Counties Manukau v North Harbour

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Thursday 4 Sep 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.

North Harbour is a professional Rugby Union team based in Auckland, New Zealand. Established in 1985, the team competes in the Mitre 10 Cup, the highest level of domestic competition in New Zealand. The team has had a successful track record, reaching the semi-finals of the Mitre 10 Cup in 1994, 1995, and 1996. In 1997, North Harbour won the Ranfurly Shield, a prestigious trophy in New Zealand rugby. The team's home ground is QBE Stadium, which has a capacity of 25,000 and is located in Albany, Auckland. Some notable players who have represented North Harbour include All Blacks Kieran Read, Jerome Kaino, and Luke McAlister. With a strong history and talented players, North Harbour is a force to be reckoned with in the world of Rugby Union.