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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Kyren Taumoefolau stars as Tasman start NPC season with thrilling win
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Finn Morton
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Analysis
Report: URC finalists Leinster and Bulls suffer from fan fatigue
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Jon Newcombe
15 Jun 2026, 7:08
Irish province snubbed in URC 2025/26 Dream Team vote
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Jon Newcombe
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Groundbreaking ref Hollie Davidson in contention for another career 'first'
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Junior Bok handed Sharks debut days after U20 TRC triumph
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Josh Raisey
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Mark Jones: 'That’s quite a rarity in modern day sport'
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Simon Thomas
11 May 2026, 4:13
Bulls move Willie Le Roux to lesser seen position for Zebre Parma
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Two Italy internationals headline list of 7 new deals at URC strugglers
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