31 days ago Bunnings NPC NZR Awards: All Blacks lock among nominees for NPC Player of the Year
New Zealand Rugby has unveiled the first round of award finalists ahead of its night of nights on December 11.
Canterbury face off against Bay of Plenty in Bunnings NPC Semi Final on Fri 14th October 2022 at Apollo Projects Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 07:05. In South Africa it’s at 08:05 SAST, 19:05 NZST in New Zealand, 17:05 AEST in Australia and 23:05 EST in the US.
Canterbury won the last encounter but both teams are in the same form for their last 5 games.
Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 2 places in the league table with Bay of Plenty in 1st and Canterbury in 3rd underlining just how tight this match could be.
The official squads for Canterbury vs Bay of Plenty will become available around 24- 48 hours before kick-off. Teams can still make changes up to an hour before the match however.
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Sign up for freeNew Zealand Rugby has unveiled the first round of award finalists ahead of its night of nights on December 11.
Canterbury conquered Otago 36-28 in the NPC final to again become New Zealand’s premier rugby province.
Canterbury have brought an end to their eight-year title drought in New Zealand’s National Provincial Championship.
This Saturday, the 35-year-old will come off the bench for his 104th Otago match in a sold-out NPC final against Canterbury at Apo…
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Fergus Burke has kicked a penalty goal.
The Canterbury supporters go wild as Fergus Burke successfully kicks the penalty goal.
The touch judges raise their flags as Fergus Burke kicks the conversion.
A penetrating move by Canterbury results in a try for Fergus Burke.
The touch judges raise their flags as Wharenui Hawera kicks the conversion.
Nothing was going to stop Naitoa Ah Kuoi from scoring as they record the try for Bay Of Plenty.
What an effort there by Fergus Burke as they score the try.
Fergus Burke adds the points for Canterbury.
Fergus Burke adds the points for Canterbury.
Wharenui Hawera makes no mistake with that penalty goal attempt.