Results
| Heartland Championship | 10/14 01:05 | 1 |
South Canterbury
v
Wanganui
|
L | 40-30 | |
| Heartland Championship | 10/07 00:05 | 2 |
Wanganui
v
Thames Valley
|
W | 38-3 | |
| Heartland Championship | 09/30 00:30 | 8 |
Wanganui
v
Horowhenua Kapiti
|
W | 55-19 | |
| Heartland Championship | 09/23 02:30 | 7 |
Wairarapa Bush
v
Wanganui
|
W | 18-36 | |
| Heartland Championship | 09/16 02:30 | 6 |
Wanganui
v
East Coast
|
W | 40-24 | |
| Heartland Championship | 09/09 02:30 | 5 |
North Otago
v
Wanganui
|
W | 19-34 | |
| Heartland Championship | 09/02 02:30 | 4 |
Wanganui
v
West Coast
|
W | 36-12 | |
| Heartland Championship | 08/26 02:30 | 3 |
King Country
v
Wanganui
|
L | 23-17 | |
| Heartland Championship | 08/19 02:30 | 2 |
Buller
v
Wanganui
|
W | 5-13 | |
| Heartland Championship | 08/12 02:30 | 1 |
Wanganui
v
Thames Valley
|
L | 33-36 | |
| Heartland Championship | 10/22 01:05 | 1 |
South Canterbury
v
Wanganui
|
L | 47-36 | |
| Heartland Championship | 10/15 01:30 | 2 |
Wanganui
v
Thames Valley
|
W | 25-18 |
Wikipedia - Whanganui Rugby Football Union
The Whanganui Rugby Football Union (WRFU) is the governing body for rugby union in the Whanganui region of New Zealand. The Whanganui Rugby Football Union was formed in 1888.
The Whanganui team play from Cooks Gardens, Whanganui, and have enjoyed much success on the playing field throughout their history. Although not a First division team they are one of the leading provinces in terms of the number of lower divisional titles won.
History
The Whanganui Rugby Football Union was formed on 11 April 1888. It then joined the NZRFU as a foundation member in 1892. Wanganui's first official game after affiliation with the NZRFU was against the British and Irish Lions in 1888, with a 1–1 draw being more than encouraging for the union. In 1913 Whanganui played Australia and won 11-6 and in 1966 (with King Country) they won against touring side, British and Irish Lions 12–6.
The team plays in the Heartland Championship, which is the second-tier domestic competition in New Zealand rugby. Wanganui has won the championship six times, most recently in 2018. The team's home ground is Cooks Gardens, which has a capacity of 12,000 spectators.
Wanganui has produced several notable players over the years, including All Blacks fullback George Nepia and former New Zealand captain Tana Umaga. The team is also known for its passionate and loyal fan base, who turn out in large numbers to support the team at home and away matches.
Overall, Wanganui is a proud and respected rugby union team with a long and storied history in New Zealand rugby. They continue to be a force to be reckoned with in the Heartland Championship and are always a tough opponent for any team they face.