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
Kyren Taumoefolau stars as Tasman start NPC season with thrilling win
A star-studded Tasman Mako side has started the 2026 National Provincial Championship with a nail-biting 31-29 win over North Harb…
Finn Morton
31 Jul 2026, 18:32
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
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
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
Opinion
How the Hurricanes rebuilt the roster to produce this masterpiece title
The Hurricanes became Super Rugby champions for the second time in history with the most complete final performance in the competi…
Ben Smith
21 Jun 2026, 16:06
Du’Plessis Kirifi’s take on where this Hurricanes side ranks all-time
"I feel like that was a very hard-earned championship – not just this season but for a few seasons now. We deserved that one aft…
Henry Lee
20 Jun 2026, 18:59
Opinion
The three top performers from the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific final
The Chiefs have become the Buffalo Bills of Super Rugby. Four straight losses in the competition’s Super Bowl, each essentially …
Adam Julian
20 Jun 2026, 17:30
Stephen Donald: 'They left 25 points out there, that's how good they were'
Both Donald, and former Hurricanes fullback Christian Cullen were in disbelief, after the home side obliterated the Chiefs on both…
Henry Lee
20 Jun 2026, 15:55
