Bay of Plenty secure historic spot in NPC Final after beating Canterbury
Bay of Plenty are through to the NPC Final after a second-half point-scoring clinic saw them get the better of Canterbury.
Finn Morton
18 Oct 2024, 21:54
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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
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
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Heavy-hitters: Every Pro D2 team by height, weight and age
The upcoming Pro D2 season sees some absolute giants across the league, with the French second flight rivalling the Top 14, URC an…
Ian Cameron
05 Oct 2024, 1:51
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
Analysis
Pro D2's Foreign Legion: All 238 overseas players by club and country
The 2024/2025 season of the French Pro D2 is about to start, and the number of international players keeps growing with the likes …
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Son of Romania legend wanted by 3 French clubs
Taylor Gontineac has left now-relegated Pro D2 side Rouen Normandie and is currently pondering his next step, as three clubs are l…
Francisco Isaac
23 May 2024, 3:43
Exodus to Pro D2: 3 Lions among second flight combined XV
The French second division is set to witness an signifcant influx of rugby talent in the upcoming season, as a number of prominent…
Ian Cameron
10 Jul 2023, 7:16
Gloucester bring in five London Irish players, including Ben Donnell
Gloucester boss George Skivington has bolstered his squad for next season with the signing of five players from London Irish, the …
Liam Heagney
27 Jun 2023, 10:48
