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...
Articles in Category: Representative News
Stay up to date with Manwatu Rugby's repsentative side from U11 through to the U19s and the Manawatu Development Team.
For news on Manawatu Rugby's Senior representative side the Manawatu Turbos head to turbosrugby.co.nz.
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...
Manawatu Academy for 2020 confirmed
Manawatu has locked in a strong core of future stars with the confirmation of the Manawatu Rugby Union Academy squad for 2020.
The squad features 15 players including six returning from...
Under 16s kick off Hurricanes Tournament
The Manawatu Under 16s team is competing in the Hurricanes Youth Rugby Council under 16 tournament in Gisborne. The team got off to a shaky start with a heavy loss to Wellington and battled...
Manawatu U12 Match Report vs Horowhenua Kapiti U12
On Sunday the 1st of September 2019 the Manawatu U12 rep rugby team, along with the Manawatu U11 and U13 teams, travelled to Otaki to play the Horowhenua/Kapiti rep teams. The games were...
Manawatu U11 vs Horowhenua Kapiti U11 Match Report
Match Report Manawatu U11s v Horowhenua Kapiti
Otaki Domain 10.30 KO
Horowhenua turned on a cracker day for our trip down to Otaki and Rahui Rugby Club.
We started off...
Manawatu Under 19s secure win over Hurricanes Heartland
Manawatu Under 19s booked themselves a spot in the top division of the Jock Hobbs National Championship starting next weekend in Taupo with a hard-fought 19-14 victory over the Hurricanes...
Manawatu U11 vs Whanganui U11 Match Report
25/8 Vs Wanganui U11 @ Bulls Domain, KO 11.30
Weather was fine, the field was in great condition, and there was a good westerly wind.
We started very strongly with the wind on our...
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...
Bruce Hemara Under 16 Development Week
Manawatu Rugby is proud to announce the Bruce Hemara Under 16 Development Week to be held at Palmerston North Boys High School.
The High Performance programme will take place from...
Sevens teams ready for Regionals
The Manawatu Men’s and Women’s Sevens teams have been named to contest Central Zone Regional Sevens in Levin on Saturday.
The tournament is the qualifying tournament for Nationals in...
Manawatu U14 Team for Saturday 14th September vs Hawkes Bay
1. Wi Mangu-Tamaki
2. Van Prenter(c)
3. Javahn Stevenson
4. Sione Latu
5. Andre Teitinga
6. Eli Ouderyn
7. Tom Illiston-Park
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Manawatu Maori U18 Squad
Congratulations to the following players who have been selected in the 2019 Manawatu Maori Rugby U18 Taiohi Tama Wider Squad.
2019 Manawatu U18 Girls Squad Naming
Well done to all the players who have showed interest & committed to trainings, please keep up the good work and continue to work on your rugby skills. Congratulations to the following...
Manawatu U14 vs Whanganui U14 Match Report
Great First up win, given our depth our aim is to get stronger and go 5/5 structurally I was happy with our decision we made throughout the game. As coaches you want your...
Manawatu U12 vs Wairarapa Bush U12 Match Report
On Sunday the 25th of August 2019 the Manawatu U12 rep rugby team faced the Wairarapa Bush U12 team at Ongley Park in Palmerston North. Although the sun was shining it was a bitterly cold...