In October Fita Hala guided the Auckland Vulcans U15 side to the national title for the very first time, upsetting perennial heavyweights Akarana and Counties Manukau along the way. Here’s our chat with coach Hala about the achievement. Has it sunk in yet that you coached, what is perceived as a third-string Auckland team, to […]
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Waterview Laundromat local Q&A – Soape Kavaliku
Soape Kavaliku is one of the most experienced, and feared, props running around in the Auckland competition. After several seasons with Mt Albert, the hulking forward has been a key figure for Glenora as they have developed into a Premiership force. Here’s our chat with Soape on 2018 and what’s next. Glenora dominated the majority […]
Waterview Laundromat local Q&A – Barb Murphy
Kiwileaguecentral.com catches up with New Lynn Stags chairperson Barbara Murphy to discuss how things are going at the west Auckland club. Talk us through your background with the club? My family has always been involved with the New Lynn Stags, and it’s my way of being involved and giving something back to this community. I […]
Waterview Laundromat local Q&A – Phil Gordon
Once the man who helped Kelston to become the kings of New Zealand secondary school rugby league, Phil Gordon will return to west Auckland in 2019 as one of the new co-coaches of the Te Atatu Roosters in the Auckland second division. Here’s our catch up with him ahead of the pre-season getting underway. 2019 […]
Waterview Laundromat local Q&A – Jody Henry
The Franklin Storm were the big surprise package of 2018 in the Auckland Rugby League Premiership competitions, powering through to the finals in their debut year with a string of impressive results. Kiwileaguecentral.com sat down with the driving force behind the Storm, player/coach Jody Henry, to review the season. In the team’s first year of […]
Former Kiwi international to coach Mangere East
The Mangere East Hawks have pulled off a major signing ahead of the 2019 season, with the club today announcing former Kiwi international and Fox Memorial Premiership winner Richie Blackmore as their new coach. Blackmore has spent the last two years without an official coaching role, instead assisting a number of clubs as an advisor, […]
Waterview Laundromat local Q&A – Zane Pocklington
After a couple of seasons with Pt Chevalier in the Auckland first division, Zane Pocklington is heading across town to Marist in 2019 to assume the head coaching role with the Saints. Here’s our chat with him ahead of the pre-season kicking off. Congratulations on the new gig, Zane. Talk us through what made you […]
Akarana defend National Premiership
The Akarana Falcons have defended their New Zealand Rugby League National Premiership title, running rampant against Counties Manukau to record a 51-20 victory in Auckland on Saturday. Five tries in under 20 minutes in the first half set Akarana up for the victory, with James Taumata and Dylan Tavita both registering doubles. The Falcons led 29-10 […]
Waterview Laundromat local Q&A – Mike Tsang
It’s not uncommon for Auckland club players to go on and achieve international honours in rugby league. Look at the Kiwis, Toa Samoa and Mate Ma’a Tonga squads, and you’ll see a whole lot of them. But Richmond winger Mike Tsang’s appearance for Hong Kong at the Emerging Nations World Championship stands out, and his […]
