New Zealand Rugby to consolidate Super Rugby and NPC from 2028
New Zealand rugby has moved to streamline its professional pathways and operations by consolidating the NPC and Super Rugby from 2…
Ned Lester
29 Oct 2026, 0:21
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Super Rugby Pacific wider training groups confirmed after nine-round draft
New Zealand's Super Rugby Pacific clubs have finalised their wider training groups (WTG) for the 2027 season, highlighting the cou…
Ned Lester
28 Oct 2026, 16:00
Another All Blacks Sevens flyer and new star playmaker headline 2027 Chiefs squad
The Chiefs have named 12 uncapped players in their 2027 squad, including a handful of unannounced new additions.
Ned Lester
27 Oct 2026, 19:00
Opinion
The three top performers of the NPC final and the biggest winner of all
Northland were brave, but when influential Sam Nock was yellow-carded in the 49th minute, the wheels were coming loose. Canterbury…
Adam Julian
26 Oct 2026, 21:29
Northland's fairytale finish falls short as Canterbury defend NPC crown
The home side trailed 21-10 at halftime, but stormed home in front of a sold-out home crowd to claim their 16th NPC title in their…
Henry Lee
25 Oct 2026, 19:59
NPC wraps up, SVNS stars to shine in WXV Global Series final fortnight
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
23 Oct 2026, 1:46
Interview
Corey Evans out to spoil Canterbury's party ahead of Crusaders move
Corey Evans simply refuses to go away. The Northland, Maori All Blacks, and Blues midfielder has signed with the Crusaders for Sup…
Adam Julian
22 Oct 2026, 18:18
Interview
The little brother of a Wallaby named to start in the NPC final
In 2025, fledgling professional Lachlan Hooper had just one option after Super Rugby Pacific: Whangarei.
Adam Julian
22 Oct 2026, 15:20
Newest All Black returns in Canterbury team for 2026 NPC final
The Hilux NPC final is upon us, and both Canterbury and Northland have named the teams that will run out at One New Zealand Stadiu…
Ned Lester
20 Oct 2026, 22:15
Chiefs lure All Blacks XV prop back to Hamilton
The Chiefs have signed All Blacks XV prop Tevita Mafileo to a two-year deal, bringing the former Hurricanes big man back to the cl…
Ned Lester
19 Oct 2026, 20:43
Opinion
The five top performers from the Hilux NPC semi-finals
Canterbury are 15-time title winners and are on a seven-game win streak. In their 38-28 semi-final win against Taranaki, they were…
Adam Julian
18 Oct 2026, 12:30
New Zealand Rugby statement: Court ruling in row over NRL team's name
New Zealand Rugby have issued a statement following a High Court ruling as they bid to block the use of the "Chiefs" name by a new…
Ian Cameron
16 Oct 2026, 2:20
New Zealand Rugby take legal action against incoming NRL club
New Zealand Rugby says it has tried and failed to engage the Australian Rugby League Commission (ARLC) on the matter of the NRL's …
Ned Lester
08 Oct 2026, 19:04
Hilux NPC scores big wins in 2026 match attendance and social media engagement
The 2026 Hilux NPC regular season has concluded with significant growth in several key metrics, including a 57 per cent rise in ma…
Ned Lester
06 Oct 2026, 20:50
Opinion
The three top performers from round nine of the Hilux NPC
Big city provinces Auckland, Wellington and Otago were all beaten. Auckland lost to Manawatu (40-34) for only the third time since…
Adam Julian
27 Sep 2026, 20:07
Beauden Barrett among fourteen All Blacks released for final Hilux NPC round
The squeeze is on for Dave Rennie's 34-man Bledisloe Cup squad, which is named on Tuesday.
Henry Lee
27 Sep 2026, 18:15
