BLACK SANDS 2027 – INVITE‑ONLY SHOWDOWN

The rivalry returns. Manukau Sport Fishing Club vs Muriwai Sport Fishing Club— the annual Black Sands clash is back for 2027.

Event Dates: 15–16 January 2027 Rain Date: 29–30 January 2027.

This is our invite‑only showdown, and the Black Sands Trophy is well and truly in play. Muriwai took the inaugural win in 2025, Manukau stormed back and claimed it in 2026, and now it’s all on for 2027. The score’s tied, and bragging rights over the entire West Coast are up for grabs.

Who’s taking the trophy home this year — Muriwai or Manukau?

Right now this is just a holding page — but the challenge is set.  BLACK Sands is coming.