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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
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
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
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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
Fissler Confidential: James O'Connor deal close; French points-machine in big demand
James O’Connor is understood to be set to return to Western Force to finish his career where it began, when he became the younge…
Neil Fissler
25 Jul 2026, 7:00
Former All Blacks coach, Maori ABs captain headline Hurricanes departures
“Bailyn and Tevita, in particular, are half centurions and have made a huge contribution to the team over a number of years. We …
Henry Lee
18 Jul 2026, 22:07
Super Rugby Pacific ditches lucky loser in new format with more games
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30 Jun 2026, 18:50
The Steve Tandy verdict on Baa-Baas win as George North makes candid admission
Head coach Steve Tandy declared Wales’ win over the Barbarians a “brilliant hit-out” for their Nations Championship opener w…
PA
27 Jun 2026, 11:58
Wales pip the Barbarians despite try double from George North
Wales won successive games for the first time since the 2023 World Cup with a 33-31 victory over the Barbarians at Allianz Stadium…
PA
27 Jun 2026, 9:18
Wales player ratings vs Barbarians | 2026
Wales have warmed up for their Nations Championship opener against Fiji in Cardiff next week with a 33-31 win against the Barbaria…
Joe Harvey
27 Jun 2026, 8:30
Kieran Hardy identifies Bok who has ‘point to prove’ when Barbarians face Wales
Kieran Hardy feels Faf de Klerk “has something to prove” as he steps out of the Wales shadows for an Allianz Stadium duel with…
PA
26 Jun 2026, 11:15
'It's a shame': Wales camp react as Christ Tshiunza 'deemed unavailable'
Wales boss Steve Tandy admits it is a “shame” new Sale signing Christ Tshiunza will be unavailable because of the Welsh Rugby …
PA
26 Jun 2026, 1:39
Four uncapped players receive Wales call to face the Barbarians
Four players are in line to make their Wales debuts after Steve Tandy named his side to face the Barbarians at Twickenham's Allian…
Josh Raisey
25 Jun 2026, 5:31
Two World Cup-winning Springboks to start for Barbarians against Wales
Faf de Klerk will captain the Barbarians when they take on Wales at Twickenham's Allianz Stadium on Saturday, a week after helping…
Josh Raisey
24 Jun 2026, 7:56
'I needed a new environment... you get to learn a lot off them'
Dillon Lewis says he never gave up on playing for Wales as he prepares to end a spell of over two years in the international wilde…
PA
24 Jun 2026, 6:17
