The Manawatu rugby league team are a rugby league team that represents the Manawatu Rugby League in New Zealand Rugby League competitions. They have previously been nicknamed the Mustangs and between 2002 and 2007 competed in the Bartercard Cup as the Central Falcons.
Manawatu has a strong domestic scene and clubs compete in the "Western Alliance" region alongside Taranaki clubs.
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