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	North Harbour Rugby Union - About us
		The North Harbour Rugby Union was formed in 1985 and during this time has developed a reputation for playing colourful and entertaining rugby through all grades which no doubt is a result of the vibrant surroundings.
		North Harbour has also enjoyed a great deal of success on the rugby field having produced many All Blacks and other New Zealand representative players, and also winning the 3rd and 2nd division titles in the early years, and making the final series of the nations NPC competition on several occasions during the 90’s.
		North Harbour is also one of the three provinces in the ‘Blues’ Rugby Super 14 franchise which takes part in the annual Southern Hemisphere Rugby Super 14 competition (Rebel Sport Super 14).
	www.harbourrugby.co.nz /about.html (453 words)

	North Harbour NPC Rugby Union Jersey
		The National Provincial Championship was established in 1976 with North Harbour Rugby Union joining in 1985 when it was created from all the clubs in the north of the Auckland province.
		North Harbour has never won the first division final but has made the finals of the NPC Championships a number of times in recent seasons.
		The Harbour rugby jersey is worn with a fierce pride by team members and supporters.
	www.champions.co.nz /northharbournpc.htm (332 words)

	North Harbour Rugby Union - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The North Harbour Rugby Union (NHRU), commonly referred to colloquially as North Harbour, is a provincial rugby team which competes in the Air New Zealand Cup, the successor to the country's former domestic competition, the National Provincial Championship (NPC).
		North Harbour Rugby encompasses a geographical area that is situated in North Shore City, Rodney district and part of Waitakere City.
		North Harbour was formed in 1985 from clubs which broke away from the Auckland Rugby Union.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/North_Harbour_Rugby_Union (773 words)

	harbourrugby.com - Harbour Hamster Reports
		Thought by its owners to be a cunning blend of rugby club and cricket pavilion, it is in fact an architectural disaster with more columns than the Acropolis of Athens.
		The posts are similar to those employed for midget rugby league and the surface of both fields is prone to flooding.
		The architect of this building was a bit different to others and gave some consideration to people playing the sport of rugby union and their inherent needs.
	www.harbourrugby.com /opinion/we_say_49.htm (1890 words)

	RugbyRugby : Latest News (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		North Harbour Rugby Union (NHRU) on Wednesday announced a new contract agreement with Anthony Tuitavake for the 2006 season, with an option to extend for another year.
		He recovered in time to be a make a huge contribution to the North Harbour Club Premiership winning Massey team.
		Harbour's CEO, Noel Coom, is very pleased with the contract renewal.
	www.rugbyrugby.com /news/story_46633.shtml (193 words)

	North Harbour Stadium remains the logical option 14/11/06 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		North Harbour Stadium remains the logical option for a national stadium to host the 2011 Rugby World Cup, says Enterprise North Shore Trust Chairman, Ian Watson.
		North Harbour Stadium regularly hosts international events for football, rugby league and rugby union, on behalf of FIFA, ARL and NRL teams, NZRL and the NZRFU.
		The North Harbour Stadium proposal is the least expensive Auckland option and has minimal obstacles for resource consent in its way.
	www.northshorecity.govt.nz /your_council/news_releases/Releases-2006/November/Stadium-remains-the-logical-option.html (426 words)

	New Zealand Rugby World - NPC, Super 12, Super 14, Trinations Rugby, All Blacks, NZ Rugby, New Zealand Rugby, 2005 ...
		Reacting to Wednesday’s announcement that Wellington Rugby has signed North Harbour NPC player Hosea Gear, North Harbour Rugby Chief Executive Noel Coom stated that Gear’s move is likely to be a direct symptom of Super 12 playing opportunities rather than NPC contract values – and certainly not about the attraction of Wellington’s weather.
		North Harbour Rugby Union Chairman Laurie Margrain commented: “The NZRU has recognised the unsustainable issue of NPC player payments and through the competition review is introducing positive change in 2006 including a salary cap for NPC teams.
		But much work on the details of this is still to be done and in the meantime North Harbour Rugby is left exposed to losing top players seeking the very best chance of securing a Super 12 berth particularly with those franchises at lesser populated centres who have fewer players competing for Super 12 spots.
	www.nzrugbyworld.com /article.aspx?articleid=929 (771 words)

	Rugby news,fun and features from Rugby365.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		The good news, however, for North Harbour is that the former Bok scrum-half has been cleared to play in the remainder of this year's NPC.
		While the initial 'breach' by North Harbour meant that technically Alcock was not eligible to play by the cut-off date as required by the NZRU - which was Week Four - Davidson said he was "not prepared to apply a strictly technical interpretation" to this issue.
		Stu Wilson, the North Harbour Business Development Manager, accepted that there were some "carelessness" on their part and said they would not be appealing the fine.
	www.rugby365.com /LATEST_NEWS/story_31035.shtml (358 words)

	Rugby News Story - ESPN Rugby on Scrum.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		North Harbour has announced today, they will kick start the 2007 season with two, non mandatory, Ranfurly Shield defences against AA Rewards Heartland Championship sides, Thames Valley and Horowhenua Kapiti.
		North Harbour and Thames Valley have not played in the same competition since 1985, the first year the North Harbour Rugby Union was established, where they were led to a 39-3 victory by Captain Wayne Shelford, in a 3rd Division Championship Match.
		North Harbour Rugby Union Chief Executive Brett Hollister, says, “The close proximity of Thames Valley was also a deciding factor in their selection.
	www.scrum.com /espn/all_news_detail.asp?newsid=39128 (334 words)

	Rugby: News: Harbour Deal Keeps Jonah Close To Medics
		Lomu's contract with North Harbour was confirmed at a press conference in Albany on Friday with the Air New Zealand NPC first division union announcing a two-year deal with the biggest name in the game.
		This contract is with North Harbour and Lomu is not contracted to the New Zealand Rugby Union.
		Harbour have lost their two wingers Rico and Hosea gear, so there are glaring opportunities north of the bridge.
	xtramsn.co.nz /rugby/0,,12416-4270597,00.html (517 words)

	Gear's move to Crusaders country challenged - Super12 - RugbyHeaven (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		Nelson Bays rugby union chiefs have denied allegations All Blacks wing Rico Gear was lured to the second division champions on the promise of a guaranteed Super 12 contract with the Crusaders.
		The North Harbour Rugby Football Union, which wants its own Super 12 franchise, is querying Gear's transfer and an approach to Anthony Tuitavake by the Otago Rugby Football Union.
		It alleges Gear and Tuitavake were enticed to transfer by the promise of a Super 12 contract and, in Tuitavake's case, this was in breach of his existing contract with North Harbour.
	www.rugbyheaven.smh.com.au /articles/2004/10/28/1098667909057.html (461 words)

	Rugby Trivia and Frequently Asked Questions
		Rugby union and rugby league are two separate games that evolved from a common rugby origin.
		A www server for rugby league is operated by C.G.Russell@bradford.ac.uk and contains a history of rugby league, including an account of the acrimonious split in 1895 between the two versions of rugby.
		South Africa are the current rugby union world champions, and the last world cup encompassed teams from New Zealand (the runners up and winners in 1987), France, England, Australia (winners in 1991), Scotland, Canada, Ireland, Western Samoa, Italy, Wales, Japan, Ivory Coast, Tonga, Romania, and Argentina.
	www.uidaho.edu /clubs/womens_rugby/RugbyRoot/rugby/FAQ/faq.shtml (3999 words)

	Harbour end Canterbury's grip on shield - Provincial - RugbyHeaven (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		In their 21st year as a provincial rugby union, North Harbour finally won New Zealand rugby's prized Ranfurly Shield by beating Canterbury 21-17 in Christchurch today.
		North Harbour's 11th challenge began promisingly when Vili Waqaseduadua grabbed a floated cut-out pass from Cameron McIntyre inside the opening minute to sprint 70 metres to the tryline.
		North Harbour can lock the shield away for the summer when they play their final top-six match away at Waikato next weekend.
	www.rugbyheaven.smh.com.au /news/provincial/harbour-end-canterburys-grip-on-shield/2006/09/24/1159036408438.html (703 words)

	Sportal.com.au - Rugby Union (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		Rugby legend Jonah Lomu took another step on his comeback by playing in a rugby game in New Zealand for the first time in three years on the weekend.
		It was also testimony to the esteem with which the rugby public hold the 63 Test veteran when his appearance drew the biggest crowd of the season.
		Lomu is eyeing a return to provincial rugby for North Harbour in the Air New Zealand Cup and, ultimately, a third World Cup in France next year.
	www.sportal.com.au /union.asp?i=news&id=85583 (406 words)

	New Page 1
		Our club rooms and lounge are regarded as among the best in the Auckland area and are utilised 12 months of the year with the rugby months and the largest touch module on the North Shore.
		Our facilities and fields were used as a base for North Harbour Rugby Union until their move to the Albany Stadium in 1997.
		Takapuna Rugby Football Club is proud to have amongst its players and old boys a number of outstanding players who have represented first-class rugby.
	www.takapunarugby.co.nz /about.htm (374 words)

	Rugby: News: Pollock Holds On At Harbour
		North Harbour CEO, Noel Coom, says he is very pleased with the new appointments and is excited about what the new partnership can offer the union.
		Pollock has a strong affiliation with the union, having played for North Harbour, been an assistant coach and over the last two years the head coach of the NPC team.
		More recently, Yelavich has been the coach of the North Harbour NPC 2nd XV for the last four years, and this team were the winners of the NPC development competition in 2004.
	xtramsn.co.nz /rugby/0,,12416-5093057,00.html (530 words)

	RugbyRugby : Latest News (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		Lomu will actually play in his first rugby match in June, when he leads a team against a Martin Johnson selection in a testimonial match at Twickenham, which will be his first appearance on the rugby field since his kidney transplant last year.
		North Harbour Rugby Football Union (NHRFU) CEO, Noel Coom, announced on Friday that Lomu has signed a two-year contract to play for North Harbour in the NPC.
		Harbour coach Allan Pollock believes his skills and presence will benefit the Harbour team no end.
	www.rugbyrugby.com /news/story_42839.shtml (416 words)

	Goff On Rugby -- American Rugby News
		He is a player on the rise having made his provincial debut for North Harbour last year and playing in his first Rebel Sport Super 12 season — for the Hurricanes - this year.
		He was born in Australia but his rugby has flourished in the southern city of Dunedin since he made his NPC debut for Otago in 1998.
		He started his first-class rugby career on a high note scoring a try in his debut game for Bay of Plenty against North Harbour in 1999.
	www.goffonrugby.com /Articles/nzmaorieprofiles060704.htm (2243 words)

	CNNSI.com - Rugby Union - Lomu set to play second division - Friday June 15, 2001 10:46 AM
		Lomu, who has a multimillion dollar income from his contract with the New Zealand rugby union and a host of product endorsements, has been dropped from the All Black team to play Samoa.
		His appearance Saturday in the green and fl-hooped guernsey of the Wainuiomata club could hardly mark a greater transformation, but local rugby officials are ready for it.
		The Wellington Rugby Union, preparing for an influx of perhaps several thousand spectators, has provided four bodyguards to protest the big man and a fence has been erected to keep back fans.
	sportsillustrated.cnn.com /rugby/news/2001/06/15/tawa_lomu_ap (652 words)

	Club Rules (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		As Marist North Harbour is a club not a pub, we ask that all members return all empty bottles, jugs and glass wear to the bar.
		This sub-committee shall be convened by the Rugby Chair Person and shall include the Club Captain and the Delegates to the North Harbour Rugby Union and a Team Managers representative and other members as shall be co-opted by the Chair.
		Notice shall be given by circular posted to each member and by notice inserted in one newspaper with a circulation in the North Harbour and Auckland area at least twenty-eight (28) days prior to the date of each meeting.
	www.maristnh.org.nz /club_rules.htm (3455 words)

	Sportal.co.nz - Rugby Union (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		North Harbour has drawn 23-23 with NPC favourite Canterbury in an enthralling encounter in front of its home crowd at North Harbour Stadium.
		Minutes later North Harbour five-eighth Tusi Pisi responded to get his side on the board with a straight-forward penalty goal.
		Harbour regained the lead, this time from a converted try to centre Anthony Tuitavake.
	www.sportal.co.nz /union.asp?i=news&id=70429 (416 words)

	Massey News Article \| 75 years of mud, sweat and tears
		Rugby buddies Earle Sutherland and Rei Apatu played on the same Club team in 1952, as wing and fullback respectively.
		Rugby was considered to be the only form of football in New Zealand in 1929.
		It is significant in the context of the club, with its inability to field a team in 1928, that there are now literally hundreds of players vying for a place in the Senior A team.
	masseynews.massey.ac.nz /2004/Press_Releases/06_01_04.html (806 words)

	harbourrugby.com - match reports: Northland 2004fixtures, results & points tables
		Just like being at a North Harbour home game the lack of support from the public meant that there was no need to purchase a ticket to the game in advance and there was ample parking within 250m of the ground.
		During the warm-ups the Harbour lads looked well drilled and professional (pity this standard of professionalism did not show on the park) while the Northland boys looked as though they were about to have a game of touch rugby on the beach or as our local host put it "auditioning to join the cheerleading squad".
		Lucky Luke converted the try and at 10-03 ahead the Harbour boys switched off and waited for Northland boys to fall to their knees and beg for mercy.
	www.harbourrugby.com /reports/northland_04.htm (1383 words)

	SLAM! Sports - Rugby - Lomu turns down rugby league offer (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		Lomu did not attract an offer from any of the Super 14 rugby union franchises, and met with Titans officials last week with a view to playing rugby league in 2007.
		Lomu was reported to be considering offers from abroad and from lower-tier rugby union clubs in Australia.
		Searle said at the time he was impressed with Lomu's condition, despite concerns over the giant winger's fitness since returning from a life-saving kidney transplant in 2004.
	slam.canoe.ca /Slam/Rugby/2006/10/17/2049660-ap.html (356 words)

	Vodafone - About Vodafone - Press Release - 10 May, 2000 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		This bright new star has been around for a year as a secondary sponsor and now joins the NPC team as principal major sponsor for a further three years.
		North Harbour Rugby Union CEO Doug Rollerson said "We're thrilled to have Vodafone pick up the principal major sponsorship of the Union, the NPC Team, the second XV and the Seven's team.
		North Harbour also joins the Vodafone-sponsored line up of the Vodafone Wellington Lions, Hawkes Bay Vodafone Magpies, Otago and Team Canterbury.
	www.vodafone.co.nz /aboutus/media_releases/12.4_10may.jsp (232 words)

	harbourrugby.com - the unofficial home of North Harbour rugby
		We’re very good in the Harbour at choking the big occasions, but the consensus around us appeared to be that this was the crowning bone in the oesophagus.
		Sadly for North Harbour we are unlikely to be able to call on the resources of the United Kingdom, USA, Canada, Russia and the forces of the Commonwealth to come to our aid.
		NZ from the UK to witness the first Shield defence in Harbour's history and was totally underwhelmed by the experience.
	www.harbourrugby.com (390 words)

	North Harbour Rugby Referees Association
		Welcome to the North Harbour Rugby Referees Association
		If you are interested in becoming a North Harbour Rugby Referee in the 2007 season, you are invited to contact any one of the following people listed below.
		It is important that we have your correct contact details in our records.
	www.nhrra.com (216 words)

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