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.

Hawke's Bay defeat tenacious Southland 31-17 to retain the Ranfurly Shield at McLean Park.

A hard grafting 22-13 win for the Southland Stags in the southern derby against neighbours Otago.

The 2024 NPC starts this weekend, with seven games played the country and Taranaki the defending champions.