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| Sport | Rugby union |
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| Jurisdiction | Taranaki Region |
| Abbreviation | TRFU |
| Founded | 1889 |
| Affiliation | New Zealand Rugby |
| Headquarters | New Plymouth |
| CEO | Mike Sandle |
| Men's coach | Neil Barnes |
| Women's coach | Maifea Maifea |
| Official website | |
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The Taranaki Rugby Football Union (also referred to as Taranaki Rugby) is the governing body for rugby union in Taranaki, New Zealand and was established in 1889. Taranaki is a region of New Zealand that covers areas in the districts of New Plymouth, Stratford and South Taranaki. Taranaki Rugby's two most senior representative teams are the men's NPC side, Taranaki Bulls, and the women's Farah Palmer Cup side, Taranaki Whio. The union is affiliated with the Chiefs Super Rugby franchise. Their playing colours are amber and black and they play their home games at Yarrow Stadium in New Plymouth.