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
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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
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
Cross leaves Dragons RFC to take top job at MLR franchise
Dragons defence coach Simon Cross is departing the URC to assume the role of head coach for Major League Rugby (MLR) team Old Glor…
Ian Cameron
07 Jul 2023, 6:30
Day of NPC upsets sees competition favourites downed by winless Taranaki
Saturday's triple-header of NPC action has seen a trio of unfancied sides take home the spoils in three fascinating games across N…
Sam Smith
20 Aug 2022, 6:36
Junior Sa'u makes code switch with a twist
Leigh’s former New Zealand international Junior Sa’u is to switch codes at the age of 34 after joining Washington Old Glory.
PA
17 Oct 2021, 1:05
'Immature': Provincial union chairman slams NZRPA boss over latest twist in Silver Lake spat
NZRPA boss Rob Nichol's decision to leak confidential information to media amid the controversial Silver Lake saga has been labell…
Sam Smith
14 May 2021, 19:51
All Blacks, Springboks, Los Pumas and Scottish internationals star in latest round of Major League Rugby
Current and former test stars from across New Zealand, South Africa, Argentina and Scotland were among those to have stood out in …
Alex McLeod
05 Apr 2021, 19:02
Five key matches to look out for after the 2021 Major League Rugby schedule release
Professional rugby is one step closer to returning to America’s shores with Major League Rugby revealing their schedule for the …
Finn Morton
10 Dec 2020, 8:38
Black Ferns hold off New Zealand Barbarians while Wellington and Tasman secure crucial Mitre 10 Cup wins
When the Black Ferns met a New Zealand Barbarians side in Auckland on Saturday, there were high expectations for the national side…
Online Editors
14 Nov 2020, 16:06
Mitre 10 Cup derby round presents opportunity for fans to scout their Super Rugby side's upcoming talent
With the announcement of the 2021 Super Rugby squads set for December 1, opportunities for Kiwi rugby fans to catch a glimpse of t…
Alex McLeod
06 Nov 2020, 17:37
Glasgow Warriors Gibbins the latest to swap PRO14 for MLR
Old Glory DC has signed Glasgow Warriors Co-Captain Callum Gibbins to a player-coaching contract. Gibbins will join Old Glory DC…
Online Editors
06 Nov 2020, 11:32
Otago score huge upset in the capital as unpredictable Mitre 10 Cup continues
It's been the theme of the national provincial competition this year, with big names falling to minnows, surprising blowouts and t…
Online Editors
10 Oct 2020, 16:04
