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Kirwan names 'exciting' Blues squad
New Blues coach Sir John Kirwan has named what he describes as a 'young and exciting' squad for next season's Super 15 with 16 new faces in his squad of 32.
Rugby: Williams’ All Black future on line
For Ali Williams, the theme in tonight's provincial rugby final is not so much winning - it is surviving and doing enough to convince the All Black selectors.
Counties win promotion
After playing like a Premiership team for much of the season, Counties Manukau were tonight rewarded for their efforts with promotion to the top flight of the ITM Cup for the first time.
Rugby: MacDonald out of induced coma
Southland rugby player Hoani MacDonald came out of an induced coma last night, the day after suffering cardiac arrest and "flatlining'' during a game.
Loved ones gather at player's side
Rugby rep Hoani MacDonald has been joined by his family in Middlemore Hospital, Otahuhu, where he was put in an induced coma after collapsing during a game.