The Manawatū club rugby competition has been revived this year and both the Kia Ora Warriors and Linton Cobras will be involved. Manawatū’s senior club rugby league competition has been resurrected after a four-year hiatus. Previously rugby and rugby league competitions were held at the same time, but shifting rugby league to later in the year, so it didn't clash with rugby, should allow players to play both codes. The health of rosters for this season would indicate whether rugby league in Manawatū needed to be played earlier or later. Manawatū Rugby League chairman Barrie Law received a distinguished service awards at New Zealand Rugby League's recent annual meeting, having been involved with the sport since 1985.

Source: Stuff July 08, 2021 03:33 UTC