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Umaga to join Counties Manukau Former All Black skipper Tan Umaga will return to New Zealand rugby with Counties Manukau http://www.espnscrum.com/scrum/rugby/story/112739.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/scrum/rugby/story/112739.html Mon, 15 Mar 2010 09:34:46 GMT NZRU overhaul payment, Cup format The NZRU has agreed terms with NZRPA for a new payment system and promotion/relegation for the Air NZ Cup. http://www.espnscrum.com/newzealand/rugby/story/107307.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/newzealand/rugby/story/107307.html Thu, 17 Dec 2009 14:55:22 GMT Saved unions told to prove it or lose it The four unions who temporarily avoided being axed from the Air NZ Cup have been told their future is in their own hands http://www.espnscrum.com/newzealandclub/rugby/story/107145.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/newzealandclub/rugby/story/107145.html Sat, 12 Dec 2009 02:48:04 GMT Air NZ Cup retains 14-team format After months of impassioned debate the NZRU has decided to stick with the status quo for the Air NZ Cup http://www.espnscrum.com/newzealandclub/rugby/story/107070.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/newzealandclub/rugby/story/107070.html Fri, 11 Dec 2009 16:38:36 GMT Henry calls for NZRU 'integrity' All Blacks coach Graham Henry has waded in to the ongoing debate over the future of the Air New Zealand Cup http://www.espnscrum.com/newzealandclub/rugby/story/106954.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/newzealandclub/rugby/story/106954.html Tue, 08 Dec 2009 10:13:15 GMT McGahan extends Munster deal All the latest rugby news, including a new deal for Munster head coach Tony McGahan and Rhys Williams' retirement http://www.espnscrum.com/scrum/rugby/story/106662.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/scrum/rugby/story/106662.html Tue, 01 Dec 2009 17:21:22 GMT Cockerill handed four-week suspension All the latest news including a suspension for Leicester Tigers coach Richard Cockerill http://www.espnscrum.com/scrum/rugby/story/106304.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/scrum/rugby/story/106304.html Wed, 25 Nov 2009 17:13:32 GMT Fans sign-up to save provinces A petition with 35,000 signatures seeking to secure the survival of four unions in the Air New Zealand Cup competition is set to be handed into the New Zealand Rugby Union (NZRU). http://www.espnscrum.com/scrum/rugby/story/105512.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/scrum/rugby/story/105512.html Sat, 14 Nov 2009 09:24:14 GMT Grewcock cops two weeks for striking All the latest news in brief including Danny Grewcock of Bath being suspended for two weeks for striking Neil de Kock http://www.espnscrum.com/scrum/rugby/story/105219.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/scrum/rugby/story/105219.html Tue, 10 Nov 2009 15:33:50 GMT Canterbury edge out Wellington for Cup glory Canterbury clinched the 2009 Air New Zealand Cup title with a narrow 28-20 victory over Wellington in Christchurch http://www.espnscrum.com/newzealandclub/rugby/story/105066.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/newzealandclub/rugby/story/105066.html Sat, 07 Nov 2009 09:08:53 GMT Lions out to bury final demons Wellington will be looking to bury a few ghosts when they travel to Christchurch for their Air New Zealand Cup final http://www.espnscrum.com/newzealandclub/rugby/story/104914.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/newzealandclub/rugby/story/104914.html Thu, 05 Nov 2009 09:28:08 GMT Wellington to meet Canterbury in final Wellington will meet Christchurch in the Air New Zealand Cup final after defeating Southland http://www.espnscrum.com/newzealandclub/rugby/story/104682.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/newzealandclub/rugby/story/104682.html Sat, 31 Oct 2009 08:36:15 GMT Crunch time for final four The semi-finals of the Air New Zealand Cup arrive this weekend, with two showdowns set to fire the imaginations of the rugby public http://www.espnscrum.com/newzealandclub/rugby/story/104640.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/newzealandclub/rugby/story/104640.html Thu, 29 Oct 2009 11:11:13 GMT Bastareaud says sorry for lying All of the day's breaking news, including news of Mathieu Bastareaud's public apology for a false assault claim http://www.espnscrum.com/scrum/rugby/story/104585.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/scrum/rugby/story/104585.html Tue, 27 Oct 2009 16:18:13 GMT Sheridan may be out for 6 months All the day's breaking news, including an update on the fitness of shoulder injury victim Andrew Sheridan http://www.espnscrum.com/scrum/rugby/story/104554.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/scrum/rugby/story/104554.html Tue, 27 Oct 2009 09:20:17 GMT Semi-final spots confirmed Wellington secured a home semi-final, while Hawke's Bay finish fourth after Auckland dash Waikato's chances http://www.espnscrum.com/newzealandclub/rugby/story/104434.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/newzealandclub/rugby/story/104434.html Sun, 25 Oct 2009 10:45:25 GMT Southland eye Ranfurly upset Southland will be eyeing a Ranfurly Shield win when they face Canterbury in the Air New Zealand Cup http://www.espnscrum.com/newzealandclub/rugby/story/104419.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/newzealandclub/rugby/story/104419.html Wed, 21 Oct 2009 12:05:19 GMT Wellington and Auckland keep semi-final hopes alive Wellington saw off a spirited North Harbour 37-13 at Westpac Stadium on Saturday to put themselves in with a great chance of making the play-offs http://www.espnscrum.com/newzealandclub/rugby/story/104214.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/newzealandclub/rugby/story/104214.html Sun, 18 Oct 2009 09:59:49 GMT Time running out for semi-final hopefuls The cream is rising slowly but surely to the top as the pretenders for the Air New Zealand Cup semi-finals begin to feel the effects of battle fatigue http://www.espnscrum.com/newzealandclub/rugby/story/104171.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/newzealandclub/rugby/story/104171.html Fri, 16 Oct 2009 16:37:43 GMT Jennings hit with 12-week ban All the latest news including a lengthy ban for Leinster flanker Shane Jennings after he was found guilty of gouging http://www.espnscrum.com/scrum/rugby/story/104169.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/scrum/rugby/story/104169.html Wed, 14 Oct 2009 16:29:16 GMT