Interview
'I still can't really talk about it': Zarn Sullivan on the comeback trail
A freak injury during the NPC stymied Zarn Sullivan's prodigious development.
Tom Vinicombe
19 Dec 2022, 10:55
Bunnings NPC News
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Scotty Stevenson: 'Access to players has been weaponized'
Stevenson delivered an impassioned protest to the commercialisation of rugby in New Zealand and all of its seeping implications.
Ned Lester
28 Nov 2022, 21:32
'They are key cogs': How the Wellington Lions can have an NPC dynasty
Former All Blacks hooker James Parsons believes Wellington can have an NPC dynasty if experienced campaigners stay at the nation…
Finn Morton
30 Oct 2022, 19:25
Opinion
Is this the best piece of recruitment from the Super Rugby off-season?
There were a few noteworthy pick-ups in the New Zealand Super Rugby Pacific squads announced on Tuesday but it's a shrewd bit of b…
Tom Vinicombe
26 Oct 2022, 9:08
Tasman flyer inks three-year deal with Crusaders
Tasman outside back Macca Springer has signed a three-year deal with the Crusaders which will see him run out for the Super Rugby …
Sam Smith
12 Oct 2022, 5:28
Harbour heartbroken as last-minute penalty grabs Auckland semi-final berth
Auckland have stormed back from a 15-6 deficit to claim a well-deserved victory over North Harbour in the first knockout match of …
Tom Vinicombe
07 Oct 2022, 5:30
Chiefs fullback reportedly being targeted by new NRL side
The Chiefs could be set to lose another player if rumours out of Australia are to be believed.
Sam Smith
05 Oct 2022, 10:42
All Blacks bolster Auckland for quarter-final showdown with Harbour
Auckland have fought their way to an NPC quarter-final against North Harbour but have paid a heavy price and will be without a sle…
Tom Vinicombe
05 Oct 2022, 9:35
Young Wellington star Riley Higgins inks deal with Hurricanes
20-year-old Wellington second five-eighth Riley Higgins has put pen to paper for the Hurricanes, signing a two-year deal with the …
Tom Vinicombe
04 Oct 2022, 11:14
Time ticks for Anton Lienert-Brown as All Black misses final round of NPC
Despite aiming for a return to action in the final round of the NPC regular season, Anton Lienert-Brown has been omitted from the …
Tom Vinicombe
01 Oct 2022, 9:49
Stephen Perofeta impresses at No 10 as Roger Tuivasa-Sheck shifts roles
Two All Blacks have accrued some much-needed play-time in Saturday night's NPC clash between Auckland and Taranaki.
Tom Vinicombe
01 Oct 2022, 7:41
Chiefs playmaker Kaleb Trask heading to Japan
Chiefs playmaker Kaleb Trask will head to Japan following the NPC to link up with Mie Heat for the 2022-23 Rugby League One season…
Tom Vinicombe
01 Oct 2022, 6:27
Watch: Masterclass from the next No 10 off the Canterbury production line
New Zealand's Canterbury province has always been known for its uncanny ability to produce first five-eighths of the highest order…
Sam Smith
23 Sep 2022, 8:27
Roger Tuivasa-Sheck's Auckland absence hints at All Blacks selection
With David Havili and Quinn Tupaea both leaving the field in last week's Bledisloe Cup clash, much of the discussion in the follow…
Sam Smith
21 Sep 2022, 9:38
Watch: Aumua produces two stunning assists including offload of the year candidate
Tasman Mako centre Levi Aumua has produced two incredible try assists in the space of three minutes but it wasn't enough to preven…
Sam Smith
18 Sep 2022, 16:34
Watch: TJ Perenara fires up and takes on Hawkes Bay prop after teammate chopped
All Black halfback TJ Perenara was fired up during Wellington's Ranfurly Shield challenge with Hawkes Bay.
Sam Smith
17 Sep 2022, 18:01
George Bridge reportedly set to call time on All Blacks career
Former All Blacks wing George Bridge will reportedly call time on his Test career and link up with French powerhouse Montpellier f…
Sam Smith
17 Sep 2022, 8:17
Wellington end 14-year Ranfurly Shield drought with win over Hawke's Bay
It's been a long time between drinks for Wellington, but the Lions have finally ended their Ranfurly Shield drought with a 19-12 w…
Tom Vinicombe
17 Sep 2022, 4:03
Watch: 21-year-old fullback ignites try-of-the-season contender from inside 22
21-year-old fullback Tepaea Cook-Savage has set up a try-of-the-year contender in Wednesday's NPC clash between Waikato and Southl…
Sam Smith
14 Sep 2022, 9:21
Watch: Lions fullback Ruben Love hits magic line for try against Otago
Young Wellington Lions fullback Ruben Love was on fire in the first half against Otago, breaking open the defence with succinct li…
Sam Smith
11 Sep 2022, 17:11
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