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The three performers of the week from Hilux NPC round one
Northland are second after pulling clear of Manawatu 40-14. All Blacks Sevens winger Brady Rush touched down twice.
Adam Julian
02 Aug 2026, 13:49
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Watch: Waikato score stunning try less than two minutes into NPC season
It took Waikato less than two minutes to score the opening points of the 2026 National Provincial Championship season.
Finn Morton
30 Jul 2026, 18:42
James Ramm among 10 Western Force players bound for NZ’s NPC
Wallabies hopeful James Ramm will play for New Zealand side Northland during the 2026 National Provincial Championship.
Finn Morton
29 Jul 2026, 22:03
Olympic medallists headline stacked All Blacks Sevens contingent in NPC
More than a dozen current and former All Blacks Sevens representatives will feature in the opening round of the 2026 NPC season.
Finn Morton
29 Jul 2026, 20:19
Richie Mo'unga named on Canterbury bench for NPC return
Returning All Blacks star Richie Mo'unga will be eased back into NPC rugby off the bench as the headliner of the first team naming…
Ned Lester
28 Jul 2026, 22:48
Opinion
The top performers from the NPC semi-finals as South Island dominates
Canterbury will host Otago in Saturday’s NPC final after both South Island outfits achieved resounding semi-final victories.
Adam Julian
18 Oct 2025, 17:40
Otago outclass Bay of Plenty to advance to 2025 NPC final
Otago have claimed an NPC final berth for the first time in 20 years, roaring home to a 41-17 win over Bay of Plenty in front of m…
Ned Lester
17 Oct 2025, 1:31
NPC team lists: Finn Hurley returns as Otago name side for semi-final
Naitoa Ah Kuoi will captain Bay of Plenty in the absence of injured Kurt Eklund, as the Steamers look to continue their quest for …
Finn Morton
14 Oct 2025, 18:38
Interview
The U20 halfback who smashed the Chiefs' pre-season Bronco
When Otago hosts Bay of Plenty in an NPC semi-final in Dunedin on Friday night, the halfback duel will likely feature a showdown b…
Adam Julian
14 Oct 2025, 17:37
Opinion
The four stand out performers from the NPC quarter-finals
Both NPC semi-finals will be in the South Island after Canterbury and Otago withstood brave challenges from Waikato and Counties M…
Adam Julian
13 Oct 2025, 15:42
Ex-SVNS flyer finishes stunning Bay of Plenty try in quarter-final win
Former All Blacks Sevens flyer Fehi Fineanganofo scored a try of the season contender when the Bay of Plenty needed it in a win ov…
Finn Morton
10 Oct 2025, 22:01
Seven All Blacks released: Team lists for NPC quarter-finals
All Blacks Samipeni Finau, Luke Jacobson and Anton Lienert-Brown headline Waikato’s team for their NPC quarter-final away to Ota…
Finn Morton
08 Oct 2025, 16:50
Seven All Blacks released for NPC quarter-finals
Seven All Blacks will feature in the NPC quarter-finals this weekend, boosting the prospects of four of the teams competing to rea…
Ned Lester
07 Oct 2025, 15:14
Cam Roigard and Rieko Ioane two of 13 All Blacks released for NPC
Some good news finally came the way of All Blacks fans on Wednesday morning, with the news that Cam Roigard is set for a return to…
Ned Lester
16 Sep 2025, 15:02
16 All Blacks released to play provincial rugby
The All Blacks have released 16 players from their Rugby Championship squad to join their provinces this weekend for round five of…
Ben Smith
26 Aug 2025, 14:21
Opinion
The five top performers from round one of the NPC
The NPC is back, drawing enthusiastic crowds around the motu. Waikato opened the season with an epic Eden Park comeback.
Adam Julian
05 Aug 2025, 15:41
