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2008 Team of the Year
With 2008 at a close we here at Planet Rugby are proud to announce our Team of the Year for 2008.
The Planet Rugby Awards 2008
It's that time of year again when we reward all those kind enough to have provided entertainment over the past 12 months, wittingly or not!
Northland keep their lone Ranger
Air New Zealand Cup outfit Northland have re-signed winger Rene Ranger for the next two seasons.
Tasman avoid the chop
The New Zealand Rugby Union (NZRU) have confirmed that Tasman will compete in the 2009 Air New Zealand Cup.
Northland survive, Tasman in doubt
The New Zealand Rugby Union (NZRU) has given Tasman until next week Wednesday to prove it is capable of taking part in the 2009 Air New Zealand Cup.
Kiwi youngster wins cancer battle
Manawatu's 19-year-old fly-half Aaron Cruden has beaten testicular cancer, and will head for a six-day New Zealand U20 camp this Saturday.
Penney given two-year option
Canterbury's Air New Zealand Cup-winning coach Rob Penney has been asked to remain at the helm for another two years.
Steamers retain young flanker
Bay of Plenty continued the feelgood factor in the province on Thursday, signing IRB Junior Player of the Year candidate Luke Braid for two more years.
Bowden Auckland bound
Fly-half Daniel Bowden has signed a two-year contract with Auckland after three years away playing for Northland and one season for Otago in this year's Air New Zealand Cup.
Anscombe new Auckland coach
Auckland have assigned Mark Anscombe as their new Head Coach for next year's Air New Zealand Cup.
Wilson ready to ignite Wulf's career
North Harbour's new assistant coach, Jeff Wilson, believes he can help re-ignite Rudi Wulf's Test career.
Former ABs to coach North Harbour
Former All Blacks Craig Dowd and Jeff Wilson have been named as North Harbour's coaches for next season's Air New Zealand Cup championship.
Air NZ Cup team of the tournament
With the Air New Zealand Cup done and dusted, Wellington are left to ponder what might have been following yet another loss in the final - their fifth in six years.
Read beaming after victory
Canterbury captain Kieran Read said he felt "absolutely ecstatic" following his side's 7-6 Air New Zealand Cup Final win over Wellington in the capital on Saturday.
Canterbury silence Lions' roar
Canterbury escaped the Lions' den with the 2008 Air New Zealand Cup trophy after beating Wellington 7-6 in the Final at Westpac Stadium on Saturday
