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
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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
Hadleigh Parkes back in New Zealand, named on weekend NPC bench
The soon to be 37-year-old finished up finished a four-season stint earlier this year in Japan League One, spending two years with…
Liam Heagney
29 Aug 2024, 1:05
New World Rugby backed MLR club to boost USA's World Cup competitiveness
USA Rugby, Major League Rugby (MLR), and World Rugby have embarked on a groundbreaking strategic partnership with the announcement…
Ian Cameron
19 Jan 2024, 5:50
Interview
‘They'll bounce back’: MLR pioneer Lance Williams confident league 'will grow’
Utah Warriors veteran Lance Williams is confident that the competition is “going to grow” in the wake of a tough period for No…
Finn Morton
10 Dec 2023, 4:21
Exclusive
'I am horrified... what it does to the national team is catastrophic'
The feel-good factor around American rugby after winning the right to stage the men’s Rugby World Cup tournament in 2031 and the…
Chris Jones
08 Dec 2023, 3:14
Huge blow for US rugby as former MLR winner reportedly goes bust
Reports suggest that Major League Rugby is in for another blow, as Rugby New York appear to be the latest team to go under.
Grant Constable
06 Dec 2023, 8:43
MLR reveals ‘unfortunate’ league update before 2024 season
Major League Rugby has confirmed the unfortunate news that the Toronto Arrows will cease operations immediately and not compete in…
Finn Morton
27 Nov 2023, 17:26
Canada's sole MLR representative name not-for-profit as lead partner for 2023
Ahead of the 2023 Major League Rugby season, the Toronto Arrows have announced that they have selected the Toronto Inner-City Rugb…
Online Editors
15 Feb 2023, 4:08
Watch: Counties Manukau's new flying Fijian wing rips Manawatu for a double
Counties Manukau have uncovered an exciting Fijian flyer, with winger Peniasi Malimali scorching the Manawatu Turbos.
Sam Smith
10 Sep 2022, 16:03
Dumped All Blacks coach Plumtree lands on feet with new side
Axed All Blacks forwards coach John Plumtree has found himself a new role just weeks after he got his marching orders from the NZR…
Ian Cameron
21 Aug 2022, 7:49
Brett Cameron's signing creates backline conundrum for Hurricanes
Four years following the departure of Beauden Barrett, the Hurricanes will once again have an All Black running the cutter at firs…
Tom Vinicombe
27 Jul 2022, 3:42
Departing All Black leaves NZ playing 'best rugby of his career'
It won't necessarily happen overnight, but Brett Cameron's move to Japan will sure eventually be acknowledged for the loss that it…
Tom Vinicombe
30 Nov 2021, 7:56
Aaron Smith continues unbeaten run in NPC as Manawatu beat Otago
All Blacks star Aaron Smith has made it two wins from as many outings in his return to provincial rugby as Manawatu beat Otago 27-…
Alex McLeod
01 Oct 2021, 23:02
Aaron Smith returns to action following six-week match-less spell
All Blacks star Aaron Smith has successfully returned to action at provincial level following a six-week sideline spell.
Alex McLeod
24 Sep 2021, 22:18
