Watch: Oli Mathis shows blistering speed in Waikato NPC defeat
Cook-Savage put the step on the covering defender, charging towards the Wellington line before being stopped just short.
Henry Lee
09 Aug 2025, 12:51
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The five top performers from round one of the NPC
The NPC is back, drawing enthusiastic crowds around the motu. Waikato opened the season with an epic Eden Park comeback.
Adam Julian
05 Aug 2025, 15:41
Watch: Possible All Black debutant fends off 30-Test midfielder in the NPC
It wasn’t an ideal situation for Havili, who will be trying hard to impress All Blacks head coach Scott Robertson.
Henry Lee
03 Aug 2025, 18:28
Watch: All Blacks Sevens ace scores stunning double in NPC nail-biter
All Blacks Sevens flyer Xavier Tito-Harris scored a scintillating double for Auckland in the NPC season opener.
Finn Morton
31 Jul 2025, 16:43
The $1 contract behind former All Black's NPC return after 3251 days
Lima Sopoaga is back in New Zealand, now repping the provincial colours of Waikato after more than 3000 days abroad, having played…
Ned Lester
30 Jul 2025, 20:41
Eight All Blacks released to play opening round of NPC
Eight All Blacks have been made available for NPC duties when the season kicks off later this week, bringing more starp ower to th…
Ned Lester
28 Jul 2025, 17:36
New England Free Jacks beat SaberCats to clinch historic three-peat
The Major League Rugby shield is staying in New England, with the Free Jacks securing a three-peat of titles by defeating the Hous…
Finn Morton
28 Jun 2025, 21:05
Interview
The Waikato young gun solving one of rugby players' 'obvious problems'
Many within the rugby fraternity will already know Tom Martin as a back-rower who cracked the Waikato NPC team in their 2021 premi…
Adam Julian
19 Dec 2024, 15:20
Full schedule announced for 2025 Major League Rugby season
Major League Rugby has unveiled a new-look schedule for the 2025 season, with teams competing for glory across a 16-week regular s…
Finn Morton
19 Nov 2024, 21:45
'They said I'm old': Halaholo drops career hint after disappointment
Former Wales centre Willis Halaholo has been left without a club following the Super Rugby Pacific squad announcements despite a s…
Josh Raisey
12 Nov 2024, 2:47
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
Du'Plessis Kirifi: 'It’s no surprise' NPC final went to 100 minutes
Lions’ captain Du’Plessis Kirifi has praised his team's overall effort. “Wasn’t sure if we had it in the bag till about th…
Henry Lee
26 Oct 2024, 15:51
History and grief culminate in title for 'soldier' Jackson Garden-Bachop
Jackson Garden-Bachop turned 100 yesterday, the first Wellington player since Tana Umaga in 2007 to reach that milestone.
Adam Julian
26 Oct 2024, 14:02
93rd-minute penalty decides all-time classic NPC Final as Wellington win
Wellington Lions have taken out the 2024 National Provincial Championship (NPC) title after an epic 23-20 win over Bay of Plenty.
Finn Morton
25 Oct 2024, 21:36
‘Get them on the ropes': Bay of Plenty captain looks ahead to NPC Final
Bay of Plenty captain Kurt Eklund is hoping to lead the province to its first National Provincial Championship title in 48 years.
Finn Morton
24 Oct 2024, 19:34
Former All Black makes shock return for NPC final
Former All Black hooker Hika Elliot has been named in the No. 16 jersey for Wellington in Saturday's NPC final vs Bay of Plenty.
Ned Lester
24 Oct 2024, 14:42
