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
Canterbury blast Tasman with record score in quarter-final
Canterbury have booked a ticket to the Bunnings NPC semi-finals after thrashing Tasman by a record score 62-14 in Blenheim.
Ben Smith
12 Oct 2024, 21:31
Why ‘lucky’ Tasman could have an edge in NPC quarter against Canterbury
Finlay Christie is confident that Tasman will be up to the task on Sunday afternoon when the Mako host rivals Canterbury in an NPC…
Finn Morton
11 Oct 2024, 15:40
Melbourne Rebels launch lawsuit against Rugby Australia
In a claim filed to the Federal Court on Wednesday, the club is seeking a declaration that it can resume control of the Rebels so …
AAP
09 Oct 2024, 0:30
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
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
Wallaby Sam Talakai agrees URC switch after Rebels' demise
United Rugby Championship winners Glasgow Warriors have signed former Melbourne Rebels tighthead prop Sam Talakai ahead of the upc…
Josh Raisey
21 Aug 2024, 4:28
Opinion
Jake White: 'I feel for Joe Schmidt, the problems run so much deeper'
You see, if you look at where they are today, it’s not because of what happened last week, last month or last year, it is becaus…
Jake White
13 Aug 2024, 2:22
Wallaby Lukhan Salakaia-Loto finds familiar home at Reds
Another chip from the Rebels' demise has fallen, with Wallaby forward Lukhan Salakaia-Loto making the move back to Queensland.
Ned Lester
02 Aug 2024, 21:08
Ex-Rebels captain Rob Leota becomes latest Wallaby to join Waratahs
Former Melbourne Rebels captain and Wallaby Rob Leota is the latest marquee addition to the NSW Waratahs.
Finn Morton
30 Jul 2024, 16:23
Reds continue signing spree by recruiting Wallabies prop & an Olympian
Former Melbourne Rebels players Matt Gibbon and Lachie Anderson have put pen to paper for next season.
Finn Morton
15 Jul 2024, 22:45
