Wellington Hockey is proud to announce our 2026 Wellington U21 Men’s and Women’s teams set to take the turf at home for the Invitational Educare Matariki U21 Tournament from 4–6 July in Wellington.
The tournament will bring together some of the country’s top emerging talent, with Wellington welcoming visiting teams from Canterbury Hockey, Otago Hockey, and Hockey Manawatū, alongside a New Zealand Māori selection.
With the spirit of Matariki at the heart of the event, the tournament promises an exciting few days of hockey filled with skill, pride, and connection as teams compete on the national stage in the capital.
Wellington U21 Women
Coach: Rob Dent
Assistant Coach: Alex Grey
Team Manager: Helen Manning
Abi Kill
Abi Stewart
Amanda Jephson
Brea Miller
Charlotte Dacombe-Bird
Greer Thornton
Isla McCaw
Jada Ropitini
Hine Chapman
Jodie Kent
Keira Noble-Shedlock
Lynmari Lazenby
Meg Jennings
Mhurain Thompson
Mya Tito
Molly Boyd
Nora Quigley
Penelope Taulafo
Wellington U21 Men
Coach: Allister McIntyre
Assistant Coach: Graeme Murrell
Team Manager: Bev Robinson
Alex James
Blake Whitfield
Camron Neilson
Carter Rhodes-Robinson
Connor Findlay
David Sulsted
Finn McKay
Foy Kerkin
Harison Clulow
Justus Hautzel
Kyle Keene
Liam Patel
Matthew Parry
Matty Prentince
Ollie Bowmar
Wian De Vos
Zac West
Zach Gianotti
Congratulations to all athletes and management staff selected to represent Wellington. We look forward to seeing both teams in action on home turf in July.
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14 May 2026
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