Wallaby among try-scorers as Hawke’s Bay maintain unbeaten start
Capped Wallaby Darby Lancaster scored his first provincial try in Hawke’s Bay colours on Friday evening, in a big win over Manaw…
Finn Morton
21 Aug 2026, 18:23
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Interview
Du’Plessis Kirifi on shock centre switch and All Blacks omission
Wellington sprung a selection shock this week by naming flanker Du’Plessis Kirifi at inside centre ahead of a clash with Aucklan…
Finn Morton
06 Aug 2026, 20:43
Interview
Brayden Iose on Hurricanes' 'perfect storm', Aaron Smith and Manawatu royalty
On August 28, Manawatu officially marks its 140th Anniversary with a special dinner at Central Energy Trust Arena in Palmerston No…
Adam Julian
06 Aug 2026, 18:13
Du'Plessis Kirifi makes shock switch to midfield for Wellington
Wellington have thrown a curveball at old foes Auckland ahead of Saturday's NPC showdown, naming All Black Du'Plessis Kirifi at in…
Ned Lester
04 Aug 2026, 21:49
Watch: All Blacks snub Du'Plessis Kirifi stars in 19-point Hilux NPC loss
“So his job is to go away, keep working hard, be ready if an opportunity arises. I’d be surprised that we don’t call someone…
Henry Lee
02 Aug 2026, 14:30
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
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
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
Harry Godfrey set for long-awaited return after missing Super season
Hawke’s Bay have named a strong side to tackle Wellington in the opening round of New Zealand’s National Provincial Championsh…
Finn Morton
29 Jul 2026, 17:40
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
Interview
Adam Lennox ready to roll for Taranaki after All Black departures
Adam Lennox is one of Taranaki’s most important and versatile players. Since 2022, the halfback, winger and fullback has feature…
Adam Julian
28 Jul 2026, 19:40
Taranaki confirm Neil Barnes replacement with Chiefs assistant
Hoeata, a Taranaki stalwart himself, has recently spent time at both the Chiefs and the New Zealand U20's, while contributing to B…
Henry Lee
13 Apr 2026, 22:24
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
NPC-winner departs Wellington for Mo’unga's Toshiba Brave Lupus Tokyo
Wellington Rugby have confirmed the departure of outside back Tjay Clarke, who is leaving New Zealand’s shores for Japan.
Finn Morton
24 Oct 2025, 17:49
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
