New Zealand's NPC gets new sponsor and name
Tuesday 16 March 2010
New Zealand-owned building suppliers' co-operative ITM will sponsor the premier national provincial competition this year through to 2012, the New Zealand Rugby Union (NZRU) has announced.
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Soakai re-signs with Otago
Friday 5 March 2010
Inspirational Otago Captain, Alando Soakai, has re-signed with the Otago Rugby Union up until the end of the 2011 season.
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Latta takes Otago Assistant coach role
Friday 26 February 2010
One of the legends of Otago rugby, David Latta, was appointed as assistant coach of the Otago NPC team today for the next two years. Latta will assist Phil Mooney, who was appointed head coach late last year, and will primarily be coaching the forwards.
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NZRU back down on Air NZ team cut plans
Friday 11 December 2009
The New Zealand Rugby Union has backed down on plans to cut four teams from the country's premier domestic competition next year after threats of legal action from teams facing the axe.
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NZRU charged with ruining rugby
Thursday 10 December 2009
New Zealand Rugby Union management have come under heavy fire from Counties Manukau chairman Matthew Newman for ruining the game of rugby .
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Canterbury win Air New Zealand Cup
Saturday 7 November 2009
A commanding forward pack and a late penalty by Stephen Brett sealed a 28-20 victory for Canterbury over Wellington in New Zealand's provincial rugby championship final at AMI Stadium Saturday.
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Ranfurly Shield victory a tonic for fans
Friday 23 October 2009
New Zealand rugby fans found the perfect tonic for their growing discontent when tiny Southland province won the Ranfurly Shield, the nation's premier challenge trophy, for the first time in 50 years.
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Last All Black chance for Piri Weepu
Thursday 15 October 2009
New Zealand and Hurricanes scrum-half Piri Weepu knows that how he features in Wellington's Air New Zealand Cup clash against North Harbour on Saturday will determine whether or not he makes the All Blacks' end-of-year tour.
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McAlister's rugby season may be over
Masaga joins ever growing NZ injury list
Time for Mooloos to put the pressure on
Mooloos strive for quality against Bay of Plenty
Wellington Lions name Ranfurly Shield team