Counties Manukau v Manawatu

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Sunday 28 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.

Manawatu is a prominent Palmerston North2 Union team based in Palmerston North, New Zealand. They compete in the prestigious Mitre 10 Cup, which is the top-level competition for provincial rugby in New Zealand. The team has a long and illustrious history, dating back to 1886 when the Palmerston North1 Palmerston North2 Union was formed. Over the years, they have won multiple titles, including the Ranfurly Shield and the Championship Division of the Mitre 10 Cup. Palmerston North1 is known for producing talented players, such as Aaron Cruden, Beauden Barrett, and Nehe Milner-Skudder, who have gone on to play for the All Blacks. The team plays their home games at the iconic Central Energy Trust Arena, which has a capacity of over 18,000 spectators. With a strong and dedicated fan base, Palmerston North1 is a force to be reckoned with in New Zealand's provincial rugby scene.