Josh Goodhue on how the Ranfurly Shield has rallied the Northland region
The Log o’ Wood has been everywhere from Whangarei to Cape Reinga. It was successfully defended on August 30 against Tasman 20-1…
The Log o’ Wood has been everywhere from Whangarei to Cape Reinga. It was successfully defended on August 30 against Tasman 20-1…
Fast forward to 2026 and the Steelers are rank outsiders to beat holders Northland in Whangarei on Saturday.
Wellington had five New Zealand reps in 1884: Henry Roberts, Edwin “Ned” Davy, John Dumbell, Peter Webb and Hart Udy.
The openside flanker is the heartbeat of North Harbour, featuring in 45 of their last 49 games.
With the Top14 already underway, the Ligue Nationale de Rugby has released the salary cap figures for each club for the 2026/2…
With 12 tries in six games, he’s only three short of the record for most tries by a player in a single NPC Division I season of …
Ronan O'Gara is in talks with La Rochelle about extending his deal with the club until 2031, French outlet Sud Ouest have reported…
The French top tier has flexed over the past two seasons, but Toulouse have been the one constant. Will the champions make history…
Northland retained the Ranfurly Shield with a 20-10 win against Tasman that looked like it came out of the other side of a hangove…
Ranfurly Shield fever has gripped Northland after the Taniwha demolished defending NPC champions Canterbury 36-12 in Christchurch …
The Ligue Nationale de Rugby (LNR) has announced the distribution of €126.5m among the 30 clubs competing in the Top 14 and Pro …
Rugby Database reported on X that there had been 27 Australian-born players in the provincial competition across the opening three…
The Log o’ Wood was last played in Whang?rei on September 22, 1979, when North Auckland lost to Auckland 9-3.
Northland have brought an end to a Ranfurly Shield drought that stretches back almost 50 years, leaving players visibly emotional …
Northland have won the Ranfurly Shield for the first time since 1979 and claimed their first win in Christchurch since the late 19…
Tighthead prop Marcel Renata played 76 games for Auckland between 2015 and 2024, winning an NPC Premiership in 2018. Since 2025, h…