Big changes to Black Ferns for Ireland clash
The Black Ferns have made plenty of changes to their side to take on Ireland in their opening WXV 1 game.
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Sep 28
Counties Manukau tame the Lions in NPC
Counties Manukau have caused the biggest shock result of the National Provincial Championship season.
Sep 27
South Canterbury secure top-four finish
Defending Meads Cup champions South Canterbury the first to secure a top-four Heartland Championship finish.
Sep 26
Fainga’anuku set to return to Crusaders
Crusaders confirm Leicester Fainga’anuku will return for the 2026 season on a two-year deal.
Sep 26
Barrett in at No 10, Cane to play 100th
The All Black have made a significant change to their staring XV with Beauden Barrett at first five for Damian McKenzie
Sep 26
Four-try Riccitelli lifts Taranaki over Harbour
Ricky Riccitelli enhances case the 2024 National Provincial Championship is the Year of the Hooker.
Sep 25
Manawatu earn Farah Palmer Cup promotion
The Manawatū Cyclones cap a memorable season by conquering Otago in FPC Championship final.
Sep 23
Black Ferns’ Hirini stays with NZ Rugby
Black Ferns Sevens co-captain Sarah Hirini has recommitted to New Zealand Rugby through until 2026.
Sep 23
Tasman survive again with a late penalty
The Tasman Mako remain the NPC's lone unbeaten team. But again took it down to the wire.
Sep 22
NPC wins for Lions, Canterbury, Northland
The Wellington Lions score golden-point victory to extend their lead at the top of the NPC.
Sep 21
All Blacks hold off Wallabies comeback
A storming first half was enough for the All Blacks to retain the Bledisloe Cup despite a poor second half.
Sep 21
Bulls send message in Hawke's Bay romp
Defending champions Taranaki have sent a warning to the rest of the National Provincial Championship.
Sep 20
Tries, points galore in Heartland Championship
Running rugby was the phrase of the day in the latest round of the Heartland Championship.
Sep 20
JJ Stewart Trophy changes hands again
The Farah Palmer Cup's Championship final is set, while two of four Premiership semifinalists are locked in.
Sep 19
Manawatu snatch first win of NPC season
It was 386 days between success for Manawatū, but they can now claim a victory in the 2024 NPC.
Sep 17
De Groot returns to All Blacks, Newell out
The All Blacks bolstered by return of Ethan de Groot ahead of Bledisloe Cup and Rugby Championship test.
Sep 15
Tasman fend off Lions for Ranfurly Shield
The Tasman Mako created a bit of history, defending the Ranfurly Shield for the first time.
Sep 15
Black Ferns lose to England again
Black Ferns comfortably beaten by world No 1 side England at Twickenham in front of over 40,000.
Sep 15
Blowout NPC victories for Waikato, Harbour
Points flowed like the rain and records fell in the National Provincial Championship on Saturday.
Sep 14
Canterbury see off Southland in NPC
Canterbury solidify their place in the top-eight of the NPC after a tough win against Southland in Invercargill.
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