The 2016 Auckland Rugby Union Awards were held at Eden Park last night, recognising the efforts of teams, players, coaches and volunteers across the club and representative season.

Captain Simon Hickey was named the Mitre 10 Cup player of the year after leading from the front throughout the 2016 campaign, while team mate Sam Prattley picked up the Mitre 10 Cup Team Man of the Year along with the prestigious Sir Fred Allen Supreme Award for epitomosing the Auckland Rugby values.

Suburbs’ Stefan Crooks and Gary Donovan received the two biggest off-field prizes, the Barrie Connell Memorial and Ash Edwards Memorial respectively. Crook’s efforts for the past four years as Chairman were recognised along with his work to engage the local community and grow the club.

Donovan’s award was a popular choice on the evening, his service to rugby spans six decades and his work at both Suburbs and in various capacities at Auckland Rugby made him a worthy recipient.

The Gallaher Shield winning club also picked up the Best and Fairest Club Player to Carl Perry, the Jordan Rosebowl and Charlie McAlister was acknowledged as the winning coach.

Elsewhere Manukau Rovers claimed two big player awards, for Club Rookie – Michael Kaivelata and Club Player of the Year, Siosiua Kaifa.

2016 Club Rugby Award Winners

Jordan Rosebowl - Club with highest standard of event management, sideline behaviour and on field discipline
Suburbs

Southland Shield – Club with best average Championship points across U20, U21 and U85kg grades
Ponsonby

Silver Football – Club with best average Championship points across all grades
Ponsonby

Most Promising Club Coach of the Year
Chad Hopa (Pakuranga U21s)

Premier Club Coach of the Year
John Clough (College Rifles)

Gallaher Shield Winning Coach
Charlie McAlister (Suburbs)

Club Referee of the Year
Steve Piacun

Alan Tohill Memorial Trophy – for most tries by a forward
David Afamasaga (Marist)

Top Premier Try Scorer
Wilson Silipa (East Tamaki)

George Whye Kicking Trophy – for most points from goal kicking
Tyrone Elkington-MacDonald (University)

Top Premier Points Scorer
Tyrone Elkington-MacDonald (University)

Best and Fairest Club Player
Carl Perry (Suburbs)

Club Rookie of the Year
Michael Kaivelata (Manukau Rovers)

Women’s Club Player of the Year
Doris Taufateau (College Rifles)

Club Player of the Year
Siosiua Kaifa (Manukau Rovers)

Barrie Connell Memorial - Volunteer Club Administrator of the Year
Stefan Crooks (Suburbs)

2016 Representative Rugby Award Winners are:
(Where nominees are listed, the winner is in bold)

Auckland Womens Sevens Player of the Year
Huriana Manuel
Niall Williams
Theresa Fitzpatrick

Auckland Mens Sevens Player of the Year
Rocky Khan
Sam Livingston
Akuila Rokolisoa

Auckland U19B Player of the Year
Fe’ao Teutau
Taina Fox-Matamua
Noah Mataia

Auckland U19A Player of the Year
Loketi Manu
Jacob Pierce
Henry Saker

Auckland Colts Player of the Year
Enoka Muliufi
Max East
Jamie Lane

Auckland B Player of the Year
Blake Hill
David Afamasaga
Otenili Moala

Auckland Storm Player of Year
Onjeulina Leiataua
Fiao’o Fa’amausili
Charmaine McMenamin

Auckland Mitre 10 Cup Team Man of the Year
Sam Prattley

Auckland Mitre 10 Cup Defensive Player of the Year
Scott Scrafton

Auckland Mitre 10 Cup Player of the Year
Simon Hickey

Sir Fred Allen Supreme Award
Sam Prattley

Ash Edwards Memorial Trophy - for Contribution to Auckland Rugby
Gary Donovan - Suburbs