Union | Northland Rugby Union | |
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Nickname(s) | Taniwha | |
Founded | 1920 | |
Location | Whangārei, New Zealand | |
Ground(s) | Semenoff Stadium (Capacity: 18,500) | |
CEO | Cameron Bell[1] | |
Coach(es) | Dale MacLeod[1] | |
Captain(s) | Matt Moulds | |
Most appearances | Joe Morgan (165) | |
Top scorer | Warren Johnston (1,666) | |
Most tries | Norm Berryman (71) | |
League(s) | Bunnings NPC | |
2024 | 13th | |
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Official website | ||
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Northland (often known as the Northland Taniwha) are a New Zealand professional rugby union team based in Whangārei, New Zealand. The union was originally established in 1920, with the National Provincial Championship established in 1976. They now play in the reformed National Provincial Championship competition. They play their home games at Semenoff Stadium in Whangārei in the Northland region. The team is affiliated with the Blues Super Rugby franchise. Their home playing colours are sky blue.