Watch: Ex-NZ U20 playmaker's clever try as Hawke’s Bay stay unbeaten
Former New Zealand U20 playmaker Will Cole took the opportunity to start an NPC match at 10 with both hands.
Finn Morton
27 Aug 2026, 18:35
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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
Wallaby among try-scorers as Hawke’s Bay maintain unbeaten start
Capped Wallaby Darby Lancaster scored his first provincial try in Hawke’s Bay colours on Friday evening, in a big win over Manaw…
Finn Morton
21 Aug 2026, 18:23
Interview
Harry Godfrey opens up on ‘frustrating’ injury setbacks and NPC return
Harry Godfrey has played an integral role in that early-season success, making another promising return from an injury spell.
Finn Morton
10 Aug 2026, 19:16
Interview
'Rugby can be humbling': The rise of breakout Magpies star Hunter Morrison
Hunter Morrison has packed a lifetime into a few years. He represented New Zealand at the Barbarians, Under 19, and Under 20 level…
Adam Julian
06 Aug 2026, 19:29
Highlanders bolster 2027 squad with two international recruits
"He is experienced at Super Rugby level and his versatility will be important in a tough tournament like Super Rugby Pacific. He 
Henry Lee
03 Aug 2026, 17:28
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
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
Harry Godfrey set for long-awaited return after missing Super season
Hawke’s Bay have named a strong side to tackle Wellington in the opening round of New Zealand’s National Provincial Championsh…
Finn Morton
29 Jul 2026, 17:40
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
All Blacks reunite with former assistant ahead of South Africa tour
The Maori All Blacks head coach led his side to a 38-31 victory over the Japan XV at the Paloma Mizuho Stadium in Nagoya, Japan la…
Henry Lee
27 Jul 2026, 5:14
Fissler Confidential: James O'Connor deal close; French points-machine in big demand
James O’Connor is understood to be set to return to Western Force to finish his career where it began, when he became the younge…
Neil Fissler
25 Jul 2026, 7:00
Ioane Moananu secures Super Rugby return to New Zealand on two-year deal
Moananu enjoyed a breakout season with the Crusaders in 2025, starting six of 12 appearances for the club and scoring five tries a…
Ned Lester
21 Jul 2026, 15:58
Former All Blacks coach, Maori ABs captain headline Hurricanes departures
“Bailyn and Tevita, in particular, are half centurions and have made a huge contribution to the team over a number of years. We …
Henry Lee
18 Jul 2026, 22:07
