'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
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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
Otago outclass Bay of Plenty to advance to 2025 NPC final
Otago have claimed an NPC final berth for the first time in 20 years, roaring home to a 41-17 win over Bay of Plenty in front of m…
Ned Lester
17 Oct 2025, 1:31
Interview
Otago's new Ranfurly Shield cult hero on the path to Super Rugby Pacific
Lucas Casey etched his name into Ranfurly Shield folklore on September 20 when he scored two tries for Otago during their monument…
Adam Julian
15 Oct 2025, 19:18
NPC team lists: Finn Hurley returns as Otago name side for semi-final
Naitoa Ah Kuoi will captain Bay of Plenty in the absence of injured Kurt Eklund, as the Steamers look to continue their quest for …
Finn Morton
14 Oct 2025, 18:38
Interview
The U20 halfback who smashed the Chiefs' pre-season Bronco
When Otago hosts Bay of Plenty in an NPC semi-final in Dunedin on Friday night, the halfback duel will likely feature a showdown b…
Adam Julian
14 Oct 2025, 17:37
Opinion
The four stand out performers from the NPC quarter-finals
Both NPC semi-finals will be in the South Island after Canterbury and Otago withstood brave challenges from Waikato and Counties M…
Adam Julian
13 Oct 2025, 15:42
Cameron Millar after match-winning penalty: ‘We want those moments’
Cameron Millar stood tall when it mattered most for Otago, slotting an 82nd-minute penalty goal to sink Waikato 44-41.
Finn Morton
10 Oct 2025, 18:58
Watch: Why fans believe Dylan Pledger ‘should be in the All Blacks’
Dylan Pledger has emerged as a potential All Blacks bolter ahead of the Northern Tour, standing out in Otago's 44-41 win over Waik…
Finn Morton
10 Oct 2025, 16:24
Seven All Blacks released: Team lists for NPC quarter-finals
All Blacks Samipeni Finau, Luke Jacobson and Anton Lienert-Brown headline Waikato’s team for their NPC quarter-final away to Ota…
Finn Morton
08 Oct 2025, 16:50
Opinion
The four NPC performers of the week ahead of quarter-finals
Counties Manukau winning their fifth consecutive match to jump past Northland into eighth place. Canterbury got back on track with…
Adam Julian
08 Oct 2025, 15:08
'Remember his name': Otago's 'freakish' breakout star inspires Ranfurly win
The Ranfurly Shield has been bouncing around New Zealand in 2025 and arrived at its latest home this week following a superb perfo…
Ned Lester
24 Sep 2025, 20:16
Cam Roigard and Rieko Ioane two of 13 All Blacks released for NPC
Some good news finally came the way of All Blacks fans on Wednesday morning, with the news that Cam Roigard is set for a return to…
Ned Lester
16 Sep 2025, 15:02
16 All Blacks released to play provincial rugby
The All Blacks have released 16 players from their Rugby Championship squad to join their provinces this weekend for round five of…
Ben Smith
26 Aug 2025, 14:21
Opinion
The five NPC performers of the week for round two
The second round of the NPC saw Bay of Plenty, Canterbury and Hawke's Bay underscore their championship credentials while defendin…
Adam Julian
10 Aug 2025, 16:14
