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Matatū is a New Zealand women's professional rugby union team that competes in the Super Rugby Aupiki competition. Matatū represents the South Island , specifically the regions covered by the Crusaders and the Highlanders . They are governed by the Crusaders.[1] They were crowned champions of the 2023 Super Rugby Aupiki season .
History [ edit ]
Name, logo and colours [ edit ]
The team’s name, logo and colours were officially unveiled on 12 October 2021. The name, logo and colours were created by a local artist and designer Morgan Mathews-Hale in partnership with Te Whaka Ako Limited. Matatū is a name gifted by Ngāi Tūāhuriri, which is one of five primary hapū of the Ngai Tahu iwi.[2]
The name Matatū, literally meaning "alert or vigilant", has been gifted to symbolise the teams tūmanawa (determined sacrifice), tūaho (legacy), tūhono (connections) and tūtira (unity) in representing Te Waka o Aoraki (the South Island).[3]
Coaching staff [ edit ]
Blair Baxter was announced as Head Coach, Whitney Hansen and Tony Christie were appointed as the two assistant coaches.[4] Whitney Hansen was named as Matatū's Head coach for the 2024 season.[5]
Inaugural Super Rugby Aupiki season [ edit ]
Matatū played their first game against the Chiefs Manawa in a pre-season match ahead of the inaugural Super Rugby Aupiki season at the Owen Delany Park in Taupō . Liv McGoverne kicked the teams first-ever points and Julia Gorinski scored their first try. Chiefs Manawa won the match 28–20.[6] [7] Matatū and Chiefs Manawa met five days later to play the inaugural Super Rugby Aupiki match on 10 March 2022. It was a historical moment for Matatū as this was their first team to take the field. It was a tense match but Chiefs Manawa edged Matatū 17–15 to win the second match between the teams.[8] [9] [10]
Matatū next played the Blues Women in round 2 of the competition, they lost the game 10–21.[11] [12] In the final round they faced Hurricanes Poua at the FMG Stadium Waikato in Hamilton , they were defeated 8–16 and finished last overall.[13] [14] [15]
Matatū recorded their first Super Rugby Aupiki win after defeating Blues Women 33–31 in the opening round of the competition.[16] [17] They met the Blues side again in the semi-finals and just beat them by three points, the final score was 26–23.[18] [19] They claimed their first title after defeating Chiefs Manawa 33–31 in the Grand final at the FMG Stadium Waikato .[20] [21]
Current squad [ edit ]
On 28 November 2023, the squad for the 2024 Super Rugby Aupiki season was announced.[22] [23]
Matatū Super Rugby Aupiki squad
Props
Hookers
Locks
Loose forwards
Halfbacks (Scrum-halves)
Five-eighths (Fly-halves)
Midfielders (centres)
Outside backs
(cc ) Denotes team co-captains, Bold denotes internationally capped, SP denotes a shadow player[further explanation needed ] and ST indicated short-term cover.
Coaching staff [ edit ]
Head Coach: Whitney Hansen
Assistant Coach: Jessie Hansen (Mental Skills Coach)
Assistant Coach: Nic Groube (Strength and Conditioning Coach)
Video Analyst: Carlito Shalfoon
Physio: Jen Croker
Team Doctor: Anika Tiplady
Captain [ edit ]
Matatū coaches by date, matches and win percentage*
Coach
Period
G
W
D
L
%
Blair Baxter
2022–2023
8
3
0
5
37.5%
Whitney Hansen
2024–
6
2
0
4
33.33%
Totals (2022–present)*
14
5
0
9
35.71%
Updated to: 6 April 2024
Notes:
^* Official Super Rugby Aupiki competition matches only, including finals.
References [ edit ]
^ "Our Story - Matatū Rugby" . Matatū . Retrieved 15 March 2022 .
^ "Blair Baxter appointed Head Coach of new South Island Women's team for Super Rugby Aupiki" . crusaders.co.nz . Retrieved 23 October 2021 .
^ "Whitney Hansen appointed Matatū Head Coach for 2024" . Matatū . 3 November 2023. Retrieved 12 December 2023 .
^ "Matatū team named for pre-season clash with Chiefs Manawa" . superrugby.co.nz . 4 March 2022. Retrieved 15 March 2022 .
^ "Chiefs Manawa hold on to defeat Matatū in pre-season hit-out" . superrugby.co.nz . 5 March 2022. Retrieved 15 March 2022 .
^ "Matatū team announced for inaugural Sky Super Rugby Aupiki clash" . superrugby.co.nz . 9 March 2022. Retrieved 15 March 2022 .
^ "PREVIEW: Chiefs Manawa v Matatū" . superrugby.co.nz . 10 March 2022. Retrieved 15 March 2022 .
^ Burnes, Campbell (10 March 2022). "Chiefs Manawa edge Matatū in Sky Super Rugby Aupiki opener" . superrugby.co.nz . Retrieved 15 March 2022 .
^ "Matatū side named to face nib Blues in Hamilton" . superrugby.co.nz . 14 March 2022. Retrieved 15 March 2022 .
^ Burnes, Campbell (15 March 2022). "Blues full of merit in downing Matatū" . superrugby.co.nz . Retrieved 15 March 2022 .
^ Burnes, Campbell (20 March 2022). "Leti-I'iga brace sees Hurricanes Poua home" . superrugby.co.nz . Retrieved 13 August 2022 .
^ Pearson, Joseph (20 March 2022). "Super Rugby Aupiki: Ayesha Leti-I'iga inspires Hurricanes Poua to first win against Matatū" . Stuff . Retrieved 13 August 2022 .
^ Reive, Christopher (20 March 2022). "Hurricanes Poua claim first Super Rugby win" . NZ Herald . Retrieved 13 August 2022 .
^ "Matatū hold off Blues for first-ever Super Rugby Aupiki win" . 1 News . 25 February 2023. Retrieved 25 February 2023 .
^ Wall, Jamie (25 February 2023). "Matatū pip Blues Women in outstanding performance" . superrugby.co.nz . Retrieved 25 February 2023 .
^ "INTO THE FINALS! Match Report v Blues" . Matatū . 21 March 2023. Retrieved 25 March 2023 .
^ Wall, Jamie (19 March 2023). "Robins-Reti the heroine in Matatū semi final triumph" . superrugby.co.nz . Retrieved 25 March 2023 .
^ Chapman, Grant (25 March 2023). "Super Rugby Aupiki: Matatū shock defending champions Chiefs Manawa to snatch women's crown" . Newshub . Retrieved 25 March 2023 .
^ Reive, Christopher (25 March 2023). "Matatū win Aupiki final in dramatic fashion" . NZ Herald . Retrieved 25 March 2023 .
^ "Matatū Confirm Squad for Title Defence in 2024" . Matatū . 28 November 2023. Retrieved 22 December 2023 .
^ "Super Rugby Aupiki: Squads announced for the extended 2024 competition" . Stuff . 28 November 2023. Retrieved 22 December 2023 .
External links [ edit ]
R e t r i e v e d f r o m " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Matatū&oldid=1225984339 "
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