World in Motion News

Chris Masoe winning with Castres

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George Pisi joins Taranaki

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NZRU Award Winners

New Zealand's rugby elite celebrated on Thursday 17 December with the annual New Zealand Rugby Union Awards.

World In Motion is honoured to congratulate the winners, especially our clients Aaron Cruden and Zar Lawrence.

Read more: NZRU Award Winners

14 teams for 2010

The NZRU board finally announced the 14-team Air NZ Cup and 12-team Heartland Championships formats would remain unchanged for 2010.

The status quo will only remain for one year, as decisions on changes for 2011 and beyond are signalled to be implemented as per earlier decisions on the 10-6-10 format.

Read the full story from NZRU : click here

Wesley Scholarship Winner

Congratulations to the Wesley College 2009 World In Motion Scholarship winner - Charles Piutau.

Charles currently plays on the wing and was part of the successful NZ Secondary Schools squad in 2009.  

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SBHS Scholarship Winner

Congratulations to the Southland Boys High School 2009 World In Motion Scholarship winner - Te Arohatai Herbert Matiaha.

Te Arohatai enjoyed a successful rugby season with SBHS and Southland, being awarded the Southland U18 Player of the Year. He plays touch rugby and rugby league, and is Deputy House Captain of Grant House at SBHS. 

Read more: SBHS Scholarship Winner

Super 14 Wider Training Group

World In Motion wishes to congratulate the following players who have been named in the Super 14 wider training groups for 2010.

Ash Dixon, Jack McPhee (Blues);  Toby Smith, Jason Hona (Chiefs); Ged Robinson, Api Naikatini, Faifili Levave, Alapati Leiua (Hurricanes); Quentin MacDonald, Joe Wheeler, Willie Heinz (Crusaders) 

Read more: Super 14 Wider Training Group

CBHS Scholarship Winner

Congratulations to the Christchurch Boys High School 2009 World In Motion Scholarship winner - Brodie Retallick.

Brodie has had a successful rugby season with CBHS, being awarded the Senior Player of the Year, Tackler of the Year and Most Valuable Player - First XV. He supports his school as a student representative which includes involvement with the student council. 

Read more: CBHS Scholarship Winner

AB's Japanese experience

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2010 Super 14 Squads

Congratulations to new Super 14 squad members Viliame Maafu, Tim Nanai-Williams, Aaron Cruden, Andre Taylor, Joe Tuineau, James Paterson and Robbie Robinson. We wish you all the best success in your first year of Super rugby.

Best wishes to all our returning and existing Super rugby players for your selection - have a great season!

For a complete list of Super 14 squads, Click here for the full story from the Stuff.co.nz website

Sosene Anesi signs with Waratahs

Sosene has signed with the New South Wales Waratahs following an approach to Waratahs coach Chris Hickey by Sosene’s management team.

“This is a significant signing for us – to secure a New Zealand test player is pretty exciting for us as a team and indeed the whole organisation” states Hickey.

Read more: Sosene Anesi signs with Waratahs

Dan Braid extends stay at Queensland

Queensland Reds' outlook at openside side flanker remains strong with Daniel Braid choosing to extend his stay at Ballymore by another year.

After injury forced a frustrating end to his first year at Queensland, the same injury that impeded his potential European contract, Dan Braid is excited to return to Australia for another season with the Reds.

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Ruben Wiki – White Ribbon Ambassador

The Families Commission is pleased to announce Ruben Wiki as the first White Ribbon Ambassador. Ruben will be actively raising awareness of men’s violence against woman as part of White Ribbon Day.

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