26/08/2026
Over the weekend, our Pikiao Under 19s proudly represented at the Aotearoa Māori Under 19s Tournament, and what an outstanding weekend it was.
From the very beginning, the boys captured the attention of the crowd and quickly became one of the teams to watch. They went undefeated on Day 1, finishing 3 from 3 before progressing through to the semi-final, where they faced E Tu Hei Tia Uri Ariki.
The boys continued their impressive run, securing their place in the final against a strong Kotahitanga side.
The final was an incredible battle from start to finish. In a hard-fought contest, our boys narrowly missed out on taking the title, going down 8–6 to a very good Kotahitanga team.
While the result may not have gone our way, there is so much to be proud of. The determination, composure, brotherhood and effort displayed by these young men throughout the tournament was a credit to them, their whānau and our club.
To make an already outstanding weekend even more special, six of our Pikiao Under 19s players were selected for the Aotearoa Māori Under 19s team:
Logan Dudley
Trey Sayers
Marley Igasen
Tokoaitua Owen
Tavita Pomale
Kayden Kokiri-Jennings
A very special congratulations to Tokoaitua Owen, who was named Player of the Tournament. An outstanding individual achievement and well-deserved recognition of the impact he had throughout the weekend.
We are also incredibly proud to announce that Pikiao received the Best Haka Award, another reflection of the pride, mana and identity our boys carried with them throughout the tournament.
We would also like to extend our congratulations to the Arawa Under 19s Girls, who took out the tournament and were crowned champions. An incredible achievement and one that deserves to be celebrated.
A special acknowledgement to the Pikiao wāhine who represented over the weekend:
Shari
Capri
Maraea
Tamaia
Madyson
We are incredibly proud of you all and the way you represented your whānau, Pikiao and Te Arawa.
To Jason, Cole and the entire Under 19s management team, congratulations and thank you for the time, commitment and work you have invested into these young men. The success of this team is a reflection of the dedication that has gone on behind the scenes, both on and off the field.
To our entire Pikiao Under 19s team, our Pikiao wāhine, management, whānau and supporters you have given our club every reason to be proud.
Congratulations to everyone who represented over the weekend.
📸 from the ANZMRL page