James O’Connor completes stunning full-circle Super Rugby return
James O’Connor is returning to where it all began at Super Rugby level, having signed with the Western Force for the 2027 season…
Finn Morton
01 Sep 2026, 17:59
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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
Former Wallaby Nic White part of Force coaching staff for Super Rugby AUS
Former Wallabies scrum-half Nic White is part of the Western Force coaching staff for the 2026 Super Rugby AUS campaign.
Finn Morton
26 Aug 2026, 17:07
Western Force promote former Blues U20s prospect to Super Rugby squad
Former Blues Under-20s prospect Luke Aiken has been added to the Western Force squad for the 2027 Super Rugby Pacific season.
Finn Morton
24 Aug 2026, 20:16
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
Western Force sign ‘dominant’ ball-runner to fill vital physical void
Former Crusaders U20s Academy prospect Netani Baleisomosomo has earned an opportunity in Super Rugby Pacific with the Western Forc…
Finn Morton
18 Aug 2026, 17:05
Opinion
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
State rivalries renewed as Super Rugby AUS and U16 schedules confirmed
Rugby Australia have confirmed the draws for the 2026 Super Rugby AUS and Super Rugby U16 campaigns.
Finn Morton
04 Aug 2026, 22:21
Waratahs sign reigning Super Rugby AUS Player of the Tournament
Versatile playmaker Max Burey has sealed a move from the Western Force to the NSW Waratahs, signing a two-year deal.
Finn Morton
03 Aug 2026, 19:25
Wallabies-eligible Trevor Hosea seals Super Rugby return with Western Force
Former Wallabies squad member Trevor Hosea is returning home to Australia on a two-year deal with the Western Force.
Finn Morton
03 Aug 2026, 18:31
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
Former Australia U20 international inks new deal with the Western Force
Former Australia U20 international Taj Annan has re-signed with the Western Force for another two years.
Finn Morton
31 Jul 2026, 19:45
