https://wellington.gen.nz/sport https://clubrugby.nz/wp/2026/07/11/kia-toa-emphatic-manawatu-champions-as-whanganui-hawkes-bay-and-taranaki-winners-found/ Kia Toa captain Trent Reti with the Hankins Shield and his victorious teammates celebrating today after their win over Varsity in the final. By Steven White & Scott MacLean Kia Toa were emphatic winners of the Hankins Shield for Manawatu club rugby supremacy this afternoon at Arena Manawatu. 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