How the Crusaders and Canterbury helped shape uncapped Wallabies prospect
When he makes his inevitable test debut for the Wallabies against England over the coming weeks, Nick Frost will have the Crusader…
Alex McLeod
18 Jun, 0:32
Bunnings NPC News
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Damian McKenzie's return to New Zealand confirmed following Japan sabbatical
All Blacks star Damian McKenzie's return to New Zealand has been confirmed following a six-month spell in Japanese club rugby.
Alex McLeod
17 Jun, 0:31
Former England halfback returns to New Zealand for 2022 NPC season
A former England player who helped knock the All Blacks out of the 2019 World Cup has signed with Canterbury for the 2022 NPC seas…
Alex McLeod
08 Jun, 0:16
Ex-All Blacks star Matt Todd joins Canterbury coaching staff for NPC
Former All Blacks flanker Matt Todd has been unveiled as one of four newly-appointed Canterbury coaches for this year's NPC.
Sam Smith
06 Jun, 22:53
Former cross-code All Black announces retirement from professional rugby
A former dual-code New Zealand representative has announced his retirement from professional rugby at the age of 31.
Alex McLeod
28 May, 0:34
Fijian Drua's star winger is heading to the United Rugby Championship
Fijian Drua wing Onisi Ratave is heading overseas after just one season with the new Super Rugby Pacific side.
Sam Smith
25 May, 7:57
Former England wing Denny Solomona signs with New Zealand NPC team
Former England wing and cross-code international Denny Solomona has signed with a New Zealand provincial side for the upcoming NPC…
Sam Smith
07 Mar, 1:26
Two-division set-up thrown out as new format for NPC announced for 2022
Following considerable frustrations with the set-up in 2021, New Zealand Rugby have unveiled a new format for the NPC for 2022.
Sam Smith
03 Feb, 6:17
'I didn't want to play anymore': D'Angelo Leuila's rise from the ashes
D'Angelo Leuila had every intention of giving up on rugby at the beginning of 2021. Now, he's an NPC champion.
Tom Vinicombe
11 Jan, 16:30
All Blacks star Joe Moody recommits to New Zealand Rugby
All Blacks star Joe Moody has re-signed with New Zealand Rugby on a three-year deal that will see him through until 2024.
Alex McLeod
09 Dec, 17:47
Interview
Why Cortez Ratima chose Chiefs over Crusaders: 'A chance to represent my people'
When Cortez Ratima mapped out his future following his final year of high school in 2018, the young halfback wasn’t expecting to…
Tom Vinicombe
08 Dec, 16:39
Canterbury drop co-coaching structure, on the lookout for new top dog
It’s a case of back to the future for Canterbury Rugby as New Zealand’s oldest provincial union looks to appoint a head coach …
Online Editors
08 Dec, 12:57
Departing All Black leaves NZ playing 'best rugby of his career'
It won't necessarily happen overnight, but Brett Cameron's move to Japan will sure eventually be acknowledged for the loss that it…
Tom Vinicombe
30 Nov, 10:56
Clayton McMillan compares new Chiefs halfback to former All Black
In Brad Weber, the Chiefs have arguably the second-best halfback in New Zealand at their disposal and in 2022, they'll have two ex…
Tom Vinicombe
28 Nov, 8:41
Taranaki beat Otago to complete perfect NPC Championship title-winning season
Taranaki have a perfect season en route to claiming the NPC Championship title with a 32-19 victory over Otago at TET Stadium in I…
Alex McLeod
19 Nov, 23:35
Moana Pasifika sign Hurricanes duo to add experience to squad
Moana Pasifika added talent and experience to their inaugural playing squad by signing two Hurricanes stars ahead of next year's S…
Alex McLeod
25 Oct, 23:26
Opinion
History won't repeat itself with new All Blacks lock Josh Lord
Josh Lord isn't the first Taranaki second-rower to be plucked from relative obscurity into the All Blacks.
Gregor Paul
24 Oct, 8:06
Ma'a Nonu makes second East Coast outing in Heartland Championship
All Blacks great Ma'a Nonu has extended his stint with Ngati Porou East Coast by making a second appearance for the provincial sid…
Sam Smith
23 Oct, 0:32
Solomone Kata released from Brumbies contract amid Covid restrictions
Solomone Kata has been granted a release from his Super Rugby contract with the Brumbies so he can remain in New Zealand for famil…
AAP
21 Oct, 19:40
Moana Pasifika sign exciting Kiwi youngster Lincoln McClutchie
Moana Pasifika have announced promising young playmaker Lincoln McClutchie as the ninth player signing of their inaugural Super Ru…
Alex McLeod
19 Oct, 22:26
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