Manawatu v Taranaki

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Thursday 10 Sep 2026

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19:10 Local Time

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Central Energy Trust Arena • 

Palmerston North, New ZealandShow on map

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The Central Energy Trust Arena2 Central Energy Trust Arena4 Union team, also known as the Central Energy Trust Arena2 Central Energy Trust Arena5, 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 Central Energy Trust Arena2 Central Energy Trust Arena5 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 Central Energy Trust Arena2 Central Energy Trust Arena4 Union team is one to watch in the ever-competitive world of New Zealand rugby.