Super Rugby unveils new playoffs format
Super Rugby Pacific has confirmed a convoluted six-team playoffs format for the 2025 season.
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Sep 12
Bill Osborne Taonga heads to Whanganui
It seems that no Heartland Championship team wants to keep the Bill Osborne Taonga.
Sep 12
Wellington escape Dunedin with sixth win
Perhaps looking ahead to a Ranfurly Shield challenge, Wellington barely remained unscathed in the NPC.
Sep 11
Counties Manukau win JJ Stewart Trophy
Before the Ranfurly Shield changed hands, the same happened with the JJ Stewart Memorial Trophy.
Sep 11
Garden-Bachop joins Moana Pasifika squad
Moana Pasifika announce the signing of exciting first-five Jackson Garden-Bachop for the 2025 season.
Sep 10
Hamilton Boys' High create 1st XV history
Hamilton Boys' High School are now alone as New Zealand's most-successful school in 1st XV rugby.
Sep 9
NPC wins for Taranaki, Counties Manukau
Taranaki have won their third straight match in the National Provincial Championship, perhaps fortuitously.
Sep 8
Tasman lift Ranfurly Shield for first time
Tasman claim the Ranfurly Shield for the first time after defeating Hawke's Bay in a nailbiter in Napier.
Sep 8
All Blacks beaten by Springboks again
The All Blacks have lost four matches in a row against South Africa for the first time since 1949.
Sep 6
Hamilton BHS, Kelston BHS chase 1st XV history
Two of NZ's most successful schools will attempt to win a record title at the National 1st XV Championship.
Sep 5
Four changes to All Blacks for second test
There are four changes to the All Blacks starting team named to play South Africa in Cape Town.
Sep 5
Waikato resist Taniwha for third NPC victory
Waikato have pulled away from Northland for their third NPC victory in their last four matches.
Sep 4
Counties Manukau Heat unbeaten in FPC
Counties Manukau Heat scamper eight points clear at the top of the FPC Premiership after four rounds.
Sep 2
Hawke's Bay first to five victories in NPC
Ranfurly Shield holders Hawke's Bay are the first team to five victories in the National Provincial Championship.
Sep 1
Tasman unbeaten in NPC, Auckland winless
The Tasman Mako posted fourth straight victory of the NPC season, while Auckland suffer fourth loss.
Sep 1
All Blacks robbed by TMO blunder vs Boks
A late try to Grant Williams sealed a stunning South Africa comeback to defeat the All Blacks at Ellis Park.
Aug 31
Stags stun Northland with NPC comeback
The Southland Stags rode their luck all the way to a bonus-point win in Whangarei on Friday night.
Aug 30
Nelson College qualify for 1st XV Top Four
Nelson College have become the first school to book their spot for the National 1st XV Championship.
Aug 29
Hawke's Bay fight to stay unbeaten in NPC
A strong second half has propelled Hawke's Bay to their fourth straight win to open the NPC season.
Aug 29
Rams take Bill Osborne Taonga from Buller
For the second time in as many weeks, the Heartland Championship's Bill Osborne Taonga is on the move.
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