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Magpies sign Coventry for '07

The Hawke's Bay Magpies have signed New Zealand Schools coach Tom Coventry to take up the position as forward coach for the 2007 Air New Zealand Cup campaign.

Manawatu to host 2007 opener

Inaugural Air New Zealand Cup champions Waikato and 2006 competition debutants Manawatu will kick off the opening round of the Air New Zealand Cup this year when they square off in Palmerston North.

Magpies seek new coach after 'settlement'

The Hawke's Bay Rugby Football Union (HBRFU) is looking for a new head coach for the Magpies, after a joint statement, issued on Monday, said the HBRFU Brendon Ratcliffe have settled their long-running legal dispute.

Wellington gets two new Lions

The Wellington Rugby Union (WRU) has confirmed the appointments of former All Blacks Alama Ieremia and Jamie Joseph as assistant coaches for Wellington Lions head coach Aussie McLean for the Air New Zealand Cup.

Harbour reveal their Shield challengers

Ranfurly Shield holders North Harbour have revealed who the first two challengers to their crown will be in 2007.

Kopelani the Hurricane is now a Lion

New Hurricanes hooker Tone Kopelani has signed a two-year deal to play for the Wellington Lions in 2007 and 2008.

Magpies give Ratcliffe the boot

Magpies coach Brendon Ratcliffe has been relieved of his duties by Hawke's Bay after being in charge for their return to the top tier of the New Zealand provincial game this year.

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