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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...
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...
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...
CALLING NOMINATIONS FOR ELECTED MEMBERS TO THE MANAWATU CLUB RUGBY EXECUTIVE
The Manawatu Rugby Union is calling for nominations to fill two vacancies on the Manawatu Club Rugby Executive.
Elections of the two members for a two-year term will take place at the...
Te Kawau Senior Rugby Pre-season
Te Kawau Rugby club would like to invite all returning and new players to Senior 1 (Hankins Shield) pre-season training, starting 28 January. All trainings will start at 6.30pm and will be...
Kia Toa Coaches 2021
Kia Toa RFC are looking for expressions of interest for senior and women’s teams. One of the oldest established clubs in the Manawatu and a real club moving forward, if this is you please get...
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...
Club rugby draws available
McDonalds Manawatū Senior Club Rugby
The McDonalds Manawatū Hankins Shield senior one competition is confirmed to kick off on June 20.
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...
Linton Rugby - Coaches wanted
Linton Rugby would like to hear from coaches interested in leading the club's Houlihan Cup (Senior 2), Colts and Under 85kg teams for the 2020 season.
Please contact either Gabby Gofton...
Bunnythorpe RFC - 2020 Muster Day
Bunnythorpe Rugby Club are holding a Club Muster Day on 22 February 2020.
The Muster starts at 1.00pm, and will be held at the Bunnythorpe clubrooms.
All new and returning...
Structure for 2020 McDonalds Manawatu Senior Club Rugby confirmed
The format for the McDonald’s Manawatu Senior Club competitions have been confirmed for 2020 and includes the introduction of a new grade.
The Manawatu Club Rugby Executive have...