2024 Auckland Rugby League season

The 2024 season is the 116th season since the founding of the Auckland Rugby League in 1909. As in 2023 the mens senior season began with a 3 round qualifying competition where there were 4 pools of 4, with the top 3 teams from each qualifying for the Fox Memorial Premier competition. The 4 teams which failed to qualify were Ponsonby, Hibiscus Coast, Northcote, and Mangere East. Mangere East were the only team to have missed out from the previous season with the Otara Scorpions from the 2022 Sharman Cup competition moving up to gain a place in the top flight. The Fox Memorial Premiership, Steele-Shanks Womens Premiership, Sharman Cup and all other grades officially started on May the 4th with 12 teams in the Fox Memorial Premiership, 7 in the Women's Premiership, and 10 in the Sharman Cup. The Open Age Restricted competition which had disappeared for several season before reviving in 2023 with 3 teams grew in 2024 with 6 sides competing (Asian Dragons/Otahuhu, Te Atatu, Glenora, Howick, Waiheke, and Mt Albert). The womens competition featured the same number of teams from 2023 (7), however a championship competition formed which included 4 teams from Otara, Richmond, Manurewa, and Glenfield.

In the Fox Memorial competition the top 6 teams qualified for the playoffs, with the top 4 from the Steel-Shanks Womens Premiership and Sharman Cup making their respective playoffs.

Premier competitions
The Fox Memorial Shield competition will begin after a 3-week Fox Qualifying competition. Due to covid disrupted seasons from 2020 to 2022 the Auckland Rugby League decided that “2023 and 2024 will work as a bridge between the 2022 shortened season and by 2025 will see a return to a more exclusive Fox Memorial Premiership competition”, with the 2025 season seeing only 8 teams in the Fox Memorial premiership, down from the 12 teams of 2023 and 2024.

Fox Memorial Competition
The men's premiership competition started on April 6 with a 3-round grading competition. There are16 teams competing divided into 4 pools based on their seeding from their finishing positions at the end of the 2023 regular season.

Fox Memorial Qualifying
The 4 pools for qualifying were as follows with seedings in brackets based on the 2023 finishing positions:

Round 1
Te Atatū beat last years runners up Richmond at Grey Lynn Park 18–16. Richmond scored first through Ropati Tupa'i but Te Atatū edged the next 60 minutes with a physical display on attack and defence, scoring tries to Shane Hannam, Penu Figota, and James Hickey, all converted by Nickolas Lythgo. Hooker Khalan Clyde nearly sealed the win with a 50-metre break away run but was hauled down by Trent Schaumkel and Viliame Cerei on the try line. Richmond responded late with two tries to James Gavet, both converted by Beau Cordtz but ran out of time. At Victoria Park a new look Glenora side struggled to beat Ponsonby, with Lonnie Papani's 58th minute try giving Glenora the breathing room needed to hang on.

Round 2
Richmond beat Glenora 60-12 with Jeremiah Schuster, Benjamin Kosi, Ropati Tupa'i, and Anthony Goulton scoring doubles and Beau Cordtz converting 8 of their 11 tries. At Te Atatū the Roosters lead 16-6 at HT into a strong wind. In the second half they dominated territory with Fine Vakautakakala and Khalan Clyde making several breaks. Polima Siaki scored 3 tries with Jeremiah Poutu scoring 2 and kicking a conversion, while Cyprus Schuman scored 2 tries on the left wing. Ponsonby's points came from a converted try to Daymon Abbey. The match was streamed on the iknowitNZ YouTube channel.

Round 3
Solomon Vasuvulagi was on debut for Richmond and scored a hat trick in their easy 46-0 win over Ponsonby which confined the Ponies to the Sharman Cup for the 2024 season. Anthony Goulton also scored 3 tries while Beau Cordtz scored one and added 4 conversions. At Jack Colvin Park the Roosters took the Dennis Williams Cup off Glenora for the first time in well over a decade with a comfortable 50-12 win. Polima Siaki opened the scoring against his former club with Jeremiah Poutu scoring 3 tries, and Cyprus Schuman and Khalan Clyde both scoring doubles. Nickolas Lythgo converted 7 of their 9 tries.

Round 1
Point Chevalier had a comfortable 42–12 win over Hibiscus Coast who are looking to come up to the Fox competition for the first time in several years. Point Chevalier trailed until the 21st minute and only lead 14–6 at halftime. Siapo Pasene scored 3 tries for Point Chevalier with veteran Francis Leger also scoring twice. Mount Albert thrashed Manukau 46–0 with William Piliu scoring 2 tries as did Herman Retzlaff who has joined from Point Chevalier. Dion Fraser converted 7 from 8.

Round 2
The live streamed match of the round was played between Point Chevalier and Mount Albert at Walker park in Point Chevalier. For the second time in a row Mount Albert handed the Pirates a defeat, coming home strongly to take the match with two second half tries. William Piliu ran into a hole for Mount Albert to score what turned out to be the winner with Dion Fraser converting it. Ratu Noborisi from the NZ Warriors SG Ball 2023 side scored a double for Point Chevalier. At Stanmore Bay the visiting Manukau side scored 4 tries in 22 minutes, however Hibiscus Coast replied with 3 tries all converted by Caleb Carter to tie the scores at halftime. With the game in the balance and both sides hopes of qualifying for the Fox on the line it was the Magpies who came home the strongest with Kahn Munokoa giving them the lead in the 76th minute with a converted try, then Samuel Nati sealed win with an 80th minute try.

Round 3
Manukau caused the upset of the round handing Point Chevalier their second straight defeat out at Moyle Park. After the Pirates took a 12-4 lead the Magpies scored in the 5th minute to Yijo John, and the 60th minute to Aisake Tauatina with Samuel Nati converting both to secure the 4 point win. At Fowld's Park, Hibiscus Coast scored first with Suliasi Kalekale crossing, but the Lions scored at regular intervals to ease to a 32-4 win with Kristian Petty scoring twice. The Raiders will now spend the season in the Sharman Cup finishing last of the 4 in their pool.

Round 1
Howick started strongly with a 30–10 win over Marist with Hirini Holmes, a Counties Manukau junior rep from Pukekohe High School on debut scoring twice. Manurewa Marlins junior and recent school leaver from De La Salle, Norman Cameron Tuipulotu scored a try and kicked two goals while also on debut. Bay Roskill made short work of Northcote on their opponents ground with a 52–22 win, with the Tanielu brothers, Jarvis (3 tries), Joshua (6 conversion), and Zion (1 try) accounting for 28 of their points.

Round 2
Bay Roskill continued their good start to the season beating a strong Howick side 38-16. Nixon Leaso and Jarvis Leaoseve both scored doubles for the Vikings with Joshua Tanielu kicking 3 conversions to go with a try. For Howick, Te Waaka Popata-Henare scored twice. Marist moved out to a 26-4 lead over Northcote before going on to make it a comfortable 48-14 win. Holyfield Kapsin scored twice, with Doux Kauhiva converting 6 of their 9 tries.

Round 3
At Paparoa Park in the live streamed match the Tigers lost heavily and will be down in the Sharman Cup following their 3 defeats. For Howick, Sione To'a had a hat trick inside 15 minutes before adding a 4th and 5th in the second half. Bay Roskill dominated Marist at Blockhouse Bay, scoring regularly for an easy 42-6 win. The Saints only points came when Holyfield Kapsin sprinted the length of the field on halftime. Joshua Tanielu put in his usual hard working display and scoring their first and last tries and kicking 3 conversions with Mackenzie Kata also crashing over for 2 tries.

Round 1
The live streamed match on the Auckland Rugby League YouTube channel was between Papakura and Ōtara at Prince Edward park in Papakura. Making his first ever first grade appearance for his junior club was Manu Vatuvei. He scored a try in the 14th minute with the conversion by Fuamaila Gatapu giving them a 10-4 lead which became 20-16 at halftime. Vatuvei was sinbinned late in the first half on advice from a touch judge. However Papakura completely dominated the second half running in 4 tries to add to James Soosemea's first half hat trick. James Dowie, who had moved across from Mangere East converting 5 of their 7 tries to win by 18. Ōtāhuhu beat Māngere East with Tevita Mikaele scoring a hat trick and kicking 6 goals for a personal haul of 24 points. Bostyn Hakaraia, who had moved from Te Atatū also scored 3 tries, while Kelepi Manuika scored twice.

Round 2
Papakura and Otahuhu both secured their places in the Fox Memorial competition with easy wins. Papakura thrashed Mangere East 62-8 with James Dowie converting 7 of their 12 tries and also scoring once for a personal haul of 18 points. Cortez Taulu scored 3 tries and Daylee Dutton 2 for the Sea Eagles. In Ōtara the scores were locked at 6-6 after 30 minutes before Bostyn Hakaraia broke the deadlock, putting the Leopards in front. They then took control of the game, scoring once more in the first half and three more in the second.

Round 3
Early in the second half Papakura took an 18-12 lead over Otahuhu but the home team came home strongly with 2 tries to Penehuro Toai, and further tries to Jamel Hunt and Ioritana Leifi. At Māngere both teams were desperate to secure the win which would guarantee them a place in the Fox Memorial competition for the year. The game was in the balance midway through the second half with Otara leading by 22-16 before they finished with 2 tries to confine the Hawks to the Sharman Cup.

Round 1
The round started on Wednesday night with Richmond defeating Point Chevalier 26-24 to lift the Stormont Shield. They came home strongly with captain Casey Tomai crashing over on full time to claim victory. Richmond first won the trophy in 1934. Mount Albert had a statement win over Howick, 38-12 at Paparoa Park. Andrew Nansen scored 3 tries for the winners while Dion Fraser scored 14 points through a try and 5 conversions. Te Atatu started strongly, leading 10-0 in as many minutes but Papakura gradually took control of the match. Joseph Price scored a magnificent try to stretch their lead to 18-10 before Te Atatu threatened a comeback with a converted try to Penu Figota. However Price made a try saving tackle on Polima Siaki after a big midfield break by Fine Vakautakakala which would have given the Roosters the lead. Papakura's strong running centres Viliami Lolohea and Joshua Tafili caused constant problems on the edges and they cleared out with 3 tries in the last 15 minutes to win 36-16. The match was live streamed by "iknowit NZ" on their YouTube channel. Otahuhu burst out to a 28-0 lead in 26 minutes including tries to big forwards Sione Feao and Connor Taurua-Purcell in his 150th premier game in the opening sets, but Glenora showed some fight and outscored the Leopards 22-16 over the remainder of the match. Tevita Mikaele kicked 4 goals and scored a try for the home side. At Moyle Park, Kahn Munokoa had a field day for the Manukau side, scoring 5 of their 7 tries. Samuel Nati added the extras for 5 of them in a comfortable 38-18 win. At Blockhouse Bay Reserve the Bay Roskill side made short work of the promoted Otara Scorpions in a ten try rout. Joshua Tanielu scored a double and kicked 2 conversions but Troy Forlong took over the goal kicking converting 6 of their tries. Sefanaia Cowley-Lupo also scored a double.

Round 2
In the televised match Howick won a tight contest after Bay Roskill had moved out to a 14-4 lead. Howick replied with tries to Anthony Mati and Norman Tuipulotu before taking a 26-14 lead. Bay Roskill scored twice in the final 20 minutes but Troy Forlong's sideline conversion missed in the 78th minute and the Hornets hung on. Richmond had a 16-6 lead at Grey Lynn over Te Atatu before the Roosters came back to take a brief 18-16 lead after Fine Vakautakakala made his third sideline conversion. Beau Cordtz leveled with a penalty and then Solomon Vasuvulagi scored the go ahead try in the 69th minute and Sione Ngahe iced the game in the 78th. Mount Albert thrashed Glenora at Harold Moody Reserve 68-10 scoring at regular intervals throughout each half. A seesaw game at Moyle Park eventually saw Point Chevalier beat Manukau 34-30 in the stroke of full time with a converted try to Brody Tamarua. Kahn Munokoa continued his try scoring run with 3 more for the Magpies bringing his season tally to 11 from 5 games, while Tamarua kicked 5 conversions. Otara went down 20-28 to Papakura. Papakura led 24-10 at halftime but Otara kept things tight in the second half and only conceded one more try while adding two of their own. Lewis Soosemea scored twice for the Sea Eagles. Otahuhu beat Marist 40-18 at Murray Halberg Park. At halftime the score was 16-6 to the Leopards who then added another 5 second half tries, while the Saints added two of their own with Doux Kauhiva converting 3 from 3.

Round 3
In the televised match Papakura won 28-10 over an injury hit Otahuhu side missing 6 players. The Sea Eagles took a 12-6 lead into halftime and added 3 more tries including a length of the field effort from Walter Fifita sparked by slick work from James Dowie who also converted 4 of their 5 tries. Joseph Price worked tirelessly and was awarded the Man of the Match award. In Glen Eden the Glenora side suffered another heavy defeat, 52-4 to Richmond with Ropati Tupa'i scoring a double in his 50th match for the Bulldogs senior side. At Te Atatū the home team won with a strong defensive effort and 3 tries in each half. James Hickey having a good game in the centres crossing twice. Fine Vakautakakala moved from the forwards to play 80 minutes at standoff and scored a fine individual try from a Manukau goal line drop out. In a cliff hanger at Fowld's Park the Mt Albert side won 40-34 with a try on full time to Noah Harmer-Campbell after Bay Roskill had taken the lead in the 63rd minute with a converted try to Joshua Tanielu. Eiden Ackland scored one of the Lions tries to go with 6 conversions. Point Chevalier welcomed back Francis Leger who was named in the reserves to play Otara, with Juelz Baker and Chaz Brown also in the starting side after being signed by the Pirates during the week. The Pirates were in control from the start and Compton Purcell ran in 5 of their 9 tries and Noah Jensen scored on debut. At Murray Halberg Park the home team scored a converted try on full time to 18 year old Nico Mu, who completed his hat trick with the feat, to take their first competition point in the Fox. Mu was on debut and the match was for the trophy (The David Mu Cup) to commemorate his father David Mu, who had been involved heavily with both clubs but had passed away suddenly in 2020. Jethro Friend made his first appearance of the season for the Hornets and scored one of their 4 tries.

Round 4
The televised game was a 8-8 draw between Marist and Mount Albert with both sides showing excellent try line defence. Burnie Liaina scored a try for the Saints after the Lions failed to defuse a last tackle bomb. Late in the first half Eiden Ackland scored an individual try to level the scores but the game was marred by Ackland later leaving with a hamstring injury after saving a try. Darren Kellett-Moore put the Lions ahead with a penalty before Doux Kauhiva replied with a penalty for the Saints. The deadlock remained unbroken for Marist to record their second straight draw. At Moyle Park the scores was deadlocked 4-4 at halftime and 10-8 to Richmond before 3 tries in the final 15 minutes saw them ease away. The match was streamed by Petes Filming. At Blockhouse Bay the home team handed Glenora another heavy loss, as they went out to a 26-0 lead after 34 minutes. The Bears came storming back scoring 5 tries, 4 of which were converted by Lonnie Papani to take a 28-26 lead but Zion Tanielu's try, converted by brother, Joshua saw the Vikings retake the lead 32-28, before Maxwell Wichman levelled for Glenora with just minutes left. However Joshua Tanielu slotted a penalty on full time for the home team to edge home. Te Atatu dominated the Scorpions at Ngati Ōtara Park winning 42-0 with Jeremiah Poutu scoring 4 tries. Robin Herbert made his first appearance for Te Atatu after having been with the Warriors Jersey Flegg side. With a penalty to Bostyn Hakaraia on halftime the Otahuhu team threatened to take the Roope Rooster trophy from Point Chevalier, leading 14-4 at the break. However the Pirates scored 3 second half tries to take the lead before Connor Taurua-Purcell put the Leopards back on equal terms, 18-18 with time almost up. However the Pirates took all the points with a penalty on full time to win 20-18. Howick pulled off a minor upset at Prince Edward Park in Papakura with a 32-20 win. They moved out to a 16-4 lead in the first half, before the Sea Eagles got it back to 26-20 courtesy of 5 unconverted tries however veteran forward Tony Tuia sealed the game for the Hornets with a converted try on full time.

Round 5
The televised match was between Te Atatu and the Otahuhu. The Roosters defence was a feature of the match, holding Otahuhu scoreless until the last 25 minutes. Te Atatu built a 16-0 lead by halftime with 3 tries, 2 converted by Fine Vakautakakala, before Unaloto Suli crashed over following a break by Khalan Clyde. Sione Feao went over in the 56th minute for the Leopards, before Benjamin Wharton-Benedict scored a consolation try in the 76th minute. At Fowlds Park, the Papakura Sea Eagles blew Mount Albert off the park racing out to a 20-0 lead in 23 minutes with Walter Fifita and his backline team mates running freely particularly down the left edge. Their try scoring continued in the second half with Joseph Price constantly causing problems for the Lions defence. Mount Albert threatened a comeback when they got the score back to 30-18 but they let in two more tries thanks to continued hard running by the Sea Eagles forwards. Richmond dealt the Vikings playoff hopes a blow when they flew out to a 32-12 halftime lead. Anthony Goulton scored a hat trick for the Bulldogs with Beau Cordtz scoring 16 points, while Joshua Tanielu scored 14 of the Vikings 22 points. At Moyle Park the visiting Otara side threatened an upset leading 6-4 at halftime. Manukau took a 16-6 lead with tries to Danya Aleni and Kahn Munokoa converted by Samuel Nati before Otara scored 2 tries of their own. However a conversion which would have tied the game with 5 minutes to go missed and the Magpies held on. Glenora suffered another heavy defeat with Nico Mu scoring a hat trick for the visiting Marist side, and Doux Kauhiva scored twice to go with 4 conversions, while Isileli Ula also scored twice. The match was streamed by Petes Filming. At Paparoa Park Howick went down to Point Chevalier 24-16. The Pirates sealed the game with a try to debutante Albert Vete, who had returned to New Zealand from England, in the 64th minute. Howick scored a 76th minute try to Sione To'a but missed their 4th conversion which would have given them a chance to draw the game late.

Round 6
The live streamed match saw Mt Albert out to a 12-0 lead before Pt Chevalier replied with 4 tries, however none of them were converted thus Mt Albert's 3 converted tries gave them an 18-16 half time lead. A clever kick out of dummy half by Blade Collins-Kamuhemu laid on a try for Brody Tamarua giving the Pirates a 22-18 lead. The game seesawed until Darren Kellett-Moore's try, converted by Dion Fraser gave the Lions a lead which they held on to. Patrick Sipley played his 100th premier match for Point Chevalier. Richmond won easily over Otara 52-0 with first half doubles to big forwards James Gavet and Solomon Vasuvulagi. Sione Ngahe scored in his 50th premier game for the Bulldogs, with Hawaiiki Annandale also playing his 50th match for Richmond. Beau Cordtz crossed twice in the second half and kicked 6 goals. A hat-trick from Bay Roskill centre Nixon Leaso, and a double to winger Hikoirangi Paki got the Vikings over the line at Murray Halberg Park. They always looked dangerous on attack but squandered chances to win more comfortably. For Marist, Nico Mu showed his speed to score twice for the Saints. Referee Daniel Caddy injured a calf in a collision with a player and touch judge David Millar took over for the second half. Otahuhu took control of their match with Manukau early and went on to win 52-22 with all the Magpies points coming in the second half. Tevita Mikaele and Toaiti Ramsay scored doubles for the Leopards while Bostyn Hakaraia converted 8 of their 9 tries. Papakura were up 16-0 in 7 minutes against Glenora before the Bears threatened to make a game of it getting the score back to 24-14 before the Sea Eagles piled on another 7 tries to win 60-16. Former Tongan rugby international Viliami Lolohea scored a hat-trick, while James Dowie added 6 conversions to his 2 tries. Te Atatu had a statement win at Paparoa Park beating a Howick team they hadn't won against for well over a decade. Fine Vakautakakala put the Roosters ahead early with an individual effort and he also converted a 73rd minute try to Jeremiah Poutu before adding another penalty near full time. The Hornets had taken the lead in the 47th minute with a converted try to Tamehana Paruru and clung on 12-10 for 25 minutes before the Rooosters came home strongly to take the win.

Round 7
On Wednesday night Manukau caused an upset beating Howick 36-18. Manukau started well, scoring three tries in the opening 25 minutes. Howick narrowed the score with a try to Sione To'a but Manukau extended their lead after halftime with Daley Cassin getting his second try. Howick threatened to make a game of it with two converted tries narrowing the score to 24-18 but Manukau finished off a deserved win with "Health Basics" Player of the Match, Taunga Arama scoring, and Raven Togiafofoa getting another on full time. Samuel Nati was perfect with the boot kicking 6 from 6. Richmond maintained their unbeaten record with a comfortable 32-8 win over Marist scoring 6 tries to 2. Anthony Goulton crossed for his 14th try of the season. Otahuhu scored 5 tries in 15 minutes to open up a 26-0 lead at Ngati Otara Park. Otara scored two tries midway through the game before the Leopards eased out to a 48-10 victory with Taeiti Ramsay scoring a double and Bostyn Hakaraia kicking 5 goals. At Blockhouse Bay Reserve the Papakura side opened the game with three quick tries before Bay Roskill brought things back to 16-14 with Jarvis Leaoseve scoring on half time. The Sea Eagles sealed the game with another flurry of scoring early in the second half with tries to Ionatana Su'a, Jamie Henry, and Joseph Price, with James Dowie converting 5 of their 6 tries. The match was filmed by Petes Filming. At Walker Park, Point Chevalier made a flying start, scoring 5 tries in the opening 15 minutes including a hat trick to Compton Fuatimau. They added three more before half time and another five in the second half to inflict another heavy defeat on Glenora. Te Atatu recorded their first victory over Mt Albert for many years on the back of a huge defensive effort. Fine Vakautakakala scored a double and kicked three goals, while Pueomanu Leuluai also crossing twice. Mt Albert threatened to make a game of it with a second half try to Bonowai Baledrokadroka narrowing the score to 22-14 with 15 minutes left but the physical Roosters defence began forcing errors and Vakatakakala crashed over on full time to cap off a superb performance. The match was live streamed by "iknowit NZ".

Round 8
The winless Otara played their first Wednesday night game of the season against Marist. Manu Vatuvei made a reappearance for Otara after having only played for them a handful of times during the season but left the field in the first half with a dislocated shoulder. In a hard fought match Marist hung on late to win 22-14 with Isileli Ula and Nico Mu both scoring doubles for the Saints. George Gatapu converted all 3 of Otara's tries. Richmond took on local rivals Mount Albert at Fowlds Park and ran out comfortable 30-12 winners. James Gavet scored a try for the Bulldogs with Ropati Tupa'i and Soakai Taufa both getting doubles. Mount Albert welcomed back Eiden Ackland from his hamstring injury and he scored both of Mount Albert's tries. Te Atatu's excellent run of form continued with a deserved 26-22 victory over Point Chevalier which saw Te Atatu lift the Roope Rooster trophy for the first time since 2005 (losing it in 2006). Point Chevalier had held the trophy for over three years. Centre James Jickey scored twice, while fullback Lima Siaki all but sealed the game with an excellent try after gathering Kadiyae Ioka's hooked chip kick to score under the posts. At Harold Moody Park in Glen Eden Howick snapped a three game losing streak beating the winless Glenora 36-20 with Jarney Proctor scoring two of their seven tries. The Bears were more competitive than some recent efforts and scored four tries of their own. Papakura took control of their game against Manukau moving out to a 16-0 lead after 18 minutes. They extended it to 20-0 with a Jamie Henry try in the 51st minute before Manukau staged a mini fight back with two quick tries before the Sea Eagles finished things off with Cortez Taulu's second try near full time. For the Sea Eagles James Dowie scored twice and kicked two conversions. A high scoring game took place at Bert Henham Park with the lead changing hands several times before the home side Otahuhu took control midway through the second half with 3 tries in 18 minutes. For the Leopards Sione Feao scored twice as did Caleb Meleisea and Antonio Adams with Adams also converting 3 tries to help the Leopards solidify their place in the top 6. While Vikings fullback Joshua Tanielu scored a try to go with 100% from the kicking tee converting all five tries.

Round 9
In Wednesday night Papakura and Richmond played out an entertaining match with Papakura prevailing 27-24. The Sea Eagles opened strongly with three tries to take a 14-0 lead before Richmond scored on halftime. Richmond took control in the second half scoring three more tries to take a 20-14 lead before a Jeff Tatupu try converted by James Dowie levelled the scores at 20. Dowie then slotted a drop goal with 7 minutes left and finished off a midfield break to all but secure the win with a late try to Soakai Taufa little more than a consolation for Richmond. Otahuhu scored a crucial win at Paparoa Park against Howick whose playoff hopes all but ended while Otahuhu's are nearly secure. For the Leopards Penehuro Toai scored twice to help them out to a 20-0 lead at the 50 minute mark. Howick rallied late with three tries in the final 20 minutes but it was too late to keep their season alive. The match was filmed by Petes Filming. Point Chevalier threatened to win easily with 2 early converted tries to Patrick Sipley and Noah Jensen but Marist hung around and after a Lani Graham-Taufa try early in the second half might have hoped to win before the Pirates scored two more to clinch the win. At Ngati Otara Park the home side scored first through Robert-Alan Fatialofa but then the Lions scored twice before halftime and added three more after the break with Dion Fraser scoring one and converting four. Joshua Perez scored a consolation try for the Scorpions. The result at Blockhouse Bay was one for the record books with the Te Atatu side tearing Bay Roskill to pieces 82-0. The backs in particularly made break after break and scored fourteen of their fifteen tries with Ethan Figota scoring four, Polima Siaki three, and Robin Herbert and Daniel Sausau two each. At Moyle Park the winless Glenora Bears threatened a big upset scoring three tries in 20 minutes to lead 18-0. However the Magpies woke up and scored twice before halftime and then ran in six second half tries for 42 unanswered points before Glenora scored a late try to Sunia Tamale. For Manukau the prolific Kahn Munokoa scored four tries which gave him 19 for the season to this point.

Round 10
Despite the two winless teams meeting in the Wednesday night game an entertaining match ensued. Otara took a 10-4 lead into the halftime break courtesy of two individual tries to George Gatapu. Glenora, who had the better attacking record coming into the game showed this throughout, creating more chances in each half and crossing for 3 second half tries tries to take the victory. Malakai Kupu scored a double and was awarded the Player of the Match award. Lonnie Papani also scored a try and kicked 3 conversions. After a very wet week most of the Saturday games were played in sunny conditions though on soft fields. Richmond had a comfortable 38-6 win over Howick at Grey Lynn with Siave Togoiu scoring an early double and Beau Cordtz kicking 5 conversions to go with a try. The win saw them maintain their spot at the top of the table on points difference over Papakura. At Prince Edward Park, Papakura took over the match with Point Chevalier in the second half after they only led 12-10 at the break. Lewis Soosemea scored three tries for the Sea Eagles and James Dowie scored one and converted four of their seven tries. At Fowlds Park Mount Albert and Otahuhu were locked at 16-16 at halftime. Otahuhu scored first after the break through centre Emeliano Mikaele adding his second try to take the lead. Then Mount Albert replied with a try to winger Isaiah Fale which Dion Fraser converted from the sideline to edge ahead 22-20 in the 51st minute. However the Leopards stormed home running in four tries in the last 12 minutes including two to Maddison Tekeu to win 38-22. The match was filmed by Petes Filming. Te Atau had a comfortable 40-12 win over Marist. Daniel Sausau ran 95 metres after Marist lost the ball on attack to give them a 12-0 lead late in the first half before Fine Vakautakakala extended the lead crashing over from a dummy half play. After the halftime siren Marist kicked ahead and with a tricky bounce fooling Polima Siaki, Lani Graham-Taufa gathered and scored by the posts to narrow the halftime score to 16-6. Immediately after the start of the second half Marist hooker Sunia Akai'ola was knocked unconscious when taking a hit up and from the resulting loose ball Shaun Tempest toed it ahead and scored behind the posts. Zion Ioka scored a try and converted six of their seven tries. At Blockhouse Bay Reserve the home side bounced back somewhat from their heavy defeat the week before to draw 18-18 with Manukau. The Magpies winger Kahn Munokoa scored a try on full time but the conversion which would have won them the game missed.

Full season top try scorers and point scorers
The full season point scoring and tries is from the 3 Fox qualifying games and the regular season, and then playoff games for the Fox Memorial Premiership and the Plate competition. Some points were unattributed and the Mount Albert v Glenora round 2 game had no official point scoring submitted to the ARL website so these totals are unofficial.

Round 2
The televised match was between Taniwharau and Mount Albert at Mount Smart Stadium. The side from the Waikato triumphing off the back of 3 tries to Teoriwa Ahuriri.

Round 3
In the televised match the Howick side played their first actual match of the season after a bye and default loss previously. Leila Schmidt-Sopoaga scored a hat trick for the Hornets with Charlotte Davis converting 4 of their 6 tries. For Pakuranga, Barbra Auvaa scored both of their tries. At Grey Lynn Park, Paulina Morris-Ponga scored a double for the Roses in a hard fought 22-16 win over the Taniwharau side. While at Fowld's Park the home team was given a lesson by the Otara Stingers who romped to a 60-6 win on the back of 4 tries to Annessa Biddle, 3 to Monica Samita, 2 to Sam Curtis, and 2 to Makineti Hufanga. The Lionesses scored a late consolation try to Ferah Siofele-Toilolo.

Round 4
The televised match was between Papakura and Taniwharau. The Papakura side was too strong winning 18-4. Maitua Feterika, former Brisbane Broncos, St George Illawarra, and Newcastle Knights player scored a double for Papakura. Harata Butler who had signed for the North Queensland Cowboys crossed for Taniwharau's lone points. For the second time early in the season the Otara team had no match with another side defaulting to them, this time it was the Pakuranga Jaguars. Richmond Roses thrashed Howick at Paparoa Park 48-0 with Imogen Edmonds-Lagahetau crossing for 4 tries and Paulina Morris-Ponga scoring one to go with 4 conversions.

Round 5
Howick overcame a poor start to beat Mount Albert Lionesses in the televised match. They conceded a try to Patisepa Kengike in the 2nd minute, and after a reply from Cleo Leilua to equalise was quickly cancelled out by Kiera-Maria Sekene scoring and converting for a 12-6 lead. Howick then gradually took control with tries to Talya-Benet Masoe and Ramouner Henry. Joeannah Purcell of the Lionesses scored the try of the match hitting a hole from beyond halfway and storming downfield to crash over to tighten the scores 18-16 but Howick finished things off with two more tries for the 28-16 win. Papakura caused an upset beating Otara at Ngati Ōtara Park 24-20. Lisa Edwards scored a first half double in a seesawing game. The lead changed hands 7 times with Papakura winning it with a 74th minute try to Jonsal Tautari. The Richmond Roses had an easy 76-0 win over Pakuranga at Ti Rakau Park after leading 30-0 at halftime. For the Roses, Shaniah Lui scored 4 tries, with Tegan Spicer scoring 3 to go with 3 goals. They would have scored even more had they not missed 13 conversion attempts.

Round 6
The live streamed match saw Taniwharau mount a strong comeback to draw the game 30-30 with Otara. Billy-Jean Ale scored 4 tries at Prine Edward Park as the home team beat Howick 64-8. Coach, Krystal Rota came out of retirement to score a double for the Sea Eagles with Platinum Marsters converting 8 of their 12 tries. The Mount Albert Lionesses took a 10-0 lead into half time at Fowlds Park, and eased away to win comfortably. Kiera-Marie Sekene scored a double for the Lionesses and also convereted 4 of their 6 tries.

Round 7
Richmond and Papakura met in a top of the table clash on Wednesday night. Richmond moved out to a 10-0 lead by halftime before Papakura responded with 2 tries of their own to level the scores. Then with 5 minutes left Maitua Feterika held Jodeci Joseph back from an offside position to give away a penalty in front of the posts which saw Ilaisaane Taufa kick the winning goal. Otara thrashed Howick at Paparoa Park, leading 60-0 at halftime when the game was stopped. For the Scorpion Stingers the Curtis twin sisters, Taylor and Sam, both scored doubles with Shonte To'a (7) and Danii-Nicole Gray (3) converting all ten of their tries. Joeannah Purcell scored twice for the Mount Albert Lionesses in their 22-20 win over Taniwharau. The home team was outscored 5 tries to 4 but Taniwharau missed all 5 conversions while Kiera-Marie Sekene converted 3 for the Lionesses.

Round 8
In the televised match the competition leading Richmond Roses comfortably beat the Mt Albert Lionesses 56-16. Moana Cook scored 3 tries, while Imogen Edmonds-Lagahetau and Paris Pickering scored two each with Paulina Morris-Ponga getting plenty of kicking practice, converting 6 of their 11 tries. Moana Cook was named the Health Basics Player of the Match. The Papakura side thrashed Pakuranga 70-0 with doubles scored by Billy-Jean Ale, Letitia Vaka, and Amber-Jessie Kani with Platinum Marsters converting 9 of their 13 tries.

Round 9
On Wednesday night in the televised match Taniwharau from Huntly ran out easy 38-6 winners over Pakuranga. Taniwharau captain Leah-Rhys Toka scored 3 tries and Trinity Crosby converting 3 of their 8 tries with most from difficult angles. At Grey Lynn Park the visiting Otara side scored a 20-16 win. Elenoa Havea scored twice, though it was Metanoia Fotu-Moala's 71st minute try which won them the game. Papakura comfortably beat the home Mount Albert Lionesses 48-0 after taking a 26-0 lead into the break.

Round 10
Papakura made a statement in their 22-4 win over the previous competition leaders Otara after running out to an 18-0 lead and Otara not scoring until Sam Curtis crossed in the 70th minute. Peaches Peters scored two tries for the winners in the Wednesday night game. Pakuranga defaulted another game, this time to Richmond Roses handing them an automatic 50-0 win. At Paparoa Park Howick won a tight contest 26-22. For Mount Albert Kiera-Marie Sekene scored two tries and kicked three conversions.

Round 1
The match between Glenfield and Tuakau was recorded and streamed by Petes Filming.

Round 2
The match between Manurewa and Pakuranga at Mountfort Park in Manurewa was streamed by Petes Filming. Pakuranga won 36-12 with Carlos Hakeai scoring two tries and kicking two conversions for the winners.

Round 3
The Petes Filming streamed match was between Hibiscus Coast and Ponsonby at Stanmore Bay. The two leading teams fought out a 22-22 draw. Caleb Carter kicked a penalty in the 67th minute to give the Raiders a 18-16 lead before Jeremiah Pai was sinbinned minutes later for a high tackle on a Ponsonby player. Ponsonby scored a converted try to lead 22-18 with 3 minutes left. Then on the stroke of full time Peti Tarui scored for the Raiders in the right corner. Caleb Carter had the chance to win the game with a sideline conversion but for the second time in the match his conversion attempt hit the post and bounced away. Papatoetoe beat Pukekohe 56-20 at Kuhuora Park in a 12 try to 4 rout. The Panthers were missing regular goal kicker Jordyn Makiha and only 4 of their tries were converted with 4 different kickers getting one each. At Escott Road in Tuakau the Broncos got their first win in the Sharman Cup with Timothy Banks scoring a double and Rangi Ewe having a perfect day with the boot converting all 6 of their tries. At Birkenhead the Northcote side won convincingly on the scoreboard but it took a flurry of late points after Manurewa narrowed the score to 20-16 with a 55th minute try to Papagafoa Stowers. The Tigers then piled on 5 tries in the final 11 minutes including two to James Bhana who completed a hat trick.

Round 4
Hibiscus Coast beat Northcote 28-26 to lift the Ted Dalton Cup.

Round 6
Papatoetoe fell 2 points short of what would have been a famous win over the Northcote Tigers. A side they would have rarely been in the same division with let alone beaten. Jarius Mahi-Delamere's second try in the 66th minute gave them a chance as they closed to 24-26 but they missed the equalising conversion and the Tigers held on for the win. The match was filmed by Petes Filming. Mangere East scored 15 tries in a 72-0 rout of Tuakau. In Pukekohe the Ponsonby side took a 10-0 lead after 27 minutes but scored no more points as Pukekohe matched them in the second half to level the scores 10-10. Neither side could break the deadlock over the final 30 minutes. In the second draw of the round Pakuranga found themselves down 4-20 early in the second half before 16 points in 17 minutes including two tries to Otira Moala saw them level the scores with 15 to go. There was no further scoring with a 20-20 score the final result. The match between Glenfield and Hibiscus Coast was postponed after a Glenfield player suffered a severe medical event and was taken to hospital where they were recovering.

Round 8
The match between Hibiscus Coast and Mangere East was filmed by Petes Filming with the previously unbeaten Mangere East going down 26-14. Hibiscus Coast scored each time they got on attack and took a 16-0 lead before Mangere East scored close to halftime to narrow it to 16-4. The Raiders extended their lead with a long range try to Tevita Kengike in the 44th minute before Mangere East worked their way back into the game with two tries. In a top four clash at the Birkenhead War Memorial the Northcote Tigers scored a try to James Cook in the 78th minute, converted by Nickolas Lythgo to win it 28-26 over Ponsonby Ponies. Manurewa notched their second win of the Sharman Cup, 36-22 over Tuakau with Fred Faamita scoring twice. Papatoetoe kept their slim playoff hopes alive with a 58-4 win over Pakuranga. Saunoa Mika and Chesire Carson both scored doubles with Jordyn Makiha kicking 7 goals. Glenfield and Pukekohe were level on the table but Glenfield won easily 46-16, Sione Liuanga, Manase To'angutu, and Zavier Sofaea scoring two tries each with To'angutu also kicking three conversions.

Round 9
Northcote secured a crucial win at Walter Massey Park which has likely secured them a home semi final. All of their points came in the first 45 minutes and they held off the Hawks to win 26-24. Hibiscus Coast were handed a 50-0 result for their default win over newcomers Tuakau. For Ponsonby Centurion Siulepa scored 3 tries with Charles Gabriel converting all 8 of Ponsonby's tries. With the win they have all but grabbed the final semi final spot with Papatoetoe now 3 points back with 2 games left.