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
Wrecking ball Tevita Li set for North Harbour homecoming
North Harbour have bolstered their stocks both up front and out wide ahead of this year's NPC, bringing in two players with ample …
Tom Vinicombe
24 Jun 2022, 2:51
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
Former cross-code All Black announces retirement from professional rugby
A former dual-code New Zealand representative has announced his retirement from professional rugby at the age of 31.
Alex McLeod
27 May 2022, 21:34
Former England wing Denny Solomona signs with New Zealand NPC team
Former England wing and cross-code international Denny Solomona has signed with a New Zealand provincial side for the upcoming NPC…
Sam Smith
06 Mar 2022, 22:26
'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
Tonga wing Walter Fifita has joined Glasgow with immediate effect
Walter Fifita will become the fifth Tongan to play for Glasgow after Fainga’anuku, Puafisi, Halanukonuka and Lokotui.
Sam Smith
12 Oct 2021, 5:49
North Harbour recruit former All Blacks trainee, lose capped flanker
North Harbour will likely be without one of their star players for the length of the upcoming NPC season - but they've brought in …
Tom Vinicombe
22 Jul 2021, 15:49
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
Former All Blacks selector and inaugural North Harbour coach passes away
Former All Blacks selector and USA, Bristol and North Harbour coach Peter Thorburn has passed away following a short illness.
Online Editors
25 Jan 2021, 16:35
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
Home comforts
Bryn Gatland has finally landed his dream contract at the Chiefs.
Tom Vinicombe
01 Dec 2020, 13:36
Hawke's Bay clinch promotion to Mitre 10 Cup Premiership after strolling to third Championship final victory
Hawke's Bay have secured their third Mitre 10 Cup Championship title in nine years after cruising to a 36-24 victory over Northlan…
Alex McLeod
27 Nov 2020, 0:35
