Opinion
The four top performers from round three of the Hilux NPC
The third round of the NPC saw some landmark records established and new contenders emerge.
Adam Julian
16 Aug 2026, 23:43
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WRU statement: 'Highly personal insults and attacks' directed at staff
The WRU have decried what they have described as'highly personal insults and attacks' directed at their staff and members of the b…
Ian Cameron
16 Aug 2026, 3:40
Scarlets beef up their pack with Super Rugby's Chris Apoua
The Scarlets have bolstered their front row options ahead of the 2026-2027 United Rugby Championship campaign by signing Moana Pas…
Neil Fissler
13 Aug 2026, 5:27
Crusaders pry Maori All Black away from Blues to fill gaping midfield hole
The Crusaders have taken the first step in rebuilding their midfield stocks for the 2027 season by signing versatile Northland and…
Ned Lester
12 Aug 2026, 19:07
Interview
Canterbury's latest Ranfurly Shield hero describes chaotic Otago win
Dominic Gardiner wrote himself into Ranfurly Shield folklore in Canterbury’s successful 19-15 challenge against Otago at Forsyth…
Adam Julian
12 Aug 2026, 15:35
Canterbury grind past Otago to regain Ranfurly Shield for 18th time
All Blacks first-five Richie Mo'unga was a steady hand for the away side on Sunday afternoon, while Jamie Hannah and Brodie McAlis…
Henry Lee
08 Aug 2026, 20:57
Interview
Ranfurly Shield not only thing at stake for Corey Kellow against Otago
Corey Kellow isn’t a player who seeks the limelight. The dogged openside flanker, however, has scored a try in his last five NPC…
Adam Julian
05 Aug 2026, 20:14
Opinion
The three performers of the week from Hilux NPC round one
Northland are second after pulling clear of Manawatu 40-14. All Blacks Sevens winger Brady Rush touched down twice.
Adam Julian
02 Aug 2026, 13:49
Richie Mo'unga keeps cards close over possible All Blacks return
Now that Mo'unga has returned successfully, Rennie could fly the No.10 in at any stage of the Greatest Rivalry Tour, if any player…
Henry Lee
01 Aug 2026, 19:07
Scarlets pen open letter to worried 'supporters, staff, stakeholders and partners'
The Scarlets have penned an open letter to club supporters after it was revealed this week that either they or the Ospreys will fa…
Ian Cameron
01 Aug 2026, 3:23
Richie Mo'unga completes dream Canterbury homecoming with game-winner
It was a tight 80 minutes, but turned into a dream homecoming for the 56-Test All Black when he darted over for a game-winning try…
Ned Lester
01 Aug 2026, 3:03
Analysis
Boks edged out by France in Nations Championship 'power play' rankings
Using data from ITV Rugby statisticians, Hillsport Media, we've worked out which team is the most ruthless at punishing opposition…
Jon Newcombe
31 Jul 2026, 6:00
Opinion
Five emerging players to watch this NPC season
The 50th NPC sees Canterbury enter 2026 as champions with a roster that suggests it could repeat. There are 11 Super Rugby winners…
Adam Julian
30 Jul 2026, 19:36
Richie Mo'unga: 'It's been on my mind, what the comeback would look like'
Richie Mo'unga says he's prepared for every scenario as he chases an All Blacks recall after three seasons in Japan.
Ned Lester
30 Jul 2026, 17:06
WRU officially confirm they will axe either Ospreys or Scarlets
The Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) has officially confirmed that Welsh rugby will move to a three-team professional model from the start …
Ian Cameron
30 Jul 2026, 2:10
James Ramm among 10 Western Force players bound for NZ’s NPC
Wallabies hopeful James Ramm will play for New Zealand side Northland during the 2026 National Provincial Championship.
Finn Morton
29 Jul 2026, 22:03
