Teams, form and storylines: Pacific Nations Cup semi-final guide
The Asahi Super Dry Pacific Nations Cup 2026 semi-finals are taking place this weekend as part of a double-header at Osaka’s Han…
Finn Morton
11 Sep 2026, 0:25
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Super Round locks in host city and five-match schedule for 2027 return
Super Round will return to Christchurch’s One NZ Stadium next season, with Super Rugby Pacific unveiling the five-match schedule…
Finn Morton
10 Sep 2026, 17:25
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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
Triston Reilly to captain First Nations & Pasifika XV in historic match
ACT Brumbies recruit Triston Reilly will captain the First Nations & Pasifika XV in a historic clash with a Tonga President’s XV…
Finn Morton
02 Sep 2026, 19:01
'One-week wonders': Dave Rennie's All Blacks on World Rankings shortlist
The All Blacks' stay at the top of the World Rugby Men's Rankings only lasted one week after they fell to a 33-26 defeat to South …
Jon Newcombe
31 Aug 2026, 7:09
World Rugby statement: November's Nations Cup fixtures
World Rugby has confirmed the fixture schedule for the second phase of the inaugural Nations Cup, with 18 matches to be played acr…
Ian Cameron
31 Aug 2026, 6:25
Opinion
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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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
Dual international Willis Halaholo announces retirement
Former Wales and Tonga centre Willis Halaholo has announced his retirement at the age of 36.
Josh Raisey
17 Aug 2026, 4:10
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
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
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
