Auckland Vulcans women’s coach named

Experienced club coach Frank Fuimaono will lead the Auckland Vulcans Women into the upcoming National Women’s Tournament.

Having taken the Richmond Roses to the Grand Final of Auckland’s Farrelly Photos Women’s Premiership last year, Fuimaono, who currently coaches at the Northcote Tigers club, brings with him a strong understanding of the female game in the region.

The tournament will be held at Cornwall Park, Auckland, over Queen’s Birthday Weekend, with the Kiwi Ferns’ wider squad to be selected at the conclusion of the event.

Last season the Vulcans finished fourth in the competition, with Fuimaono this year determined to instil into his group what it means to represent Auckland.

“They need to realise that Auckland has a proud history,” Fuimaono said.

“To put on that blue and white jersey is an opportunity I believe the girls should take with both hands.

“I’ve always had an interest in the women’s game and I’ve been around the Auckland system for six or seven years now.

“The players are at that stage now where they need to be competing at an elite level, and the Auckland Vulcans give them that opportunity.”

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