Three debutants for Cyclones
Three players will have a chance to make their Cyclones debuts from the bench in the Manawatū’s Farah Palmer Cup season opener against Canterbury at Central Energy Trust Arena on...
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Hankins Shield and Prue Christie Finals moved to Friday night
After consultation with clubs, the MRU and the teams involved in the Hankins Shield and Prue Christie Cup finals have opted to take a proactive approach to getting their games played on Friday...
MRU COVID-19 update
The Manawatū Rugby Union continues to monitor the situation following the New Zealand Government's COVID-19 announcement on August 11 and its impact on community rugby.
Manawatū...
Sarah Hirini available for the Manawatū Cyclones
New Zealand Sevens captain Sarah Hirini is set to lace up her boots alongside her sister in the Manawatū Cyclones this year.
The Black Ferns Sevens captain is one of a host of sevens...
Cyclones confirmed for FPC kicking off on August 22
Three stage approach for rugby's return
A three-stage approach for community rugby’s return in Manawatū underway has been developed, working towards a potential start to competition matches on June 20.
New Zealand Rugby...
Update regarding Rugby Alert Level 2
The NZ Government announced that as of Thursday 14th May 2020 the country will move down to Alert Level 2, meaning rugby could happen from that point onwards.
However, we are seeking...
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Exciting Cyclones team confirmed
A host of returning names headline the 2020 Cyclones for the Farah Palmer Cup season.
The squad, which will once again be captained by legendary Black Ferns fullback Selica Winiata, was...
Club Finals moved to Arena, other grades cancelled
Following consultation with New Zealand Rugby, the Manawatū Rugby Union have relocated the four McDonald's Manawatū Club Rugby finals to Central Energy Trust Arena and cancelled all remaining...
Manawatu Under 20s Confirmed
The Manawatū Under 20 squad has been confirmed for their four-match campaign in 2020.
The side replaced the traditional Under 19 team whose regular competition, the Jock Hobbs National...
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McDonalds Manawatū Senior Club Rugby
The McDonalds Manawatū Hankins Shield senior one competition is confirmed to kick off on June 20.
Club affiliation fees wiped for 2020
The Manawatū Rugby Union have wiped club affiliation fees for its clubs in 2020 in a bid to assist clubs through the challenging economic climate.
The MRU will also contribute $25 per...
Game On adopted for 2020
Manawatū Rugby has confirmed that it will adopt New Zealand Rugby's Game On model in all senior and secondary school grades below Hankins Shield and Premier One respectively.
It...
Under 19s, Sevens and Heartland Rugby cancelled for 2020
To help secure the future of the sport, New Zealand Rugby (NZR) and Provincial Unions have today cancelled all provincial representative rugby tournaments below the Mitre 10 Cup and Farah...