Founded in 1907, Taumarunui Rugby Club (Taumarunui Rugby & Sports Club (historically known as the Taumarunui Eels) is a cornerstone sports club of the King Country region.

Club Foundation
1907
Established as an early central North Island rugby club to serve the growing railway and sawmilling town of Taumarunui.

Foundation of King Country Union
1922
Joined the newly formed King Country Rugby Football Union (KCRFU) as a core sub-union club alongside neighboring clubs like Manunui and Athletic.

Pioneering Women’s Rugby
1977
Helped lead the development of women’s rugby in rural New Zealand by establishing an early localized women’s rugby competition.

Local Amalgamations & Growth
1980s–1990s
Incorporated neighboring local sports bodies and sub-union clubs, expanding into the multi-sport Taumarunui Rugby & Sports Club.

110th Jubilee
2017
Celebrated 110 years of continuous rugby and community involvement in the King Country (1907–2017).

Key Details & Club Identity

• Home Ground: Taumarunui Domain, Taumarunui.
• Colors: Red & Black (often featuring the Eels moniker).
• Affiliation: King Country Rugby Football Union (KCRFU).
• Community Role: Serves as a vital social and athletic hub for Taumarunui, fielding senior rugby teams, netball squads, and junior development sides.