Canterbury worked their way into the the Bunnings NPC final with a win over Hawke's Bay to face Otago PHOTO: BUNNINGS NPC Canterbury have earned their place in an all-South Island NPC final, with a strong second half to beat Hawke's Bay 43-19 in their semi-final at Christchurch. Second-five Dallas McLeod scored a quick double midway through the second half to to help with the win and secure the final hosting rights against neighbours Otago for the title next weekend. LATEST H

Otago have confirmed their place in the 2025 Bunnings NPC final, after a 41-17 victory over Bay of Plenty in the first of the semi-finals at Forsyth Barr Stadium in Dunedin on Friday night.

Eight NPC teams will welcome back members of the current All Blacks squad when round 8 kicks off this Friday, with thirteen players released to play for their provincial teams.

Several All Blacks will be unavailable for the start of the Rugby Championship after NZ Rugby revealed the extent of injuries

Canterbury have dominated Tasman 62-14 at Lansdowne Park in Blenheim to advance to the NPC semifinals.

Two dramatic Saturday NPC quarterfinals with hosts Bay of Plenty winning over Hawke's Bay while Waikato turned the tables on Taranaki

A large group of the All Blacks squad will return to National Provincial Championship action this weekend.

Twelve All Blacks will represent their provincial sides this weekend during Round 6 of the NPC.