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: Gary J Nesdale
Chairman: A J (Bertus) Mulder
CEO: Doug W V Tietjens

Website:                                  www.manawaturugby.co.nz

View/Download:        All Results below 1959 - 2024     Updated 19/8/2025

Manawatu Rugby Results (PDF)  

Order of Merit (PDF's)      
50 or more Games played
10 or More Tries:    scored per game
100 or more Points:    scored per game

Manawatu NPC Statistics (PDF)

Manawatu Non NPC Statistics (PDF)   

Coaches Coaching Records (PDF)         

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.