Female Rugby is one of the fastest growing girls sports in the country. A shame we don't get more on TV. Here are our top 4 school girl rugby players for 2015...
Moana Fineaso-Levi In August, Southern Cross Campus captain and power-forward Moana Fineaso-Levi played a leading role in helping her school defend the Auckland Girls First XV final, regularly breaking the line and scoring a try her team’s come-from-behind 30-20 win over Otahuhu College. A week later she was named as the only schoolgirl in the 26-strong Auckland Storm squad. Although she didn’t make her Womens NPC debut – the team was laden with seasoned veterans and Black Ferns and swept to the title – her time will come. Ayesha Leti-I'iga Porirua College Year 11 student Ayesha Leti-I'iga started in all eight games on the left wing for the Wellington Pride Women’s NPC team this year, including in the final against Auckland in October. Known as ‘Baby’, the youngest member of the Pride impressed with her effervescent attitude and speed off the mark. As well as playing for her school, Ayesha played a full season of senior rugby for the Oriental-Rongotai club in Wellington, scoring 17 tries. She was College Sport Wellington’s Girls’ Rugby Player of the Year. Alena Saili Year 12 Southland Girls’ High School player Alena Saili has her sights set on a big future in the game. Her rugby year started in January, playing for the Southland senior team at the National Sevens in Rotorua. She’s been playing 15s since she was little, with relations Frances and Peter role models to aspire to. With pace and fast footwork, she led Southland against Hamilton Girls’ High School at the National Top 4 semi-finals. She has also represented New Zealand in Touch. Terina Te Tamaki The captain of the Hamilton Girls’ High School First XV guided her team to a second consecutive National Top Four title. Hamilton won all 13 games in 2015 and scored 685 points. Te Tamaki, known as “Lil T” to her teammates, is a devastating openside flanker noted for his robust running and punishing defence. She has represented the Waikato senior women's team, making three appearances in this year’s Women’s NPC, and is an accomplished touch player and a candidate to play Sevens rugby for New Zealand sooner rather than later.
Alena saili
16/11/2015 08:49:49 pm
Grace buckingham
16/11/2015 08:57:49 pm
Wina Pekepo
16/11/2015 09:20:34 pm
AC
16/11/2015 09:45:20 pm
LETS GO BABY AYESHA!!! 16/11/2015 10:31:28 pm
GOD BLESS YOU ALL .
MCT
16/11/2015 11:09:29 pm
Dodgy how ayesha was at 50% and is now at 44%? They got ths riggd or? Anywho go ayesha!!!!! Team ayesha all the waaaaayyyy!!!
DK
17/11/2015 07:50:26 am
everytime someone votes against Ayesha her percentage goes down. its a percentage and not whole number we're working with here
pc aiga
20/11/2015 11:48:53 am
didnt you learn percentages at school lmfao hahahah
JAY
17/11/2015 12:14:14 pm
Not rigged at all. Obviously you don't know anything about percentages lol.
MCT
17/11/2015 02:04:30 pm
Obviously ayesha is still in the lead so you can stick your comment far up your ass JAY. Cheers
JAY
18/11/2015 09:17:25 am
MCT, I have votes for Ayesha so stick your comment up your ass. Cheers
pc rep!!!!!
20/11/2015 11:47:21 am
hahahaha go back to school
kefe
25/11/2015 11:16:40 am
yoooooooooooooooooooooooooou
haha
1/12/2015 12:20:21 am
ew.
Steve
16/11/2015 11:18:07 pm
How the heck did ayesha get from 50% to 46% to 44% and yep been following this kids progress. Seems dodgy.
PC REP
20/11/2015 11:47:00 am
As one percent increases the other one decreases, understand?
PC REP
20/11/2015 11:48:09 am
BUT GO AYESHA!!
AS
16/11/2015 11:48:16 pm
yeeeees Alena girl southland is backing you all the way you beaut!!! and yes guys the percentage drops if someone else starts getting more votes because it obviously has to add up to 100%
Frank
17/11/2015 03:56:54 pm
omg some peeps need to pay more attention in Maths class
TF
16/11/2015 11:54:30 pm
All the support going your way Ayesha! You have big fans in Auckland! All the best SuperWinger!
AS
16/11/2015 11:55:59 pm
Go Alena!! Backing you 100% ....all the support of southland behind you!
PC
16/11/2015 11:59:12 pm
GO AYESHAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!!
FHSBA
17/11/2015 12:05:44 am
Let's go Ayesha:) the whole of Wellington/Porirua got you! Keep aiming high! No one knows how hard you've worked to get to where you are now! Small but a star player on field. All the best young blood ! Team AyeshaLeti-I'iga
As
17/11/2015 12:09:06 am
Yeah Alena! You deserve this so much for all the hard work you put in! Go Alena!!!!
ALENA SA SA SA SAILI
17/11/2015 12:12:20 am
Alena you deserve this so much, you truly have a beautiful soul inside and out and when it comes to the field you are a fighter and warrior. so proud of you my friend.
Ari
17/11/2015 12:13:45 am
Epic NPC season this year Ayesha Leti !! Played all NPC GAMES started in all What a great achievement esp at your age to be able to play against some of nz top womens rugby players. Kia manuia. All the best from your fans here in waikato.
Ca
17/11/2015 12:14:36 am
"Hard work Pays off" - Shot Ayesha, all the best to you and the nominees .. It doesn't matter if you get it or not you are still a champion to us all. Well done on achieving heaps and for being humble all the time. Good luck!
Cookie
17/11/2015 12:37:45 am
WOW! Played a full season for a provincial women's rugby team (Wellington Pride) Played a great season of college rugby for Porirua College and 7s. Great and humble soul you have. It would be a big mistake if you don't win this Ayesha. You are an outstanding athlete who plays with heart. NO ONE! your age has played the way you have this year.
JS
17/11/2015 12:45:26 am
"Feed the Speed" - lets go Aysh
Karen
17/11/2015 05:17:05 am
Awesome work Terina!
Laura
17/11/2015 07:02:00 am
Jacqui
17/11/2015 08:07:43 am
Let's go Ayesha!!! Bring it home! !
INZ
17/11/2015 09:20:52 am
To be honest I do not see why votes had to be made for this as it clearly states if you read all four write ups that Ayesha takes this out obviously with being only 16 and started all Games for the Pride this year getting college sport rugby player of the year and not mentioned in write up she is in the Wellington Womens 7s squad also and will definetly be a player to look out for in the coming tournaments.
Malia Wilson
17/11/2015 10:15:52 am
Ayesha as a year 11 and playing in the pride every single game says it all. 17 tries shooole you are up there bub keep it going and don't believe the hype just keep being the best you can be.
SG
17/11/2015 10:27:33 am
Ayesha is slow haha
pc
20/11/2015 11:55:43 am
hahahahahaah hater for dayysss
NoHate
20/11/2015 11:57:24 am
Hey don't bring hate into this, keep your negative thoughts to yourself please. Thanks :)
Renzo Leti
17/11/2015 11:13:55 am
Let's sis supporting you all the way
Daphne Tou
17/11/2015 11:22:07 am
congrats Ayesha on your nomination. You have proven to everybody that you are at your best. Keep being u and keep pushing forward. Got our vote for sure. Good luck babe and keep believing you can go further.
Mell Bey
17/11/2015 12:16:48 pm
Its amazing and clearly obvious that this beautiful talented young women has made it this far and has achieved so much for someone her age and representing the best city in NZ "PORIRUA" (dont hate lol) so ofcourse "TEAM AYESHA" all the way!!!
Teina
17/11/2015 12:54:09 pm
I only watched one wellington pride game against counties manakau and its when you sealed the win with your awesome try beating all players who tried to tackle you. It even came on college media fb page.I hear your in the wellington 7s cant wait to get more exposed girl. Kia kaha
Lemafaufau much
17/11/2015 01:42:24 pm
Go ayesha you got this!😊
Ayesha
17/11/2015 02:17:28 pm
ALENA
17/11/2015 03:42:58 pm
GO ALENA!!! YOUR NUMBER ONE, AFTER ALL YOUR HANDWORK AND DEDICATION - YOU DESERVE THIS !!
steve rangihuna
19/11/2015 06:00:58 am
Manuia !!!
Donna. F
17/11/2015 04:03:16 pm
All the above deserve recognition. But there is a huge difference between NPC and college rugby. To have this ayesha girl play in ALL games including finals at her age is amazing talent. Good luck to all candidates.
Moana
17/11/2015 06:36:25 pm
Moana is a dedicated and talented player
alena saili
17/11/2015 08:08:07 pm
great talent here good luck to all but gotta support our girl Alena :)
Feturi
17/11/2015 08:11:56 pm
Wishing you all the best! Did yourself proud.
malia
17/11/2015 08:16:10 pm
Proud of you ayesha
PC REP
17/11/2015 10:31:03 pm
SHOT AYESHA!!! WOOOOOOO!!
PC
18/11/2015 12:23:55 am
Ayesha
Junior Leti Iiga
18/11/2015 07:03:49 am
Goodluck my baby sis you deserve it all :) done so well and made me n mum so proud!!! Loveyou and may you get all the votes you need
Ayesh
18/11/2015 09:55:26 am
Humble at heart. Footwork and speed for days along with no fear against her opposition. College sports woman of the year, Starting winger for Wellington Pride and also involved in the Wellington 7s. It's clear to see who should win this title!
Trees
18/11/2015 10:28:08 am
Go AYESHA!!!
AS
18/11/2015 11:28:01 am
ALENAAAAAAA!!!!
TL
18/11/2015 12:41:05 pm
AYESHAAAAAAAAA !!
Lego
18/11/2015 01:58:58 pm
AYESHAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!
Meylen Tautali-Purcell
18/11/2015 02:41:23 pm
Hope you win Babygirl. Love you Ayesha. ❤️❤️❤️
AS
18/11/2015 04:19:24 pm
LETS GO ALENA!!!!!!! GIRLS HIGH LOVES YOU
PC AIGA
18/11/2015 07:59:08 pm
yeah ayeshea hope you get what you deserve ✊👌 love you
POLILUAAA
18/11/2015 11:01:24 pm
GO BABY AYESHA ❤️🏈
BrisVegas famz
19/11/2015 12:25:47 am
We behind you niece Ayesha! You got this x
Maaliyah
19/11/2015 06:46:01 pm
So has Ayesha got her award yet? It clearly belongs in her hands
AS
19/11/2015 11:54:28 pm
Go ALENA! one true winner
respect
20/11/2015 12:15:11 am
I think everyone needs to focus on the fact that NZ has some beautiful warriors on the field and as a country we need to celebrate and support EVERY single one. ALL of these girls have worked so so hard and ALL of them deserve this amazing award but unfortunately only one can win. Lets not put others down by stating that others are 'better' or have worked 'harder' because everyone has done so and everyone is in the same boat. Congrats to ALL of you successful girls nominated and even ones who haven't. God bless xxx
PCWHANAU
20/11/2015 11:47:14 am
GOT THIS AYESH
Polilua Kolisi waaaaaah
20/11/2015 11:49:54 am
Yeah Ayesha
Porirua College Rep
20/11/2015 01:50:55 pm
Ayesha !
PC aiga!
20/11/2015 07:21:25 pm
Yeah Ayesha! PC rep
T.T.T
20/11/2015 11:31:13 pm
WITHOUT A DOUBT! AYESHA deserves this, shes worked so hard to get to where she is now!! NO ONE is more worthy of such a prestigious award!
Rhonda Taafuli
21/11/2015 06:36:44 pm
AYESHA!! 😊
As
23/11/2015 01:20:00 pm
GO ALENA!!!!!!!!
ASP
23/11/2015 08:36:06 pm
Go Ayesha
TK
27/11/2015 06:03:06 pm
So I don't get why they ask us to vote. Ayeshas not even in the running for it and clearly she should be.
Tk
27/11/2015 06:06:01 pm
Ok I just realised it was only for young players from Auckland. Lol Ma bad lol
UFAAAA
5/12/2015 04:08:40 pm
PC REP KEFEEEEEEE KOOOOOOMO Comments are closed.
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