The Yarrows Taranaki Bulls will host their first match at the fully redeveloped Stadium Taranaki with a Ranfurly Shield defence on June 11.
The Wednesday night clash against King Country is scheduled to kick off at 6pm.
The Stadium Taranaki East Stand has been completely rebuilt after being closed for earthquake strengthening in 2017.
Yarrows Taranaki Bulls Head Coach Neil Barnes says it’s a milestone occasion.
“Stadium Taranaki is one of the best rugby venues in New Zealand, and a brand-new East Stand will only add to that. It will be a pleasure to welcome our Amber & Black fans to a fully refurbished venue.”
The match will be the first Yarrows Taranaki Bulls Ranfurly Shield defence of the current tenure. With Super Rugby Pacific still in season, the bulk of the Amber & Black playing 23 will be selected from CMK club rugby.
“The Yarrows Taranaki Bulls have had some remarkable success in the last eight years, including going unbeaten in 2021, winning the 2023 Bunnings NPC and now the Ranfurly Shield,” says Taranaki Rugby CEO Jimmy Fastier.
“It’s amazing to think that’s all happened without a fully finished home. Our thanks go out to the Taranaki Regional Council, lead contractor Clelands Construction and all the subcontractors who have done an outstanding job on the Stadium Taranaki project over an extended period.”
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