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NZRU meeting might impact on Otago's future

A New Zealand Rugby Union board meeting tomorrow could decide the fate of the beleaguered Otago union.

Counties re-sign two more

No 8 Fritz Lee and fullback Tim Nanai-Williams have re-signed with Counties Manukau.


 

No bailout for ORU

There are no guarantees the New Zealand Rugby Union will help out the cash-strapped Otago union.

ORU struggling to pay creditors

The Otago Rugby Union admits it cannot pay its creditors.

ORU to slash wage bill

The Otago Rugby Union will cut $400,000 off its player wage bill as it looks to trim costs.

Forbes re-signs with Counties

New Zealand Sevens captain DJ Forbes has re-signed with Counties Manukau.

Bourke says sayonara

Colin Bourke is heading to Japan.

‘Naki to defend Shield against Wanganui

Wanganui will challenge Taranaki for the Ranfurly Shield in New Plymouth next year.

Ranfurly Shield heading to Inglewood

Taranaki will host its first 2012 Ranfurly Shield challenge against King Country in Inglewood.

Pivac named new Auckland coach

Wayne Pivac will once again coach Auckland in New Zealand provincial rugby.

Boyd to coach Wellington

Chris Boyd will coach Wellington in next year’s ITM Cup.

Lions looking for new coach

Wellington coach Andre Bell has been forced to re-apply for his job – despite having another year left on his contract.

Sivivatu to play in final

Discarded All Blacks wing Sitiveni Sivivatu will be hoping to end his New Zealand career on a high when Waikato plays Canterbury in tomorrow’s ITM Cup Premiership final in Hamilton.

Maitland back for decider

Canterbury’s hopes of winning a fourth straight provincial title have been boosted, with Sean Maitland set to return from injury when the side meets Waikato in the ITM Cup Premiership final in Hamilton on Saturday.

Final just the tonic for WRU

A home provincial final could be a godsend for the cash-strapped Waikato Rugby Union.

McAlister granted early release

Luke McAlister is free to join Toulouse, after being granted an early release from his North Harbour and New Zealand Rugby Union contracts.

Second wind

Former Wallaby midfielder Steve Kefu has already packed a busy career in and his ITM Cup stint with Bay of Plenty may not be the end of it. BY JAMIE TROUGHTON

Tuifua heading to Newcastle

Samoa and Counties Manukau lock/loose forward Taiasina Tuifua will play for Newcastle next season.

NZRU satisfied with final salary cap figures

Southland was the only province to exceed the ITM Cup salary cap last year, the New Zealand Rugby Union announced today.

Woodcock to make return

All Blacks prop Tony Woodcock will make his return from injury when North Harbour plays Manawatu tomorrow night in Palmerston North.

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