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Four of the best NPC performers from round seven
In the NPC this season Higgins ranks in the top ten for carries, clean breaks, defenders beaten, and meters gained.
Adam Julian
24 Sep 2024, 16:15
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Day of NPC upsets sees competition favourites downed by winless Taranaki
Saturday's triple-header of NPC action has seen a trio of unfancied sides take home the spoils in three fascinating games across N…
Sam Smith
20 Aug 2022, 6:36
All Blacks release five players for provincial duty ahead of Bledisloe I
While Ian Foster won't reveal his 23 to take on the Wallabies in the opening Bledisloe Cup test of the year until tomorrow, it's a…
Tom Vinicombe
03 Aug 2021, 17:27
Former Wallabies centurion eyes unexpected return to NPC and Super Rugby in New Zealand
Former Wallabies centurion Sekope Kepu is eyeing a New Zealand rugby comeback after returning to the country following his exit fr…
Sam Smith
28 May 2021, 19:49
'I can't guarantee we're not going to lose jobs': The real effect COVID-19 had on Kieran Read and Counties Manukau
Ex-All Blacks captain Kieran Read speaks of his move to Counties Manukau in the midst of COVID-19 as part of the new RugbyPass Ins…
Alex McLeod
27 May 2021, 17:59
'Immature': Provincial union chairman slams NZRPA boss over latest twist in Silver Lake spat
NZRPA boss Rob Nichol's decision to leak confidential information to media amid the controversial Silver Lake saga has been labell…
Sam Smith
14 May 2021, 19:51
Black Ferns hold off New Zealand Barbarians while Wellington and Tasman secure crucial Mitre 10 Cup wins
When the Black Ferns met a New Zealand Barbarians side in Auckland on Saturday, there were high expectations for the national side…
Online Editors
14 Nov 2020, 16:06
Mitre 10 Cup derby round presents opportunity for fans to scout their Super Rugby side's upcoming talent
With the announcement of the 2021 Super Rugby squads set for December 1, opportunities for Kiwi rugby fans to catch a glimpse of t…
Alex McLeod
06 Nov 2020, 17:37
Watch: Former All Black scores stunning 75-metre try to shut down Counties Manukau comeback
Wellington loose forward Vaea Fifita is no stranger to scoring outstanding tries. His latest effort for Wellington was perhaps his…
Online Editors
24 Oct 2020, 21:42
Otago score huge upset in the capital as unpredictable Mitre 10 Cup continues
It's been the theme of the national provincial competition this year, with big names falling to minnows, surprising blowouts and t…
Online Editors
10 Oct 2020, 16:04
Kieran Read back on deck for Steelers side desperate for first win of campaign
Coach Tai Lavea has made a host of changes to the Counties Manukau Steelers ahead of their week three Mitre 10 Cup clash with Nort…
Online Editors
24 Sep 2020, 22:03
Injury robs Northland of All Blacks midfield as battle with defending champions arrives
Northland Taniwha's clash with reigning Premiership champions, the Tasman Mako, in Blenheim tonight will be the ideal springboard …
Online Editors
17 Sep 2020, 16:51
All Blacks contender David Havili returns for the Tasman Mako
The already mighty Mako are about to get even stronger ahead of their Round 2 Mitre 10 Cup clash with Northland on Friday evening.
Online Editors
16 Sep 2020, 18:10
Kieran Read's return to provincial rugby crashed by thirsty Tasman on the hunt
Kieran Read's first provincial game in 11 years ended with a somewhat predictable defeat to defending champions Tasman but the for…
Online Editors
12 Sep 2020, 14:09
Aaron Smith, Nehe Milner-Skudder named in Turbos' first team of the year
Aaron Smith’s long-awaited return to the green and white jersey will be via the bench when the Turbos take on Northland in Whang…
Online Editors
10 Sep 2020, 21:56
Jack Goodhue and Rene Ranger form crack Northland midfield for Manawatu showdown
Northland will be bolstered by All Blacks midfielder Jack Goodhue in their Sunday afternoon encounter with Manawatu and the Crusad…
Online Editors
10 Sep 2020, 17:43
