Chiefs payment boosts Bay's books

by Jamie Troughton | 12th March 2010

Sione Lauaki is facing assault charges and has been left out of the Chiefs' line-up tonight.

Bay of Plenty Rugby is set to announce a second consecutive hefty profit, defying the economic climate and becoming officially solvent again.

Helped by a big Chiefs disbursement, the BOPRU will announce a $144,972 profit at the union's annual meeting in Opotiki on Sunday.

It follows the $190,000 positive yield last year and comes just two years after the record $845,000 loss and subsequent blood-letting.

BOPRU chief executive Jeremy Curragh was thrilled with the result but suggested there are still huge challenges for anyone in the business of sport.

"We view it as a solid result but we're pretty mindful that this year is going to be tougher," Curragh said.

Read more in today's Bay of Plenty Times

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