The Highlanders have confirmed the signing of exciting Taranaki playmaker, Josh Jacomb for the 2027 and 2028 Super Rugby Pacific seasons.

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

Barbarians coach Robbie Deans has picked six former All Blacks and another five New Zealanders for this weekend's game against South Africa in Cape Town.

A remarkable four tires from replacement Bailyn Sullivan has delivered the Hurricanes a 35-17 win over the Chiefs.

With the Crusaders on the bye week it's up to the Hurricanes and Chiefs to take charge in Super Rugby Pacific.

A number of changes to Clayton McMillan's All Blacks XV side to challenge Georgia in Montpellier.

The Ranfurly Shield is on the move again with Taranaki too strong as they challenged and beat Tasman in Nelson

Taranaki have won their third straight match in the National Provincial Championship, perhaps fortuitously.

Defending champions Taranaki have started the new NPC season where they left off the last.