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New Zealand Rugby has unveiled the first round of award finalists ahead of its night of nights on December 11.
Hawkes Bay face off against Canterbury in Bunnings NPC Round 4 on Fri 22nd August 2025 at McLean Park. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 08:10. In South Africa it’s at 09:10 SAST, 19:10 NZST on Sky Sport, Sky Sport Now, Sky Go in New Zealand, 17:10 AEST on Stan Sport in Australia and 00:10 EST on Flo Rugby in the US.
Canterbury won the last encounter but Canterbury are in the best form of their last 5 games.
Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 3 places in the league table with Canterbury in 1st and Hawkes Bay in 4th underlining just how tight this match could be.
The official squads for Hawkes Bay vs Canterbury 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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The Canterbury supporters go wild as Chay Fihaki successfully kicks the conversion.
A series of passes by Canterbury results in a try for Johnny McNicholl
The Canterbury supporters go wild as Chay Fihaki successfully kicks the conversion.
Canterbury are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Chay Fihaki touching down.
The touch judges raise their flags as Harry Godfrey kicks the conversion.
The forward pack of Hawke's Bay will be happy with that as the rolling maul barges over for the try.
The pressure has finally told as Manasa Mataele scores from close range.
Chay Fihaki has kicked a conversion.
Canterbury are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Corey Kellow touching down.