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| Union | Manawatū Rugby Union | |
|---|---|---|
| Nickname(s) | Turbos | |
| Founded | 1886 | |
| Location | Takaro, Palmerston North, New Zealand | |
| Ground(s) | Central Energy Trust Arena (Capacity: 18,000) | |
| CEO | Andrea Jackson[1] | |
| Coach(es) | Mike Rogers | |
| Captain(s) | Jason Emery and Brayden Iose | |
| Most appearances | Gary Knight (145) | |
| Top scorer | Jason Holland (641) | |
| Most tries | Kenneth Granger (57) | |
| League(s) | Bunnings NPC | |
| 2023 | 13th | |
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| Official website | ||
| www | ||
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.