Auckland Rugby Union
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The Auckland Rugby Union is a New Zealand provincial rugby union. The union was established in 1883 and was originally responsible for the administration of the sport in most of the former Auckland Province, although its boundaries have since shrunk to include only a portion of the Auckland urban area. The union governs the Auckland representative team, which has won New Zealand's first-tier domestic provincial competition 17 times, more than any other team. Their most recent title was the 2018 Mitre 10 Cup Premiership. The union administers all club rugby within its boundaries, including the Gallaher Shield and other senior club rugby, as well as school rugby. Auckland also acts as a primary feeder to the Blues, who play in the Super Rugby competition.
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Sport | Rugby union |
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Jurisdiction | Auckland Region |
Abbreviation | ARU |
Founded | 1883; 141 years ago (1883) |
Affiliation | New Zealand Rugby |
Headquarters | Auckland |
President | Fiao'o Fa'amausili[1] |
Chairman | Stu Mather[1] |
Director | Brent Metson[1] |
Sponsor | Barfoot & Thompson |
Official website | |
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