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Manawatu Rugby League

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Manawatu Rugby League was formed in 1957.[1] They are currently part of the Mid-Central zone along with Taranaki Rugby League.

Kiwi Players

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Only one player from Manawatu has ever made the New Zealand national rugby league team. This was Kiwi number 456, Dick Uluave, who played two tests in 1979.

National Competitions

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In 1997 Manawatu had a team in the Lion Red Cup. This team was known as the Manawatu Mustangs.

Between 2002 and 2007 Manawatu Rugby League fielded a side in the national Bartercard Cup. This team was known as the Central Falcons. However Manawatu was not invited to field a side in 2008's new Bartercard Premiership.

Club Competitions

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Premier Grade

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  • Castlecliff Seagulls
  • Feilding Falcons
  • Foxton Rebels
  • Kia Ora Warriors
  • Linton Cobras
  • Taitoko United

Cartown Cup

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  • Dannevirke Tigers
  • Foxton Rebels
  • Kia Ora Warriors
  • Linton Cobras
  • Marton Bears
  • Taitoko United
  • Waiouru Bobcats
  • Wanganui Vikings 1
  • Wanganui Vikings 2
  • Whiti Te Ra

Western Alliance League

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Western Alliance was created in 2003 when clubs from Taranaki, Wellington and Manawatu competed in a 12-team regional competition. However, in 2004 all Wellington clubs pulled out to work on their own local competition. In 2007 Kia Ora Warriors ended Waitara's two-year reign as Western Alliance champion with a resolute, 29-20 win in the grand final.

Teams that competed in the 2007 Western Alliance were:

  • Waitara Bears
  • Linton Cobras
  • Feilding Falcons
  • Coastal Cobras
  • Marist Dragons
  • Western Suburbs Tigers
  • Kia Ora Warriors
  • Hawera Hawks
  • Taitoko United
  • Castlecliff Seagulls

References

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