Taranaki (National Provincial Championship)
Taranaki are a New Zealand professional rugby union team based in New Plymouth, New Zealand. They represent the Taranaki region and compete National Provincial Championship. The union was originally established in 1889, with the National Provincial Championship established in 1976.
The team is governed by the Taranaki Rugby Football Union, and typically play their home games at Stadium Taranaki in New Plymouth. The team is affiliated with the Chiefs Super Rugby franchise. Their home playing colours are amber and black.
Current squad
The Taranaki Bulls squad for the 2025 Bunnings NPC is:Honours
Taranaki have been overall Champions twice, winning the title in 2014 and 2023. They are also the current holders of the Ranfurly Shield having won the shield during the 2024 Bunnings NPC. Their full list of honours include:;National Provincial Championship Second Division North Island
- Winners: 1976, 1982, 1983, 1984
- Winners: 1985, 1992, 1995
- Winners: 2014
- Winners: 2021
- Winners: 2023