Opinion
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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Richie Mo'unga keeps cards close over possible All Blacks return
Now that Mo'unga has returned successfully, Rennie could fly the No.10 in at any stage of the Greatest Rivalry Tour, if any player…
Henry Lee
01 Aug 2026, 19:07
Richie Mo'unga completes dream Canterbury homecoming with game-winner
It was a tight 80 minutes, but turned into a dream homecoming for the 56-Test All Black when he darted over for a game-winning try…
Ned Lester
01 Aug 2026, 3:03
Opinion
Five emerging players to watch this NPC season
The 50th NPC sees Canterbury enter 2026 as champions with a roster that suggests it could repeat. There are 11 Super Rugby winners…
Adam Julian
30 Jul 2026, 19:36
Richie Mo'unga: 'It's been on my mind, what the comeback would look like'
Richie Mo'unga says he's prepared for every scenario as he chases an All Blacks recall after three seasons in Japan.
Ned Lester
30 Jul 2026, 17:06
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
Canterbury Rugby elevate Alex Robertson to NPC head coach
Current New Zealand U20's co-coach and Canterbury assistant Alex Robertson has been elevated to the head coach role, after being w…
Henry Lee
14 Dec 2025, 22:26
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.
Finn Morton
04 Nov 2025, 18:08
The best performances from Canterbury's win over Otago in the NPC final
Canterbury conquered Otago 36-28 in the NPC final to again become New Zealand’s premier rugby province.
Adam Julian
25 Oct 2025, 17:55
Canterbury end eight-year NPC title drought with win over Otago
Canterbury have brought an end to their eight-year title drought in New Zealand’s National Provincial Championship.
Finn Morton
24 Oct 2025, 21:51
Interview
Liam Coltman: The former All Black chasing Otago's 'dream' title
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…
Adam Julian
24 Oct 2025, 15:08
Canterbury and Otago team lists locked and loaded for NPC final
The teams are in for the 2025 Bunnings NPC final, with an experienced Canterbury outfit hosting the up-and-comers of Otago.
Ned Lester
21 Oct 2025, 19:04
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
Canterbury book NPC final spot with dominant win over Hawke’s Bay
Canterbury will host Otago in the NPC final next weekend after running away with a clinical win over Hawke’s Bay in Christchurch…
Finn Morton
18 Oct 2025, 0:58
