The ‘rogue’ reason that’s contributed to the NPC’s success in 2024
Commentator Grant Nisbett has credited “rogue” results as one reason behind the National Provincial Championship’s success i…
Finn Morton
15 Oct 2024, 17:55
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Bay of Plenty’s long wait: When the 2024 semi-finalists last won the NPC
The Steamers won the first-ever National Provincial Championship title 48 years ago, but they haven’t won the national competiti…
Finn Morton
14 Oct 2024, 20:32
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
Opinion
NPC quarter-finals: Son of legend dominates, forgotten All Black makes case
The semi-finals are set in the NPC with Wellington hosting Waikato and Canterbury travelling to Bay of Plenty. Here are the top pe…
Adam Julian
13 Oct 2024, 14:30
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 best performers from round six of the NPC
The National Provincial Championship is in full swing with six rounds of competition completed.
Adam Julian
18 Sep 2024, 17:40
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
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
Opinion
Is this the best piece of recruitment from the Super Rugby off-season?
There were a few noteworthy pick-ups in the New Zealand Super Rugby Pacific squads announced on Tuesday but it's a shrewd bit of b…
Tom Vinicombe
26 Oct 2022, 7:08
Time ticks for Anton Lienert-Brown as All Black misses final round of NPC
Despite aiming for a return to action in the final round of the NPC regular season, Anton Lienert-Brown has been omitted from the …
Tom Vinicombe
01 Oct 2022, 7:49
Watch: 21-year-old fullback ignites try-of-the-season contender from inside 22
21-year-old fullback Tepaea Cook-Savage has set up a try-of-the-year contender in Wednesday's NPC clash between Waikato and Southl…
Sam Smith
14 Sep 2022, 7:21
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
Watch: Roger Tuivasa-Sheck gets ex-All Black with goose step
Recently capped All Black midfielder Roger Tuivasa-Sheck has produced a wicked goose step in the NPC clash between Auckland and Wa…
Sam Smith
10 Sep 2022, 15:25
McKenzie returns to No 10 for Waikato while RTS gets a midfield run for Auckland
Currently sitting undefeated at the top of the Odds conference, Waikato will face a litmus test at home this weekend when they tak…
Tom Vinicombe
08 Sep 2022, 8:39
Anton Lienert-Brown targeting return to play in final weeks of NPC
While Ian Foster may believe the midfield partnership between David Havili and Rieko Ioane is starting to flourish for the All Bla…
Sam Smith
08 Sep 2022, 7:23
