Blues lure another rising talent north from Highlanders
The youngster ended his rookie Super Rugby Pacific campaign with three starts, including a try on debut, after replacing the injur…
Ned Lester
06 Aug 2026, 17:45
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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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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
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
Blues re-sign 'well-respected leader' Taufa Funaki
The Blues have locked down halfback Taufa Funaki on a new two-year deal in their latest off-season move.
Ned Lester
23 Jul 2026, 20:36
Former All Blacks coach, Maori ABs captain headline Hurricanes departures
“Bailyn and Tevita, in particular, are half centurions and have made a huge contribution to the team over a number of years. We …
Henry Lee
18 Jul 2026, 22:07
Cam Millar finds new Super Rugby Pacific home after Highlanders exit
Millar has emerged as one of New Zealand's most promising playmakers throughout his four seasons with the Highlanders, and his 85 …
Ned Lester
13 Jul 2026, 18:40
Report: La Rochelle find Uini Atonio successor in rising Chiefs powerhouse
The 25-year-old is listed at 120 kg and 185 cm, and helped the Chiefs to a competition-best 96.8 per cent success rate at scrum ti…
Ned Lester
11 Jul 2026, 18:10
Blues extend 'exceptional young talent' Payton Spencer on long-term deal
Newly capped Maori All Black Payton Spencer has committed to the Blues for another three seasons.
Ned Lester
07 Jul 2026, 18:14
Tamati Ellison signing sees former All Blacks coaches reunite at Blues
Maori All Blacks coach Tamati Ellison has joined Jason Holland's coaching group at the Blues for the 2027 season.
Ned Lester
02 Jul 2026, 15:37
Chiefs announce shock departure of All Black Samipeni Finau
An All Black since 2023, the bruising blindside flanker played 75 games for the Chiefs, 33 for Waikato and 12 for the national tea…
Ned Lester
30 Jun 2026, 20:00
Super Rugby Pacific ditches lucky loser in new format with more games
Super Rugby Pacific has announced key changes to the 2027 season and playoff format, adjusting to the absence of Moana Pasifika an…
Ned Lester
30 Jun 2026, 18:50
Western Force lure Chiefs prop Reuben O’Neill to Perth
The Western Force have added front-row depth in the form of Chiefs 51-cap Chiefs prop Reuben O'Neill.
Ned Lester
24 Jun 2026, 21:09
