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Whanganui Rugby Football Union (WRFU) is the governing body for rugby union in the Whanganui region. The Whanganui Rugby Football Union was formed in 1888.

The Whanganui Rugby Football Union (WRFU) is the governing body for rugby union in the Wanganui region of New Zealand. The Whanganui team play from Cooks Gardens, Whanganui, and have enjoyed much success on the playing field throughout their history. Since the introduction of the National Provincial Championship in 1976, the Whanganui team have gone on to win five provincial championships and have been finalists in each of the last four years in succession.

Photos from Whanganui Rugby's post 05/06/2026

Tasman Tanning Whanganui Rugby Minor Championship gets underway Saturday 🤝

Get down and support your club this weekend!

Photos from Whanganui Rugby's post 04/06/2026

It's Quarter Final time for our Wahine 🤩

Whanganui teams meet at Cooks Gardens with Marist Clovers and Ratana going head to head, while Taihape will take on the Manawatu-based Kia Toa.

Good luck to all of our ladies who step foot on the field this weekend!

04/06/2026

STEELFORM WHANGANUI | Open Training

As we get closer to the Heartland Championship, the workload builds. All those interested in playing for Steelform Whanganui are asked to attend training at Kaierau Country Club on Monday, June 8.

If you are unable to attend please contact Team Manager, Jerome McCrea | 027 246 2669

03/06/2026

Being a ref isn't as easy as it looks. Our team of referees are volunteers, and without them we can't have a game.

Positive Vibes Only.

Top 4 dash underway 02/06/2026

NEWS | Crunch time for the Wahine, while Top 4 dash is on

Friday and Saturday will also see the quarterfinals of the Tasman Tanning Te Awa Wahine competition, with Byfords Construction Taihape and the AGC Marist Clovers having home games against Kia Toa and Silks Audit Rātana respectively, while Rangitikei go on the road to meet top qualifier Bush.

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Top 4 dash underway The quick dash to the July semifinals continues in earnest in the second weekend of the Premiership fixtures on...

Photos from Whanganui Rugby's post 01/06/2026

Tranzit Coachlines Secondary School Rugby for the week ahead 🤩

01/06/2026

Whanganui Rugby would like to congratulate Lisa Kingi-Bon, who was appointed a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit for her services to rugby, particularly player welfare.

Lisa is the Head of VIP Support & Partnerships at the New Zealand Rugby Foundation, a charity that Whanganui Rugby holds close, as our charity of choice.

Lisa has been a passionate advocate for seriously injured rugby players and their whānau, ensuring they receive lifelong support while helping shape a safer and more inclusive game for future generations.

This recognition is a reflection of Lisa’s dedication, compassion, and unwavering commitment to the rugby community. Her work continues to make a lasting difference to the lives of players and families across New Zealand.

We look forward to again supporting the New Zealand Rugby Foundation as our charity for our Charity Game against King Country, on October 3.

Congratulations, Lisa, on this well-deserved honour.

Find out more regarding the New Zealand Rugby Foundation here: www.rugbyfoundation.com

Marist make statement in Taihape 31/05/2026

NEWS | Marist make statement in Taihape

Dave Hoskin Carriers Marist have a statement win to start the Premiership round after beating 2025 Premier champions Byfords Readimix Taihape 44-7 at Memorial Park on Saturday.

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Marist make statement in Taihape Dave Hoskin Carriers Marist have a statement win to start the Premiership round after beating 2025 Premier champions...

Kaierau start Premiership strong 31/05/2026

NEWS | Kaierau start Premiership strong

Wanganui Car Centre Kaierau are out of the blocks and racing as a couple of their star players sparked a strong second half recovery to beat Silks Audit Rātana 42-20 in Saturday’s Premiership opening weekend.

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Kaierau start Premiership strong Wanganui Car Centre Kaierau are out of the blocks and racing as a couple of their star players sparked a strong second...

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