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RugbyDecember 30

Rugby: ORFU set to announce restructuring

The Otago Rugby Football Union will be finalising its review of staff early in the year as it looks to put resources into three key areas.
RugbyJanuary 13

Rugby: Harvie to step down; Cooper likely to stand

The Otago Rugby Football Union is looking at replacing one of most experienced board members while its deputy chairman is leaning towards continuing.
Rugby: Harvie to step down; Cooper likely to stand
Rugby: Harvie to step down; Cooper likely to stand
RugbySeptember 7

Rugby: Thursday date disappointing

The Otago Rugby Football Union is disappointed a southern derby was scheduled for a Thursday night and is hoping it does not occur again.
RugbyMarch 19

Rugby: Official helped see Otago through

After stepping down as president of the Otago Rugby Football Union on Monday night, Adrian Read has finished a rugby administration career that lasted nearly 40 years. Rugby writer Steve Hepburn talks to Read about his time on committees and behind the scenes.
Rugby: Official helped see Otago through
Rugby: Official helped see Otago through
EditorialMarch 16

Remembering rugby's debts

The Otago Rugby Football Union surpluses are to be welcomed, albeit with caveats, words of caution and a recollection of past pain.
DunedinMarch 14

Profit pleases ORFU

The Otago Rugby Football Union has recorded a $406,800 profit, just over two years after it faced going out of business because of debts of more than $2 million.
Profit pleases ORFU
Profit pleases ORFU
DunedinOctober 15

ORFU report to stay confidential

A confidential report following the financial collapse of the Otago Rugby Football Union is likely to remain confidential.
ORFU report to stay confidential
ORFU report to stay confidential
DunedinApril 8

ORFU back in black, but position still 'fragile'

The Otago Rugby Football Union is back in the black - recording an operating profit of more than $200,000 - but has warned its financial position remains fragile.
ORFU back in black, but position still 'fragile'
ORFU back in black, but position still 'fragile'
RugbyApril 1

Rugby: Affiliation fees to be reintroduced

Affiliation fees will be imposed on clubs throughout the province as the Otago Rugby Football Union faces a funding shortfall of more than $300,000 this year.
Rugby: Affiliation fees to be reintroduced
Rugby: Affiliation fees to be reintroduced
RugbyMarch 15

Rugby: Affiliation fees may be reintroduced

Affiliation fees are a standard feature in provincial unions around the country.
RugbyMarch 3

ORFU back from the brink

A year on from the financial meltdown at the Otago Rugby Football Union and it seems everyone wants to look forward, not back.
ORFU back from the brink
ORFU back from the brink
DunedinFebruary 6

Report on ORFU confirmed

The Department of Internal Affairs has confirmed the existence of a commissioned report on the Otago Rugby Football Union's involvement with pokies, but continues to withhold the material.
RugbyDecember 19

Rugby: Faulks to stand down from ORFU board; Rooney undecided

Two vacancies will be available on the board of the Otago Rugby Football Union in the new year.
DunedinOctober 25

Trust audit labelled 'a white wash'

A whistleblower says an Internal Affairs audit is a "whitewash" after it failed to act on his material involving the Otago Rugby Football Union, South Auckland bars and a pokie trust.
Trust audit labelled 'a white wash'
Trust audit labelled 'a white wash'
DunedinOctober 14

Semifinal 'icing on the cake'

This is the match few, including it seems the Otago Rugby Football Union, expected.
Semifinal 'icing on the cake'
Semifinal 'icing on the cake'
DunedinOctober 1

Settlement a 'gutless climbdown'

The decision to settle a defamation claim against Dunedin Mayor Dave Cull by two former Otago Rugby Football Union officials is a "gutless climbdown", a Dunedin city councillor says.
Settlement a 'gutless climbdown'
Settlement a 'gutless climbdown'
DunedinSeptember 25

Decision on ORFU papers defended

Internal Affairs Minister Chris Tremain continues to have confidence in his department, which has refused to release documents concerning the financially embattled Otago Rugby Football Union.
Decision on ORFU papers defended
Decision on ORFU papers defended
NationalSeptember 11

Whistleblower wants inquiry

A whistleblower is calling for an independent inquiry after the alleged involvement of a senior minister in a major pokies investigation.
Whistleblower wants inquiry
Whistleblower wants inquiry
DunedinAugust 26

ORFU pokie papers withheld

Confidential documents relating to the Otago Rugby Football Union's involvement with pokies are being withheld by the Department of Internal Affairs.
QueenstownAugust 13

Parents shocked by youth rugby brawl

A brawl at a youth rugby match in Wanaka on Saturday - described by one parent as the worst he had seen - has prompted a formal complaint to the Otago Rugby Football Union (ORFU).
RugbyJuly 15

Rugby: ORFU head 'starting from scratch'

New Otago Rugby Football Union general manager Richard Kinley has a clear idea where he wants to lead the organisation.
Rugby: ORFU head 'starting from scratch'
Rugby: ORFU head 'starting from scratch'
DunedinJune 5

Observer welcomed into ORFU fold

The Dunedin City Council manager asked to keep an eye on the Otago Rugby Football Union is confident a history of legal threats and unpaid bills will not stand in the way of a "co-operative" relationship.
RugbyMay 29

Funds sent to small creditors

It seemed a long shot about three months ago but the Otago Rugby Football Union paid back the v
Funds sent to small creditors
Funds sent to small creditors
RugbyMay 28

New ORFU board unveiled

It has taken a lot longer than expected but a new-look Otago Rugby Football Union board has been unveiled.
New ORFU board unveiled
New ORFU board unveiled
DunedinMay 28

Pokies trust under scrutiny

The Office of the Auditor-general is looking at the trust embroiled in an alleged pokies funding scandal involving the Otago Rugby Football Union.