Rugby World Cup hopeful Shannon Frizell named for Tasman return
Shannon Frizell's All Blacks return bid is finally set to get underway this weekend when Tasman venture south to face Otago in a h…
Ned Lester
09 Sep 2026, 15:17
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The three top performers from round six of the Hilux NPC
With 12 tries in six games, he’s only three short of the record for most tries by a player in a single NPC Division I season of …
Adam Julian
06 Sep 2026, 14:30
Interview
The former England U18 star thriving after taking a chance in New Zealand
Worboys scored 23 points, kicking nine goals from nine attempts: five penalties and four conversions, as Manawatu snapped North Ha…
Adam Julian
04 Sep 2026, 16:07
SVNS Watch: All Blacks Sevens stars in action as NPC ramps up
RugbyPass gives a low down on the action this weekend in the world of sevens, and key players set to make a splash.
Nick Wasiliev
04 Sep 2026, 15:27
Opinion
The four top performers from round five of the Hilux NPC
Northland retained the Ranfurly Shield with a 20-10 win against Tasman that looked like it came out of the other side of a hangove…
Adam Julian
30 Aug 2026, 15:40
Interview
Tasman back firepower against surging Northland with Ranfurly Shield on line
Ranfurly Shield fever has gripped Northland after the Taniwha demolished defending NPC champions Canterbury 36-12 in Christchurch …
Adam Julian
29 Aug 2026, 4:09
USA Eagles hopeful goes first overall in 2026 MLR College Draft
With the first pick in the 2026 Major League Rugby College Draft, Old Glory DC have taken hard-working loose forward Logan Balling…
Finn Morton
27 Aug 2026, 16:18
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Aussie presence in NPC grows as RA’s high-performance director weighs in
Rugby Database reported on X that there had been 27 Australian-born players in the provincial competition across the opening three…
Finn Morton
26 Aug 2026, 20:50
The international prospects chasing their dreams in MLR College Draft 2026
The Major League Rugby College Draft 2026 is less than 24 hours away, with four New Zealanders looking to realise their profession…
Finn Morton
26 Aug 2026, 18:07
Opinion
The three top performers from round four of the Hilux NPC
The Log o’ Wood was last played in Whang?rei on September 22, 1979, when North Auckland lost to Auckland 9-3.
Adam Julian
23 Aug 2026, 14:47
Kyren Taumoefolau’s remarkable try-scoring NPC season continues
Tasman Mako winger Kyren Taumoefolau has already scored 10 tries in the National Provincial Championship this season.
Finn Morton
21 Aug 2026, 20:12
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
Opinion
The four top performers from round three of the Hilux NPC
The third round of the NPC saw some landmark records established and new contenders emerge.
Adam Julian
16 Aug 2026, 23:43
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
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
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
