PNINS dominant Mark Donaldson Cup
Palmerston North Intermediate Normal School Blue claimed Mannawatu intermediate schools rippa rugby bragging rights as they hoisted the Mark Donaldson Cup at Central Energy Trust Arena on...
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Wild finish to Feilding derby
There can be no accusing Feilding Yellows of ignoring the lessons of last year’s unsuccessful Hankins Shield final.
Facing arch-rivals and defending champions Feilding Old Boys-Oroua...
Big scores aplenty in week two
Week two of McDonald’s Manawatu Senior One Club rugby shone a light on the chasm between the competition’s leading six and bottom three teams.
Three teams exceeded 70 points over the...
Statement wins for OBM, COB
Old Boys-Marist and College Old Boys stamped their mark on week one of McDonald’s Manawatu Senior One club rugby.
Both clubs spent the summer rueing their disappointing 2018...
Kia Toa preseason training
Kia Toa wishes to invite all current and new senior grade players, men and women to attend preseason starting on the Tuesday the 5th February 6:00, Bill Brown Park, from then trainings will be...
Nominations for MRU Board now open
Nominations are open for two places on the MRU Board. The Manawatu Rugby Union Appointments Commitee is calling for nominations to fill two vacancies on the Board of the Union at its AGM to be...
Deal to captain Manawatu Sevens at Nationals
Linton Army’s Jared Deal has been confirmed as captain of the Gary Douglas Engineers Manawatu Sevens team heading to the National Provincial Sevens in Tauranga on the weekend.
Turbos quartet in sevens squad
A quartet of Turbos has bolstered the Manawatu Men’s Sevens team ahead of the Central Region Sevens in Levin on Saturday, but it could be one of the side’s lesser known names who steals the show.
Riverdale claim Junior Cup
Riverdale Red have booked themselves a trip to the Rippa Rugby Nationals after claiming the Junior Cup in spectacular fashion at Central Energy Trust Arena on Wednesday.
Faced against...
Tough matches await in round three
After an opening two weeks littered by big margins, week three of McDonalds Manawatu Senior One Club rugby promises to be much more competitive.
A re-match of last year’s Hankins...
Varsity and COB set to be a must-watch
It may be early days in the McDonald’s Manawatu Senior One Club Rugby, but there is every chance that Saturday’s clash between Varsity and College Old Boys could be a sneak-peek of knock-out...
Job Vacancy: Turbos Manager
Turbos Team Manager
This position is responsible for leading and managing all operational aspects of the MRU professional rugby team – the Turbos team. Along...
Senior 1 and Senior 2 draws confirmed
The confirmed McDonalds Senior 1 and Senior 2 draws for 2019 have been released.. Both competitions get underway on March 16 with club finals day to be held on July 27. Defending champions...
Manawatu are National Sevens champions again
The Manawatu women's sevens team have claimed their fifth National Provincial Sevens title in seven years. A scoreless second half got the job for the Manawatu women with three players...
Goss back with Manawatu for Nationals
The return of New Zealand Sevens captain Sarah Goss was the highlight of the Manawatu Women’s Sevens team named to defend their National Provincial Sevens title next weekend.
Manawatu sevens named for Central Region title defence
The Manawatu women’s sevens team’s bid for a rare two national title in one season steps up a gear with the Central Region Sevens in Levin on Saturday.