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.

Before the Ranfurly Shield changed hands, the same happened with the JJ Stewart Memorial Trophy.

Tasman claim the Ranfurly Shield for the first time after defeating Hawke's Bay in a nailbiter in Napier.

A strong second half has propelled Hawke's Bay to their fourth straight win to open the NPC season.

The Tasman Mako stayed perfect, while Auckland remained winless after Saturday's NPC action.

Round 2 of FPC highlighted by Canterbury just keeping the JJ Stewart Memorial Trophy against Waikato.