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”
Commemorative jersey for NPEC Centenary game
You’ll see your CPS Poverty Bay team run out in a special one-off jersey tomorrow to mark Ngati Porou East Coast’s 100 Year Centenary Celebrations.
Poverty Bay out to crash the party
By Jack Malcolm – The Gisborne Herald Poverty Bay will have their work cut out for them tomorrow as they enter Ngati Porou East Coast
2021 Queen’s Birthday Squad announced
On behalf of Poverty Bay Rugby, I am proud to announce our Civil Project Solutions Heartland Squad for the upcoming Queen’s Birthday clash against Ngati
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