Northland (National Provincial Championship)

For the Northland Rugby governing body and more information about rugby in the Northland region, see Northland Rugby Union.

Northland
NRU official logo
UnionNorthland Rugby Union
Nickname(s)Taniwha (men) and Kauri (women)
Founded1920 (1920)
LocationWhangārei, New Zealand
GroundSemenoff Stadium (Capacity: 18,500)
CEOPaul Lennane
CoachRyan Martin
CaptainMatt Moulds
Most appearancesJoe Morgan (165)
Top scorerWarren Johnston (1,666)
Most triesNorm Berryman (71)
LeagueBunnings NPC
20259th
Team kit
Official website
www.northlandrugby.co.nz

Northland (often known as the Northland Taniwha) are a New Zealand professional rugby union team based in Whangārei, New Zealand. The union was originally established in 1920, with the National Provincial Championship established in 1976. They now play in the reformed National Provincial Championship competition. They play their home games at Semenoff Stadium in Whangārei in the Northland region. The team is affiliated with the Blues Super Rugby franchise. Their home playing colours are a Sky blue (Pantone 284).

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