Former All Black’s surprise praise for NPC versus Super Rugby Pacific
There’s no competition quite like New Zealand’s National Provincial Championship. Soon, a champion will be crowned.
Finn Morton
04 Oct 2024, 18:49
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Cam Roigard in line for comeback as 16 All Blacks made available for NPC
Cam Roigard is set to return from injury on Saturday afternoon when Counties Manukau play in the NPC's final regular season round.
Finn Morton
02 Oct 2024, 16:09
Opinion
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
David Havili set for Ranfurly Shield clash as 12 All Blacks released to NPC
12 members of the All Blacks’ Rugby Championship squad that have today been released to represent their Provincial Unions.
Finn Morton
11 Sep 2024, 16:41
Former All Blacks hooker Norm Hewitt dies aged 55
Former All Blacks hooker Norm Hewitt has died at the age of 55 following a battle with motor neurone disease.
Josh Raisey
16 Jul 2024, 2:32
New World Rugby backed MLR club to boost USA's World Cup competitiveness
USA Rugby, Major League Rugby (MLR), and World Rugby have embarked on a groundbreaking strategic partnership with the announcement…
Ian Cameron
19 Jan 2024, 5:50
Interview
‘They'll bounce back’: MLR pioneer Lance Williams confident league 'will grow’
Utah Warriors veteran Lance Williams is confident that the competition is “going to grow” in the wake of a tough period for No…
Finn Morton
10 Dec 2023, 4:21
Exclusive
'I am horrified... what it does to the national team is catastrophic'
The feel-good factor around American rugby after winning the right to stage the men’s Rugby World Cup tournament in 2031 and the…
Chris Jones
08 Dec 2023, 3:14
New Zealand's esteemed Ranfurly Shield trophy trashed in party rampage
New Zealand Rugby will confiscate and repair the coveted Ranfurly Shield from recent winners Hawke's Bay after their players broke…
AAP
02 Oct 2023, 2:09
Watch: TJ Perenara fires up and takes on Hawkes Bay prop after teammate chopped
All Black halfback TJ Perenara was fired up during Wellington's Ranfurly Shield challenge with Hawkes Bay.
Sam Smith
17 Sep 2022, 16:01
Brodie Retallick to make injury return in Ranfurly Shield defence
While Brodie Retallick won't feature for the All Blacks in Christchurch this weekend, the former World Rugby Player of the Year co…
Tom Vinicombe
26 Aug 2022, 8:05
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
Austin Gilgronis disqualified from MLR playoffs
Major League Rugby (MLR) has announced that the Austin Gilgronis have been disqualified from the end-of-season playoffs after viol…
Ian Cameron
03 Jun 2022, 7:52
Brumbies sign Australian-qualified Hawke's Bay and NZ sevens star
The Brumbies have signed Hawke's Bay and All Blacks Sevens star Ollie Sapsford, who is qualified to play for the Wallabies, on a t…
Alex McLeod
02 Nov 2021, 22:23
Moana Pasifika sign Hurricanes duo to add experience to squad
Moana Pasifika added talent and experience to their inaugural playing squad by signing two Hurricanes stars ahead of next year's S…
Alex McLeod
25 Oct 2021, 20:26
Moana Pasifika sign exciting Kiwi youngster Lincoln McClutchie
Moana Pasifika have announced promising young playmaker Lincoln McClutchie as the ninth player signing of their inaugural Super Ru…
Alex McLeod
19 Oct 2021, 19:26
