Rugby World Cup hopeful Shannon Frizell named for Tasman return
Shannon Frizell's All Blacks return bid is finally set to get underway this weekend when Tasman venture south to face Otago in a h…
Ned Lester
09 Sep 2026, 15:17
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The three top performers from round six of the Hilux NPC
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 …
Adam Julian
06 Sep 2026, 14:30
SVNS Watch: All Blacks Sevens stars in action as NPC ramps up
RugbyPass gives a low down on the action this weekend in the world of sevens, and key players set to make a splash.
Nick Wasiliev
04 Sep 2026, 15:27
All Blacks XV forward joins defending Super Rugby Pacific champions
Defending Super Rugby Pacific champions the Hurricanes have added an All Blacks XV forward to their roster.
Finn Morton
03 Sep 2026, 15:41
‘Making that kid proud’: Taha Kemara leaves Crusaders to chase Chiefs dream
Taha Kemara used to kick the ball around FMG Stadium Waikato as a Year 7 school student, hoping to one day pull on the Chiefs jers…
Finn Morton
02 Sep 2026, 22:30
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The four top performers from round five of the Hilux NPC
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…
Adam Julian
30 Aug 2026, 15:40
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Tasman back firepower against surging Northland with Ranfurly Shield on line
Ranfurly Shield fever has gripped Northland after the Taniwha demolished defending NPC champions Canterbury 36-12 in Christchurch …
Adam Julian
29 Aug 2026, 4:09
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Aussie presence in NPC grows as RA’s high-performance director weighs in
Rugby Database reported on X that there had been 27 Australian-born players in the provincial competition across the opening three…
Finn Morton
26 Aug 2026, 20:50
Opinion
The three top performers from round four of the Hilux NPC
The Log o’ Wood was last played in Whang?rei on September 22, 1979, when North Auckland lost to Auckland 9-3.
Adam Julian
23 Aug 2026, 14:47
Kyren Taumoefolau’s remarkable try-scoring NPC season continues
Tasman Mako winger Kyren Taumoefolau has already scored 10 tries in the National Provincial Championship this season.
Finn Morton
21 Aug 2026, 20:12
The domestic league supplying 13 of Rugby's Greatest Rivalry Test players
Japan Rugby League One’s influence on the international game will be in plain sight when Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry gets underwa…
Ian Cameron
21 Aug 2026, 2:16
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The four top performers from round three of the Hilux NPC
The third round of the NPC saw some landmark records established and new contenders emerge.
Adam Julian
16 Aug 2026, 23:43
Crusaders pry Maori All Black away from Blues to fill gaping midfield hole
The Crusaders have taken the first step in rebuilding their midfield stocks for the 2027 season by signing versatile Northland and…
Ned Lester
12 Aug 2026, 19:07
Highlanders bolster 2027 squad with two international recruits
"He is experienced at Super Rugby level and his versatility will be important in a tough tournament like Super Rugby Pacific. He 
Henry Lee
03 Aug 2026, 17:28
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The three performers of the week from Hilux NPC round one
Northland are second after pulling clear of Manawatu 40-14. All Blacks Sevens winger Brady Rush touched down twice.
Adam Julian
02 Aug 2026, 13:49
Kyren Taumoefolau stars as Tasman start NPC season with thrilling win
A star-studded Tasman Mako side has started the 2026 National Provincial Championship with a nail-biting 31-29 win over North Harb…
Finn Morton
31 Jul 2026, 18:32
