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Rugby team
Wanganui Rugby Football Union
Nickname(s)
Butcher Boys
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)
Team kit
Official website
www.whanganuirugby.co.nz
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.
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.
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Jeff Phillips
