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.
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Rugby: Harvie to step down; Cooper likely to stand
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: Thursday date disappointing
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.
Rugby: Official helped see Otago through
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.
Remembering rugby's debts
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.
Profit pleases ORFU
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.
ORFU report to stay confidential
ORFU report to stay confidential
A confidential report following the financial collapse of the Otago Rugby Football Union is likely to remain confidential.
ORFU back in black, but position still 'fragile'
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.
Rugby: Affiliation fees to be reintroduced
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 may be reintroduced
Rugby: Affiliation fees may be reintroduced
Affiliation fees are a standard feature in provincial unions around the country.
ORFU back from the brink
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.
Report on ORFU confirmed
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.
Rugby: Faulks to stand down from ORFU board; Rooney undecided
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.
Trust audit labelled 'a white wash'
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.
Semifinal 'icing on the cake'
Semifinal 'icing on the cake'
This is the match few, including it seems the Otago Rugby Football Union, expected.
Settlement a 'gutless climbdown'
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.
Decision on ORFU papers defended
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.
Whistleblower wants inquiry
Whistleblower wants inquiry
A whistleblower is calling for an independent inquiry after the alleged involvement of a senior minister in a major pokies investigation.
ORFU pokie papers withheld
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.
Parents shocked by youth rugby brawl
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).