Whanganui Rugby Football Union
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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.
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Nickname(s) | Butcher Boys | |
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Founded | 1888; 136 years ago (1888) | |
Region | Hurricanes | |
Ground(s) | Cooks Gardens | |
Chairman | Jeff Phillips | |
Coach(es) | Jason Caskey | |
League(s) | Heartland Championship | |
2017 | 1st (Meads Cup Champions) | |
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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.