Blues Women v Chiefs Manawa result: Chiefs begin season with back-to-back wins

Chiefs Manawa have started their season with back-to-back wins, beating the Blues Women 17-10.

- Chiefs Manawa went ahead early with tries through Ruby Tui and Grace Steinmetz and led 12-0 at halftime

- Blues Women got back into the contest through Tafito Lafaele and Mel Puckett after the break

- Grace Kukutai scored the match-winner for Chiefs Manawa

Blues Women: Patricia Maliepo, Katelyn Vahaakolo, Sylvia Brunt, Daynah Nankivell, Jaymie Kolose, Krysten Cottrell, Mel Puckett, Tafito Lafaele, Niall Williams-Guthrie, Maiakawanakaulani Roos, Maama Vaipulu, Eloise Blackwell, Aldora Itunu, Grace Gago, Chryss Viliko.

Reserves: Nijiho Nagata, Cheyenne Tuli-Fale, Sophie Fisher, Charmaine McMenamin, Paris Mataroa, Kahlia Awa, Kerri Johnson, Angelica Mekemeke Vahai.

Chiefs Manawa: Renee Holmes, Merania Paraone, Mererangi Paul, Grace Steinmetz, Ruby Tui, Chelsea Semple, Ariana Bayler, Victoria Edmonds, Kennedy Simon, Mia Anderson, Chelsea Bremner, Charmaine Smith, Tanya Kalounivale, Luka Connor, Krystal Murray.

Reserves: Seina Saito, Bitila Tawake, Kate Henwood, Chyna Hohepa, Grace Kukutai, Arihiana Marino-Tauhinu, Azalleyah Maaka, Reese Anderson.