Ahead of an exciting 2025 Farah Palmer Cup (FPC), presented by Bunnings Warehouse, North Harbour Rugby are grateful to name our Harbour Hibiscus squad.

10 years on from a return to the FPC, our 2025 squad balances continuity with youth. 11 players are in line for their potential North Harbour debuts, while 22 players have been re-selected. Hailey Beale, our most-capped back in Harbour Hibiscus history, retains the captain’s armband and has continued performing strongly for North Shore throughout this year.

Katelyn Hilton, Mary Lumsden (neé Auvele) and Talei Kidd are three notable returning players, the former of whom played a crucial role in Silverdale’s participation in the wider Auckland Premier Women’s Plate Final. Hilton, who was unavailable for selection in the 2024 season, is in line to become just the third Harbour Hibiscus player to attain the milestone of 30 games. Her younger sister, Danielle Hilton, is one of the 11 potential debutants.

Scott Collins (Head Coach) has been promoted from his role as an Assistant Coach, while Robert Todd returns as Collins’ Assistant Coach. Kathleen (Kat) Jericevich begins her first season as the Harbour Hibiscus Team Manager. Life Member, Ray Diver, continues his lengthy service and dedication to the Union, in his role as Assistant Team Manager.

The Squad

Hookers:

• Oceane de Reuck-Donelley – 6 caps
• Katelyn Hilton – 28 caps
• Bridget Gavigan – new cap

Props:

• Mary Lumsden (neé Auvele) – 13 caps
• Ciara O’Connor – 19 caps
• Rialani Onesemo-Tuilaepa – 5 caps
• Manutala’aho Huni-Po’ese – 15 caps
• Sharyn Toialoa – 5 caps
• Trinity Rika – 6 caps

Locks:

• Lottie Collis – 0 caps
• Armani Lam – 6 caps
• Margaret Uluiqalau-Wye – 15 caps

Loose Forwards:

• Mari-Lyn Connelly – new cap
• Danielle Hilton – new cap
• Madisson Mata’afā – 20 caps
• Aaliyah Nelson – new cap
• Christabelle Onesemo-Tuilapea – 5 caps*
• Demielle Onesemo-Tuilaepa – 4 caps*

Halfbacks:

• Hailey Beale (Captain) – 30 caps
• Janelle Kara – new cap
• Ashlee Partelow – 3 caps*
• Casey Richardson-Mould – new cap

First-Fives:

• Ella Henderson – 6 caps
• Lani Rountree – new cap

Midfielders:

• Maia Gorst – new cap
• Atlanta Hetariki – new cap
• Ava-Lee Jericevich – 14 caps
• Dayna Moon – 5 caps*
• Annika Nortjé – new cap*
• Holly Williams – 14 caps

Outside Backs:

• Georgia Brierly – 4 caps
• Ursola Eteru-Fuailefau – 4 caps
• Ellie Harrison – new cap
• Talei Kidd – 5 caps

*Denotes players unavailable for selection:

• Christabelle Onesemo-Tuilapea (selected for Rugby World Cup)
• Demielle Onesemo-Tuilaepa (selected for Rugby World Cup)
• Ashlee Partelow (injury)
• Dayna Moon (injury)
• Annika Nortjé (injury)

Team Behind the Team:

• Scott Collins (Head Coach)
• Robert Todd (Assistant Coach)
• Kat Jericevich (Team Manager)
• Ray Diver (Assistant Team Manager)
• Ash Parrott (Strength & Conditioning)
• Lorenzo Gai (Head Physiotherapist)
• Matt Webster (Performance Analyst)
• Ropate Rinakama (Technical Assistant)
• Dr. Martin Hadler (Team Doctor)

Article added: Wednesday 06 August 2025