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”
Upcoming changes to gathering numbers
The Government has announced this afternoon an increase to the number of people who can gather together at Alert Level 2. From 12 noon Friday
What will community rugby look like in the coming weeks?
Rugby clubs around the country will start a three-stage approach to getting back on the grass. We have included the three different phases below: 𝐏𝐡𝐚𝐬𝐞
Alert Level two update | Gatherings
Yesterday the government announced that only groups of 10 or less will be able to train or play together, however that restriction will be revisited
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