Manawatu (National Provincial Championship)

Manawatu
Official MRU emblem
UnionManawatū Rugby Union
Nickname(s)Turbos
Founded1886; 138 years ago (1886)
LocationTakaro, Palmerston North, New Zealand
Ground(s)Central Energy Trust Arena (Capacity: 18,000)
CEODoug Tietjens[1]
Coach(es)Mike Rogers
Captain(s)Brayden Iose
Most appearancesGary Knight (145)
Top scorerJason Holland (641)
Most triesKenneth Granger (57)
League(s)Bunnings NPC
202414th
Team kit
Official website
www.manawaturugby.co.nz

Manawatu (often known as the Manawatu Turbos) are a New Zealand professional rugby union team based in Palmerston North, New Zealand. The union was originally established in 1886, with the National Provincial Championship established in 1976. They now play in the reformed National Provincial Championship competition. They play their home games at Central Energy Trust Arena in Palmerston North in the Manawatū-Whanganui region. The team is affiliated with the Hurricanes Super Rugby franchise. Their home playing colours are green and white.

  1. ^ "Homecoming for Doug Tietjens". Manawatu Rugby (Press release). 13 February 2024. Retrieved 20 October 2024.