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Kaitake Community Sports Hub to host Yarrows Taranaki Bulls preseason match
The newly renovated Kaitake Community Sports Hub is set to host a blockbuster Yarrows Taranaki Bulls NPC preseason match.
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Taranaki Steelformers sign on as a Taranaki Rugby Major Partner
Taranaki Rugby is proud to announce that Taranaki Steelformers has signed on as a TRFU Major Partner for the next three years.
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Neil Barnes Recommits to the Yarrows Taranaki Bulls for 2026
Yarrows Taranaki Bulls Head Coach Neil Barnes has re-signed with Taranaki Rugby for the 2026 NPC season.
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Taranaki Rugby and Canterbury of New Zealand extend long-standing major partnership
Taranaki Rugby is proud to announce that Canterbury of New Zealand has extended its partnership as the official apparel and a major partn...
Central Roofing Taranaki Whio Transition to New Competition for 2026
New Zealand Rugby (NZR) has confirmed a new 12 team competition format for the Farah Palmer Cup (FPC) which will see the Central Roofing ...
Stadium Taranaki’s new accessible audio link sounds like a winner
Listen up – now you can plug straight into the audio action at Stadium Taranaki. The stadium is the first in Australasia to offer Bluetoo...
2025 Baker Tilly Staples Rodway Junior Festival set to kick off
The 2025 edition of the Baker Tilly Staples Rodway Junior Festival will be played at Clifton Rugby Club, Tikorangi Domain, from Friday 12...
Glass Group Supporting the Future of Women’s Rugby in Taranaki
Glass Group Limited has partnered with Taranaki Rugby to strengthen the Female Pathway and ensuring young wāhine across our region are ab...
Excitement building ahead of Clelands Club Day
Grassroots rugby will take centre stage on the afternoon of Saturday 23 August as Clelands Club Day returns to a fully redeveloped Stadiu...
New Zealand Provincial Union Group welcomes Spark as official national partner and exclusive telecommunications provider
The New Zealand Provincial Union Group (NZPU), comprising the country’s fourteen major Provincial Rugby Unions, has penned a new deal wit...
Shimizu Koto Blue Sharks and Taranaki Rugby enter third year of High-Performance Partnership
Taranaki Rugby have extended their High-Performance Partnership with the Shimizu Koto Blue Sharks for a third year. The Shimizu Koto Blue...
Tim Stuck steps into Central Roofing Taranaki Whio Head Coach role
Taranaki Rugby have announced that Tim Stuck has stepped into the Central Roofing Taranaki Whio Head Coach role for the upcoming Farah Pa...
Taranaki Sign Super Rugby Flyer Taniela Rakuro as Injury Replacement for Kini Naholo
The Yarrows Taranaki Bulls are excited to announce the signing of explosive winger, Taniela Rakuro for the 2025 Bunnings Warehouse NPC se...
Ferdie Rugby Returns This Saturday Thanks to Denis Wheeler Earthmoving
Excitement is building across Taranaki as the 2025 Denis Wheeler Earthmoving Ferdie Rugby season kicks off this Saturday, May 3.
Warner Construction extend their Taranaki Rugby partnership for a further two years
Taranaki Rugby is proud to announce that Warner Construction, a respected, locally owned business, has signed on for another two years as...
See the Yarrows Taranaki Bulls defend the Ranfurly Shield for free at Stadium Taranaki
The Yarrows Taranaki Bulls will defend the Ranfurly Shield at the fully reopened Stadium Taranaki on 11 June – and fans can attend the ma...
Yarrows Taranaki Bulls Announces Core 2025 Squad for Bunnings NPC Season
The Yarrows Taranaki Bulls have confirmed 23 players currently contracted for the 2025 Bunnings NPC season, retaining the core of the 202...
Introduction to Te Whare Pūngao o Ngā-motu (The Energy House of New Plymouth)
Over the last year or so Taranaki Rugby have been working in the background to get a project up and running that we believe will make a r...
Taranaki Rugby posts third consecutive surplus
The Taranaki Rugby Football Union (TRFU) posted a total net surplus after extraordinary items of $43,426 for 2024.
Taranaki Rugby Farewells Stephen Perofeta
Taranaki Rugby would like to extend its deepest appreciation to Stephen Perofeta, who will be departing the Yarrows Taranaki Bulls after ...
CMK Chartered Accountants extend as Taranaki Club Rugby Naming Rights Partner
Taranaki Rugby is thrilled to announce that CMK Chartered Accountants has signed a two-year extension as the naming rights partner for Ta...
Taranaki’s Marise James to take up final position on the NZR Board
New Zealand Rugby’s (NZR) voting members have ratified Taranaki’s Marise James to take up the final position on the NZR Board.
Manaia to host Yarrows Taranaki Bulls Ranfurly Shield defence
The Bread Capital of Manaia is in line to host the first Ranfurly Shield defence in the town’s history on the afternoon of Saturday July ...
Yarrows Taranaki Bulls opening Ranfurly Shield defence to be played at redeveloped Yarrow Stadium
The Yarrows Taranaki Bulls will host their first match at the fully redeveloped Yarrow Stadium (to be known as Stadium Taranaki from Marc...
Neil Barnes Re-Signs With The Yarrows Taranaki Bulls
Neil Barnes has recommitted to Taranaki Rugby announcing today he will lead the Yarrows Taranaki Bulls for the 2025 Bunnings NPC season. ...
Grassroots Trust backing Taranaki community rugby
Taranaki Rugby are thankful to have received $290,000 in grant funding from Grassroots Trust for community rugby in 2024.
NZCT fostering amateur rugby in Taranaki
Taranaki Rugby are grateful to have received $240,000 in grant funding from New Zealand Community Trust (NZCT) for amateur rugby in 2025.
Ben Siffleet appointed Central Roofing Taranaki Whio Head Coach
Ben Siffleet has been announced as the new Head Coach of the Central Roofing Taranaki Whio for their 2025 Farah Palmer Cup campaign. Siff...
Yarrows Taranaki Bulls crowds up 44% in 2024
Taranaki Rugby is trumpeting a 44% increase in attendances in this year’s Yarrows Taranaki Bulls Bunnings NPC competition.
Central Roofing Taranaki Whio Head Coach Position
About Taranaki Rugby The Taranaki Rugby Football Union (TRFU) was established in 1885 and is based at Yarrow Stadium in the heart of New ...
Gallagher Chiefs, Hurricanes to play pre-season match in Taranaki
Whether Taranaki locals are Gallagher Chiefs or Hurricanes fans, they will be able to cheer in the stands of Yarrow Stadium when the team...
Media release: Jimmy Fastier announced as Taranaki Rugby CEO
Jimmy Fastier has been announced as CEO of the Taranaki Rugby Football Union (TRFU).Fastier is the current TRFU Commercial Manager and wi...
4,000 Yarrows Taranaki Bulls quarter final tickets sold in first 24 hours
More than 4,000 tickets to the Yarrows Taranaki Bulls Bunnings NPC quarter final against Waikato at Yarrow Stadium have been snapped up w...
Yarrows Taranaki Bulls quarter final tickets on sale 9am Tuesday
The Yarrows Taranaki Bulls will host northern neighbours Waikato in their Bunnings NPC home quarter final on Saturday October 12.
CEO Mike Sandle to leave Taranaki Rugby
Taranaki Rugby CEO Mike Sandle is set to depart the organisation at the end of the current domestic rugby season.
2024 Baker Tilly Staples Rodway Junior Festival set to kick off
The 2024 edition of the Baker Tilly Staples Rodway Junior Festival is set for kick off with play scheduled across Thursday August 29, Fri...
2014 Champions Dinner presented by Tasman Oil Tools Auction Items
Join us on Saturday the 7th of September for the 2014 Champions Dinner at The Devon Hotel. Celebrate history 10 years on with our champio...
Taranaki Rugby and Shimizu Koto Blue Sharks extend high performance partnership
In the recently completed 2023/2024 Japan Rugby Top League season the Shimizu Koto Blue Sharks finished with a 9-win 3-loss record. The c...
Less than 400 Firstgas Urenui Showdown tickets left
The Urenui Showdown presented by Firstgas on Friday August 2 is set for an early sellout with less than 400 tickets left.
Clelands Construction to again shout junior players to Clelands Club Day at Yarrow Stadium
Clelands Construction will again be shouting Taranaki junior club rugby players to watch their heroes on Clelands Club Day at Yarrow Stad...
Central Roofing Taranaki Whio Announce Squad for 2024 Farah Palmer Cup Presented by Bunnings Warehouse
The Central Roofing Taranaki Whio are proud to announce their squad for the 2024 Farah Palmer Cup, presented by Bunnings Warehouse.
Yarrows Taranaki Bulls Announce Final Squad for Bunnings Warehouse NPC Season 2024
The Yarrows Taranaki Bulls are thrilled to announce the final squad for the Bunnings Warehouse NPC season for 2024. This year’s squad inc...
Conclusion of Yarrows Taranaki Bulls Wider Squad Training
The Yarrows Taranaki Bulls are pleased to announce the conclusion of the wider squad training, a crucial phase in preparing for the upcom...
Tickets to the Urenui Showdown presented by Firstgas selling fast
More than 1,500 tickets have been snapped up within two weeks of the “Urenui Showdown presented by Firstgas” going on sale.
Shining Peak Brewing & Asahi Beverages partner with Taranaki Rugby
Taranaki Rugby is thrilled to announce Shining Peak Brewing and Asahi Beverages have partnered up to deliver a wide range of leading beve...
Urenui and Firstgas to Host Historic Yarrows Taranaki Bulls Preseason Match
Urenui is set to host a blockbuster Yarrows Taranaki Bulls Bunnings NPC preseason match in partnership with energy company Firstgas.
Yarrows Taranaki Bulls Announce Wider Squad for Upcoming Season
The Yarrows Taranaki Bulls are proud to announce the formation of our wider squad for the upcoming season, featuring standout players fro...
Denis Wheeler Earthmoving Ferdie Rugby set for kick off
Excitement is building amongst boys and girls all over Taranaki with Denis Wheeler Earthmoving Ferdie Rugby set to kick off this Saturday...
Verbrec partner with Taranaki Secondary School Rugby
Taranaki Rugby has entered into a partnership with Verbrec as the naming rights partner for secondary school rugby in 2024 and 2025.