Manawatū Rugby

11/06/2026

Another big weekend of club rugby is here 🔥

🏆 Tasman Tanning Semi Finals kick off
🐂 Bulls Club Day — get down and support

It’s set to be a great one — see fixtures below 👇

11/06/2026

It’s not too late to register for next week’s Introduction to Junior Refereeing Course!

Registrations close on Saturday 13 June, so make sure you secure your spot before then.

Registration link is in the comments below.

10/06/2026

Another massive weekend across the fields 🔥

Club Days at Te Kawau & Ashhurst-Pohangina delivered the atmosphere, while our wāhine teams fronted up in some tough Friday night conditions 🌧️💪

Results are in — appreciate the patience while everyone warmed back up and reset after a big weekend 😅

Check them out below 👇
Next round of fixtures landing soon 👀

10/06/2026

Gallagher Insurance are proud to recognise the incredible volunteers who help strengthen our local community. Over the next 10 weeks, we’ll be featuring nominated volunteers and sharing the stories of the people who give their time, energy, and passion to make a positive impact to the game we love.

Elicia, Tararua College's Youth Manager, is an invaluable member of the team. Her exceptional organisation and communication skills, combined with her calm and caring nature, help ensure everything runs smoothly. Through her leadership, dedication, and genuine commitment to supporting others, she makes a significant difference to the team, who greatly appreciate all that she does.

Congratulations Elicia!

08/06/2026

💚 Congratulations Alani Fakava 💚

A huge congratulations to a proud Manawatū player Alani Fakava on his selection in the New Zealand U20s squad for the 2026 World Rugby Junior Championship.

Born and bred in the Manawatū, Alani’s journey reflects the strength of our local pathway, from Freyberg Junior Rugby, to Feilding High School 1st XV Captain through to FOBO Senior Rugby, and part of the Manawatū Academy.

This is a well-deserved opportunity on the world stage, and a moment our region can be incredibly proud of 💚

We wish Alani all the best as he represents New Zealand in Georgia later this month.

08/06/2026

💚🤍 Property Brokers Backing the Turbos for 2026

We’re proud to have Property Brokers continuing their support, featuring on our Turbos playing shorts for the 2026 season.

With strong roots right across the regions they serve, Property Brokers share our commitment to building connected, proud communities — both on and off the field.

A big thank you to Paul, Guy, Tim and the wider team for getting behind Manawatū rugby 💪

👉 Check out the full announcement here:
https://www.manawaturugby.co.nz/newsarticle/166399?newsfeedId=1731237

07/06/2026

🏆 Congratulations to Dave Rennie! 🏆

A huge congratulations to former Manawatū coach Dave Rennie on guiding Kobe Steelers to the Japanese Rugby League One title, ending a long championship drought and adding another incredible achievement to an already outstanding coaching career.

It’s fantastic to see one of rugby’s great minds continuing to make his mark on the world stage. Your success is a source of pride for the wider Manawatū rugby community.

Well done, Dave! 👏🏉

Incoming NZ head coach Dave Rennie said it was "going to be nice to have one job" after signing off from Japan with a championship final win.

05/06/2026

GROUNDS OPEN! ALL RUGBY IS STILL ON!

The grounds remain open and all rugby is going ahead as scheduled.

See you on the sidelines💚🤍

05/06/2026

Back on track… we promise 😉

After a big weekend of rugby and celebrations, we’re back on schedule with another cracker round ahead ☺️

🏆 Tasman Tanning Quarter Finals starting tonight
🏉 Club Days at Te Kawau & Ashhurst-Pohangina

Get down and support your teams - fixtures below 👇

04/06/2026

It’s great to welcome Reece Macdonald back to Manawatū after his time playing in Japan. Returning with valuable experience and a strong connection to the programme, Reece is a familiar face who adds real quality as the Turbos build toward the 2026 season.

Reece is grateful for the opportunity to be back, sharing that he’s “excited to represent the Turbos again” and is looking forward to what the season ahead will bring.

Head Coach Wes is also pleased to have him return, highlighting the impact he made in 2024. He said it’s “exciting to have Reece back after the quality season he had,” and is looking forward to the influence he can bring again in such an important role.

Welcome back to Manawatū, Reece 💚🤍