Manawatu v North Harbour

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Friday 1 Aug 2025

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19:05 Local Time

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Central Energy Trust Arena • 

Palmerston North, New ZealandShow on map

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Manawatu is a prominent Rugby 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 Manawatu Rugby Union was formed. Over the years, they have won multiple titles, including the Ranfurly Shield and the Championship Division of the Mitre 10 Cup. Manawatu 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, Manawatu is a force to be reckoned with in New Zealand's provincial rugby scene.

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.