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
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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
Interview
Tasman back firepower against surging Northland with Ranfurly Shield on line
Ranfurly Shield fever has gripped Northland after the Taniwha demolished defending NPC champions Canterbury 36-12 in Christchurch …
Adam Julian
29 Aug 2026, 4:09
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
Kyren Taumoefolau’s remarkable try-scoring NPC season continues
Tasman Mako winger Kyren Taumoefolau has already scored 10 tries in the National Provincial Championship this season.
Finn Morton
21 Aug 2026, 20:12
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
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
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
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
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
