Counties Manukau Rugby Football Union

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Counties Manukau
Rugby Football Union

Sport	Rugby union
Jurisdiction	Franklin District
Abbreviation	CMRFU
Founded	1955; 69 years ago (1955)
Affiliation	New Zealand Rugby
Headquarters	Pukekohe
Official website
www.steelers.co.nz

The Counties Manukau Rugby Football Union (CMRFU) is the governing body of rugby union in Southern Auckland and the Franklin district of New Zealand. Nicknamed the Steelers, their colours are red, white, and black horizontal bands. The Steelers moniker is a reference to the Glenbrook steel factory, which is in the area. The union is based in Pukekohe, and plays at Navigation Homes Stadium.