Manawhenua Rugby Union

Manawhenua was a New Zealand rugby union team made from the Manawatu and Horowhenua provinces. Manawatu and Horowhenua amalgamated in 1925 and split again in 1933.

Ranfurly Shield

In Manawhenua's short existence it managed to take part in six Ranfurly Shield matches between 1927 and 1929. Manawhenua had three successful challenges in 1927 when it took the Shield off Wairarapa and defended it twice before losing to Canterbury.

1927

6-8-27,Carterton, Manawhenua 18 vs Wairarapa 16
31-8-27,Palmerston North, Manawhenua 9 vs Taranaki 3
3-9-27,Palmerston North, Manawhenua 25 vs Wanganui 6
7-9-27,Palmerston North, Canterbury 17 vs Manawhenua 6

1928

15-9-28,Carterton, Wairarapa 31 vs Manawhenua 10

1929

17-8-29,Masterton, Wairarapa 37 vs Manawhenua 16

References

• Ranfurly Shield at scrum.co.nz
• The Shield, By Lindsay Knight