Rescuers today began moving the 24 survivors of a pod of 80 pilot whales that stranded themselves on a remote northern New Zealand beach to a more sheltered area in an attempt to save them.

Former Leinster lock Cameron Jowitt will move from New Zealand province Northland on contract to the New South Wales Waratahs for the 2010 Super-14 season.

Tamati Ellison’s chances of making the New Zealand squad for the upcoming end of year tour have been given a big boost following Isaia Toeava’s latest stress fracture injury.

MUNSTER have signed another New Zealander, ex Maori representative Jake Paringatai, on a short term contract as cover for the injured John O’Sullivan.

EVEN for non-sports enthusiasts, there can be no doubt they know how much the All Blacks rugby brand has done for New Zealand tourism over the years.

Employers must be prevented from dividing their staff with a two-tier workforce which discriminates against immigrants, the Socialist Environmental Alliance manifesto in the North said today.

MUNSTER believe they have pulled off a deadline-day coup with yesterday’s signing of Samoan legend Brian Lima to replace the injured Christian Cullen.

Leinster confirmed the shock news that Kiwi David Holwell will return to his homeland when the season comes to an end.

New Leinster signing, Wellington and Hurricanes flyhalf David Holwell, will leave for Ireland on September 26, two-thirds of the way through Wellington’s National Provincial Championship campaign.