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
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The huge bonus benefit of Roger Tuivasa-Sheck playing NPC
Roger Tuivasa-Sheck's early release from his Warriors contract will allow the NRL star to link up with Auckland for the upcoming p…
Sam Smith
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New Zealand's provincial championship reverts to NPC moniker as new sponsor unveiled and competition formats confirmed
New Zealand Rugby and Bunnings Warehouse have announced a three-year deal to sponsor domestic competitions and support community r…
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31 Mar, 22:47
Highlanders suffer midfield blow as centre Tomkinson to undergo surgery
The 25-year-old local product injured his left foot while playing for Otago during the Bunnings NPC Championship Final against Tar…
Sam Smith
01 Dec, 21:17
Hurricanes wunderkind Ruben Love will finally link up with TJ Perenara
Wellington Lions coach Leo Crowley has named his first squad of the season ahead of his side's opening Bunnings NPC match against …
Tom Raine
04 Aug, 21:30
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Picking a starting Hurricanes team for round one of Super Rugby Pacific
With less than a week until the inaugural edition of Super Rugby Pacific kicks-off, here's a possible Hurricanes side that could o…
Jordan King
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Picking a starting Rebels team for round one of Super Rugby Pacific
The Rebels will enter their 12th year with a new coach and determination to exceed expectations in Super Rugby Pacific. Most pundi…
Jack O'Rourke
09 Feb, 19:19
Zebre sign New Zealand No.8 Taina Fox-Matamua
Italian URC side Zebre have strengthened their pack with the signing of New Zealand born No.8 Taina Fox-Matamua.
Kim Ekin
14 Jan, 10:40
Biggest threat for Moana Pasifika?: 'It's going to be the grind'
New Zealand's newest Super Rugby franchise has a massive challenge ahead of them next year.
Sam Smith
28 Nov, 10:57
Tonga wing Walter Fifita has joined Glasgow with immediate effect
Walter Fifita will become the fifth Tongan to play for Glasgow after Fainga’anuku, Puafisi, Halanukonuka and Lokotui.
Sam Smith
12 Oct, 8:49
Super Rugby Trans-Tasman champions ink new deal with Leon MacDonald
Leon MacDonald, who guided the Blues to this year's Trans-Tasman title, will remain at the Super club as head coach for a further …
Online Editors
06 Sep, 21:29
Ex-NRL star tipped to join Roger Tuivasa-Sheck in Auckland squad
Roger Tuivasa-Sheck is tipped to be reunited with one of his former Warriors teammates after Auckland Rugby announced another unna…
Alex McLeod
30 Jul, 0:52
Neil Barnes' old-school impact on the Chiefs
Neil Barnes' tenure with the Chiefs is coming to an end after five years with the franchise.
Michael Pulman
14 Jun, 18:58
'He's proven that he's got quality and that he can perform all around the world': the 'rookie' back-rower that upstaged the All Blacks
The relentless nature of Super Rugby is a dramatically difficult environment for any newcomer to attempt to find their feet in, le…
Tom Raine
10 May, 21:20
Captain fantastic Sarah Hirini collects hat-trick of NZ Rugby awards
Black Ferns Sevens captain Sarah Hirini has collected three major prizes at the 2021 ASB New Zealand Rugby Awards, including the s…
Online Editors
15 Dec, 12:42
SBW's radical plan to fix the Wallabies and Australian rugby
Former All Blacks great Sonny Bill Williams has put forward a radical plan to help fix the Wallabies and rugby union within Austra…
Alex McLeod
11 Aug, 0:01
