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

Ranfurly Shield holders Hawke's Bay are the first team to five victories in the National Provincial Championship.

The Tasman Mako posted fourth straight victory of the NPC season, while Auckland suffer fourth loss.

A late try to Grant Williams sealed a stunning South Africa comeback to defeat the All Blacks at Ellis Park.

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

Nelson College have become the first school to book their spot for the National 1st XV Championship.

A strong second half has propelled Hawke's Bay to their fourth straight win to open the NPC season.

For the second time in as many weeks, the Heartland Championship's Bill Osborne Taonga is on the move.

All Blacks Sevens star Leroy Carter confirms he will make his Super Rugby Pacific debut in a Chiefs jersey.

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

The Tasman Mako stayed perfect, while Auckland remained winless after Saturday's NPC action.

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

NZR confirm All Blacks assistant coach Leon MacDonald has departed the coaching group.

The path to rugby's National 1st XV Championship comes into focus as regional competitions reach their end.

Calf injuries will prevent All Blacks Patrick Tuipulotu and Stephen Perofeta from travelling to South Africa.

The Bill Osborne Taonga is heading to the South Island for whitebait season after Buller victory over East Coast.

Round 2 of FPC highlighted by Canterbury just keeping the JJ Stewart Memorial Trophy against Waikato.

There were narrow victories for Wellington, Bay of Plenty and Waikato in the last matches of NPC Round 2.

An irresistible first half has propelled the All Blacks to a big redemption win over Argentina at Eden Park.

Hawke's Bay defeat tenacious Southland 31-17 to retain the Ranfurly Shield at McLean Park.