Counties Manukau v Taranaki

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Saturday 30 Aug 2025

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Counties Manukau is a top-performing rugby union team based in the Manukau region of New Zealand. The team competes in the Mitre 10 Cup, the country's premier domestic rugby competition. Established in 1955, the team has a rich history and has consistently been in the top tier of New Zealand rugby. Over the years, Counties Manukau has produced some renowned players such as Rieko Ioane, Piri Weepu, and Has the award-winning Akarana Franchise. Some notable awards won by the team include the national title in 1979 and several minor titles in 1987, 1994, and 2006. The team plays their home games at the ECOLight Stadium, a modern and state-of-the-art facility in Pukekohe which has a seating capacity of 12,000. With a solid track record and talented players, Counties Manukau continues to be a force to be reckoned with in the world of rugby.

The Taranaki Counties Manukau3 Union team, also known as the Taranaki Counties Manukau4, is a professional rugby union team based in New Plymouth, New Zealand. They compete in the top tier of New Zealand's domestic rugby competition, the Mitre 10 Cup. The team has a rich history, having won the Ranfurly Shield nine times and the National Provincial Championship twice. The Taranaki Counties Manukau4 have also produced a number of notable players, including current All Blacks captain Sam Cane and former All Blacks legends Beauden Barrett and Conrad Smith. The team plays their home games at the iconic Yarrow Stadium, which has a maximum capacity of 25,000 spectators. With such a strong pedigree and talented roster, the Taranaki Counties Manukau3 Union team is one to watch in the ever-competitive world of New Zealand rugby.