Hawke's Bay v Counties Manukau

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Sunday 3 Aug 2025

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16:35 Local Time

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McLean Park • 

Napier, New ZealandShow on map

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Hawke's Bay is a formidable force in the world of Rugby Union, with a history dating back to 1884. Based in Napier, New Zealand, the team competes in the prestigious Mitre 10 Cup, one of the country's top domestic competitions. With a record seven titles to their name, including back-to-back championships in 2010 and 2011, Hawke's Bay is a force to be reckoned with on the field. The team boasts a talented roster of players, including All Blacks Sean Scanlon and Ben May, as well as a strong coaching staff led by head coach Mark Ozich. The team's home stadium is the iconic McLean Park, known for its vibrant atmosphere and capacity of over 22,000 screaming fans. Hawke's Bay also has a successful women's team, who participate in the Farah Palmer Cup, further solidifying their dominance in the rugby world.

Counties Manukau is a top-performing rugby union team based in the Manukau region of New Zealand. The team competes in the Mitre 10 Cup, the country's premier domestic rugby competition. Established in 1955, the team has a rich history and has consistently been in the top tier of New Zealand rugby. Over the years, Counties Manukau has produced some renowned players such as Rieko Ioane, Piri Weepu, and Has the award-winning Akarana Franchise. Some notable awards won by the team include the national title in 1979 and several minor titles in 1987, 1994, and 2006. The team plays their home games at the ECOLight Stadium, a modern and state-of-the-art facility in Pukekohe which has a seating capacity of 12,000. With a solid track record and talented players, Counties Manukau continues to be a force to be reckoned with in the world of rugby.