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
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Reds and Benetton to contest trophy named after Wallabies great
Michael Lynagh will be honoured with a new trophy to be contested by the Queensland Reds and Benetton Rugby.
Finn Morton
21 Oct 2026, 22:39
Hurricanes continue signing spree with new deal for Maori All Black Devery
The Hurricanes have reached terms on a one-year contract extension with hooker Jacob Devery, keeping him with the club for a sixth…
Ned Lester
21 Oct 2026, 20:24
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
'One of the brightest talents' in Hurricanes' arsenal signs on for more
The Hurricanes have signed a one-year contract extension with 23-year-old playmaker Harry Godfrey, who has recently returned to th…
Ned Lester
20 Oct 2026, 20:50
Hurricanes secure 'ever improving' All Black prop until 2029
"I’m grateful to be with this club and to be part of the Hurricanes family,” Lauaki said.
Henry Lee
18 Oct 2026, 16:45
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
'A genuine inspiration': One-cap All Black re-signs with Hurricanes
Brett Cameron has signed a one-year contract to stay with the Hurricanes for their 2027 title defence campaign as he looks to retu…
Ned Lester
15 Oct 2026, 15:57
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
Three takeaways from the 2026 Super Rugby AUS competiton
While the Force are the deserved winners, a lot has been gained by all four franchises from this albeit short competition.
John Ferguson
04 Oct 2026, 18:35
The rich get richer as new All Black Semisi Ta’eiloa picks new club
After Ardie Savea's signing with the Blues, Ta'eiloa's services were arguably the next hottest property from the Moana Pasifika co…
Ned Lester
01 Oct 2026, 13:07
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
Interview
Auckland first five Rico Simpson's 'live or die' philosophy on the attacking game
The 2024 and 2025 New Zealand Under-20s first-five or fullback is already a regular starter for Auckland in the NPC. As of Septemb…
Adam Julian
25 Sep 2026, 18:25
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…
Adam Julian
25 Sep 2026, 18:19
Eight-Test Wallaby returns as Brumbies chase breakthrough win
Eight-Test Wallabies rake Lachlan Lonergan is back in the ACT Brumbies matchday squad after minor off-season surgery.
Finn Morton
22 Sep 2026, 21:37
