was Otago's first win at Eden Park since 1976. Otago would play Southland in the team's final ever game at Carisbrook, losing 19–12 to the Stags. Manawatu were supposed to be Otago's first new opponents at the Forsyth Barr Stadium. Bad weather however would postpone the game to later in the season. Otago played Canterbury in the teams' first game at Forsyth Barr Stadium. Canterbury won 29–16 in front of a crowd of 14,067. Otago defeated Manawatu 28–20 to finish 3rd position in the ITM cup championship. 2012 Liquidation On 27 February 2012, it was announced by the New Zealand Rugby Football Union that the Otago Rugby Football Union would be put into liquidation on 2 March 2012. According to the NZRFU, the negative equity held by the ORFU amounted to more than NZ$2million. The Otago Rugby Union's problems came after six years of deficits due to dwindling ticket sales. Revenue at $3.5 million for the year, was less than the $5.6 million in 2010. Poker machine income was $200,000 under budget, as was gate revenue ($138,000), sponsorship ($30,000) and signage ($30,000). Steve Tew said that no other rugby union was is as bad shape as Otago was. It was subsequently announced that the liquidation was to be put on hold until 16 March 2012. On 15 March 2012, a deal was struck between the union and the Dunedin City Council that allowed the union to continue operations. Tony Brown was named head coach for the 2012 season and Phil Young named as his assistant. Otago went on to win five of ten matches in the 2012 season and reach the Championship semi-finals where they defeated Tasman 41–34. In the Championship final Counties Manukau was too strong running out 41–16 winners. 2013 ITM Cup season 2013 began with an opening round win over Bay of Plenty. Otago would go on to win four more matches including one over Auckland. Otago would reach the Championship semi-finals for the second consecutive year, however it was Hawkes Bay who were once again victorious winning 29–24. Otago finished 3rd. 2013 Ranfurly Shield victory In August 2013, Otago overcame 56 years and 22 previous challenges of disappointment to again hold the log o' wood. The Otago team, coached by Tony Brown played Waikato in Hamilton and won 26–19. It was the first time the shield had come to Otago since 1957. Hayden Parker playing at