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Northland Rugby Team
The Northland rugby team, which is also known as the Northland Taniwha, is a professional rugby team that competes in New Zealand’s Bunnings NPC competition. The team is also affiliated with the Blues Super Rugby Pacific franchise.
Read on to discover even more about the Northland rugby team. On this page, you’ll find a detailed history of the side and a rundown of their current squad. You’ll also discover the team’s latest results and upcoming fixtures.
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The Northland rugby team, which is also known as the Northland Taniwha, is a professional rugby team that competes in New Zealand’s Bunnings NPC competition. The team is also affiliated with the Blues Super Rugby Pacific franchise.
Read on to discover even more about the Northland rugby team. On this page, you’ll find a detailed history of the side and a rundown of their current squad. You’ll also discover the team’s latest results and upcoming fixtures.
Fixtures & Results
There are no games scheduled for this week.
Tournaments
Players
History of the Northland Rugby Team
To date, the Northland rugby union has produced 32 All Blacks. This list includes a number of legendary figures, including Sid Going, Hamish Macdonald and Ian Jones.
Despite playing in the championship division of the Bunnings NPC, several stars of New Zealand rugby continue to represent Northland. This includes Jack Goodhue and Rene Ranger, who have both been capped internationally by the All Blacks.
In addition to this, several members of the Northland rugby team are also contracted to play in Super Rugby Pacific. They have players who represent the Highlanders, Crusaders, Blues, Chiefs and Drua.