Rugby Jamboree

Photograph of rugby players in a scrum, with the arms of two other players in the foreground on either side, and in the background spectators sitting in the bleachers.

If you have a rugby collection worth bragging about, a pet project to show off, an idea for a book, a growing website or a much needed database - come along and share.

Book in the weekend of 21-22 March 2026. The day one venue is Marist Sports, 19 Pascal St, Palmerston North. The day two venue is Wilkins Theatre, Te Manawa, 326 Main St, Palmerston North.

Image: Hurricanes vs. Western Force, (2023). Palmerston North City Council.

When

DATES

Sunday, March 22, 2026 9:00am - 5:00pm

Where

LOCATION

Wilkins Theatre, Te Manawa Museum 326 Main Street, Palmerston North Central, Palmerston North 4410, New Zealand

More Info

Day 1 Marist Sports, 19 Pascal St. Palmerston North

Day 2 Wilkins Theatre, Te Manawa, 326 Main St, Palmerston North.

Please register your interest by contacting Stephen Berg on one of the options below:

Email: stephen@rugbymuseum.co.nz

Phone 06 358 6947 (8.30am-5pm)

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