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: Tim J Meyers
CEO: Andrea M Jackson

Website:                                  www.manawaturugby.co.nz

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Manawatu Rugby Results 1965 - 2022 (PDF)   Updated 19/11/23

Order of Merit 1965 - 2022 (PDF's)        Updated 30/12/23
50 or more Games played
10 or More Tries:    scored per game
100 or more Points:    scored per game

Manawatu NPC Statistics 1965 - 2022 (PDF)   Updated 19/11/23

Manawatu Non NPC Statistics 1965 - 2022 (PDF)    Updated 19/11/23

Coaches Coaching Records 1965 - 2022 (PDF)          Updated 19/11/23

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: