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Auckland Grassroots Teams Post Decisive Wins Across Rugby League, Football

Local club competitions in rugby league and football produced decisive outcomes that reflect ongoing community participation.

By Auckland Sport Desk · Published 19 July 2026

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Manurewa Marlins defeated Richmond Rovers 32-10 in the Fox Memorial major semifinal while Mangere East Hawks beat Mt Albert Lions 44-26 in the Sharman Cup major semifinal and Hibiscus Coast Raiders edged Navy North Shore Dolphins 16-14 in the Phelan Shield major semifinal.

Local club competitions set the pace

These results from community-level rugby league highlight steady participation in Auckland club fixtures. Teams such as the Manurewa Marlins and Mangere East Hawks advanced through the semifinals on the back of clear scoring margins recorded across the weekend.

Premier grades add further local outcomes

In Auckland Premier Men’s rugby, South Auckland Raiders defeated Manukau Chiefs 20-6 and Tamaki Lightning beat North Harbour Pride 13-6. Tamaki Lady Lightning recorded a 14-0 shutout against North Harbour Pride Vixens in the women’s grade. These matches form part of the established Auckland club structure that runs alongside professional fixtures.

Supporting evidence from the weekend schedule

The listed scores appear in match reports covering the Fox Memorial, Sharman Cup and Phelan Shield competitions as well as the Auckland Premier grades. The outcomes provide a direct record of points scored by each side without requiring further calculation.

Professional teams also featured, with Auckland FC drawing 4-4 against Adelaide United and the Blues falling to the Hurricanes in Wellington. One NZ Warriors opened their campaign on Sunday. These results sit alongside the club-level action that continues to draw local players and supporters.

Next steps for clubs and supporters

Teams that progressed will prepare for final-stage matches in their respective competitions while remaining clubs review performances ahead of upcoming rounds. Supporters can follow updates through the same local reporting channels that covered this weekend’s fixtures.

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