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The Mahurangi Rugby Football Club delivered top rugby talent with a Super Rugby pre-season fixture, between Wellington’s Hurricanes and Auckland’s Blues, at the Warkworth Showgrounds on February 15.
A number of current and former All Blacks took the field for both sides, including Reiko Ioane, Sonny Bill Williams, T.J. Perenara, Julian and Ardie Savea, and Patrick Tuipulotu.
The Hurricanes dominated the game, winning 26-14 in front of an enthusiastic crowd of around 2500 spectators. Mahurangi rugby chair Ian Bradnam says it’s the first time the club has hosted an event on this scale and the feedback was very positive, from staff and supporters.
“It was a good turnout and the police said the crowd was well-behaved,” Mr Bradnam says.
North Harbour Rugby general manager Dave Gibson has expressed his support for the club’s efforts in hosting the event.
“Mahurangi did an awesome job and the feedback from the Super Rugby teams was that they were blown away by the quality of the facilities and ground,” Mr Gibson says. “We would be keen to host another pre-season match in Warkworth, so we will enter discussions with the Blues to see if that’s a possibility.”
Mr Bradnam says in future they would include more signage with registration information. For registration information see Scoreboard (page 43) or contact Rei 021 332 300
Final score:
Hurricanes 26 (tries, Perenara, Proctor, Lowe, Douglas; conversions, West, Garden-Bachop 2); Blues 14 (tries, Duffie, Ioane; conversions, Gatland 2). Half time score, 12-14.
