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
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
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
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
Cohen Norrie: 'I’ve always dreamed of playing for Auckland'
“Personally, I’ve always dreamed of playing for Auckland. Having the opportunity to become a fulltime rugby player was a huge …
Adam Julian
27 Jul 2026, 22:37
Analysis
Report: URC finalists Leinster and Bulls suffer from fan fatigue
An extensive report by The Rugby Paper into the regular-season attendances in Europe's three main leagues shows Bordeaux-Begles wa…
Jon Newcombe
15 Jun 2026, 7:08
Irish province snubbed in URC 2025/26 Dream Team vote
For the first time since the inception of the United Rugby Championship in 2021, Munster Rugby do not have a single player in the …
Jon Newcombe
03 Jun 2026, 4:14
Exclusive
URC ref tsar warns of 'zero-tolerance' if creeping player problem doesn't improve
United Rugby Championship referees’ boss Tappe Henning has warned players to expect a crackdown on backchat to referees in the p…
Neil Fissler
29 May 2026, 4:50
Groundbreaking ref Hollie Davidson in contention for another career 'first'
In February, Davidson became the first woman to take charge of a men’s Six Nations game.
Neil Fissler
26 May 2026, 8:56
URC fixtures 2026/27: Leinster get tricky start but Stormers will be pleased
Leinster will have little time to ease themselves into the 2026/27 United Rugby Championship season after the fixture list handed …
Josh Raisey
19 May 2026, 5:27
Junior Bok handed Sharks debut days after U20 TRC triumph
South Africa U20 fly-half Vusi Moyo will make his debut for the Sharks on Saturday when they host Zebre in the final round of the …
Josh Raisey
14 May 2026, 5:36
Mark Jones: 'That’s quite a rarity in modern day sport'
Jac Morgan has been labelled a sporting rarity after marking his final home appearance for the Ospreys with a late match-winning t…
Simon Thomas
11 May 2026, 4:13
