The Turbos’ season kicks off with a home match against Hawke’s Bay at 4.35pm on Sunday August 11. The annual grudge match has some added spice given new Turbos coach Peter Russell will... | Read More
Latest updates and news from the Manawatu Turbos
Five Manawatu Turbos have inked extensions while one of the province’s out-bound All Blacks has also committed for the 2019 season.
Tom Hughes, Faalelei Sione, Sam Malcolm, Ben Wyness...
Manawatu Toyota have recommited as a principal partner of Manawatu Rugby and the Manawatu Turbos for the next two years.
It continues the long-standing relationship between the business...
Record Hurricanes points scorer Beauden Barrett will return to the starting XV for Friday night's Investec Super Rugby match against the Brumbies in Palmerston North.
Barrett, who has...
Meet the team
One of the in-form players of the 2014 ITM Cup campaign, Nehe Milner-Skudder is a special rugby player. His ability to create something out of nothing is second to none and his versatility makes him an integral asset to any team he plays for. From just one season in Super Rugby for the Hurricanes, Milner-Skudder was picked in the All Blacks squad that won the 2015 Rugby World Cup in England. His electric pace and incredible step allows him to beat players and finish tries.
Kayne came into the squad after a solid season with Feilding Yellows in 2014. Originally from Wellington, the young halfback also represented New Zealand U20 at the Junior World Cup in 2010. He is a great support runner with the full skill set to get himself over the line.
Michael Alaalatoa joined the Manawatu Turbos in 2015 from the Waratahs. The beastly 136kg prop is solid at the set piece, and added some real grunt to the Turbos' front row. For an indication of the man's size, you only have to ask the Italians who dubbed him Jonah Lomu II Colosso.
Wyness was on the fringe of the Turbos for three seasons before getting the call up in 2018. The talented kicker and deceptively dangerous ball carrier is a fixture in the Feilding Yellows.
