Ranfurly Shield
In Manawhenua's short existence it managed to take part in six Ranfurly Shield matches between 1927 and 1929. Manawhenua had three successful challenges in 1927 when it took the Shield off Wairarapa and defended it twice before losing to Canterbury.
- 1927
6-8-27,Carterton, Manawhenua 18 vs Wairarapa 16
31-8-27,Palmerston North, Manawhenua 9 vs Taranaki 3
3-9-27,Palmerston North, Manawhenua 25 vs Wanganui 6
7-9-27,Palmerston North, Canterbury 17 vs Manawhenua 6
- 1928
15-9-28,Carterton, Wairarapa 31 vs Manawhenua 10
- 1929
17-8-29,Masterton, Wairarapa 37 vs Manawhenua 16
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