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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
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Jona Nareki on the All Blacks' new 'beast', Otago's new star and Wellington's woes
For Otago winger Jona Nareki, losing the Ranfurly Shield to Canterbury and then also to Manawatu in the same week would have been …
Adam Julian
20 Aug 2026, 22:38
Canterbury grind past Otago to regain Ranfurly Shield for 18th time
All Blacks first-five Richie Mo'unga was a steady hand for the away side on Sunday afternoon, while Jamie Hannah and Brodie McAlis…
Henry Lee
08 Aug 2026, 20:57
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
Lucas Casey doubles as Otago run riot in 'Stag Day' win over Southland
The 2026 chapter of the iconic 'Stag Day' has ended in another win for Otago, with star flanker Lucas Casey giving All Blacks sele…
Ned Lester
01 Aug 2026, 0:43
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
All Blacks snub Lucas Casey opens up on breakthrough season
Otago enjoyed their best NPC season since 2005 last year, successfully challenging for the Ranfurly Shield against Canterbury in C…
Adam Julian
28 Jul 2026, 15:39
Fabian Holland named for Otago return ahead of All Blacks squad naming
Reigning World Rugby Breakthrough Player of the Year Fabian Holland is in line for his first minutes since February 6, just three …
Ned Lester
23 Jul 2026, 15:26
The best performances from Canterbury's win over Otago in the NPC final
Canterbury conquered Otago 36-28 in the NPC final to again become New Zealand’s premier rugby province.
Adam Julian
25 Oct 2025, 17:55
Canterbury end eight-year NPC title drought with win over Otago
Canterbury have brought an end to their eight-year title drought in New Zealand’s National Provincial Championship.
Finn Morton
24 Oct 2025, 21:51
Interview
Liam Coltman: The former All Black chasing Otago's 'dream' title
This Saturday, the 35-year-old will come off the bench for his 104th Otago match in a sold-out NPC final against Canterbury at Apo…
Adam Julian
24 Oct 2025, 15:08
'Change that narrative': Otago coach pinpoints season's 'turning point'
After a lengthy dry spell, Otago are finally back in the NPC final, having found their rhythm in a revelatory 2025 season.
Ned Lester
21 Oct 2025, 19:57
Canterbury and Otago team lists locked and loaded for NPC final
The teams are in for the 2025 Bunnings NPC final, with an experienced Canterbury outfit hosting the up-and-comers of Otago.
Ned Lester
21 Oct 2025, 19:04
Opinion
The top performers from the NPC semi-finals as South Island dominates
Canterbury will host Otago in Saturday’s NPC final after both South Island outfits achieved resounding semi-final victories.
Adam Julian
18 Oct 2025, 17:40
