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Manawatu Rugby Union

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Founded in 1886, Manawatu Rugby Union is one of New Zealand’s oldest rugby unions. In 1892, the MRU, amongst other unions, was instrumental in the founding of the New Zealand Rugby Union (NZRU). In 1997–98 Manawatu entered into an amalgamation with Hawke’s Bay, as the “Central Vikings”, and wore orange and blue.
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Fifty Years Rugby in Manawatu 1888 – 1938

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Manawatu Rugby Union
1938
Philip O Skoglund
52 pages
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Fifty Years Rugby in Manawatu 1888 – 1938

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Manawatu Rugby Union
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1938
Author:
Philip O Skoglund
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52 pages
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Annual 1977 – Commemorative Manawatu Rugby Magazine

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Manawatu Rugby Union
1977
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Annual 1977 – Commemorative Manawatu Rugby Magazine

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Manawatu Rugby Union
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1977
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Shield ’77

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Manawatu Rugby Union
1977
David Ogilvy
58 pages
A record of Manawatu’s Ranfurly Shield defences, and the match against the British Lions
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Shield ’77

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Manawatu Rugby Union
Year:
1977
Author:
David Ogilvy
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58 pages
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A record of Manawatu’s Ranfurly Shield defences, and the match against the British Lions
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Manawatu Rugby Annual 1978

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Manawatu Rugby Union
1978
Manawatu Supporters Club
120 pages
A review of the 1978 season
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Manawatu Rugby Annual 1978

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Manawatu Rugby Union
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1978
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Manawatu Supporters Club
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120 pages
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A review of the 1978 season
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Ranfurly Shield Era

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Manawatu Rugby Union
1978
David Ogilvie
80 pages
Reord of Manawatu Rugby’s Ranfurly Shield Reign 1976 – 1978
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Ranfurly Shield Era

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Manawatu Rugby Union
Year:
1978
Author:
David Ogilvie
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80 pages
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Reord of Manawatu Rugby’s Ranfurly Shield Reign 1976 – 1978
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Social Aspects of Rugby Football in Manawatu 1878 – 1910

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Manawatu Rugby Union
1978
Neal Swindells
53 pages
A research exercise presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Batchelor of Arts with Honours in History at Massey University
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Social Aspects of Rugby Football in Manawatu 1878 – 1910

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Manawatu Rugby Union
Year:
1978
Author:
Neal Swindells
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53 pages
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A research exercise presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Batchelor of Arts with Honours in History at Massey University
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Manawatu During the Ranfurly Shield Era

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Manawatu Rugby Union
1978
Daniel Walker
23 pages
Estimated published in 1978
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Manawatu During the Ranfurly Shield Era

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Manawatu Rugby Union
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1978
Author:
Daniel Walker
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23 pages
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Estimated published in 1978
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Manawatu Rugby 1886 – 1980

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Manawatu Rugby Union
1980
C A Akers
116 pages
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Manawatu Rugby 1886 – 1980

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Manawatu Rugby Union
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1980
Author:
C A Akers
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116 pages
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Manawatu Rugby 1886 – 1981

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Manawatu Rugby Union
1981
Clive A Akers
120 pages
An update to the 1980 book with 4 pages of additions for the 1981 season. The 4 pages are stapled into the book with a sticker over the cover showing the altered years.
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Manawatu Rugby 1886 – 1981

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Manawatu Rugby Union
Year:
1981
Author:
Clive A Akers
Pages:
120 pages
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An update to the 1980 book with 4 pages of additions for the 1981 season. The 4 pages are stapled into the book with a sticker over the cover showing the altered years.
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Manawatu Rugby – The First 100 Years 1886 – 1986

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Manawatu Rugby Union
1986
C A Akers
243 pages
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Manawatu Rugby – The First 100 Years 1886 – 1986

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Manawatu Rugby Union
Year:
1986
Author:
C A Akers
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243 pages
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Green & White – 125 Years of Manawatu Rugby 2011

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Manawatu Rugby Union
2011
Clive Akers and Peter Lampp
190 pages
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Green & White – 125 Years of Manawatu Rugby 2011

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Manawatu Rugby Union
Year:
2011
Author:
Clive Akers and Peter Lampp
Pages:
190 pages
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Greener on Our Side

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Manawatu Rugby Union
2014
Peter Lampp
Manawatu Rugby Union journey to win the ITM Cup in 2014
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Greener on Our Side

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Manawatu Rugby Union
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2014
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Peter Lampp
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Manawatu Rugby Union journey to win the ITM Cup in 2014
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