Analysis
By the numbers: The NPC's best performers of 2024
New Zealand's National Provincial Championship pits the various corners of the country's professional rugby community against one …
Ned Lester
14 Oct 2024, 15:33
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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
Clayton McMillan’s key update on NPC Final before All Blacks XV's tour
All Blacks XV head coach Clayton McMillan insists those selected in the representative squad will still be available for the bigge…
Finn Morton
11 Oct 2024, 17:26
Watch: TJ Perenara signs off Wellington career with poetic try
TJ Perenara's farewell tour reached a special milestone on Friday night as the halfback donned the Wellington colours one final ti…
Ned Lester
11 Oct 2024, 15:07
The ‘harsh truths’ Wellington had to confront before NPC quarter-final
Wellington may have finished in top spot on the National Provincial Championship standings, but the Lions still have a point to pr…
Finn Morton
09 Oct 2024, 16:14
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
Opinion
Four of the best NPC performers from round seven
In the NPC this season Higgins ranks in the top ten for carries, clean breaks, defenders beaten, and meters gained.
Adam Julian
24 Sep 2024, 16:15
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
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
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
