Taranaki (National Provincial Championship)
Taranaki Bulls logo | ||
| Union | Taranaki Rugby Football Union | |
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| Nickname(s) | Bulls | |
| Founded | 1885 | |
| Location | New Plymouth, New Zealand | |
| Ground(s) | Stadium Taranaki (Capacity: 30,000) | |
| CEO | Jimmy Fastier | |
| Coach(es) | Neil Barnes | |
| Captain(s) | Kaylum Boshier | |
| Most appearances | Kieran Crowley (199) | |
| Top scorer | Kieran Crowley (1,723) | |
| Most tries | Kieran Crowley (64) | |
| League(s) | Bunnings NPC | |
| 2024 | 2nd Quarter-finalist | |
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| Official website | ||
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Taranaki (often known as the Taranaki Bulls) are a New Zealand professional rugby union team based in New Plymouth, New Zealand. They represent the Taranaki region and compete National Provincial Championship. The union was originally established in 1889, with the National Provincial Championship established in 1976.
The team is governed by the Taranaki Rugby Football Union, and typically play their home games at Stadium Taranaki in New Plymouth. The team is affiliated with the Chiefs Super Rugby franchise. Their home playing colours are amber and black.