Liam Messam named for 100th cap as Damian McKenzie dons No 10 for Waikato
Waikato have named a side that should attract plenty of eyes when they take on Hawke's Bay this weekend.
Tom Vinicombe
05 Aug 2022, 2:20
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Six All Blacks named in Waikato's squad for NPC season
Waikato Rugby is pleased to announce their initial 38-man Bunnings Warehouse National Provincial Championship (NPC) squad for the …
Sam Smith
20 Jul 2022, 21:34
Damian McKenzie's return to New Zealand confirmed following Japan sabbatical
All Blacks star Damian McKenzie's return to New Zealand has been confirmed following a six-month spell in Japanese club rugby.
Alex McLeod
16 Jun 2022, 21:31
'I didn't want to play anymore': D'Angelo Leuila's rise from the ashes
D'Angelo Leuila had every intention of giving up on rugby at the beginning of 2021. Now, he's an NPC champion.
Tom Vinicombe
11 Jan 2022, 13:30
Interview
Why Cortez Ratima chose Chiefs over Crusaders: 'A chance to represent my people'
When Cortez Ratima mapped out his future following his final year of high school in 2018, the young halfback wasn’t expecting to…
Tom Vinicombe
08 Dec 2021, 13:39
Clayton McMillan compares new Chiefs halfback to former All Black
In Brad Weber, the Chiefs have arguably the second-best halfback in New Zealand at their disposal and in 2022, they'll have two ex…
Tom Vinicombe
28 Nov 2021, 5:41
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
Half's time
Promising Chiefs halfback Xavier Roe has finally earned himself a start after an exceptional provincial season.
Tom Vinicombe
04 Jun 2021, 2:48
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
New Zealand's unluckiest player lands Super Rugby gig in Australian capital
Former NZ Under 20s player James Tucker has always been earmarked for great things but injuries have curtailed his career to date.…
Online Editors
05 Jan 2021, 18:12
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
Watch: Try of the season banked in Chiefs derby as backs and forwards combine for outrageous score
The All Blacks may be long gone from New Zealand's provincial competition but that doesn't mean the excitement has left the Mitre …
Online Editors
07 Nov 2020, 18:46
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 DCâ…
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
