Canterbury reclaimed the Bunnings NPC crown with a 36-28 victory over Otago in Christchurch their 15th national title but first since 2017.

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 been joined by Bay of Plenty and Hawke’s Bay in the semi-finals of the 2025 Bunnings NPC. 

Otago have taken the Ranfurly Shield from Canterbury in an NPC thriller in Christchurch, with a 38-36 victory.

Sixteen members of the All Blacks Rugby Championship squad will represent their Provincial Unions in the Bunnings Warehouse National Provincial Championship this weekend.

Taranaki, Canterbury and Hawke's Bay have remained perfect in the National Provincial Championship.

The Crusaders and New Zealand Rugby have confirmed the return of Richie Mo’unga having signed with NZR, Crusaders and Canterbury Rugby for 18 months from July 2026 to December 2027.

Early season blues were not obvious in an exciting opening round of the NPC over the weekend.

Domestic rugby will hit the ground running in August with the 2025 NPC draw announced on Monday.

Bay of Plenty have the chance to win just their second NPC title, and first since 1976, against Wellington.

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

A total of 14 players from the All Blacks squad announced this week will be available to represent their teams in the NPC quarterfinals.

No Black Ferns, no problems for Waikato in the Farah Palmer Cup Premiership final on Saturday.

Waikato will host Canterbury in the Farah Palmer Cup's Premiership final in Hamilton on Saturday.

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

In a National Provincial Championship round of surprises, North Harbour added another on Sunday.

The Wellington Lions score golden-point victory to extend their lead at the top of the NPC.

The Farah Palmer Cup's Championship final is set, while two of four Premiership semifinalists are locked in.

Canterbury solidify their place in the top-eight of the NPC after a tough win against Southland in Invercargill.

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