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Manawatu Rugby Football Union (MRU) is the governing body of the sport of Rugby union in the Manawatu rugby province. The Union is based in the city of Palmerston North but has a catchment area from nearby towns in the province, including Ashhurst, Feilding, Rongotea, Linton, Bulls, Pahiatua, Woodville and Dannevirke. Founded in 1886, the Manawatu Rugby Union is one of New Zealand's oldest. In 1892, the MRU and other Rugby Unions were 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.〔(【引用サイトリンク】title=Manawatu Rugby Shirts )〕 In 2011, the union celebrated its 125th Jubilee. Manawatu have traditionally played in a distinctive green and white tramline jersey, although in 1996, a jersey including red was worn. In 1997–98 Manawatu entered into an amalgamation with Hawke's Bay, as the Central Vikings, and wore orange and blue. See History. The Union's home ground is Arena Manawatu, which has been formerly known as the Palmerston North Showgrounds, FMG Stadium and Arena One. It was host to two matches of the Rugby World Cup 2011. Palmerston North is the home of the New Zealand Rugby Museum〔(New Zealand Rugby Museum ). Retrieved 17 January 2007.〕 and also the Massey University Sport and Rugby Institute.〔(Massey University Sport and Rugby Institute ). Retrieved 17 January 2007〕 ==Manawatu Turbos== The Manawatu Turbos are the premier men's rugby team in the Manawatu rugby province. In 2005, Manawatu were invited (with four other unions, reduced to 3 after an amalgamation) to play in the first division of a restructured NPC first division, later called the Air New Zealand Cup (now known as the ITM Cup). As well as propelling Manawatu into professional rugby, it was also the first time since 1988 the top grade rugby competition would feature a team from the province. Manawatu Turbos have a reputation for fielding young, local talent. This has served mixed results however this approach has also uncovered new exciting players who have made Super Rugby level and also the All Blacks. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Manawatu Rugby Union」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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