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Otago upset Wellington, Waikato snatch victory
Otago and Waikato score their second wins of the NPC season to move into the top-eight.
2 days ago


Away wins for Taranaki, Tasman, Canterbury
Taranaki, Canterbury and Hawke's Bay have remained perfect in the National Provincial Championship.
4 days ago


Stags stampede to beat Manawatu in NPC
The Southland Stags have recorded their first win of the National Provincial Championship season.
5 days ago


Northland overcome Southland in NPC
Replacement hooker james Mullan played a starring role in Northland's 22-17 win over Southland in the second week of the 2025 NPC in Whangarei.
Aug 9


Taranaki keep Log o' Wood to open NPC
Early season blues were not obvious in an exciting opening round of the NPC over the weekend.
Aug 4


Sopoaga caps Waikato comeback NPC win
Waikato stage remarkable comeback win to open the 2025 National Provincial Championship season.
Aug 1


Ryan Martin new Northland Taniwha coach
The Northland Rugby Union has confirmed a new coach for the 2025 NPC season with Ryan Martin appointment in charge of the Northland Taniwha.
May 6


NZR regional referees squads confirmed
A revamped regional referee squad programme features 82 of the country’s top and emerging referees split across five regional squads
Apr 8


Exciting matchups to open NPC season
Domestic rugby will hit the ground running in August with the 2025 NPC draw announced on Monday.
Mar 17


Wellington face Bay of Plenty for NPC title
Bay of Plenty have the chance to win just their second NPC title, and first since 1976, against Wellington.
Oct 22, 2024


Cantabs roll Tasman in NPC quarterfinals
Canterbury have dominated Tasman 62-14 at Lansdowne Park in Blenheim to advance to the NPC semifinals.
Oct 14, 2024


BOP, Waikato into NPC semis after close wins
Two dramatic Saturday NPC quarterfinals with hosts Bay of Plenty winning over Hawke's Bay while Waikato turned the tables on Taranaki
Oct 12, 2024


Wellington Lions battle past Counties Manukau
The Wellington Lions advance to the National Provincial Championship semifinals for a third straight season.
Oct 12, 2024


Hurricanes looking for new first-five for 2025
A potential shortage of No 10's in Super Rugby Pacific in 2025 as the Hurricanes search for a new pivot.
Oct 10, 2024


Fourteen All Blacks to play NPC quarterfinals
A total of 14 players from the All Blacks squad announced this week will be available to represent their teams in the NPC quarterfinals.
Oct 10, 2024


Taranaki win Ranfurly Shield off Tasman
The Ranfurly Shield is on the move again with Taranaki too strong as they challenged and beat Tasman in Nelson
Oct 6, 2024


Otago surge into NPC top-eight, for now
Having done their part, Otago will now sweat out Saturday's National Provincial Championship matches.
Oct 5, 2024


Multiple All Blacks return to NPC action
A large group of the All Blacks squad will return to National Provincial Championship action this weekend.
Oct 3, 2024


Tasman beat Auckland, retain Log o' Wood
A strong second half showing has seen Tasman retain the Ranfurly Shield, beating Auckland 31-17.
Oct 3, 2024


NPC wins for Harbour, Waikato, Taranaki
In a National Provincial Championship round of surprises, North Harbour added another on Sunday.
Sep 30, 2024
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