz/rugby/news/article.cfm?c_id=80&objectid=11662836'>http://www.nzherald.co.nz/rugby/news/article.cfm?c_id=80&objectid=11662836 </a></p>
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<p>AB's to play Counties an Northland</p>
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<p><u><strong>Cavaliers Squad to prepare & play Ta$man on Wednesday 29th June</strong></u></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12px;">Luteru laulala </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12px;">Ardmore Marist</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size:12px;">Lolohea Loco </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12px;">Ardmore Marist</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size:12px;">Viliame Rarasea</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12px;">Ardmore Marist</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size:12px;">Joe Ikenasio</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12px;">Ardmore Marist</span></p>
<br><p><span style="font-size:12px;">Suliasi Taufalele </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12px;">Ardmore Marist</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size:12px;">Sepu Taufa </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12px;">Bombay</span></p>
<br><p><span style="font-size:12px;">Ki Anufe </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12px;">Bombay</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size:12px;">Liam Daniela </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12px;">Bombay</span></p>
<br><p><span style="font-size:12px;">Kalolo Tuiloma </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12px;">Bombay</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size:12px;">Patrick Masoe</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12px;">Bombay</span></p>
<br><p><span style="font-size:12px;">Matiaha Martin </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12px;">Bombay</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size:12px;">Josh Allen</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12px;">Bombay</span></p>
<br><p><span style="font-size:12px;">Fotu Lokotui </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12px;">Patumahoe</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size:12px;">Viliami Taulani</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12px;">Patumahoe</span></p>
<br><p><span style="font-size:12px;">Riley Hohepa</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12px;">Patumahoe</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size:12px;">Jamie Metcalfe </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12px;">Manurewa</span></p>
<br><p><span style="font-size:12px;">Matt Vaai </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12px;">Manurewa</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size:12px;">Gene Te Amo </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12px;">Manurewa</span></p>
<br><p><span style="font-size:12px;">Michael Lea </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12px;">Manurewa</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size:12px;">Jarrod Adams </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12px;">Pukekohe</span></p>
<br><p><span style="font-size:12px;">Joe Reynolds </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12px;">Pukekohe</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size:12px;">Mokani Fuavao</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12px;">Pukekohe</span></p>
<br><p><span style="font-size:12px;">Nathan De Theiry</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12px;">Pukekohe</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size:12px;">Jarrod Stephenson</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12px;">Pukekohe</span></p>
<br><p><span style="font-size:12px;">Cameron Skelton </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12px;">Pukekohe</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size:12px;">George Maka </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12px;">Pukekohe</span></p>
<br><p><span style="font-size:12px;">Gafatasi Su’a</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12px;">Pukekohe</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size:12px;">Desma Liaina</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12px;">Karaka</span></p>
<br><p><span style="font-size:12px;">Logo Fotofili </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12px;">Karaka</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size:12px;">Jamie Gilbert-Clarke</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12px;">Karaka</span></p>
<br><p><span style="font-size:12px;">Asa Lehauli</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12px;">Karaka</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size:12px;">Cardiff Vaega</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12px;">Karaka</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size:12px;">Jonah Refiti </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12px;">Karaka</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size:12px;">Harry Fitzsimmons</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12px;">Karaka</span></p>
<br><p><span style="font-size:12px;">Courtney Roberts </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12px;">Onewhero</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size:12px;">Leroy Jack</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12px;">Onewhero</span></p>
<br><p><span style="font-size:12px;">Luke Makaris</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12px;">Onewhero</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size:12px;">Sean Bagshaw </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12px;">Onewhero</span></p>
<br><p><span style="font-size:12px;">Richard Judd</span></p>
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<blockquote class="ipsBlockquote" data-author="mikedogz" data-cid="592821" data-time="1467183566"><p>Half time score at Massey Patk is 19 - 5 to the Mako$.</p></blockquote>
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<p>Nah, I wasn't, I saw the score on facebook.</p>
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<p><u><strong>Cavaliers Selection fall short to Ta$man High Performance XV</strong></u></p>
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<p>The Counties Cavaliers Selection squad were beaten 29-22 by the Ta$man Mako$ High Performance XV in a pre-season hit out at Massey Park last night.</p>
<p>The home side got off to a pretty slow start, letting in a couple of quick tries to trail 17-5 at the half time break. It’s just the second time the Cavaliers have played under the new rules, so it took them a while to adjust.</p>
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<p>A positive for coach Darryl Suasua was that they were good at the breakdown and didn’t go off their feet. They weren’t penalised in that area.</p>
<p>It was a better second half for the Cavaliers, who dominated the scrum in the second spell and won quite a few penalties. Ta$man have been playing under the new laws, therefore they knew what to expect.</p>
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<p>The Cavaliers looked good when they attacked, it was just some defensive lapses that cost them the game in the end.</p>
<p>The Steelers squad will go fulltime later in July, with the 2016 Mitre 10 Cup squad to be confirmed at a later date.</p> -
<p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Counties Manukau signings:</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);"><a data-ipb='nomediaparse' href='http://www.nzherald.co.nz/rugby/news/article.cfm?c_id=80&objectid=11677352'>Hika Elliot and Sherwin Stowers back for Steelers</a></span></span></p> -
<p>Squad Announcement 2016</p>
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<p>25 July 2016</p>
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<p>Steelers coaches Darryl Suasua, Grant Henson and Semo Sititi have announced their squad for the 2016 Mitre 10 Cup. The squad includes 12 new players, with New Zealand Under 20’s representatives Jonathan Taumateine and Orbyn Leger among the new faces. Former New Zealand Secondary Schools captain Sootala Fa’aso’o is included in the squad alongside returning Chiefs hooker Hika Elliot.</p>
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<p>The squad includes a number of Super Rugby and New Zealand Sevens players; Jimmy Tupou, Jordan Taufua, Piers Francis, Sam Vaka, Toni Pulu and Sione Fifita. Augustine Pulu, Sione Molia and Sonny Bill Williams will join the squad at the conclusion of the Rio Olympics. Sevens veteran Sherwin Stowers will line up for the Steelers in 2016. </p>
<p>The squad has been hit hard by injury throughout the Super Rugby season. Chiefs props Nepo Laulala and Pauliasi Manu, loose forwards Maama Vaipulu and Sam Henwood as well as Chiefs outside back Glen Fisi’iahi are all contracted to the Steelers but all unavailable due to injury.</p>
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<p>Head coach Darryl Suasua is excited about the squad he has.</p>
<p>“The number of season-ending injuries has provided opportunities for players who have performed well in our club competition. The real challenge for us this season will be adjusting to the new laws at the Mitre 10 Cup level. Most provinces have adopted to the new laws during their club seasons, where as we have played club under the old rules. A big work on will be adjusting to the tackle ball laws between now and the start of the competition. We’re looking forward to competing well this season.â€</p>
<p>All of our major sponsors return for the season; PIC Insurance Brokers, South Auckland Motors, Kukri & ECOLight will all be supporting the Steelers in 2016.</p>
<p>Season Memberships are on sale now from only $50 for a South Auckland Motors Embankment Membership or $100 for a Grandstand Membership for an adult and $50 for a child. Kids 13 years and under are FREE on the South Auckland Motors Embankment to all Steelers round-robin home games courtesy of Pak ‘n’ Save Pukekohe. Memberships and Individual tickets are available from the CMRFU office, www.steelers.co.nz, www.iticket.co.nz or at the Gate at ECOLight Stadium on game day.</p>
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<p>2016 Steelers Mitre 10 Cup Squad</p>
<p>Jarred Adams (Prop) Pukekohe *</p>
<p>Sam Aiono (Prop) Bombay</p>
<p>Sean Bagshaw (Prop) Onewhero</p>
<p>Nathan De Thierry (First Five-Eighth) Pukekohe</p>
<p>Hika Elliot (Hooker) Papakura</p>
<p>Sootala Fa’aso’o (Loose Forward) North Shore *</p>
<p>Sione Faletau (Prop) Patumahoe *</p>
<p>Sione Fifita (Outside Back) Pukekohe</p>
<p>Piers Francis (First Five-Eighth) Bombay</p>
<p>Joseph Ikenasio (Midfield) Ardmore Marist</p>
<p>Richard Judd (Halfback) Onewhero</p>
<p>Luteru Laulala (Outside Back) Ardmore Marist *</p>
<p>Orbyn Leger (Midfield) Karaka *</p>
<p>Fotu Lokotui (Loose Forward) Patumahoe *</p>
<p>Matiaha Martin (Lock) Bombay *</p>
<p>Sione Molia (Outside Back) Karaka</p>
<p>Augustine Pulu (Halfback) Karaka</p>
<p>Toni Pulu (Outside) Bombay</p>
<p>Viliame Rarasea (Lock) Ardmore Marist</p>
<p>Joe Reynolds (Outside Back) Pukekohe *</p>
<p>Cameron Skelton (Lock) Pukekohe *</p>
<p>Sherwin Stowers (Outside Back) Ardmore Marist</p>
<p>Gafatasi Su’a (Hooker) Pukekohe</p>
<p>Suliasi Taufalele (Hooker) Ardmore Marist</p>
<p>Jordan Taufua (Loose Forward) Ardmore Marist</p>
<p>Viliami Taulani (Loose Forward) Patumahoe</p>
<p>Jonathan Taumateine (Halfback) Ardmore Marist *</p>
<p>Kalolo Tuiloma (Prop) Bombay *</p>
<p>Jimmy Tupou (Lock) Patumahoe</p>
<p>Cardiff Vaega (Midfield) Karaka</p>
<p>Sam Vaka (Midfield) Bombay</p>
<p>Sonny Bill Williams (Midfield) Puni</p>
<p>Five players who are contracted, but unavailable due to injury:</p>
<p>Glen Fisi’iahi (Outside Back) Bombay *</p>
<p>Sam Henwood (Loose Forward) Pukekohe</p>
<p>Nepo Laulala (Prop) Ardmore Marist *</p>
<p>Pauliasi Manu (Prop) Karaka</p>
<p>Maama Vaipulu (Loose Forward) Pukekohe</p>
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<p>Players contracted for pre-season:</p>
<p>Harry Fitzsimons (Loose Forward) Karaka</p>
<p>Kalione Hala (Outside Back) Karaka </p>
<p>Lolohea Loco (Outside Back) Ardmore Marist</p>
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<p>Steelers coach Darryl Suasua has named his side to take on the Taranaki Bulls in their first pre-season game in Otorohanga tomorrow:</p>
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<p>15 Kalione Hala</p>
<p>14 Lolohea Loco</p>
<p>13 Joseph Ikenasio</p>
<p>12 Cardiff Vaega ©</p>
<p>11 Sherwin Stowers</p>
<p>10 Orbyn Leger</p>
<p>9 Richard Judd</p>
<p>8 Sootala Fa’aso’o</p>
<p>7 Fotu Lokotui</p>
<p>6 Viliami Taulani</p>
<p>5 Matiaha Martin</p>
<p>4 Viliame Rarasea</p>
<p>3 Sione Faletau</p>
<p>2 Gafatasi Su’a</p>
<p>1 Sam Aiono</p>
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<p>16 Sione Anga’aelangi</p>
<p>17 Kalolo Tuiloma</p>
<p>18 Sean Bagshaw</p>
<p>19 Jarred Adams</p>
<p>20 Cameron Skelton</p>
<p>22 Harry Fitzsimons</p>
<p>23 Jonathan Taumateine</p>
<p>24 Nathan de Thierry</p>
<p>25 Luteru Laulala</p>