Niue womens prepare for match vs tonga
Youth tour a success!
This year our youth were fortunate to go on tour to represent Niue in the Northland Rugby League festival and Wellington Pasifika Youth Cup. With a strong coaching team and support from the committee, the campaigns were a success with the boys coming away with the win in both tournaments.
Making connections with the wider Niue Community around different parts of Aotearoa was goal to be achieved, and was done with ease. Fakaue Lahi to the Palmerston North and Wellington Niue communities for their awesome hospitality towards our team. The boys represented their magafaoa, themselves and our nation with pride. We look forward to seeing these young men represent Niue again in the near future.
Mitaki tugi e mafola!
Making connections with the wider Niue Community around different parts of Aotearoa was goal to be achieved, and was done with ease. Fakaue Lahi to the Palmerston North and Wellington Niue communities for their awesome hospitality towards our team. The boys represented their magafaoa, themselves and our nation with pride. We look forward to seeing these young men represent Niue again in the near future.
Mitaki tugi e mafola!
Senior mens a success in northland
The Senior Mens showed good form in Northland dominating over their Northland counterparts and coming away with a win. The campaign saw some returning players and new members come together to represent our Island Nation. One of the aims of the campaign was to make connections with Niueans in Northland and grow the game of rugby league for Pasifika in smaller regions of Aotearoa.
We look forward to making more connections around the country in the near future. Fakaue lahi to all who supported throughout this campaign.
Nofo moe monuina!
We look forward to making more connections around the country in the near future. Fakaue lahi to all who supported throughout this campaign.
Nofo moe monuina!
Making connections - July 2020
Our team have been busy after lock down, travelling throughout the motu to meet and make connections with our Niue people and communities. From up north to the Waikato, we made new connections and strengthened some old ties all for the game we love. Reaching out to other neighbouring communities enables us to work together with our people to encourage our communities to engage in more events that support our identity as Niue people, participate in health building activities and introduce rugby league as a player pathway for many of our fanau around the country. We aim to lend a helping hand and offer our support to our fellow Niue people doing good for our communities in their part of the motu. Fakaue Lahi mahaki to all those who made the time to meet with us and show us hospitality whilst we were there. Oue Tulou.
kick start to 2020 post covid - july 2020
Our youth were treated to some special attention these school holidays to mark the official kick off to footy season post covid-19.
It was awesome to see our youth turn up keen and ready to train, learn some new skills and mingle with some high performance coaches.
In preparation for our Pasifika youth cup in October this year we have been engaging some high performwance coaches and programmes through Inventus.
We will be hosting these during the school holidays throughout the year so make sure you are following us on our socials!
It was awesome to see our youth turn up keen and ready to train, learn some new skills and mingle with some high performance coaches.
In preparation for our Pasifika youth cup in October this year we have been engaging some high performwance coaches and programmes through Inventus.
We will be hosting these during the school holidays throughout the year so make sure you are following us on our socials!
ANRL CONFIRMS UNIFORM SUPPLIER O'NEILLS - june 2020
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Auckland Niue Rugby League is proud to announce our new team uniform supplier O'Neills international sportswear. We have signed a partnership with O'Neills for the next three years to supply both our on field match gear as well as some exciting new off field supporters apparel that will be made available for purchase very soon! O'Neills currently supply to many rugby league organisations as well as a few NRL teams. After meeting with many suppliers, we feel that we have chosen the best fit for our needs and our community by choosing a supplier that does not compromise on quality. Keep following us to stay up to date with the new apparel we will be releasing over the next few months!
Kia Monuina! |
Niue tour - nov 2019 |
November 2019 was definitely a significant milestone for Auckland Niue Rugby League. Our committee along with our Senior players travelled to Niue to reconnect with our roots, foster relationships with the people n=back home, strengthen our identity and give back to our community on the island.
We achieved so much in the time we were there, hosting a community fun day for all the community to come and participate in rugby league drills that were facilitated by our Senior players. We were fortunate to be addressed by the Honorable Billy Talagi and Honorable Dalton Tagelagi. We donated balls, apparel and playing equipment to Niue Rugby League, the Niue Primary School, Niue High School and other sports departments. The main match was played with so much heart, although our Toa from NZ struggled in the heat, and our Toa from Niue played with m=the minimal training, experience and gear they had, both teams showed a huge amount of sportsmanship and heart. This trip enabled many of our Seniors to connect with their families and visit their villages. We would like to say a huge Fakaue Lahi Mahaki to all the organisations here in NZ who supported us in our tour and donated jersey sets, balls, equipment so that we were able to take it back to our island nation and give back to our community. Thank you to Niue Rugby League and the people of Niue who gifted us with immense hospitality and love whilst we were there, this is a trip many of us will treasure for a lifetime. Fakaue Lahi! |
NZ REFEREES ASSOCIATION TRAVEL TO NIUE - NOV 2019
Auckland Niue Rugby League reached out to the NZ Referees Association to bring along two referees on tour to Niue Island to develop referees in Niue. Fortunately they agreed and funded two referees to join us on tour. It was such a pleasure to have Karl Vasau and Kiko Hibbs with us to share their knowledge, experience and skills with the people of Niue. They hosted a referees workshop where they gifted some referees apparel to Niue Rugby League. From this workshop they trained two officials to help officiate the main league match between Niue and Niue NZ. The workshop was such a good insight to the rules of rugby league as well as the roles and responsibilities of referees and officials in rugby league. We would like to thank Karl, Kiko and the NZ referees Association for their continued support and partnership. The value they brought on tour and for our people in Niue was significant and we hope to see more rugby league officials participate in the near future!
Oue Tulou.
Oue Tulou.
PASIFIKA RUGBY LEAGUE LAUNCHES - NOV 2019
Pasifika Rugby League was launched by the coming together of many nations ANRL included. Planning has begun for 2020 with the Pasifika Youth Cup 2020 being a highlight of the calendar of events. Many discussions around growing the game, supporting our Maori and Pacific nations, communities and players by hosting collaborated events and tournaments for our grass roots rugby league players, youth and seniors. In the hope that our communities have more support and opportunities to play rugby league, learn new skills, keep active and provide player pathways to future league careers. Building the future of rugby league alongside our nation brothers and sisters.
Kia Monuina a tautolu oti.
Kia Monuina a tautolu oti.
NIUE SENIORS TOUR 2019
This year ANRL will be taking a senior Niue team back home to connect with their roots as part of the Niue Constitution celebrations for 2019. During their time on the rock, ANRL will be hosting coaching and development clinics to give back to the community and celebrating the end of the tour with an exhibition match with the resident players of Niue.
The intended purpose of this tour is to build relationships with the people back home, providing an opportunity for both the players in Niue to gain experience, and for NZ based players to connect with their cultural heritage. The views of ANRL is that we need to connect our NZ based players with their heritage before they can begin their journey abroad. "Playing in tournaments around the world are a great opportunity, however we understand that to last in the rugby league career you need to be confident in your identity and roots. It takes a lot of determination both physically and mentally. When our players are firm in their identity, they will thrive in anything they set their minds to." ANRL Representative.
The proposed rugby league clinics are to take place at the local Niue High School with the venue of the exhibition match to be confirmed. We have some specialized representatives from agencies here in NZ, who will be accompanying the crew to deliver well-being workshops and clinics that focus on physical, mental and player pathway.
ANRL are liaising with representatives of Niue Rugby League Association to ensure the tour will be productive for both parties. This tour will be significant for bridging the gap between both Niue communities in Niue and here in NZ to work more cohesively to achieve what is best for our rising starts in the sports sector. Moving forward into the international stage, the hope is that future Niue teams are representative of all Niue players living in Niue, NZ, Australia and other countries.
ANRL would like to welcome the wider support of community and potential sponsors who would like to help in any way.
Queries can be made to aucklandniuerugbyleague@gmail.com
The intended purpose of this tour is to build relationships with the people back home, providing an opportunity for both the players in Niue to gain experience, and for NZ based players to connect with their cultural heritage. The views of ANRL is that we need to connect our NZ based players with their heritage before they can begin their journey abroad. "Playing in tournaments around the world are a great opportunity, however we understand that to last in the rugby league career you need to be confident in your identity and roots. It takes a lot of determination both physically and mentally. When our players are firm in their identity, they will thrive in anything they set their minds to." ANRL Representative.
The proposed rugby league clinics are to take place at the local Niue High School with the venue of the exhibition match to be confirmed. We have some specialized representatives from agencies here in NZ, who will be accompanying the crew to deliver well-being workshops and clinics that focus on physical, mental and player pathway.
ANRL are liaising with representatives of Niue Rugby League Association to ensure the tour will be productive for both parties. This tour will be significant for bridging the gap between both Niue communities in Niue and here in NZ to work more cohesively to achieve what is best for our rising starts in the sports sector. Moving forward into the international stage, the hope is that future Niue teams are representative of all Niue players living in Niue, NZ, Australia and other countries.
ANRL would like to welcome the wider support of community and potential sponsors who would like to help in any way.
Queries can be made to aucklandniuerugbyleague@gmail.com
Niue + tonga host the pacific youth cup 2019
In October this year, our youth are treated to a youth focused tournament which will be hosted by Auckland Niue Rugby League and Hakula Tonga Aotearoa Rugby League.
The event will be held in South Auckland where majority of Auckland's participation player pool for rugby league resides. The support of the local rugby league clubs such as Mangere East Hawks have been poignant in supporting the growth of the Pacific participation in rugby league.
Players from the wider Auckland regions will flock together to put their best foot forward and represent their country of heritage in the Pacific Youth Cup.
This opportunity will help develop the youth for their transition into higher levels of competition rugby league and help instill in them a sense of pride in their identity, and foster positive relationships with peers and their wider nation community wherever they may descend from.
Having the host nations both from Niue and Tonga is a positive step forward for Pacific nations, working together for the betterment of the wider community of rugby league. "There is more support from the community when host nations work as one to execute events that generate more positive impact for our people" says a member of the ANRL committee.
Recently in a radio interview, Hengi Fusitua Chairman of Hakula Tonga Aotearoa Rugby League praises the work of Auckland Niue Rugby League and have admitted that the only way to make things work best is to work alongside each other to achieve a bigger purpose.
The youth will battle it out for championship spots, and individuals will be keen to grab the attention of recruitment officers and rugby league officials who have already shown interest in attending the event to keep an eye out for potential upcoming talent.
So come along to this epic annual event and wear your supporters gears, flags and positive attitude to support our up and coming stars of the Pacific!
