title: Nelson Bays Rugby Union
text: # Nelson Bays Rugby Union
  
  Nelson Bays Rugby Union was a New Zealand rugby union team that played from 1968 to 2005.
  
  Nelson Bays was founded in 1968 when Nelson merged with Golden Bay-Motueka and played until 2005 when they joined with Marlborough to become Tasman Rugby Union in 2006.
  
  ## Achievements
  
  | Year | Achievement |
  | - | - |
  | 1992 | NPC Division 3 Champions |
  | 1999 | NPC Division 2 Champions |
  | 2004 | NPC Division 2 Champions |
  
  ## Ranfurly Shield
  
  Nelson Bays challenged for the Ranfurly Shield 6 times but were never successful.
  
  ## All Blacks
  
  Nelson Bays had two All Blacks in their existence, Trevor James Morris and Rico Gear. Morris managed 20 games as an All Black, including three test matches, between 1972 and 1973.
  
  