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Otago upset Wellington, Waikato snatch victory
Otago and Waikato score their second wins of the NPC season to move into the top-eight.
2 days ago
Taranaki keep Log o' Wood to open NPC
Early season blues were not obvious in an exciting opening round of the NPC over the weekend.
Aug 4
Sopoaga caps Waikato comeback NPC win
Waikato stage remarkable comeback win to open the 2025 National Provincial Championship season.
Aug 1
All Blacks midfielder stays with NZ Rugby
All Blacks midfielder Anton Lienert-Brown has extended his contract with New Zealand Rugby the Chiefs and Waikato through to the end of 2028.
Jul 23
2025 Farah Palmer Cup draw confirmed
A busy year of women's rugby will continue in August with the Farah Palmer Cup kicking off.
Mar 18
Exciting matchups to open NPC season
Domestic rugby will hit the ground running in August with the 2025 NPC draw announced on Monday.
Mar 17
Wellington face Bay of Plenty for NPC title
Bay of Plenty have the chance to win just their second NPC title, and first since 1976, against Wellington.
Oct 22, 2024
BOP, Waikato into NPC semis after close wins
Two dramatic Saturday NPC quarterfinals with hosts Bay of Plenty winning over Hawke's Bay while Waikato turned the tables on Taranaki
Oct 12, 2024
Fourteen All Blacks to play NPC quarterfinals
A total of 14 players from the All Blacks squad announced this week will be available to represent their teams in the NPC quarterfinals.
Oct 10, 2024
Waikato Women win Farah Palmer Cup
No Black Ferns, no problems for Waikato in the Farah Palmer Cup Premiership final on Saturday.
Oct 6, 2024
Waikato to host Canterbury in FPC final
Waikato will host Canterbury in the Farah Palmer Cup's Premiership final in Hamilton on Saturday.
Oct 4, 2024
Multiple All Blacks return to NPC action
A large group of the All Blacks squad will return to National Provincial Championship action this weekend.
Oct 3, 2024
NPC wins for Harbour, Waikato, Taranaki
In a National Provincial Championship round of surprises, North Harbour added another on Sunday.
Sep 30, 2024
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 20, 2024
Blowout NPC victories for Waikato, Harbour
Points flowed like the rain and records fell in the National Provincial Championship on Saturday.
Sep 15, 2024
All Blacks to play in NPC rugby in Round 6
Twelve All Blacks will represent their provincial sides this weekend during Round 6 of the NPC.
Sep 12, 2024
Counties Manukau win JJ Stewart Trophy
Before the Ranfurly Shield changed hands, the same happened with the JJ Stewart Memorial Trophy.
Sep 11, 2024
NPC wins for Taranaki, Counties Manukau
Taranaki have won their third straight match in the National Provincial Championship, perhaps fortuitously.
Sep 9, 2024
Waikato resist Taniwha for third NPC victory
Waikato have pulled away from Northland for their third NPC victory in their last four matches.
Sep 5, 2024
Counties Manukau Heat unbeaten in FPC
Counties Manukau Heat scamper eight points clear at the top of the FPC Premiership after four rounds.
Sep 4, 2024
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