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
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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
Interview
Bay of Plenty sniff history: 'Times might have changed, the Shield hasn’t'
Bay of Plenty has a sorry Ranfurly Shield record with only two wins in 25 matches stretching back more than a century.
Adam Julian
13 Aug 2026, 22:06
Opinion
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
Opinion
Five emerging players to watch this NPC season
The 50th NPC sees Canterbury enter 2026 as champions with a roster that suggests it could repeat. There are 11 Super Rugby winners…
Adam Julian
30 Jul 2026, 19:36
Watch: Waikato score stunning try less than two minutes into NPC season
It took Waikato less than two minutes to score the opening points of the 2026 National Provincial Championship season.
Finn Morton
30 Jul 2026, 18:42
James Ramm among 10 Western Force players bound for NZ’s NPC
Wallabies hopeful James Ramm will play for New Zealand side Northland during the 2026 National Provincial Championship.
Finn Morton
29 Jul 2026, 22:03
Olympic medallists headline stacked All Blacks Sevens contingent in NPC
More than a dozen current and former All Blacks Sevens representatives will feature in the opening round of the 2026 NPC season.
Finn Morton
29 Jul 2026, 20:19
Richie Mo'unga named on Canterbury bench for NPC return
Returning All Blacks star Richie Mo'unga will be eased back into NPC rugby off the bench as the headliner of the first team naming…
Ned Lester
28 Jul 2026, 22:48
Interview
Adam Lennox ready to roll for Taranaki after All Black departures
Adam Lennox is one of Taranaki’s most important and versatile players. Since 2022, the halfback, winger and fullback has feature…
Adam Julian
28 Jul 2026, 19:40
Taranaki confirm Neil Barnes replacement with Chiefs assistant
Hoeata, a Taranaki stalwart himself, has recently spent time at both the Chiefs and the New Zealand U20's, while contributing to B…
Henry Lee
13 Apr 2026, 22:24
NZR Awards: All Blacks lock among nominees for NPC Player of the Year
New Zealand Rugby has unveiled the first round of award finalists ahead of its night of nights on December 11.
Finn Morton
04 Nov 2025, 18:08
Opinion
The top performers from the NPC semi-finals as South Island dominates
Canterbury will host Otago in Saturday’s NPC final after both South Island outfits achieved resounding semi-final victories.
Adam Julian
18 Oct 2025, 17:40
Otago outclass Bay of Plenty to advance to 2025 NPC final
Otago have claimed an NPC final berth for the first time in 20 years, roaring home to a 41-17 win over Bay of Plenty in front of m…
Ned Lester
17 Oct 2025, 1:31
NPC team lists: Finn Hurley returns as Otago name side for semi-final
Naitoa Ah Kuoi will captain Bay of Plenty in the absence of injured Kurt Eklund, as the Steamers look to continue their quest for …
Finn Morton
14 Oct 2025, 18:38
