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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
'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…
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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
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…
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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…
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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 …
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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
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
Jack Goodhue inks new deal with New Zealand, Crusaders
All Blacks, Crusaders and Northland midfielder Jack Goodhue has committed his long-term future to New Zealand.
Online Editors
09 Sep 2020, 13:39
Look who's back: All the New Zealand stars that have returned for a supersized Mitre 10 Cup
Every cloud has a silver lining and from a New Zealand rugby point of view, the silver lining of the COVID pandemic is undeniably …
Tom Vinicombe
08 Sep 2020, 15:40
How the Mitre 10 Cup is shaping up as New Zealand's most important provincial competition in years
Fans should get behind Mitre 10 Cup more than ever in 2020, and not just because All Blacks will be putting on their provincial st…
Michael Pulman
07 Sep 2020, 17:07
'I'm just happy to be alive': Blues midfielder retires from rugby after 19-hour operation
Matt Johnson is grateful to be alive and content to call time on his inspiring rugby career.
Online Editors
15 Jul 2020, 14:55
Mitre 10 Cup draw sees traditional powers get opportunity to seize Ranfurly Shield off Canterbury
A revised Mitre 10 Cup draw has been released today by New Zealand Rugby with the competition due to kick off on Friday 11 Septemb…
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24 Jun 2020, 15:44
