Maui has a long history of great men's rugby. Recent accomplishments include the 2006 Hawaii State Championship and MVP and Runner up at the Kalihi Raiders Winter Tournament 2007.
2009 shows signs of being a great season for the club. We have 67 men who have registered with us, 45 of whom are still university aged players, and this does not count the U19s who "play up" of which we have more than a handful. See the current Roster at the bottom of this page.
Pita Totua (black Mana O Maui shirt with orange Spartan symbol below) was recently elected captain, unanimously, and is assisted by a selection committee voted on by the team members, representative of all 3 major areas of the island where rugby is popular, Lahaina, Kahului and Kihei. We have a very balanced team when it comes to talent in both the forwards and backs, and a good balance of youth and experience. So we are looking forward to a great season. The men are off to a good start, winning 3 of the first 4 matches of the season, including the most recent match on Oahu on March 14, 2009.
Maui Warriors hanging loose before matches on March 7, 2009
Maui Blue Warriors prematch ceremony March 7, 2009 with Honolulu Barbarians
Maui Blue Warriors win ruck v. Honolulu Barbarians
Pila Finau of the Maui Red Warriors kicks off against Laie on March 7, 2009 at our home pitch in Lahaina
Laie takes an uncontested line out against the Maui Red Warriors at our home pitch in Lahaina
Nuti Pousima (a U19 playing up) is lifted at the 4 position for a line out v. Laie at our home ptich in Lahaina
Maui scrum v. Laie at our home field in Lahaina
Maui Warriors with Hawaii State Champions, 2006 MVP and and Kalihi Tournament Trophies.
Practice attendence reached more than 30 players the week before our last home stand, with minimum participation required of 2 nights per week to earn a spot on Saturday. Practice locations are rotated to allow players on all parts of the island to meet their training commitments to the team and themselves. Check Rugby News to see how our season progresses. Kihei Practice at Kalama Park Tuesday and Thursday at 7:00 pm, Lahaina practices on Monday and Wednesday at 5:30 pm.
2009 Roster (does not include U19s who "play up." There are several)
1 Pita Totua |
2 Siua Lolohea |
3 Finau Hafoka |
4 Sentuli Tuiaki |
5 Tupu Uhila |
6 Stan Uhatafe |
7 Moli Pousima |
8 Tafalangi Lavelua |
9 Veuki Vatikani |
10 Inoke Pomale |
11 Sitiveni Takafua |
12 Siosi Oto |
13 Tuungafasi Tei |
14 Misi Tukilalaahi |
15 John Kauvaka |
16 Tounga Talakai |
17 Moses Hamala |
18 Saia Lotulelei |
19 Valu Pua |
20 Michael DiVernieri, Jr. |
21 Sili |
| 22 Lauka Filikitonga |
| |
U/25 (University age) |
23 Mata Mawiao * |
24 Viliami Finau |
25 Telu Malafu |
26 Saia Otuafi |
27 Sam Toluta’u |
28 Maika Latu |
29 Fakavali Hamala |
30 Hudson Hamala |
| 31 Poimana Melekiola |
32 Penisimani Koniseti |
| 33 Joe Tautuaa |
34 Talaofa Sulanga |
35 Valu Sake |
36 Glen Kuresa |
37 Peni Fiuangaihatau |
38 Tavita Vave |
39 Masi Mataele |
| 40 Mateo Motulalo |
| 41 Moses Ngumo |
42 Toni Tafea |
43 Kalolo Faiva |
44 Seluini Havosi |
45 Soane Vehikite |
46 Misi Tei |
47 Saia Taufa |
48 Asa Malafu |
49 Valu Pua |
50 Aisea Vave |
| 51 Sami Taai |
| 52 Ului Pua |
53 Tonga Kafoa |
54 Sione Pila Taufa* |
55 Mone Mawiao |
56 Viliami Oliveti |
57 Geoffrey Mau |
58 Pita Latu |
59 Josh Aquinde |
60 Kepu Savou |
61 Sitiveni Fukafoka |
62 Maile Oliveti |
63 Ivan Vakauta |
| 64 Timote Kauvaka |
65 Sepuloni Motulalo |
66 Saia Tatafu |
67 Joe Tatafu |
*Indicates players who have played age/grade rugby for their native countries (Tonga for Mata and USA for Pila).
2007 Roster
Toni Finau Saia Otuafi Laukau Filikitonga Asa Malafu Valu Pua
Mone Takafua Hudson Hamala Aunese Aunese, Jr. Telu Malafu Aisea Vave
Saia Siakumi Fakavale Hamala Latu Tapou Kumi Uhila Sitveni Fukofuka
Maile Oleveti Viliami Finau Feleti Peauope Steven Takafua Ivan Vakauta
Pita Totau Sam Toluta'u None Takafua Siua Lolohea Daniel Palavi
Siaosi Oto Sione Taufa Mauve Tavita Vave Solomon Tiume Vainkolo
Samsoni Lolo Seluini Havosa Samiuela Tuivai Masi Mataele Tanila Bloomfield
Niuafe Lama
To see individual photos click meet the players.