The teams are in: Lineups confirmed for unpredictable NPC semi-finals
The stage is set for both NPC semi-finals with Bay of Plenty, Canterbury, Wellington and Waikato naming their teams.
Finn Morton
16 Oct 2024, 21:34
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Why NPC table-toppers Wellington aren’t ‘too comfortable' before semis
Wellington finished on top at the end of the NPC regular season but they aren’t counting their chickens ahead of this weekend’…
Finn Morton
16 Oct 2024, 18:33
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
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
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
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
Opinion
Round nine NPC: Returning All Black makes statement, Highlanders' pair shine
Round nine of the Bunnings NPC saw Taranaki take the Ranfurly Shield off Tasman, two All Blacks return for Counties, and Southland…
Adam Julian
06 Oct 2024, 17:12
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
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
New England Free Jacks crowned back-to-back MLR champions
The New England Free Jacks have completed back-to-back MLR championships after beating Seattle Seawolves by 20-11 in San Diego at …
Ben Smith
04 Aug 2024, 15:43
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
Ma'a Nonu's San Diego Legion downed by Free Jacks in MLR final
The Free Jacks secured their first MLR Championship title by defeating Ma'a Nonu's San Diego Legion in a thrilling match in front …
Ian Cameron
09 Jul 2023, 5:23
Exclusive
'They turned up at the airport at 1am. Oh my god, it feels amazing’
Conquering the USA is rugby’s biggest punt. Major League Rugby remains in its infancy, yet the Rugby World Cups are North Americ…
Liam Heagney
18 Jun 2023, 3:00
