Level 2 Return to Play Confirmed
New Zealand Rugby (NZR) has confirmed the Bunnings Warehouse NPC, Farah Palmer Cup (FPC) and Heartland Championship, outside of Auckland, will recommence from Friday 17 September.
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Manawatū Turbos and Manawatū Cyclones will compete in newly named competitions in 2021
New Zealand Rugby and Bunnings Warehouse announced the signing of a three-year deal to sponsor domestic competitions and support community rugby across the country.
Bunnings Warehouse...
Women's rugby records under the microscope
Selica Winiata may hold most of Manawatū’s women’s rugby records, but her statistics may be missing a year due to a lack of information around the early years of women’s rugby.
...Versatile Tufuga trades front-row for midfield for Cyclones’ must-win
The versatility of one of the Cyclones’ most exciting attacking players will be put to the test in the side’s must-win Farah Palmer match against Wellington on Friday night.
Former...
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...
Cyclones confirmed for FPC kicking off on August 22
Cyclone squad for 2019 confirmed
Selica Winiata has been confirmed as captain of the Manawatu Cyclones for their 2019 Farah Palmer Cup campaign.
The star fullback was announced in the role by coach Fusi Feaunati and new...
Kia Toa secure Prue Christie Cup
Kia Toa can thank a big defensive effort for their 17-12 Prue Christie Cup win over Feilding Old Boys-Oroua at Central Energy Trust Arena on Saturday.
They were forced to cling on as...
Three debutants for Cyclones season opener
Six players have been named to start their first match for the Manawatū Cyclones in their
match against Taranaki at 2.05pm at Central Energy Trust Arena on Saturday.
Rachael...
Pioneers of women's rugby
The captain of Manawatū’s pioneering first women’s rugby team is proud to see what has become of the sport 40 years on from New Zealand’s first game of women’s provincial rugby.
...Old Timers' Day
Past players and administrators of the Manawatū Rugby Union are invited to register their names and contact details with the Union so that information can be sent regarding Old-Timers’ Day...
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...
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...
MRU office closed due to COVID 19
Due to increasing concern over the spread of COVID-19, the Manawatu Rugby Union offices and the Manawatū Rugby Performance Centre will be closed until further notice.
This means that...
Cyclones take centre stage
The Manawatu Cyclones will take centre stage in the 2019 Farah Palmer Cup with two home double headers including a rare night match and four televised matches.
The Fusi Feaunati-coached...
Kia Toa, FOB-O set for Prue Christie Cup battle
After last year’s pulsating Prue Christie Cup final, there is plenty of spice in Feilding Old Boys-Oroua and Kia Toa’s rematch as they battle for 2019 honours.
Last year’s final...