NPC 2024
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@KiwiMurph that's a real shame and shows the demise of NPC rugby. Mind you, I think all big centre teams should stay clear from the big stadia. It would be cool if they hosted some games out in the Hutt aswell.
This announcement will also put plenty of loyal fans off that attend Sky Stadium on a regular basis.
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wow...thats a big move
i am the first one to say smaller stadiums would be good, try and concentrate the growd and get some atmosphere...but thats not exactly just around the corner, not going to generate more support in the city itself
I hope they have done the research and know there is a big group of fans that wont/havent been coming into town but will go to Porirua
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@Kiwiwomble I feel having games in Porirua every week is a huge risk. It would be better to mix it up between Porirua and the Hutt because you're highly likely going to lose punters from the Hutt Valley and the wider Wellington City who won't be bothered with the commute if it's solely based in Porirua.
NPC sides don't have the pull and the star power to entice people to commute that far anymore.
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He will be a hard act to follow. Future success will have been because of what has been done over the past few years off the field.
CMRFU CEO Aaron Lawton to stand down in March - Counties Sports Hub
Counties Manukau Rugby will be on the lookout for a new chief executive after Aaron Lawton announced his resignation from the position this week. Lawton, who started in the role in January of 2020, has led the Union through arguably its most successful period off the park through one of the most...
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More info:
Rugby Southland have pulled off a major coup for the 2024 Bunnings NPC.
Dipton’s Sean Withy will return home, having signed a three-year deal with Rugby Southland. -
good for Southland but gutted to see Otago lose him
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Chad Shepherd confirmed as new CMRFU CEO - Counties Sports Hub
Counties Manukau Rugby has appointed a familiar face as the Union’s new chief executive with former player and administrator Chad Shepherd accepting the role. Shepherd is a Pukekohe local having attended Pukekohe High School before going on to play first class rugby while at university in Otago. He...
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Taranaki is quick to release contracted player lists.
Franklin has also verbally agreed to return.
https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/350185745/taranaki-rugby-confirm-23-players-contracted-so-far
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@Bovidae Northland have started trickling out announcements this week, re-signings so far, expect a couple of new signings to be announced in due course.
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@taniwharugby Yeah, some PU's are more proactive in engaging with their fanbase and publicly releasing this information.
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The schedule has been released.
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This appears to be bloody good news for the future of NPC.
https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/350202792/npc-sees-opportunity-tribalism-amid-super-rugby-uncertainty
Bunnings Warehouse NPC
