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

Having done their part, Otago will now sweat out Saturday's National Provincial Championship matches.

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

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

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

Waikato have pulled away from Northland for their third NPC victory in their last four matches.

The Southland Stags rode their luck all the way to a bonus-point win in Whangarei on Friday night.

Hawke's Bay put on a show in their second successful Ranfurly Shield defence of the NPC season.

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.