Opinion
Four of best performers from round six of the NPC
The National Provincial Championship is in full swing with six rounds of competition completed.Â
Adam Julian
18 Sep 2024, 17:40
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The pride behind All Black helping Tasman Mako defend Ranfurly Shield
For the first time ever, Tasman Mako have successfully defended their status as the current holders of the Ranfurly Shield.
Finn Morton
15 Sep 2024, 18:52
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
Ex-All Blacks hooker Dane Coles confirms new coaching gig
The Wellington Lions have announced that former All Black Dane Coles will join as a spot coach for the 2024 Bunnings Warehouse NPC…
Ian Cameron
22 Jul 2024, 3:44
Former All Blacks hooker Norm Hewitt dies aged 55
Former All Blacks hooker Norm Hewitt has died at the age of 55 following a battle with motor neurone disease.
Josh Raisey
16 Jul 2024, 2:32
Interview
'It’s funny people say New Zealand rugby isn’t physical: Ex-England international Shields on being back home
Brad Shields is back home in Wellington and flourishing for the Lions in the NPC. On Saturday he played the entire 80 minutes in t…
Adam Julian
03 Sep 2023, 23:25
'They are key cogs': How the Wellington Lions can have an NPC dynasty
Former All Blacks hooker James Parsons believes Wellington can have an NPC dynasty if experienced campaigners stay at the nation 
Finn Morton
30 Oct 2022, 17:25
Opinion
Is this the best piece of recruitment from the Super Rugby off-season?
There were a few noteworthy pick-ups in the New Zealand Super Rugby Pacific squads announced on Tuesday but it's a shrewd bit of b…
Tom Vinicombe
26 Oct 2022, 7:08
Chiefs fullback reportedly being targeted by new NRL side
The Chiefs could be set to lose another player if rumours out of Australia are to be believed.
Sam Smith
05 Oct 2022, 8:42
All Blacks bolster Auckland for quarter-final showdown with Harbour
Auckland have fought their way to an NPC quarter-final against North Harbour but have paid a heavy price and will be without a sle…
Tom Vinicombe
05 Oct 2022, 7:35
Young Wellington star Riley Higgins inks deal with Hurricanes
20-year-old Wellington second five-eighth Riley Higgins has put pen to paper for the Hurricanes, signing a two-year deal with the …
Tom Vinicombe
04 Oct 2022, 9:14
Time ticks for Anton Lienert-Brown as All Black misses final round of NPC
Despite aiming for a return to action in the final round of the NPC regular season, Anton Lienert-Brown has been omitted from the …
Tom Vinicombe
01 Oct 2022, 7:49
Watch: TJ Perenara fires up and takes on Hawkes Bay prop after teammate chopped
All Black halfback TJ Perenara was fired up during Wellington's Ranfurly Shield challenge with Hawkes Bay.
Sam Smith
17 Sep 2022, 16:01
Wellington end 14-year Ranfurly Shield drought with win over Hawke's Bay
It's been a long time between drinks for Wellington, but the Lions have finally ended their Ranfurly Shield drought with a 19-12 w…
Tom Vinicombe
17 Sep 2022, 2:03
Watch: 21-year-old fullback ignites try-of-the-season contender from inside 22
21-year-old fullback Tepaea Cook-Savage has set up a try-of-the-year contender in Wednesday's NPC clash between Waikato and Southl…
Sam Smith
14 Sep 2022, 7:21
Watch: Lions fullback Ruben Love hits magic line for try against Otago
Young Wellington Lions fullback Ruben Love was on fire in the first half against Otago, breaking open the defence with succinct li…
Sam Smith
11 Sep 2022, 15:11
