Motu Matu'u rugby player
Motu Matu'u rugby player

Motu Matu'u

30th Apr 1987 1.82m/120kg Hooker

Willie Ripia the next cab of the rank for winless Lions

1 decade ago by TVNZ New Zealand

Former Taranaki and Bay of Plenty first five-eighth Willie Ripia has been called in to the Wellington Lions as they prepare to face Tasman at Westpac Stadium on Sunday. Ripia, who was part of the Highlanders...

Coltman, Marshall in mix for All Blacks spot

1 decade ago by TVNZ New Zealand

All Blacks coach Steve Hansen must dig a little deeper than usual into New Zealand's rich pool of talent to shore up the troublesome position of hooker. Hansen has once again confirmed plans for Dane...

ITM Cup live updates: Canterbury v Wellington

1 decade ago by TVNZ New Zealand

Follow LIVE coverage as Canterbury hosts Wellington in their ITM Cup premiership match at AMI Stadium. 10mins - CAN 0-0 WELWellington definitely showing intent with ball in hand but execution remains...

Preview: Canterbury v Wellington

1 decade ago by Planet Rugby

Coach Scott Robertson has made four changes and five positional tweaks to his Canterbury side that will take on Wellington, with Tom Taylor starting. Taylor and Nathaniel Apa are the new additions to...

Auckland run down Wellington in ITM Cup

1 decade ago by TVNZ New Zealand

Auckland come from behind to beat Wellington 31 - 30 at Eden Park. FULLTIME: AKL 31 WEL 30 Auckland completed a little bit of magic to come from what look to be an losing position to pip the Lions.  It...