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Union | Taranaki Rugby Football Union | |
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Nickname(s) | Bulls | |
Founded | 1885 | |
Location | Westown, New Plymouth, New Zealand | |
Ground(s) | Yarrow Stadium (Capacity: 30,000) | |
CEO | Mike Sandle[1] | |
Coach(es) | Neil Barnes | |
Captain(s) | Kaylum Boshier | |
Most appearances | Kieran Crowley (199) | |
Top scorer | Kieran Crowley (1,723) | |
Most tries | Kieran Crowley (64) | |
League(s) | Bunnings NPC | |
2023 | 2nd Champions | |
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Taranaki (often known as the Taranaki Bulls) are a New Zealand professional rugby union team based in New Plymouth, New Zealand. The union was originally established in 1889, with the National Provincial Championship established in 1976. They now play in the reformed National Provincial Championship competition. They play their home games at TET Stadium & Events Centre in Inglewood and Yarrow Stadium in the Taranaki region. The team is affiliated with the Chiefs Super Rugby franchise. Their home playing colours are amber and black.