Latest updates and news from the Manawatu Turbos
Newly signed Manawatu Turbos No 8 Kirk Tufuga has proven hard work really does pay off.
The 29-year-old loose forward joined Varsity while studying at Massey University in 2010 and he...
The Turbos made just one change for their final home match of the season against Taranaki in Manfeild on Sunday.
Hooker Sam Stewart is out injured and has been replaced by Siua Maile,...
Te Kamaka Howden has made a quick adjustment as one of the youngest players in the Manawatū Turbos this season.
The 19-year-old has caught up with the seasoned players and is now a...
Meet the team
One of the in-form players of the 2014 ITM Cup campaign, Nehe Milner-Skudder is a special rugby player. His ability to create something out of nothing is second to none and his versatility makes him an integral asset to any team he plays for. From just one season in Super Rugby for the Hurricanes, Milner-Skudder was picked in the All Blacks squad that won the 2015 Rugby World Cup in England. His electric pace and incredible step allows him to beat players and finish tries.
The former Manawatu Under 19s representative headed off to Wanganui in 2016 and had a bumper year making the New Zealand Heartland XV and being named Heartland Player of the Year. In 2017 he returned to Manawatu and proved he is up to the task of Mitre 10 Cup rugby.
James Tofa impressed the coaches with his performances for College Old Boys on the wing. But he is comfortable anywhere in the backline and is a handy goalkicker to boot. His star showing was a five try effort against Feilding Old Boys-Oroua. He eventually went on to claim the season's best and fairest award. He then made his Turbos debut against Taranaki.
