The New Zealand Rugby Union (NZRU) Board has decided to maintain the current 14-team premier competition and 12-team Heartland Championship in the same formats as the 2009 season for 2010.

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New competitions to launch in 2010

A new domestic rugby competition structure featuring a 10-team Premier Division, a six-team Division One and a 10-team Heartland competition will be launched in 2010.