Eastern Suburbs v Auckland Utd Derby Day

Eastern Suburbs get set to face Tāmaki-Makaurau rivals Auckland United in an epic four match line up on May 27th.

It’s a festival of football that features the club’s top four teams: Women’s and men’s premier, men’s under 23’s and women’s reserves.

It’ll be the first time Auckland United has hosted a male curtain raiser for two women’s teams.

The headline match – the women’s Lotto NRFL that kicks off last will also be played for the inuagraul Rennell Family Trophy.

The cup was inspired by Paul Rennell who is a life member at Eastern Suburbs and former club captain. He is always at our men’s and women’s premier wearing proud Lilywhite gears. However, Rennell’s granddaughters play for Auckland United – his son also involved with the club.

Nothing like some health family competition.

With all four of our top teams currently sitting in the top two of their respective competition ladders, it’s certainly a day not to be missed.

Rennel Cup Match Day Programme | Saturday 27 May | Keith Hay Park

Auckland United FC U23 vs Eastern Suburbs AFC U23 | #2 Pitch | KO: 1PM

Auckland United FC Women’s Reserves vs Eastern Suburbs Women’s Reserves | #2 Pitch | KO: 3PM

Auckland United FC Men vs Eastern Suburbs AFC Men | #1 Pitch | KO: 3PM

Auckland United FC Premier Women vs Eastern Suburbs AFC Premier Women | #1 Pitch | KO: 5:30PM

‌TROPHY PRESENTATION | Presentation of the trophy will follow the conclusion of the match

Rennell Cup Rules:

The only rules of engagement are that the trophy is only played for at the Home of the holders, and you have to win it to hold it.


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