Canterbury reclaimed the Bunnings NPC crown with a 36-28 victory over Otago in Christchurch their 15th national title but first since 2017.

Canterbury worked their way into the the Bunnings NPC final with a win over Hawke's Bay to face Otago PHOTO: BUNNINGS NPC Canterbury have earned their place in an all-South Island NPC final, with a strong second half to beat Hawke's Bay 43-19 in their semi-final at Christchurch. Second-five Dallas McLeod scored a quick double midway through the second half to to help with the win and secure the final hosting rights against neighbours Otago for the title next weekend. LATEST H

Otago have confirmed their place in the 2025 Bunnings NPC final, after a 41-17 victory over Bay of Plenty in the first of the semi-finals at Forsyth Barr Stadium in Dunedin on Friday night.

Otago have been joined by Bay of Plenty and Hawke’s Bay in the semi-finals of the 2025 Bunnings NPC. 

Otago have taken the Ranfurly Shield from Canterbury in an NPC thriller in Christchurch, with a 38-36 victory.

Otago and Waikato score their second wins of the NPC season to move into the top-eight.

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.

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

A large group of the All Blacks squad will return to National Provincial Championship action this weekend.

A day after Counties Manukau took down league-leading Wellington, Otago said 'Hold my Speight's'.

The Manawatū Cyclones cap a memorable season by conquering Otago in FPC Championship final.

The Tasman Mako remain the NPC's lone unbeaten team. But again took it down to the wire.

The Farah Palmer Cup's Championship final is set, while two of four Premiership semifinalists are locked in.

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

Perhaps looking ahead to a Ranfurly Shield challenge, Wellington barely remained unscathed in the NPC.

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

Counties Manukau Heat scamper eight points clear at the top of the FPC Premiership after four rounds.

North Harbour's outside backs have run amok to upset Waikato in the National Provincial Championship.

Otago have reclaimed the Lin Colling Memorial Trophy, holding off Auckland in the final minutes in the NPC.