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”
Waikohu 2021 Lee Brothers Shield Champions
By The Gisborne Herald Jack Malcolm Waikohu are back-to-back premier-grade champions after beating OBM 19-5 at Rugby Park. The two teams threw themselves at each
Poverty Bay Under 20s Squad Announced
Our Poverty Bay Under 20s Coaches are proud to select the following players for the upcoming Hurricanes Heartland Under 20 Competition. FORWARDS Gabriel Doull Isaiah
Turanga Development Squad named
We’re excited to announce the 2021 Turanga Development Squad. The team has a few games lined up at the start of the Heartland season. Those
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