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Key facts
Counted staff
28
self-reported 11–50 band
Founded
1886
140 years
Legal entities
None matched
Office countries
1
1 address
Funding rounds
None on record
Company type
Nonprofit
self-reported
Description
Manawatu Rugby Football Union (MRU) is the governing body of the sport of Rugby union in the Manawatu province. The Union is based in the city of Palmerston North though its catchment area includes players and clubs from nearby towns in the province, including Ashhurst, Feilding, Rongotea, Linton, Bulls, Pahiatua, Woodville and Dannevirke.
Founded in 1886, Manawatu is one of New Zealand's oldest rugby unions. In 1892, the MRU, amongst other Rugby Unions, was instrumental in the founding of the New Zealand Rugby Union (NZRU).
The Manawatu Rugby Union has over 5,000 players, making it the tenth largest union in New Zealand in terms of player numbers. In 2011, the union celebrated its 125th Jubilee.
The Manawatu Turbos are the premier men's team in the Manawatu rugby province. In 2005, Manawatu were invited to play in the first division of a restructured National Provincial Championship, initially called (for sponsorship purposes) the Air New Zealand Cup (now known as the Mitre 10 Cup). As well as propelling Manawatu into professional rugby, it was also the first time since 1988 the top grade competition would feature a team from the province.
Specialties
All 8 specialties
- Rugby Union
- Event Management
- Competition Administration
- Commercial Partner Activation
- Sevens Rugby
- Women's Rugby
- Professional Rugby Coaching
- Player Development
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| Countries | 1 |
|---|---|
| Primary country | NZ |
All codes: NZ
Addresses
- NZ61 Pascal St; Palmerston North, Wanganui-Manawatu 4410Primary
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People & contacts
4 employee profiles on record · names withheld.
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FAQ
How many people work at Manawatu Rugby Union?
28 counted staff profiles at January 2026, inside the self-reported 11–50 band.
Where does Manawatu Rugby Union have offices?
One address on record, New Zealand only. Primary: 61 Pascal St, Palmerston North, Wanganui-Manawatu 4410.
Has Manawatu Rugby Union raised funding?
None linked to this brand.
What does Manawatu Rugby Union list as its specialties?
Eight tags on the brand's own list, among them event management and rugby union.
Which companies are listed alongside Manawatu Rugby Union?
18 profiles list Manawatu Rugby Union as a peer — 98th percentile in Spectator Sports. It lists ten peers of its own. Taranaki Rugby Football Union and Rugby Southland list it back.