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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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Mooney and Smith shortlisted for Otago job

Thursday 10 December 2009

Former Queensland Reds coach Phil Mooney and former Bay of Plenty coach Greg Smith may be surprise contenders for the Otago coaching job.
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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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Air New Zealand Cup teams set for legal battle

Tuesday 24 November 2009

The New Zealand Rugby Union can expect to have a legal fight on their hands later this week as endangered rugby unions take the legal route to save their Air New Zealand Cup status.
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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

Tuesday 13 October 2009

Luke McAlister's rugby season may be over after the All Black midfielder suffered an Air NZ Cup rugby season-ending ankle injury at North Harbour training yesterday.
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Masaga joins ever growing NZ injury list

Tuesday 29 September 2009

Counties-Manukau winger Lelia Masaga will miss the rest of the Air New Zealand Cup campaign and has been ruled out of the running for the All Blacks end of year tour due to injury.
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Time for Mooloos to put the pressure on

Thursday 27 August 2009

Getting the basics right and taking opportunities are key to Waikato's approach when they take on Counties-Manukau in Pukekohe this Saturday in week five of the Air New Zealand Cup.
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Mooloos strive for quality against Bay of Plenty

Thursday 20 August 2009

Waikato coach Chris Gibbes said his team will strive for a quality performance when the Mooloos take on Bay of Plenty in week four of the Air New Zealand Cup this Saturday afternoon in Mount Maunganui.
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Wellington Lions name Ranfurly Shield team

Thursday 20 August 2009

The Wellington Lions team to defend the Ranfurly Shield and the Fred Lucas Cup in round four of the 2009 Air New Zealand Cup
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Wellington name team to face the Bay

Thursday 13 August 2009

Wellington Lions team to play Bay of Plenty in round three of the 2009 Air New Zealand Cup on Saturday 15 August at Rotorua International Stadium, kick-off 7.35pm, is as follows:
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Bowden-less Auckland squad heads for Kerikeri

Thursday 13 August 2009

The regular shoppers of New World, Kerikeri will get a pleasant surprise on Friday afternoon as several Auckland players including All Blacks Jerome Kaino, Joe Rokocoko, Isaia Toeava and John Afoa descend on the supermarket to meet and greet their fans.
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Mooloos look to build on momentum

Wednesday 12 August 2009

The Mooloos are looking to build on the positives from last week's victory when they take on Canterbury in week three of the Air New Zealand Cup this Friday.
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De Malmanche & Leonard return for Mooloos

Thursday 6 August 2009

Leonard and De Malmanche to Start for Mooloos at Home All Blacks Brendon Leonard and Aled de Malmanche will run out in their red, yellow and black jerseys this Saturday afternoon in Hamilton when Waikato takes on Manawatu in week two of the Air New Zealand Cup.
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Auckland looking to turn season around
Wellington Lions name team to face Hawke’s Bay
Otago team to play Southland named.
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NZRU strip down Air New Zealand Cup