Canterbury end eight-year NPC title drought with win over Otago
Canterbury have brought an end to their eight-year title drought in New Zealand’s National Provincial Championship.
Finn Morton
24 Oct 2025, 21:51
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Liam Coltman: The former All Black chasing Otago's 'dream' title
This Saturday, the 35-year-old will come off the bench for his 104th Otago match in a sold-out NPC final against Canterbury at Apo…
Adam Julian
24 Oct 2025, 15:08
'Change that narrative': Otago coach pinpoints season's 'turning point'
After a lengthy dry spell, Otago are finally back in the NPC final, having found their rhythm in a revelatory 2025 season.
Ned Lester
21 Oct 2025, 19:57
Canterbury and Otago team lists locked and loaded for NPC final
The teams are in for the 2025 Bunnings NPC final, with an experienced Canterbury outfit hosting the up-and-comers of Otago.
Ned Lester
21 Oct 2025, 19:04
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
Canterbury book NPC final spot with dominant win over Hawke’s Bay
Canterbury will host Otago in the NPC final next weekend after running away with a clinical win over Hawke’s Bay in Christchurch…
Finn Morton
18 Oct 2025, 0:58
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
Interview
Otago's new Ranfurly Shield cult hero on the path to Super Rugby Pacific
Lucas Casey etched his name into Ranfurly Shield folklore on September 20 when he scored two tries for Otago during their monument…
Adam Julian
15 Oct 2025, 19:18
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
Interview
The U20 halfback who smashed the Chiefs' pre-season Bronco
When Otago hosts Bay of Plenty in an NPC semi-final in Dunedin on Friday night, the halfback duel will likely feature a showdown b…
Adam Julian
14 Oct 2025, 17:37
Opinion
The four stand out performers from the NPC quarter-finals
Both NPC semi-finals will be in the South Island after Canterbury and Otago withstood brave challenges from Waikato and Counties M…
Adam Julian
13 Oct 2025, 15:42
‘Walk off with our heads held high’: Counties Manukau’s fairytale run ends
Counties Manukau’s fairytale run in the 2025 NPC has come to an end, falling to Canterbury 23-15 in a 100-minute thriller on Sun…
Finn Morton
12 Oct 2025, 18:54
Canterbury clinch semi-final berth with extra-time victory in NPC classic
It was then that man again, who slotted a penalty from close to halfway, securing the home side's quarter-final victory in a Bunni…
Henry Lee
11 Oct 2025, 21:12
Cameron Millar after match-winning penalty: ‘We want those moments’
Cameron Millar stood tall when it mattered most for Otago, slotting an 82nd-minute penalty goal to sink Waikato 44-41.
Finn Morton
10 Oct 2025, 18:58
Watch: Why fans believe Dylan Pledger ‘should be in the All Blacks’
Dylan Pledger has emerged as a potential All Blacks bolter ahead of the Northern Tour, standing out in Otago's 44-41 win over Waik…
Finn Morton
10 Oct 2025, 16:24
‘Throw everything at it’: Counties Manukau look to continue fairytale run
Coach Reon Graham insists Counties Manukau are “going to throw everything” at Canterbury in their NPC quarter-final on Sunday.
Finn Morton
08 Oct 2025, 20:51
