Source: The NPC format you wont see
THE ORIGINAL TEFLON PLAN
- All 14 teams involved, all teams in one tier, split into two permanent conferences – ala the NFL, NHL, NBA, MLB (pretty established and successful leagues) – of seven. Initial analysis sets up the following potential conference line-ups (there is some leeway for difference of [...]
Source: NPC to become Two Part Contest
1) Two 7 team levels, upper and lower.
2) Super rugby zones could end up in lower levels.
3) 4 cross over games between upper and lower levels.
4) All games in (3) and (1) carry championship points.
5) Immediate promotion and relegation between levels.
6) Salary cap lowered (based on provincial income).
7) Max player [...]
Source: Provincial Rugby Format Unchanged
14 format NPC remains. Yippeeeee !!
COMMENTS: Get the costs down, and that includes that players salaries, after all its about the love of the game and not a new bed room added onto the house !!
Source: NZRU accused of ruining the game – Newstalk ZB
New Zealand Rugby Union management have come under heavy fire from Counties Manukau chairman Matthew Newman.
The NZRU board will today debate whether to confirm a ten-team Air New Zealand Cup competition next year, despite legal challenges being issued by Tasman and Counties Manukau.
Newman says the NZRU [...]
Source: Robinson steers Stags to top of the table
Southland on top of the table ! What’s better for local rugby, than your provincial team leading the nation in the game for NZders !
A 14 team competition allows the right level of dilution of BEST players around the country so all have a chance to do well. [...]