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
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Wallabies hopeful James Ramm joins New Zealand NPC side before Force move
Ramm will play for Northland before linking up with the Force, who announced on February 24 that the winger was returning to Austr…
Finn Morton
30 Jun 2026, 16:03
NZR Awards: All Blacks lock among nominees for NPC Player of the Year
New Zealand Rugby has unveiled the first round of award finalists ahead of its night of nights on December 11.
Finn Morton
04 Nov 2025, 18:08
Opinion
The top performers from the NPC semi-finals as South Island dominates
Canterbury will host Otago in Saturday’s NPC final after both South Island outfits achieved resounding semi-final victories.
Adam Julian
18 Oct 2025, 17:40
Canterbury book NPC final spot with dominant win over Hawke’s Bay
Canterbury will host Otago in the NPC final next weekend after running away with a clinical win over Hawke’s Bay in Christchurch…
Finn Morton
18 Oct 2025, 0:58
NPC team lists: Finn Hurley returns as Otago name side for semi-final
Naitoa Ah Kuoi will captain Bay of Plenty in the absence of injured Kurt Eklund, as the Steamers look to continue their quest for …
Finn Morton
14 Oct 2025, 18:38
Opinion
The four stand out performers from the NPC quarter-finals
Both NPC semi-finals will be in the South Island after Canterbury and Otago withstood brave challenges from Waikato and Counties M…
Adam Julian
13 Oct 2025, 15:42
Seven All Blacks released: Team lists for NPC quarter-finals
All Blacks Samipeni Finau, Luke Jacobson and Anton Lienert-Brown headline Waikato’s team for their NPC quarter-final away to Ota…
Finn Morton
08 Oct 2025, 16:50
Opinion
The five NPC performers of the week for round two
The second round of the NPC saw Bay of Plenty, Canterbury and Hawke's Bay underscore their championship credentials while defendin…
Adam Julian
10 Aug 2025, 16:14
Watch: The last-minute try that booked Bay of Plenty’s place in NPC semis
Bay of Plenty are through to the NPC semi-finals after a dramatic last-minute try saw them beat Hawke’s Bay.
Finn Morton
11 Oct 2024, 20:43
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
Opinion
Four of the best NPC performers from round seven
In the NPC this season Higgins ranks in the top ten for carries, clean breaks, defenders beaten, and meters gained.
Adam Julian
24 Sep 2024, 16:15
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
Former All Blacks hooker Norm Hewitt dies aged 55
Former All Blacks hooker Norm Hewitt has died at the age of 55 following a battle with motor neurone disease.
Josh Raisey
16 Jul 2024, 2:32
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
