NPCPlayer spotlight: Stars to watch in the 2025 NPC seasonTake a look at a player to watch from each province in the 2025 NPC season.30 Jul 01:36 AM
All BlacksAll Blacks veteran ruled out of NPC season-opener with shoulder injuryThe 30-year-old was one of eight All Blacks released for the opening round of the NPC.29 Jul 06:23 AM
NPCEx-Māori All Black to play 150th game for Ponsonby in grand finalThe 40-year-old is eyeing his eighth Gallaher Shield title since 2006.25 Jul 05:00 PM
RugbyEx-All Black tells of surviving 'terminal' cancer and battling brother for black jersey At 15, Greg Cooper was told he had only six months to live.21 Jun 12:00 AM
New Zealand'Never felt so alone': Foster lifts lid on battles with NZ Rugby bossesFormer All Blacks' frustrations began before he coached his first All Blacks test. 17 Jun 05:00 PM
Super Rugby'Pretty scary': Highlander's journey from emergency neck surgery to successful return16 Apr 08:00 PM
New ZealandProp to publisher: Former rep rugby captain’s journey to writing kids' booksWriting heartfelt children's books is a new passion for the former rugby hardman.15 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWhy stricken rugby star Shane Christie will donate his brain to medical scienceFormer rugby star Shane Christie fears head trauma has left him with CTE.28 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNPCNPC final: Savea rampages as Wellington seize extra-timevictoryThe capital celebrates after the Lions' NPC victory over the Steamers.26 Oct 05:40 AM
NPCWellington edge Bay of Plenty in extra-time thrillerWellington emerged from a knife-edge contest to be crowned champions.26 Oct 04:54 AM
NPCWellington claim victory in extra-time of NPC finalWellington kicked a penalty in extra-time to win the final.26 Oct 04:25 AM
NPC'Hopefully we can get it done': Steamers captain prepares for NPC finalAhead of the NPC final, Steamers captain Kurt Eklund shared his rugby journey.23 Oct 04:09 PM
PremiumPremiumLeagueStrong southern Kiwis contingent fly home to hunt Kangaroos in ChristchurchThe return of the South Island Kiwi and the historic departure of rugby's silverware.22 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNPC'I don’t understand': NPC coach fires broadside at NZ Rugby over its futureFinancial struggles and funding cuts threaten grassroots rugby.21 Oct 06:43 PM
NPCBay of Plenty book maiden NPC final spotBay of Plenty scored 24 unanswered points to reach their first final.19 Oct 04:54 AM
NPCNPC: Canterbury dominate Tasman to advance to semifinalsLive updates with the latest NPC action.13 Oct 02:47 AM
NPCWaikato hang on to upset Taranaki in NPC quarter-finalAll the action from the NPC quarter-final between Taranaki and Waikato.12 Oct 08:08 AM
NPCBattle of the Bays: Bay of Plenty steal quarter-final in dying momentsThe Steamers roll on to the semifinals.12 Oct 02:46 AM
NPCNPC quarter-finals: Wellington too strong for Counties ManukauTop seeds Wellington raced in front and held off Counties in the first quarter-final.11 Oct 07:48 AM
NPCTaranaki winger suffers neck fracture in Ranfurly Shield winThe Bulls wrestled the Ranfurly Shield off Tasman on Sunday.09 Oct 12:10 AM
All BlacksTen capped All Blacks named in XV squad to head northClayton McMillan's 29-player squad has been named.08 Oct 01:09 AM
NPCTaranaki beat Tasman to claim Ranfurly ShieldA fast start helped Taranaki to a 42-29 win over Tasman in Nelson.06 Oct 02:56 AM
NPC'Sorry about my ugly tears': Waikato win thrilling Farah Palmer Cup finalWaikato have been crowned queens of New Zealand provincial rugby.05 Oct 03:33 AM
New ZealandProvince told keep kids out of pre-match haka or risk losing pointsNgāti Porou East Coast face a fine or losing points if fans don't stay off the field.04 Oct 10:00 PM
New ZealandHow Hawke’s Bay rugby has defied the New Zealand sporting credit crunchInside the proud provincial rugby union defying player drain and credit crunch trends.04 Oct 05:00 PM
NPCRanfurly Shield defended by Tasman against AucklandThe Mako keep the Shield for another week.02 Oct 07:50 AM
New ZealandMagpies swap rugby boots for gumboots to help Hawke’s Bay communityRugby stars give back to the community that supports them so much.01 Oct 08:24 PM
PremiumPremiumNPCMeet New Zealand's greatest (ever?) amateur men's rugby teamSouth Canterbury's record run, the Light Bears' big dance and Canterbury's league revival.24 Sep 08:19 PM
NPCUnbeaten Mako make Shield historyTasman have defended the Ranfurly Shield for the first time in their history.15 Sep 04:43 AM
NPCAll Blacks released to play in NPCTwelve members of the All Blacks will feature in the latest round of NPC.11 Sep 08:24 PM
NPCCheeky social media jabs follow Tasman's historic Ranfurly Shield winTasman celebrate first Ranfurly Shield win as Hawke’s Bay face playful jabs.08 Sep 09:59 PM