20-year-old sparks 'New Zealand's answer to Kwagga Smith' hype
The 2024 NPC has introduced some new faces to the wider rugby public, and perhaps the rookie stealing the most spotlight is 20-yea…
Ned Lester
27 Oct 2024, 19:10
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Opinion
NPC semi-finals: Former Wales international and flanker-turned-wing star
The NPC Premiership final will be at Sky Stadium in Wellington at 2:30 pm next Saturday after Wellington beat Waikato 29-24 to set…
Adam Julian
19 Oct 2024, 14:37
The teams are in: Lineups confirmed for unpredictable NPC semi-finals
The stage is set for both NPC semi-finals with Bay of Plenty, Canterbury, Wellington and Waikato naming their teams.
Finn Morton
16 Oct 2024, 21:34
Why NPC table-toppers Wellington aren’t ‘too comfortable' before semis
Wellington finished on top at the end of the NPC regular season but they aren’t counting their chickens ahead of this weekend’…
Finn Morton
16 Oct 2024, 18:33
The ‘rogue’ reason that’s contributed to the NPC’s success in 2024
Commentator Grant Nisbett has credited “rogue” results as one reason behind the National Provincial Championship’s success i…
Finn Morton
15 Oct 2024, 17:55
What Wallabies hopeful Tane Edmed took out of stint in New Zealand’s NPC
NSW Waratahs playmaker Tane Edmed has taken a lot out of a successful stint across the ditch with North Harbour in New Zealand’s…
Finn Morton
14 Oct 2024, 22:13
Bay of Plenty’s long wait: When the 2024 semi-finalists last won the NPC
The Steamers won the first-ever National Provincial Championship title 48 years ago, but they haven’t won the national competiti…
Finn Morton
14 Oct 2024, 20:32
Analysis
By the numbers: The NPC's best performers of 2024
New Zealand's National Provincial Championship pits the various corners of the country's professional rugby community against one …
Ned Lester
14 Oct 2024, 15:33
Opinion
NPC quarter-finals: Son of legend dominates, forgotten All Black makes case
The semi-finals are set in the NPC with Wellington hosting Waikato and Canterbury travelling to Bay of Plenty. Here are the top pe…
Adam Julian
13 Oct 2024, 14:30
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
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
Round eight NPC: Snubbed All Black and NRL-bound winger star
In a wild week of results some big names stood out in round eight of the Bunnings NPC.
Adam Julian
01 Oct 2024, 13:16
Opinion
Four of best performers from round six of the NPC
The National Provincial Championship is in full swing with six rounds of competition completed.
Adam Julian
18 Sep 2024, 17:40
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
Opinion
Is this the best piece of recruitment from the Super Rugby off-season?
There were a few noteworthy pick-ups in the New Zealand Super Rugby Pacific squads announced on Tuesday but it's a shrewd bit of b…
Tom Vinicombe
26 Oct 2022, 7:08
Chiefs fullback reportedly being targeted by new NRL side
The Chiefs could be set to lose another player if rumours out of Australia are to be believed.
Sam Smith
05 Oct 2022, 8:42
