Has the procession of top-class first-five's ended at the Crusaders? They've confirmed former Wallaby international, James O'Conner for 2025

Waikato will host Canterbury in the Farah Palmer Cup's Premiership final in Hamilton on Saturday.

A strong second half showing has seen Tasman retain the Ranfurly Shield, beating Auckland 31-17.

Ireland have scored a comeback win on the opening day of WXV1 2024 with a memorable victory against Black Ferns against the odds.

The Blues will host the Chiefs in a repeat of this year's Super Rugby Pacific final, in the opening round of next year's competition.

In a National Provincial Championship round of surprises, North Harbour added another on Sunday.

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

Caleb Clarke scores two tries as the All Blacks pull away in second half for a 33-13 victory over the Wallabies.

The Black Ferns have made plenty of changes to their side to take on Ireland in their opening WXV 1 game.

Counties Manukau have caused the biggest shock result of the National Provincial Championship season.

Defending Meads Cup champions South Canterbury the first to secure a top-four Heartland Championship finish.

Crusaders confirm Leicester Fainga’anuku will return for the 2026 season on a two-year deal.

The All Black have made a significant change to their staring XV with Beauden Barrett at first five for Damian McKenzie

Ricky Riccitelli enhances case the 2024 National Provincial Championship is the Year of the Hooker.

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

Black Ferns Sevens co-captain Sarah Hirini has recommitted to New Zealand Rugby through until 2026.

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

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

A storming first half was enough for the All Blacks to retain the Bledisloe Cup despite a poor second half.

Defending champions Taranaki have sent a warning to the rest of the National Provincial Championship.