75-629: Kia Toa RFC is a constituent club in the Manawatu province for rugby in New Zealand . It is at the Palmerston North Bowling Club on Linton Street and is one of the oldest clubs in the Manawatu. Kia Toa is a Māori term, which can be translated as "Be Brave". Due to the colours of the jersey, a dark blue and light blue combination, Kia Toa are known sometimes as "The Double Blues." The club
150-478: A boggy trough that filled in a downpour and remained flooded throughout the winter, looked better suited to frog-hunting or duck-shooting than cricket, let alone rugby. Ryan knew or at least imagined better." Much early work on the cricket ground was needed, including clearing the stone walls that had been used to divide farmland, and ongoing drainage issues. Those who saw Ryan's vision as madness most likely felt vindicated when, in 1907, massive downpours of rain saw
225-557: A club no longer extant Manawatu is in the Hurricanes catchment area, along with Wanganui , Hawke's Bay , Poverty Bay , East Coast , Horowhenua Kapiti , Wairarapa-Bush and Wellington . However players from Manawatu may be selected and signed by any of the Super Rugby franchises. Manawatu players who have played for Super Rugby teams are: Eden Park 60,000 (Rugby union and league - with temporary seating) Eden Park
300-434: A crowd of 40,000. The Auckland Rugby Football Union officially made Eden Park its home in 1925, and in 1926, a trust was set up to manage Eden Park primarily for the benefit of Auckland Cricket and Auckland Rugby. In 1930, the ground hosted its inaugural British and Irish Lions matches as part of the 1930 British Lions tour to New Zealand and Australia . Matches were held against Auckland and New Zealand sides, both won by
375-524: A crowd of 48,035. In 1988, Eden Park hosted the 1988 Rugby League World Cup final , with Australia defeating New Zealand 25 – 12 before a New Zealand rugby league record crowd of 47,363. This made Eden Park the only venue to have ever hosted (as of 2024) both the Rugby Union and Rugby League World Cup Finals and the only venue to do so in consecutive years. The 1988 World Cup Final was the first game of rugby league played at Eden Park since 1919. Eden Park
450-405: A few players from Wanganui , who had moved into the region. Following the unions establishment many other clubs were formed as the sport became more popular. Early years The first recorded match in the Manawatu took place on 13 July 1878. A Feilding side faced a "Rangitikei Combined Clubs XV" which was played at Feilding. The first Ranfurly Shield game Manawatu appeared in was in 1914. This
525-639: A free kick late in the series-deciding test against South Africa. This play was instrumental in setting up Alan Hewson's famous last-minute penalty goal.[1] In 1986, Dalton was away with the New Zealand Cavaliers in South Africa which allowed Hemara to win selection for the All Blacks in the first test against France. Injury prevented Hemara from making his much deserved test debut and Sean Fitzpatrick took his place. Later, Hemara became assistant coach of
600-471: A jersey including red was worn, and colours worn have varied since the union was formed. The union's home ground is Central Energy Trust Arena . The Manawatu rugby union was formed on 17 April 1886 at Palmerston North, with the founding clubs being: Palmerston, Feilding and Foxton. It was initially named the Manawatu County Union but was renamed in 1888. The sport had been introduced to the area by
675-426: A new city centre stadium. The redeveloped stadium was officially opened by New Zealand Prime Minister John Key on 10 October. The first event was a Rugby League Four Nations double header, including matches between England and Papua New Guinea , and Australia and New Zealand. The 2011 Rugby World Cup commenced on 9 September, with New Zealand defeating Tonga 41 – 10 before a crowd of 60,214. In addition to
750-411: A number of record events such as a crowd of 43,000 at the 1981–82 Australia Tour of New Zealand , where Australian batsman Greg Chappell dealing with an on ground streaker with his bat. An indoor cricket facility and stand were built next to the outer oval. At the inaugural Rugby World Cup , co-hosted by Australia and New Zealand in 1987, New Zealand defeated France 29 – 9 in the final in front of
825-493: A repeat of form for the Vikings who went unbeaten in the season. They subsequently won the final against Bay of Plenty and were promoted to first division. However, due to financial issues, the merger split back to Manawatu and Hawke's Bay as separate unions. Manawatu returned in 1999 to the second division. Manawatu began the new millennium firmly fixed in the second-tier competition. In 2005, Manawatu were heavily defeated 6–109 by
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#1733092548212900-597: Is a sports venue in Auckland, New Zealand . It is located three kilometres southwest of the Auckland CBD , on the boundary between the suburbs of Mount Eden and Kingsland . The main stadium has a nominal capacity of 50,000, and is sometimes referred to as New Zealand's national stadium. The stadium is used primarily for rugby union in winter and cricket in summer, and has also hosted rugby league and association football matches, as well as concerts and cultural events. It
975-570: Is currently based out of the Manawatu Bowling Club at 24 Linton Street, Palmerston North. Men Women Overseas players This New Zealand rugby union team article is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . Manawatu Rugby Union The Manawatu Rugby Football Union (MRU) serves as the governing body of the sport of rugby union in the Manawatū-Whanganui region of New Zealand . Founded in 1886, Manawatu
1050-534: Is one of New Zealand's oldest rugby unions. In 1892, the MRU, amongst other unions, played a pivotal role in establishing the New Zealand Rugby Union (NZRU). During 1997–1998, Manawatu entered into an amalgamation with Hawke's Bay , as the "Central Vikings", wearing orange and blue attire. The union is based in the city of Palmerston North though its catchment area includes players and clubs from nearby towns in
1125-531: Is owned and operated by the Eden Park Trust Board, whose headquarters are located in the stadium. Eden Park is considered one of international rugby union's most difficult grounds for visiting sides. New Zealand's national rugby union team, nicknamed the All Blacks , have been unbeaten at this venue in 50 consecutive test matches stretching back to 1994. Eden Park is the site of the 2021 Te Matatini . It
1200-408: Is required for the capacity to be reached. Due to sight-screens and the larger area required for cricket matches, cricket capacity is smaller. Prior to redevelopment, Eden Park had a crowd capacity of 45,472 for rugby and 42,000 for cricket . The redevelopment project included a three-tier South stand replacing the old South and West stands, with a capacity of 24,000, and a three-tier East replacing
1275-697: The 1950 British Empire Games , when the western part of the grounds were first opened. In 1955, New Zealand hosted England in the second test match of their 1954–55 Tour of New Zealand . During the same year, the New Zealand Parliament passed the Eden Park Trust Act, enshrining the governance structure of the park until 2009. By 1956, the West Stand was completed, followed by the South Stand in 1958. New Zealand won its first cricket test match against
1350-418: The 1975 Scotland rugby union tour of New Zealand , both teams famously played during a downpour on a completely saturated pitch, before the one-off test had to be cancelled as the drainage system was unable to cope with the flooding. During the 1981 Springbok Tour , a low-flying Cessna 172 piloted by Marx Jones and Grant Cole disrupted the final test by dropping flour-bombs on the pitch. The 1980s saw
1425-463: The 1992 Cricket World Cup including the semi-final between New Zealand and Pakistan , which Pakistan won by four wickets en route to winning the tournament after Inzamam-ul-Haq 's 60 off 37 in reply to Black Caps captain Martin Crowe's 91. It also hosted four matches during the 2015 Cricket World Cup , which was co-hosted by Australia and New Zealand. The matches played included two pool B games and
1500-498: The 2002 Ireland Tour of New Zealand . In 2003, the playing surface on the main oval was completely overhauled with the introduction of "Motz" turf. In 2007, the ground was confirmed by the New Zealand Government as the venue for the final of the 2011 Rugby World Cup , with redevelopment beginning in 2008. The ground was the subject of a hotly debated dilemma, as to whether the event should be hosted at historic Eden Park or
1575-565: The 2011 Rugby World Cup . In 2011, a resurgent Manawatu Turbos side defeated the Wellington Lions 31–25 in Wellington. It was Manawatu's first competition win over Wellington in the capital, after 124 years of trying. Also in 2011, Manawatu scored 54 points against Waikato team at Arena Manawatu. The Turbos led 35–17 at halftime, eventually winning 54–20. This kept the Turbos unbeaten at home for
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#17330925482121650-503: The English cricket tour in 2018 . In 2020, after 117 years, Eden Park sold week-long naming rights to longtime partner, ASB. As part of their commitment to small business in New Zealand, ASB gifted their naming rights to Coopers Catch, a small fish-and-chip shop from Kaikōura. In 2021, Eden Park was granted resource consent to host up to six concerts per year. Eden Park hosted a concert for
1725-490: The West Indies as part of the 1955–56 West Indies Tour of New Zealand . The ground hosted its third rugby international between New Zealand and South Africa. New Zealand won 11 – 5 before a record crowd of 63,000. The British and Irish Lions returned for the third time in the 1959 British Lions tour to Australia and New Zealand with matches against Auckland and New Zealand. The visitors win both, their first test match win at
1800-473: The perimeter fence , mean that the stadium has become more publicly accessible and a part of the neighbourhood. There were public concerns about the height of the new structure and its shading effect on many nearby houses. Auckland City Council received 470 submissions on the resource consent application, over 300 of which were in favour of the redevelopment. On 26 January 2007, Eden Park received resource consent with 91 conditions imposed. The consent permitted
1875-680: The 1987 Rugby WCF between the All Blacks and France 16 months earlier). Australia had won the right to host the final, but as international crowds in Australia had been dwindling in recent years due to the Kangaroos dominance (only 15,944 had attended the dead rubber Ashes series test between Australia and Great Britain at the Sydney Football Stadium three months earlier), the Australian Rugby League agreed to New Zealand hosting
1950-408: The 2014 NRL season. The Auckland Council takes over five of the nine spots on the Eden Park Trust Board, giving ratepayers control over the ground. In 2015, it hosted four matches during the 2015 Cricket World Cup , which was co-hosted by Australia and New Zealand including the first semi final between New Zealand and South Africa . The stadium hosted its first day night test match during
2025-794: The Auckland City Council and the Auckland Regional Council differed in their support for the new stadium, the Government changed to supporting the redevelopment of Eden Park, subject to suitable resolution of the design, funding and governance issues. Eden Park is the home ground for the Auckland Blues in Super Rugby and Auckland in the Mitre 10 Cup . The ground regularly hosts All Blacks rugby union test matches. Auckland first used
2100-591: The Counties side from taking the Shield back to Pukekohe for the first time. There was some controversy in 1977 when the Auckland rugby union had a request for a shield challenge that season denied by Manawatu who argued that Auckland had had 'too much influence in shield rugby for too long'. In the final Ranfurly Shield challenge of the 1978 season Manawatu were leading North Auckland (now named Northland ) 10–9 with time up on
2175-600: The Log 'o Wood, as the Ranfurly Shield is sometimes referred to, for the first time. Doug Rollerson's dropped goal secured the famous victory for Manawatu. This led to a homecoming parade through the city streets. With prop Kent Lambert sent-off, Manawatu were reduced to 14-men in their defence of the Ranfurly Shield against the Counties side in 1977. However, Manawatu rallied to record a victory 15–10. A last minute try prevented
2250-483: The Outer Oval also hosts WODIs , domestic List A and Twenty20 games. It first hosted a test in 1930. The ground was also the host to New Zealand 's first Test victory, against West Indies in 1955–56 season. It has also been the scene of a dark day in New Zealand's cricket history when on 28 March 1955, the hosts collapsed to their lowest Test score (26 all out) against England . The ground hosted four matches during
2325-460: The Terraces. The number of covered seats increased from 23,000 to 38,000. The redeveloped Eden Park has an internal concourse that allows people to circulate around the grounds inside the stadium, and facilities including food and beverage outlets, toilets and corporate areas were incorporated. The open plan approach to the design and establishment of a community centre and green space, and the removal of
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2400-596: The Turbos (2006–10). Shocked NZ rugby when he announced he was leaving for the North Sydney Bears in the NSWRL for the 1982 season. His subsequent professional rugby league career was considered unsuccessful, persistent injuries didn't help. He died on 3 May 2017, aged 63, after a long battle with cancer. ♦ = indicates a club amalgamated with another ♥ = indicates a club no longer in the Manawatu Rugby Union ♣ =
2475-473: The area was purchased by Cornish farmer John Walters. Eden Park has been a sports ground since 1900. The park began as a cricket ground in 1903, and was due to the vision of one Harry Ryan, a cricket enthusiast who approached landowner John Walters to lease part of his land as a sports field. In the book Eden Park: A History , the authors write, "Certainly the rough paddock strewn with stones, studded with outcrops of rock and streaked with cowpats, falling away to
2550-480: The association. In 1913 the park was leased to the Auckland Rugby Football Union, becoming both a summer and winter sporting venue, with the union leasing the venue initially for 21 years. The union agreed to pay to build the park's first grandstand, erected in 1913 to hold an audience of 2,500, and later followed by a second members' stand built in 1914. In 1914, the first international cricket match
2625-460: The building of new stands in place of the terraces and south stand, but did not include consent for the NZ$ 385 million 'full option', which would have included covered seating. In September 2006 it was announced that instead of Eden Park, the Government and Auckland City Council were assessing the possibility of a new stadium on Auckland's waterfront to host the 2011 Rugby World Cup . This assessment
2700-408: The clock. However, the referee, Bill Adlam, from Wanganui, played 5–6 minutes of 'injury' time before awarding the visitors a penalty, due to an offside, close to the posts. A penalty kick was successful and the shield was won by North Auckland. The referee then required a police escort off Showgrounds Oval (as it was known) while Manawatu fans showed their disgust and disappointment. Adlam claimed after
2775-468: The final analysis, Naas Botha was the difference between the two sides. In the final minutes he scored a long range penalty, a dropped goal and a sideline conversion to lead the 'Boks home to a flattering 31–19 victory. The Manawatu verses Springbok game was the first to witness the Police riot squads patrolling the streets as a pre-emptive measure, as opposed to them just turning up once trouble started. The day
2850-551: The final. New Zealand's overall Test match record at Eden Park against all nations, updated to 17 August 2024, is as follows: Note: Date shown in brackets indicates when the record was or last set. Eden Park hosted matches of the 1987 and 2011 Rugby World Cups including hosting the Final on both occasions. Eden Park is the home ground for the Auckland cricket team . The ground regularly hosts international fixtures, including Tests , ODIs and Twenty20 Internationals , while
2925-425: The first day-night test in New Zealand, against England. England were bowled out for 58 in the first innings. It took New Zealand only 20.4 overs to dismiss England on the first day of the test match. Trent Boult and Tim Southee took six and four wickets each and bowled unchanged throughout the 20.4 overs. No other bowler was required to bowl. This was just the fourth instance that only 2 bowlers were required to dismiss
3000-592: The first time since 1975, headlined by the band Six60 to a sold-out crowd of about 50,000 attendees. The concert was also one of the biggest concerts in the world at the time, due to COVID-19 . Since then, the stadium has hosted concerts for touring artists and acts including Billy Joel , Guns N' Roses , Ed Sheeran , Pink , and Travis Scott . Eden Park is currently in the process of applying to double its concert quota to 12 concerts per year. Coldplay are set to play three sold-out shows at Eden Park in November 2024,
3075-461: The first top-flight union to appoint a woman in that role. The Manawatu rugby union includes the following clubs: In New Zealand, to be selected to the All Blacks is the pinnacle of rugby achievement. In its history, Manawatu have produced many players who have been selected for the national team. In 1981, in his last touch of the ball in All Black rugby, Donaldson took a quick-thinking tap on
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3150-503: The game in the interests of promoting international rugby league. Their efforts were rewarded with the largest World Cup final attendance since 1968 , when 54,290 saw Australia defeat France at the Sydney Cricket Ground . Eden Park hosted two matches (a double header) in the 2010 Rugby League Four Nations on 6 November. In the early game, England defeated Papua New Guinea 36–10, with Australia defeating New Zealand 34–20 in
3225-414: The ground in the 1913 season, and the first international fixture was against South Africa in 1921. The Auckland Blues have used the ground since their foundation in 1996. The final game of the 1981 Springbok Tour was played at Eden Park. A low-flying Cessna 172 piloted by Marx Jones and Grant Cole dropped flour bombs on the field as part of widespread protests against the tour and apartheid. Eden Park
3300-627: The ground is no longer cost-effective or financially viable to host cricket matches, and that they were looking at hosting fixtures at the Western Springs Stadium instead. The ground is also where famed Indian cricket player Sachin Tendulkar made his debut as an ODI opener. Ahead of the second ODI of the New Zealand-India series at the ground in March 1994, regular opener Navjot Singh Sidhu
3375-649: The ground submerged in water for a week. The same thing happened again later in the year. By 1910, the ongoing maintenance costs led the Eden District Cricket Club to approach the Auckland Cricket Association to take over running the park. By 1912, the land had been transferred from John Walters to the trustees of the cricket association, backed financially by a number of well-known Auckland businessman. The name 'Eden Park' settled into general usage around 1912, soon after it had been taken over by
3450-518: The ground. During the 1960s and 70s, further large scale events were held at the venue, including 1961 French tour of New Zealand and Australia , the 1963 England tour of New Zealand , the 1969 Wales rugby union tour of Oceania , a welcoming party for the royal family during the 1970 New Zealand Royal Visit Honours , the Australian tour of New Zealand (1973–74) , and a gymnastic display held by touring Russian gymnasts including Olga Korbut . During
3525-544: The highest total has been set by New Zealand national cricket team against the Australian national cricket team when they scored 340/5 on 18 Feb 2007. The most runs scored in this ground have been by Martin Guptill (818 runs), Martin Crowe (719 runs) and Nathan Astle (705 runs). The most wickets have been taken by Chris Cairns -33 wickets, followed by Chris Harris - 28 wickets. In May 2018, New Zealand Cricket (NZC) said that
3600-432: The home sides with an attendance of 45,000 at the latter. The ground hosted its first match between New Zealand and Australia as part of the 1931 Australia rugby union tour of New Zealand . New Zealand won 20–13 . In 1933, New Zealand hosted England in the first cricket test match, where Wally Hammond set an individual test batting record of 336 not out. Eden Park served as the opening ceremony and athletics venue for
3675-477: The leading New Zealand rugby provinces. In this period Manawatu consistently beat teams such as Otago, Auckland, Wellington and Canterbury. Manawatu held the Ranfurly Shield from 1976 to 1978 and this was followed by victory in the 1980 First Division Championship. Manawatu were also runner-up in 1976 and 1981. A large sign reading "Go! Go! Manawatu!" was lifted above Palmerston North Showgrounds Oval by crane. Manawatu beat Auckland 12–10 at Eden Park in 1976 to win
3750-499: The match that the game clock at the venue had not allocated for a couple of "lengthy" injury breaks, and so he rightly let the game go on. This was also backed up by a photographer who accurately timed the game. Manawatu scored a 20–10 win over Australia in 1978. In 1979 Auckland had won back the Ranfurly shield and denied Manawatu a challenge in 1980. In 1980, during its championship winning season, Manawatu had eight All Blacks within
3825-542: The most concerts ever played at the venue for a touring artist. The $ 256 million redevelopment completed in October 2010 provided a permanent capacity of 50,000 with a further 10,000 temporary seats for the 2011 Rugby World Cup games. This is the largest of any New Zealand sports arena. There are no standing areas. Temporary seating in front of the North Stand and the West Stand (usually only used for international rugby matches)
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#17330925482123900-537: The only venue to host the World Cup final for both rugby codes. In a spiteful match in which the New Zealand national rugby league team seemed more intent on dishing out punishment than playing football, the Wally Lewis -led Australians defeated the home side 25–12 after leading 25–0 early in the second half. The game was played in front of a record New Zealand rugby league attendance of 47,363 (only 672 less than attended
3975-601: The opening ceremony and match, five pool games, two quarter-finals, both semi-finals and the final are held at Eden Park, with a cumulative attendance of more than 600,000. New Zealand defeated France 8 – 7 before a crowd of 61,079. The ground hosted its first game of professional football, with the Wellington Phoenix hosting Adelaide United before a crowd of 20,078. In 2013 the New Zealand Warriors announced they would be playing three home games at Eden Park in
4050-507: The opposition since 1920. Five England players were dismissed for a duck. Trent Boult (6/32) picked his career best figures in test cricket. This was his second five wicket haul at Eden Park and his second consecutive five wicket haul in day night test cricket, the first one against Australia in Adelaide in 2015 which was the inaugural day night test. The highest total set by a team here in Test cricket
4125-507: The pool A clash between co-hosts New Zealand and Australia , which New Zealand won by one wicket via Kane Williamson 's six off Pat Cummins with 6 required after Mitchell Starc had taken 6 wickets in reply to Trent Boult 's 5. It also hosted the first semifinal between New Zealand and South Africa , which New Zealand won off the penultimate ball with another six – this time by Grant Elliott off Dale Steyn – to advance to their first Cricket World Cup final. In 2018, Eden Park hosted
4200-422: The province, including Ashhurst , Feilding , Rongotea , Linton , Bulls , Pahiatua , Woodville and Dannevirke . It has over 5,000 players, making it the tenth largest union in New Zealand in terms of player numbers. In 2011, the union celebrated its 125th jubilee. Manawatu have traditionally played in a distinctive green and white tramline jersey, which is thought to have been established in 1909. In 1996,
4275-544: The season. In 2012, Manawatu scored its first victory away to North Harbor. The win at home against Hawke's Bay made Manawatu one of the few Championship teams to beat a Premiership team. In 2012, Aaron Smith was selected in the All Blacks after fine performances with Manawatu and the Highlanders. Smith joining Aaron Cruden meant for the first time since 1986, two All Blacks came from Manawatu. In 2021 Manawatu appointed Andrea Jackson as Chief Executive Officer. Manawatu were
4350-607: The second game. The fixture attracted 44,324 fans. The New Zealand Warriors played the Parramatta Eels in their first NRL match at Eden Park to start the 2011 NRL season in front of a crowd of 38,405 with Parramatta winning 24–18. The Warriors played their first home match of the 2012 season against the Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles in a 2011 NRL Grand Final replay, with Manly winning 26–20 in front of 37,502. The 2012 ANZAC Test between Australia and New Zealand
4425-405: The team. The 1997 season saw them finish second overall with 6 wins and 2 losses. This saw the team into the semi-finals. In the semi-final, the Vikings would go on to beat Bay of Plenty and came up against Northland in the final. Northland won the final 63–10. Northland were thus promoted to the first division. However, had the Vikings won, they would not have been eligible to be promoted. 1998 saw
4500-428: The team: Mark Donaldson , Mark Shaw , Geoff Old , Frank Oliver , Gary Knight , Doug Rollerson , Lachie Cameron and Craig Wickes . One of Manawatu's most memorable matches was the 1981 encounter against South Africa. Manawatu led 9–4 at halftime and with minutes to go the score was 19–19. The clash between the national champions and the 'test' strength Springboks was headed for a climax worthy of such an event. In
4575-470: The touring British and Irish Lions at Palmerston North. 2006 onwards - return to the first division In 2005, Manawatu were invited along with four other unions, reduced to three after an amalgamation of Nelson Bays and Marlborough into Tasman, to play in the first division of a restructured National Provincial Championship , initially called (for sponsorship purposes) the Air New Zealand Cup. It
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#17330925482124650-522: Was a venue during the 1992 Cricket World Cup , cohosted with Australia. In 1996, the new Auckland Blues began playing at the ground, with the inaugural Super 12 final held at the ground, with the Auckland Blues defeating the Sharks 45 – 21 before a crowd of 46,000. The ground hosted Super 12 finals in 1997, 1998 and 2003. The ground hosted its first rugby test between New Zealand and Ireland as part of
4725-455: Was a venue for the 2015 Cricket World Cup , which was jointly hosted by Australia and New Zealand. Eden Park also hosted the Final of the 1985-1988 Rugby League World Cup . The land where Eden Park stands was originally swampland, fed by lava caverns created by Maungawhau / Mount Eden and Mount Albert over 30,000 years ago. Tāmaki Māori used the swamp to collect food and materials. In 1845,
4800-483: Was by the South African national cricket team against the New Zealand national cricket team when they scored 621/5 dec on 27 Feb 1999. The most runs scored in this ground have been by John Wright (1060 runs), Martin Crowe (712 runs) and Nathan Astle (649 runs). The most wickets have been taken by Richard Hadlee - 45 wickets followed by Chris Cairns -35 wickets and Richard Collinge -29 wickets. In ODI cricket,
4875-533: Was founded in 1902 and is the oldest Town based club in the Manawatu. Eight of its senior players have worn the All Blacks jersey, six women players have worn the Black Ferns jersey. Additionally, there have been members who have worn the New Zealand colours in Sevens , Maori All Blacks , New Zealand U-20s , and New Zealand Divisional XV , and hundreds who have worn the green and white representative colours. The club
4950-475: Was generally incident free. In 1983 the Canterbury Ranfurly Shield team put Manawatu last on their list of challengers for that season. In 1985, Manawatu celebrated a centenary for its club competition and in 1986, the union's centenary. Late 1980s to mid 2000s - second division In 1988, the union was relegated to the second division for the first time. Manawatu, based in the second division,
5025-437: Was held, with Auckland hosting Australia . The first rugby match played at the venue was a seven-a-side series on 9 May 1914, and the first representative match was played on 5 September, against Wellington. Drainage issues ceased to be a regular issue for Kingsland and Eden Park in the 1920s, after which the park began to flourish. The first rugby test was held on 27 August 1921, when South Africa beat New Zealand 5–9 before
5100-516: Was part of the Government's formal due diligence process on the decision to redevelop Eden Park. The Government had said it would assist with the funding if a new stadium was built. The Government announced in a report in November 2006 that it would favour a new stadium on the Auckland waterfront, which would have meant that the Eden Park redevelopment would not have gone ahead, and that options for its use or redevelopment would have to be developed. After
5175-438: Was played against Taranaki at Pukekura Park . The match was lost 11–3 with William Carroll scoring a sole try. Their next challenge came ten years later, in 1924, where they would lose 31–5 to Hawke's Bay . Manawatu also provided J.F. Manning to referee a match in 1905 between Auckland and Wellington . 1970s and early 1980s: First division era and Ranfurly shield reign The period from 1976 to 1983 saw Manawatu as one of
5250-575: Was played at Eden Park, with the Kangaroos winning 20–12 in front of 35,399. The Warriors played the Sydney Roosters in Round 2 of the 2013 NRL season , going down 16–14 in front of 32,740. In 2013 a new faster format of rugby league was announced that it would be held at Eden Park. In 15–16 February 2014, Eden Park held the first ever NRL Auckland Nines tournament. In 2010, Eden Park hosted its first rugby league internationals since 1988 when it hosted
5325-474: Was reduced to a 'feeder' role, losing players to other unions. Lee Stensness starred in a 58–24 win over Ireland in 1992. In 1996 Manawatu and Hawke's Bay merged their teams to form the Central Vikings Rugby Union . It was an attempt to elevate both unions back to the first division. Players such as Mark Allen , Christian Cullen , Mark Ranby , Stephen Bachop and Roger Randle featured in
5400-535: Was ruled out with a stiff neck, opening the way for the 21-year-old Tendulkar's promotion. He made 82 off just 49 balls against to steer India to a 7-wicket victory. It was a site for 2022 Women's Cricket World Cup . References: The biggest rugby league game played at Eden Park was the 1988 World Cup final played on 9 October, giving the venue the distinction of hosting the Union and League World Cup finals in consecutive years. This also sees Eden Park (as of 2018) as
5475-509: Was the first time since 1988 Manawatu had fielded a team in the top grade and unlike the 1980s it was now a professional rugby competition. In 2009, Central Energy Trust Arena was the venue for a Highlanders home game against the Bulls from South Africa. Fly-half Aaron Cruden was selected for the All Blacks in 2010. He was the first All Black chosen whilst playing for the union since Christian Cullen in 1996. Manawatu hosted two matches during
5550-415: Was the site for the 2022 Women's Cricket World Cup , the final of the 2021 Women's Rugby World Cup and staged the opening match of the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup . In 2011 it hosted pool games, two quarter-finals, both semi-finals and the final of 2011 Rugby World Cup . In doing so it became the first stadium in the world to host two Rugby World Cup finals , having held the inaugural final in 1987 . It
5625-400: Was used in the inaugural 1987 Rugby World Cup and the 2011 Rugby World Cup , both of which the All Blacks won against France, making it the first ground to host two Rugby World Cup finals. In late 2015, the ground also hosted a public memorial for legendary All Black wing Jonah Lomu after he died at the age of 40. It was one of the sites for the 2021 Women's Rugby World Cup , including
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