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Rugby: McAlister wants early release
Luke McAlister may have played his last game for North Harbour.
Chris Rattue: Old man's game could bring Cup home
Looking for a World Cup omen? Here's one - the All Blacks' top starting side might be older...
Rugby: Slade on trial for Tri-Nations spot
Colin Slade will be on trial for a spot in the All Blacks' Tri-Nations squad when he plays for Canterbury on Friday.
Super 15 rugby star 'probably saved my life'
Wendy Knight may have had a rib cracked courtesy of NZ rugby star - but she says he saved her life...
Rugby Southland board to resign
The Rugby Southland board will step down at next month's annual general meeting.
Rugby: Bay of Plenty in the black
The Bay of Plenty Rugby Union has weathered a big drop in gate revenue to post a profit of $51,025 for the 2010 financial year
Rugby: Otago, North Harbour open 2011 provincial season
The new eight-week competition begins on July 14, when Otago host North Harbour. It involves 14 teams, with games scheduled from Tuesday through to Sunday each week.
Rugby: Southland chairman laments $480k loss
Rugby Southland say the "extremely challenging" rugby environment is behind the union's loss of almost half a million dollars.
Rugby: Media reports off base - Mackintosh
Skipper Jamie Mackintosh is adamant Southland rugby has nothing to hide despite concerns over the union's financial situation.
Rugby: Bell re-appointed as Wellington coach
Wellington Rugby today announced that Andre Bell has been re-appointed as coach of the Wellington Lions.
Rugby: Gibbes and McLeod re-sign with Waikato
aikato head coach Chris Gibbes and assistant coach Scott McLeod have re-signed with the union for a further two years.
Rugby: New Harbour coach named
Former All Blacks flanker Liam Barry has been named coach of underperforming rugby union North Harbour.
ITM Cup: Teams opt for local derbies
Traditional rivalries will be prominent in next year's ITM Cup after sides selected their 'crossover' opponents today.
Rugby: ITM Cup fixtures decided today
A unique addition to next year's provincial rugby competitions will take place later today.
<i>Wynne Gray:</i> Rugby season too trying for staunchest of fans
It's not only the players needing a break from footy - supporters also need a rest.