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unusual facts about Air New Zealand Cup



Craig Dowd

In 2009 he took up a position as the forwards coach for North Harbour in the Air New Zealand Cup.

Francis Bryant

He plays for the Manawatu Turbos in the Air New Zealand Cup, mainly as a second five-eighths (inside centre).

Jarek Goebel

Goebel played in Auckland for clubside University, and he was named in the 2008 Auckland side for the Air New Zealand Cup.

Jeremy Manning

Manning planned to sign with North Harbour in the Air New Zealand Cup for the 2008-09 season, but instead secured a new deal with Munster.

Mac McCallion

He was named New Zealand coach of the year in 1996 and 1997 for his work with the NPC Division One outfit Counties.


see also

ITM Cup

The Air New Zealand Cup was unveiled by New Zealand Rugby Union Deputy Chief Executive Steve Tew and Air New Zealand Chief Executive Rob Fyfe at the official launch of the Air New Zealand Cup competition in Auckland.

Waikato Rugby Union

Its senior representative team competes in the ITM Cup (formerly known as the Air New Zealand Cup), and won the inaugural Air New Zealand Cup in 2006.

Wellington Rugby Football Union

The senior Wellington representative team, the Wellington Lions play in the ITM Cup, which replaced the National Provincial Championship in 2006 as the Air New Zealand Cup.