Rugby Union News
Umaga lacing up boots for...Toulon!
Toulon have confirmed that 36-year-old Tana Umaga is set to return to the playing field against Bourgoin next Friday as a medical joker.
ITM Cup replaces Air NZ Cup
New Zealand's premier national provincial rugby competition has a new name with building company ITM replacing Air New Zealand as the major sponsor.
Umaga waiting for Sonny Bill
Tana Umaga is not taking the rumours of Sonny Bill Williams' possible return to New Zealand all that seriously, but does want him in his team.
Umaga comes home
Counties Manukau have announced that former All Black Tana Umaga will move back to New Zealand to take on a role with them.
Umaga and Sonny Bill to return?
New Zealand's Sunday News and a French agency, have claimed that Tana Umaga and Sonny Bill Williams may head to Counties Manukau.
Waldrom off to Leicester
Leicester Tigers have signed Crusaders and Hawke's Bay number eight Thomas Waldrom, according to the New Zealand province.
Magpies sign big-name trio
Hawke's Bay have built on their recent Air New Zealand Cup success by signing three established Super 14 players for this year's edition.
MacDonald heads for the touchline
Former Crusaders and All Black full-back Leon MacDonald has taken on the coaching jobs of Nelson Academy Manager and Tasman Assistant Coach.
Mauger confirms return to New Zealand
Leicester centre Aaron Mauger has confirmed that he will leave the English club at the season and return home to New Zealand.
Uncertainty costs Manawatu two players
Manawatu have lost two key players to ANZ Cup rivals Taranaki as a direct result of the uncertainty surrounding the competition.
Masaga quits Counties for Bay of Plenty
Bay of Plenty have confirmed the signing of All Blacks wing Lelia Masaga, who inked a deal with the Air New Zealand Cup team until 2011.
NZRU agrees new domestic overhaul
The latest version of the Air NZ Cup was made public on Thursday, including a new payment system for players and tournament format.
Otago appoint Mooney as coach
The Otago Rugby Union has taken the unusual step of appointing an Australian coach to their Air New Zealand Cup team.
Taranaki centre to be thrown out of NZ?
Taranaki centre Paul Perez is fighting to stay in New Zealand after losing his work permit when he was convicted of domestic violence.
NZRU reverse ANZ Cup decision
The New Zealand Rugby Union has backed down on plans to cut four teams from the Air New Zealand Cup after threats of legal action.
