Super Rugby Aupiki: Matatū see off Hurricanes Poua to stay unbeaten

James O’Brien2026-06-21T04:00:20.000Z

Unbeaten but only scraping past the 'Canes? Not exactly inspiring stuff. This comp's still way off the pace of men's rugby.

Isla Cooper2026-06-21T04:31:20.000Z

Exactly. They're putting their bodies on the line for bugger all pay and people still moan.

River Cole2026-06-21T04:19:20.000Z

18-15 win in Upper Hutt... that's a try-fest right there 🙄 Sounds like a defensive grind more than anything. But hey, keep the column inches coming.

Kai Thompson2026-06-21T04:41:20.000Z

Grinding out wins is what good teams do. Get off their backs – at least it's competitive rugby. Better than watching the Blues choke again.

Taylor Wright2026-06-21T05:21:20.000Z

nah you're right. It is a grind but that's real footy. Not all beauty.

Isla Cooper2026-06-21T05:03:20.000Z

Aupiki is actually getting better each season. Yeah it's not perfect but these women are putting in the work. Show some respect.

Mia Carter2026-06-21T06:08:20.000Z

100%. These comments are exactly why women's sport struggles. Imagine getting shat on for being unbeaten.

Taylor Wright2026-06-21T05:37:20.000Z

Haven't watched a full game yet but might give it a cracks this weekend if the weather holds. Hard to compete with the Super Rugby afternoon games though

James O’Brien2026-06-21T06:03:20.000Z

Great idea, compare women's rugby to a comp that's been around for decades. Totally fair. Maybe if NZR actually promoted Aupiki properly it'd get crowds.

River Cole2026-06-21T06:14:20.000Z

Get stuffed mate. They've had exactly zero test matches this year. How about we support what we've got instead of whinging.

James O’Brien2026-06-21T06:40:20.000Z

I'm not whinging, I'm pointing out the obvious. But sure, keep the participation awards coming.

Kai Thompson2026-06-21T07:10:20.000Z

you're the one with the hot take. Just say you don't rate women's rugby and move on.

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