Sky Super Rugby Aupiki Fixtures

Watch the country’s leading female players as they set the Super Rugby landscape alight in 2022

The country’s leading women players will set the rugby landscape alight in 2022 with the inaugural season of Super Rugby Aupiki.

The Blues, Chiefs, Hurricanes & Matatū (a combined South Island team governed by the Crusaders & Highlanders) will face off in 2022.

 

The name Super Rugby Aupiki reflects on the competition being a crucial steppingstone between Farah Palmer Cup and the Black Ferns, with Aupiki translating to mean ‘the ascent to the upper most realm’.

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Luka Connor stamps mark on Sky Super Rugby Aupiki
Chiefs Manawa hooker Luka Connor was instrumental in her side's historic Sky Super Rugby Aupiki success. She scored two tries in three matches and topped the charts for the most turnovers, with four.

“We needed this, it was critical for a bigger picture” – Chiefs Manawa skipper Les Elder
The Waitomo Chiefs Manawa were crowned inaugural Sky Super Rugby Aupiki champions in Hamilton on Sunday evening [NZT], but skipper Les Elder sees far more positives from the competition than just taking home Hineruhi – the Super Rugby Aupiki trophy.

Chiefs Manawa crowned Sky Super Rugby Aupiki champs
The final scoreline of 35-0 looks emphatic for the Chiefs Manawa but it needed two sweet pieces of Kelly Brazier skill to break down the Blues to clinch the inaugural Sky Super Rugby Aupiki title in Hamilton.
Leti-I’iga brace sees Hurricanes Poua home
Matatū will have nightmares about Ayesha Leti-I’iga after the Hurricanes Poua wing helped her side to a 18-6 win in the penultimate game of Sky Super Rugby Aupiki in Hamilton.
PREVIEW: Sky Super Rugby Aupiki Round 3
We’ve got ourselves two blockbusters on Sunday evening in Hamilton, with the nib Blues and Waitomo Chiefs Manawa set to battle it out for the inaugural Sky Super Rugby Aupiki title. Matatū and the Hurricanes Poua will look to finish off on a high and pick up their first win from 5.45pm.

Hurricanes Poua named for Matatū clash
Another trip up state highway five awaits the Hurricanes Poua for their final match of Sky Super Rugby Aupiki on Sunday. After their history making debut on Tuesday, the team’s focus shifts toward their clash with Matatū.
Matatū side named for final clash with Hurricanes Poua
Matatū has announced its lineup to take on Hurricanes Poua in Round Three of Sky Super Rugby Aupiki.
Waitomo Chiefs Manawa named to face Blues in final Sky Super Rugby Aupiki match
The stage is set for this Sunday’s final Sky Super Rugby Aupiki match with the Waitomo Chiefs Manawa team confirmed to face the Blues at 7.35pm.

Experienced pair return for key clash for nib Blues
The nib Blues will be buoyed with the return of captain Aroha Savage and experienced Black Fern Eloise Blackwell for the key clash against Chiefs Manawa in Sky Super Rugby Aupiki in Hamilton on Sunday.
At last, sisters play alongside each other in competition match
It’s been a long time coming for Manawatū sisters, Sarah Hirini and Rachael Rakatau who both suited up for the Hurricanes Poua in their first ever Sky Super Rugby Aupiki match on Tuesday.
Blues full of merit in downing Matatū
The nib Blues can look back on a 21-10 Sky Super Rugby Aupiki victory over Matatū with real pride after overcoming much adversity in the lead-up.
Chiefs Manawa go 2-0 in Sky Super Rugby Aupiki
The Chiefs Manawa remain unbeaten in Sky Super Rugby Aupiki following their 29-8 victory over the Hurricanes Poua in round two action.
PREVIEW: Sky Super Rugby Aupiki Round 2
The first full round of Sky Super Rugby Aupiki kicks off this afternoon, with the Hurricanes Poua and nib Blues entering the competition.

DHL Super Rugby Pacific schedule change
New Zealand Rugby (NZR) has announced the following schedule changes for Round 5 of the DHL Super Rugby Pacific season.
Waitomo Chiefs Manawa named to face Hurricanes Poua
After a thrilling first match against Matatū, the Waitomo Chiefs Manawa have been named to face the Hurricanes Poua this Tuesday March 15 at 3.35pm. The fixture will be the first match in a double-header at FMG Stadium Waikato, followed by the Blues facing Matatū at 7.05pm.
Hurricanes Poua named to face Chiefs Manawa in debut Sky Super Rugby Aupiki match
Head Coach Wes Clarke has named his team to kick off the Hurricanes Poua’s Sky Super Rugby Aupiki campaign on Tuesday against the Waitomo Chiefs Manawa at Hamilton’s FMG Stadium.

Long wait over as nib Blues set for Sky Super Rugby Aupiki debut
The long and winding road leads to Hamilton as the nib Blues finally make their debut in Sky Super Rugby Aupiki against Matatū on Tuesday.
Matatū side named to face nib Blues in Hamilton
Matatū has announced its lineup to take on the Blues tomorrow evening, set to be played at FMG Stadium in Hamilton.
Hurricanes Poua set sights on their inaugural match
The Hurricanes Poua are preparing for a historic debut on Tuesday as they take on the Chiefs Manawa at FMG Stadium in Hamilton in Round two of Sky Super Rugby Aupiki.

Chiefs Manawa edge Matatū in Sky Super Rugby Aupiki opener
The Chiefs Manawa have opened Sky Super Rugby Aupiki by holding on for a tense 17-15 victory over a determined Matatu side in Hamilton.