Formed in 1890 the Poverty Bay Rugby Football Union governs rugby union within the Gisborne region surrounding Poverty Bay.
There are seven rugby clubs within the region. Poverty Bay has a proud and rich history – with 17 All Blacks coming from our region, plus many more current and past Super Rugby players.
Purpose
“To create an environment that increases participation, aspires all towards excellence and maintains the proud history of Poverty Bay in the game of rugby”
Objective
“To promote education, health and wellbeing in the community through the sport of Rugby Union”
POVERTY BAY RUGBY SQUAD NAMED FOR QUEEN’S BIRTHDAY CLASH
The first Poverty Bay squad for 2019 contains a strong mix of experience and energy for the upcoming Queen’s Birthday clash against Ngati-Porou East Coast.
Junior Club Rugby to launch this weekend
This weekend sees the Poverty Bay Junior Club Rugby season kick off at Waikirikiri Park. Over sixty rugby teams from Under 6 to Under 13
All Blacks legend Keven Mealamu visiting Poverty Bay
All Blacks legend Keven Mealamu is heading to Poverty Bay this Friday to lead a seminar focused on creating positive rugby environments. Mealamu, who is
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