Manawatu - a brief rugby history

Founded: 1886
Colours: Jersey: Green with White trim & hoops Shorts: Green with White trim Socks: Green & White hoops
Main Ground: Central Energy Trust Stadium, Palmerston Nth
President: Bruce S Hemara
Chairman: Tim J Meyers
CEO: Shannon M Paku

Website: www.manawaturugby.co.nz

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Manawatu Rugby Results 1970 - 2020 (PDF) Updated 16/11/21

Order of Merit 1970 - 2020 (PDF's)        Updated 16/11/21
50 or more Games played
10 or More Tries:    scored per game
100 or more Points:    scored per game

Manawatu NPC Statistics 1970 - 2020 (PDF) Updated 16/11/21

Manawatu Non NPC Statistics 1970 - 2020 (PDF) Updated 16/11/21

Coaches Coaching Records (PDF) Updated 16/11/21

Central Vikings NPC Statistics 1997 - 1998 (PDF)
Central Vikings Non Championship Statistics 1997-1998 (PDF)

The most appearances is by Gary Knight (145) from 1975 - 1986.
The most points scored is by Jason Holland (641) from 1991 - 1996.
The most tries scored is by Ken Granger (66) from 1971 - 1984.

Clubs that form the Union are: Click on the names to access each club's website.

Club Name	Founded	Club Colours

Referees		Jersey: Shorts: Socks:
Ashhurst		Jersey: Shorts: Socks:
Bulls	1876	Jersey: Shorts: Socks:
Bunnythorpe		Jersey: Shorts: Socks:
Bush		Jersey: Blue & Red Shorts: Socks:
College OB		Jersey: Shorts: Socks:
Feilding		Jersey: Shorts: Socks:
Feilding OB Oroua		Jersey: Shorts: Socks:
Freyberg		Jersey: Shorts: Socks:
Halcombe		Jersey: Shorts: Socks:
Kia Toa	1902	Jersey: Dark & Light Blue Shorts: Light Blue Socks: Dark Blue
Linton Army		Jersey: Shorts: Socks:
Massey U		Jersey: Shorts: Socks:
OB Marist		Jersey: Shorts: Socks:
Te Kawau		Jersey: Shorts: Socks:
Dannevirke		Jersey: Shorts: Socks:

Endorsements

Just came across your site Kerry. It’s fabulous. Very informative and excellent reading. Thank you for your commitment to the history of New Zealand Rugby. Your site is one of the best in rugby history and overall (as a trustworthy web-based history site) goes to the top of the class.
My only concern is to let all the rugby fans know they can trust your amazing site.

Kindest regards, Anne Phillips

Just wanted to drop you a line to say that Trevor Howard from New Zealand Rugby has advised me/us (fellow REO’s) of your website. I have had the chance to go through it and must say that you have done an outstanding job in collating and publishing this information. I have, in turn, shared it with all my referees in my regions (for which there are a number of referees in your data base) and I have nothing but praise and complements for what you have done.

Often referees (and players) simply drop off the system and the only records are in books and word of mouth (especially the less known personnel) but for them (and me), to search through and find our names and details of our 1st class accomplishment is very flattering and a sense of pride is established as we show our children or colleagues/friends of years gone by. Of course this is helped by the ease of access (as opposed to searching through books and magazines).

Thanks again for your efforts (for which I can only imagine are enormous) and I hope you continue to enter the details and expand your website.

John Dustow (JD)
Referee Education Officer (REO)
Counties Manukau Rugby Football Union/Thames Valley Rugby Football Union.

Hi, Kerry,
Your rugbyhistory website is amazing! I don't think there is a more complete source of rugby information in the world, not just on the internet. I've recommended it to several of my rugby-mad mates, who all return with glowing reviews. Have you ever thought of joining the National Rugby Museum in Palmerston North?
If I were to make a suggestion, I would like to see the match dates & venues alongside each result. It might settle a few debates on whether X fixture was on the 18th or 19th of September 1982, for instance, or whether Team Y has played in Town Z etc. If it's too much of a hassle, don't worry about it; you've already put truckloads of work into the site already!
Thanks, Samuel

Hi Kerry

I’ve been meaning to drop you a line for a while after literally stumbling across your website in a Google search.

Since I was a kid I’ve been a bit of a sports stats geek – over the years I have progressed from A4 exercise books with scribbles and cross-outs, to Word and Excel – much more user friendly and secure. My stats have always been my own hobby and pleasure and never shared with anybody.

Your website is nothing short of phenomenal, I can’t begin to imagine the time and research that has gone into it. As a resource for not only NZ rugby supporters, but statisticians round the world, it is second to none. I have yet to come across a site that offers so many easily searchable players and team stats in one area.

The one thing that struck me in doing my own NPC stats research is the vast number of players whose career is limited to one game (or part game) for a minor union. But there they are on NZ Rugby History, with their details recorded exactly the same as a Carter or a McCaw.

Your website is a priceless asset to the NZ rugby fabric, and I can only hope that you can access some kind of sponsorship or support of some kind from NZ Rugby or other avenues. It needs to be treasured and nurtured as it grows to a complete historic record of our game.

Regards
Paul Thomas

Hi Kerry
I just came across your website ......it is amazing.
Michael O'Dwyer
Tipperary, Ireland

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We are burying a good friend and ex-southland rugby player this Friday in Invercargill with many of the local rugby men that feature on your site (we have checked!) no doubt will be attending also. We just happened to be googling his name to see if any rugby info came up and your history site came up from that. It was great to see how many games he had played and when.
A wonderful source of information. Keep up the great work.

Kind regards,
Jo MacDonald

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