Auckland are a
New Zealand
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professional
rugby union
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team based in
Auckland
Auckland ( ; ) is a large metropolitan city in the North Island of New Zealand. It has an urban population of about It is located in the greater Auckland Region, the area governed by Auckland Council, which includes outlying rural areas and ...
, New Zealand. The
union was originally established in 1883, with the
National Provincial Championship established in 1976. They now play in the reformed
National Provincial Championship competition. They play their home games at
Eden Park in Auckland. The team is affiliated with the
Blues
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Super Rugby
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franchise. Their home playing colours are blue and white hoops.
Current squad
The Auckland squad for the
2024 Bunnings NPC is:
Honours
Auckland have been overall Champions on 17 occasions. Their first title was in 1982 and their most recent title was in 2018. Their full list of honours include:
;
National Provincial Championship First Division
* Winners: 1982, 1984, 1985, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1999, 2002, 2003, 2005
;
Air New Zealand Cup
* Winners: 2007
;
Mitre 10 Cup
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Premiership Division
* Winners: 2018
Current Super Rugby players
Players named in the 2023 Auckland squad, who also earned contracts or were named in a squad for any side participating in the
2023 Super Rugby Pacific season.
References
External links
Official siteSupporters Club
{{Rugby union in Auckland
National Provincial Championship teams
Rugby union teams in New Zealand
Rugby clubs established in 1976
1976 establishments in New Zealand
Rugby union teams in the Auckland Region