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Congrats to @aaron_cruden Fitzy & Tiks on battling their way into the #SuperRugby play offs!!! #TURBONATION

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NEWS | The Turbos have re-signed the outstanding @A_Smith09 until 2017 #TURBONATION #TURBO4LIFE http://t.co/Zx4W7p9F49

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NEWS | The Turbos are pleased to announce the re-signing of the outstanding Aaron Smith until 2017 #TURBONATION... http://t.co/Z7AZOH6Gse

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NEWS | The Turbos are pleased to announce the re-signing of the outstanding Aaron Smith until 2017 #TURBONATION... http://t.co/CVZxOJUpIs

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SHOUT OUT | to the Manawatu Chiefs ahead their must win clash with the Blues #TURBONATION #BLUvCHI http://t.co/wbtc9DI52I

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SHOUT OUT | to the Manawatu Chiefs; Cruden, Fitzgerald & Tiks; ahead their must win clash with the Blues... http://t.co/AzzJCxOoou

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Team

Chris Eves
Hubert Buydens
Rob Foreman
Nick Grogan
Ma'afu Fia
Michael FitzGerald
Tom Hughes
Nick Crosswell
Heiden Bedwell Curtis
Callum Gibbins
James Oliver
Sootala Fa'aso'o
Antonio Kiri Kiri
Papa Wharewera
Kayne Hammington
Jade Te Rure
Otere Black
Hamish Northcott
Jason Emery
Newton Tudreu
Nehe Milner-Skudder
Lewis Marshall
Aaron Cruden
Aaron Smith
Turboman

Chris Eves

Chris Eves came to the Turbos from Wellington for the 2013 season and had an immediate impact owning a starting position from the very first game of the season.

Deceptively agile and very quick for his position Chris' outstanding debut season did not go under the radar and he was quickly capped by the Maori All Blacks and the Hurricanes for 2014.

Position Prop

Born 11/12/1987

Height/Weight 187cm / 117kg

Club N/A
Hubert Buydens

Hubert Buydens is an international for his home country Canada regularly starting for the Maple Leafs. Joining the Turbos to bolster the local prop stocks in 2013 Hubert was in a head to head battle with Chris Eves for the loose head prop Jersey and put his 125Kg frame out for some impressive performances.

Position Prop

Born 4/1/1982

Height/Weight 193cm / 125kg

Club Te Kawau
Rob Foreman

The ever dependable Rob Foreman has been a stalwart for the Turbos since 2006. Setting the record for most consecutive games for the union with 81. Rob has also played in over a 100 first class games with 20 for Wairarapa Bush and over 80 for the Turbos.

Position Hooker

Born 27 May 1984

Height/Weight 1.79m / 103kg

Club Varsity
Nick Grogan

Nick Grogan debuted for the Turbos in 2013 fresh off of a NZU20 World Championship campaign. Yet to upstage the dependable Rob Foreman at only just over 20yrs of age Grogan has a bright future.

Position Hooker

Born 4/8/1993

Height/Weight -

Club Varsity
Ma'afu Fia

Tongan born prop Ma'Afu Fia burst onto the scene in 2009 for the Turbos also helping the NZU20s win the IRB U20 World title in the same year.

A regular starter Fia is the anchor for the Turbos pack at scrum time putting his solid build to good use.

Position Prop

Born 22/11/1989

Height/Weight 178cm / 118kg

Club Kia Toa

What Ma'afu is saying...

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Michael FitzGerald

Michael FitzGerald has played in over 50 games for the Turbos consistently showing his class. FitzGerald is the Turbos main aerial element often tasked with securing kick offs and lineout ball.

Position Lock

Born 8/2/1987

Height/Weight 197cm / 112kg

Club Te Kawau
Tom Hughes

Tom Hughes comes into the squad as a formidable lineout jumper.

From his days in the Palmerston North Boys High School 1st XV to last year when the young lock captained the Manawatu U20s to Hurricanes Region U20s title Hughes has proven himself as a talented young player.

Position Lock

Born 2/7/1993

Height/Weight 203cm / 108kg

Club Varsity
Nick Crosswell

As one of the Turbos most versatile forwards, able to play at lock or any of the loose trio positions, Crosswell has become an almost compulsory element of the Turbos squad.

Contributing strongly to some of the Turbos most famous victories in recent years Crosswell knows how to make an impact.

Position Loose Forward

Born 3/4/1986

Height/Weight 195cm / 103kg

Club Feilding Yellows
Heiden Bedwell Curtis

Heiden Bedwell-Curtis came to the Turbos from Taranaki in 2013 looking to seize an opportunity with the Green and White.

He wasted no time winning over the home crowds and his coaches stamping his mark on the No. 6 jersey with no nonsense direct running and gritty physicality at ruck time.

Position Loose Forward

Born 26/6/1991

Height/Weight 188cm / 104kg

Club Feilding Yellows
Callum Gibbins - Captain

A standout open side flanker who consistently leaves everything on the field for the Green and White often finding himself with the highest tackle count in the competition.

Considered one of the fittest flankers in the country Callum has been staking his claim to higher honours as part of the Hurricanes Wider Training Squad winning their gruelling surf to peak race two years in a row breaking the franchise record both times.

Position Flanker

Born 14/9/1988

Height/Weight 186cm / 102kg

Club Varsity
James Oliver

James Oliver is one of the senior members of the Turbos squad applying his trade from No 8 a position he has made his own in recent years with dominant displays.

Always keeping the spirit of the team up 'Jimmy' leads from the front with his physical ball carrying style.

Position Loose Forward

Born 29/8/1984

Height/Weight 190cm / 106kg

Club Varsity
Sootala Fa'aso'o

Sootala Fa'aso'o comes into the Turbos on loan from Auckland. A destructive ball carrier Sootala stands out in the contact areas both on attack and defense.

After a very solid U20s World Cup campaign with Samoa Sootala will slot into the team as a ball carrying No. 8, something that the team has been lacking.

Position No. 8

Born 2/10/1994

Height/Weight 195cm / 122kg

Club N/A
Antonio Kiri Kiri

Antonio Kiri Kiri has proven himself a versatile loose forward that can maintain a physical presence around the field.

Consistently a standout performer for his Old Boys Marist Club Kiri Kiri applies his array skills in both the 15 and 7 aside forms of the game.

Position Flanker

Born 17/12/1991

Height/Weight 187cm / 105kg

Club Old Boys Marist

What Antonio is saying...

RT @ManawatuTurbos: @AIK789 Antonio Kiri Kiri is now on twitter! Make sure you give the talented loosie a follow #TURBONATION

Antonio Kiri Kiri
Papa Wharewera

The tenacious Papa Wharewera brings a high level of energy into the Turbos every time he runs onto the field. Always courageous in the contact areas Papa easily exploits the smallest gaps around the fringes.

Position Halfback

Born 25/1/1992

Height/Weight 168cm / 91kg

Club Linton

What Papa is saying...

Man wants to sleep on the freezer. Amateur http://t.co/tKxPCENT33

Papa Wharewera
Kayne Hammington

Kayne comes into the squad after a solid season with Feilding Yellows. Originally from Wellington the young halfback also represented New Zealand U20 at the Junior World Cup in 2010. A great support runner with the full skill set to get himself over the line Kayne will no doubt be looking to make an impact in the Turbos Jersey.

Position Halfback

Born 24/9/1990

Height/Weight 170cm / 74kg

Club Feilding
Jade Te Rure

Jade Te Rure is a former New Zealand U20 representative and debuted for the Turbos in 2013. A clinical goal kicker Te Rure also posseses a developing yet potent running game and knows when to attack the line and when to shift the ball.

Position 1st Five-Eighth

Born 18/6/1993

Height/Weight 181cm / 91kg

Club Kia Toa

What Jade is saying...

Ice challenge followed up by a donation 👌 #donate #forthecause #thebigC #getamongstit #helpothersinneed… http://t.co/di11FMxh5g

Jade Te Rure
Otere Black

The young Otere Black came storming out of High School rugby with Tu Toa in 2013 to claim the Senior 1 highest point scorer for College Old Boys with a staggering 223 points from just 16 games. A composed and intelligent player Otere is set to make his mark and claim higher rugby honours.

Position 1st Five Eighth

Born 4/5/1995

Height/Weight 182cm / 88kg

Club College Old Boys
Hamish Northcott

Hamish Northcott made his Turbos debut in 2013. Brought into the team for his defensive qualities he continues on the proud rugby heritage of Feilding High School players to have played for the Turbos.

Position Second Five-Eighth

Born 6/8/1992

Height/Weight 183cm / 93kg

Club Varsity

What Hamish is saying...

RT @okcthunder: Thunder controls Game 4, winning it 105-92 to tie series 2-2. Game 5 in San Antonio Thurs, Game 6 OKC on Sat. Flip on @FSOk…

Hamish Northcott
Jason Emery

Jason Emery quickly turned heads and set the Turbos backline alight when he coasted past former All Black Renee Ranger to score a try against Northland in only his 2nd game.

Ever since Emery has been a regular feature in the Turbos No. 13 Jersey consistently proving that he is not to underestimated with strength agility and speed to burn.

Position Centre

Born 22/9/1993

Height/Weight 173cm / 91kg

Club Kia Toa

What Jason is saying...

RT @Highlanders: WE HAVE MADE THE PLAYOFFS PEOPLE!!!

Jason Emery
Newton Tudreu

Newton Tudreu is the fastest player in the Manawatu. Newton debuted in 2013 for the Turbos and combines an incredible mix of agility and speed who only needs an inch of space to start causing problems for the opposition.

Position Wing

Born 30/3/1993

Height/Weight -

Club Kia Toa
Nehe Milner-Skudder

Nehe Milner-Skudder is one of the Turbos most rounded backs with a complete set of skills to utilise. An elusive runner of the ball Nehe has a innate ability to glide through the smallest gaps causing havoc for opposition defences.

Position Fullback / Wing

Born 15/12/1990

Height/Weight 180cm / 90kg

Club Varsity
Lewis Marshall

The Turbos naturally gifted fullback has consistently performed for since he debuted. Always keeping the teams spirits up Marshall's ability to counter attack and make ground during broken play makes him a threat at any point during the game.

Position Fullback

Born 29/8/1988

Height/Weight 187cm / 94kg

Club Freyberg
Aaron Cruden

Aaron Cruden had his breakout season in 2011 when he helped guide the Turbos to the ITM Cup Championship Final. Cruden gave a master class showing of his talents in 2011 as part of the Turbos 54-20 demolition of Waikato.

With such a stand out season he was quickly drafted into the All Blacks and has become a major part of their dominance in recent years.

Position 1st Five-Eighth

Born 8/1/1989

Height/Weight 175cm / 82kg

Club College Old Boys

What Aaron is saying...

Thanks to all the loyal supporters who kept the faith. We sneak in & finals footy is a whole new ball game. We live to fight another day!!

Aaron Cruden
Aaron Smith

Aaron Smith debuted for the Turbos in 2008 and his partnership with Aaron Cruden saw the Turbos turn many deficits around when they were played off the bench together.

With what is considered the swiftest pass in the country it wasn't long until Smith was pulled into the All Blacks making his debut in 2012 and quickly locking down the starting No. 9 jersey.

Position Halfback

Born 21/10/1988

Height/Weight 169cm / 83kg

Club Feilding Yellows

What Aaron is saying...

RT @ManawatuTurbos: NEWS | The Turbos have re-signed the outstanding @A_Smith09 until 2017 #TURBONATION #TURBO4LIFE http://t.co/Zx4W7p9F49

Aaron Smith
Turboman

Turboman is the most famous mascot in New Zealand. Debuting in 2006 he led the charge for #TURBONATION supporters getting the crowd pumped up at every game since with his inspirational moves and numerous Gun Shows.

A staunch defender of all that is good and fair in the world Turboman lives and breathes Green & White.

Position Mascot

Born N/A

Height/Weight 190cm / 100kg

Club N/A

What Turboman is saying...

@ManawatuTurbos @A_Smith09 Great to know if you get the chance you'll be in Green and white! #TURBONATION

Turboman

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Games

2014
2013
2012
2011
2010

2014

Round 1 Match Report
	-	Sun, Aug 17th - 4.35pm Toll Stadium WHANGAREI
Round 2 Match Report
	-	Sun, Aug 24th - 2.35pm FMG Stadium PALMERSTON NORTH
Round 3 Match Report
	-	Fri, Aug 29th - 72.35pm Westpac Stadium WELLINGTON
Round 4 Match Report
	-	Wed, Sep 3rd - 7.35pm FMG Stadium PALMERSTON NORTH
Round 5 Match Report
	-	Sun, Sep 7th - 2.35pm FMG Stadium PALMERSTON NORTH
Round 6 Match Report
	-	Fri, Sep 12th - 6.05pm QBE Stadium NORTH HARBOUR
Round 7 Match Report
	-	Sat, Sep 20th - 7.35pm FMG Stadium PALMERSTON NORTH
Round 8 Match Report
	-	Sat, Sep 27th - 5.35pm Waikato Stadium HAMILTON
Round 9 Match Report
	-	Sun, Oct 5th - 2.35pm FMG Stadium PALMERSTON NORTH
Round 10 Match Report
	-	Sun, Oct 10th - 7.35pm Forsyth Barr Stadium DUNEDIN

2013

Round 1 Match Report
	18-45	Sat, Aug 17th - 2.35pm McLean Park NAPIER
Round 2 Match Report
	18-21	Sun, Aug 25th - 4.35pm FMG Stadium PALMERSTON NORTH
Round 3 Match Report
	15-42	Sun, Sep 1st - 2.35pm Westpac Stadium WELLINGTON
Round 4 Match Report
	15-12	Sun, Sep 8th - 2.35pm FMG Stadium PALMERSTON NORTH
Round 5 Match Report
	27-17	Fri, Sep 13th - 6.05pm FMG Stadium PALMERSTON NORTH
Round 6 Match Report
	41-52	Fri, Sep 20th - 7.35pm Forsyth Barr Stadium DUNEDIN
Round 7 Match Report
	7-72	Wed, Sep 25th - 7.35pm AMI Stadium CHRISTCHURCH
Round 8 Match Report
	12-6	Sat, Sep 28th - 5.35pm FMG Stadium PALMERSTON NORTH
Round 9 Match Report
	22-16	Fri, Oct 4th - 7.35pm FMG Stadium PALMERSTON NORTH
Round 10 Match Report
	57-14	Sun, Oct 13th - 4.35pm Lansdowne Park BLENHEIM

2012

Round 1 Match Report
	11-30	Fri, Aug 24th - 6.05pm FMG Stadium PALMERSTON NORTH
Round 2 Match Report
	16-59	Sun, Sep 2nd - 2.35pm Eden Park AUCKLAND
Round 3 Match Report
	33-20	Wed, Sep 5th - 7.35pm Toll Stadium WHANGAREI
Round 4 Match Report
	3-27	Sun, Sep 9th - 2.35pm FMG Stadium PALMERSTON NORTH
Round 5 Match Report
	23-20	Thurs, Sep 13th - 7.35pm North Harbour Stadium AUCKLAND
Round 6 Match Report
	28-31	Thurs, Sep 20th - 7.35pm FMG Stadium PALMERSTON NORTH
Round 7 Match Report
	18-59	Sat, Sep 29th - 2.35pm Yarrow Stadium NEW PLYMOUTH
Round 8 Match Report
	35-51	Tues, Oct 2nd - 7.35pm FMG Stadium PALMERSTON NORTH
Round 9 Match Report
	20-7	Sat, Oct 6th - 2.35pm FMG Stadium PALMERSTON NORTH
Round 10 Match Report
	11-17	Fri, Oct 12th - 7.35pm Rugby Park INVERCARGILL

2011

Round 1 Match Report
	32-23	Sat, 16th July - 2.35pm FMG Stadium PALMERSTON NORTH
Round 2 Match Report
	25-32	Wed, Jul 20th - 5.35pm Growers Stadium PUKEKOHE
Round 3 Match Report
	30-22	Sat, Jul 23rd - 12.35pm FMG Stadium PALMERSTON NORTH
Round 4 Match Report
	15-42	Fri, Jul 30th - 2.35pm Rugby Park CHRISTCHURCH
Round 5 Match Report
	32-21	Tues, Aug 2nd - 8.05pm FMG Stadium PALMERSTON NORTH
Round 6 Match Report
	15-10	Sat, Aug 6th - 4.35pm FMG Stadium PALMERSTON NORTH
Round 7 Match Report
	31-25	Sat, Aug 13th - 7.35pm Westpac Stadium WELLINGTON
Round 8 Match Report
	54-20	Sat, Aug 20th - 7.35pm FMG Stadium PALMERSTON NORTH
Round 9 Match Report
	27-23	Thurs, Aug 25th - 7.35pm Trafalgar Park NELSON
Round 10 Match Report
	20-28	Wed, Aug 30th - 7.35pm Forsyth Barr Stadium DUNEDIN
GRAND FINAL Match Report
	30-35	Sun, Sep 4th - 5.30pm FMG Stadium PALMERSTON NORTH

2010

Round 1 Match Report
	23-37	Sat, Jul 31st - 2.35pm FMG Stadium PALMERSTON NORTH
Round 2 Match Report
	26-27	Thurs, Aug 5th - 7.35pm FMG Stadium PALMERSTON NORTH
Round 3 Match Report
	8-77	Sun, Aug 15th - 2.35pm Toll Stadium WHANGAREI
Round 4 Match Report
	14-35	Sat, Aug 21st - 5.30pm Growers Stadium PUKEKOHE
Round 5 Match Report
	9-17	Fri, Aug 29th - 2.35pm FMG Stadium PALMERSTON NORTH
Round 6 Match Report
	36-24	Sat, Sep 4th - 2.35pm FMG Stadium PALMERSTON NORTH
Round 7 Match Report
	13-41	Thurs, Sep 9th - 7.35pm Bay Park Stadium MT MAUNGANUI
Round 8 Match Report
	6-32	Fri, Sep 17th - 7.35pm FMG Stadium PALMERSTON NORTH
Round 9 Match Report
	30-44	Sun, Sep 26th - 2.35pm North Harbour Stadium ALBANY
Round 10 Match Report
	20-8	Sun, Oct 3rd - 2.35pm FMG Stadium PALMERSTON NORTH
Round 11 Match Report
	16-30	Sat, Oct 9th - 2.35pm Yarrow Stadium NEW PLYMOUTH
Round 12 Match Report
	25-27	Thurs, Oct 14th - 7.35pm FMG Stadium PALMERSTON NORTH
Round 13 Match Report
	46-24	Sat, Oct 23rd - 5.30pm Carisbrook DUNEDIN

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Position	Prop
Born	11/12/1987
Height/Weight	187cm / 117kg
Club	N/A

Position	Hooker
Born	27 May 1984
Height/Weight	1.79m / 103kg
Club	Varsity

Position	Lock
Born	8/2/1987
Height/Weight	197cm / 112kg
Club	Te Kawau

Position	Loose Forward
Born	3/4/1986
Height/Weight	195cm / 103kg
Club	Feilding Yellows

Position	Flanker
Born	14/9/1988
Height/Weight	186cm / 102kg
Club	Varsity

Position	No. 8
Born	2/10/1994
Height/Weight	195cm / 122kg
Club	N/A

Position	Halfback
Born	25/1/1992
Height/Weight	168cm / 91kg
Club	Linton

Position	1st Five-Eighth
Born	18/6/1993
Height/Weight	181cm / 91kg
Club	Kia Toa

Position	1st Five Eighth
Born	4/5/1995
Height/Weight	182cm / 88kg
Club	College Old Boys

Position	Second Five-Eighth
Born	6/8/1992
Height/Weight	183cm / 93kg
Club	Varsity

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Position	Centre
Born	22/9/1993
Height/Weight	173cm / 91kg
Club	Kia Toa

Position	Wing
Born	30/3/1993
Height/Weight	-
Club	Kia Toa

Position	Fullback / Wing
Born	15/12/1990
Height/Weight	180cm / 90kg
Club	Varsity

Position	Fullback
Born	29/8/1988
Height/Weight	187cm / 94kg
Club	Freyberg

Position	Mascot
Born	N/A
Height/Weight	190cm / 100kg
Club	N/A

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Team

Chris Eves

Hubert Buydens

Rob Foreman

Nick Grogan

Ma'afu Fia

Michael FitzGerald

Tom Hughes

Nick Crosswell

Heiden Bedwell Curtis

Callum Gibbins - Captain

James Oliver

Sootala Fa'aso'o

Antonio Kiri Kiri

Papa Wharewera

Kayne Hammington

Jade Te Rure

Otere Black

Hamish Northcott

Jason Emery

Newton Tudreu

Nehe Milner-Skudder

Lewis Marshall

Aaron Cruden

Aaron Smith

Turboman

Games

2014

Round 1

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Round 2

-

Round 3

-

Round 4

-

Round 5

-

Round 6

-

Round 7

-

Round 8

-

Round 9

-

Round 10

-

2013

Round 1

18-45

Round 2

18-21

Round 3

15-42

Round 4

15-12

Round 5

27-17

Round 6

41-52

Round 7

7-72

Round 8

12-6

Round 9

22-16

Round 10

57-14

2012

Round 1

11-30

Round 2

16-59

Round 3