Latest NPC Rugby news
Why stricken rugby star Shane Christie will donate his brain to medical science
Former rugby star Shane Christie fears head trauma has left him with CTE.
NPC final: Savea rampages as Wellington seize extra-timevictory
The capital celebrates after the Lions' NPC victory over the Steamers.
Waikato hang on to upset Taranaki in NPC quarter-final
All the action from the NPC quarter-final between Taranaki and Waikato.
Battle of the Bays: Bay of Plenty steal quarter-final in dying moments
The Steamers roll on to the semifinals.
NPC quarter-finals: Wellington too strong for Counties Manukau
Top seeds Wellington raced in front and held off Counties in the first quarter-final.
Ten capped All Blacks named in XV squad to head north
Clayton McMillan's 29-player squad has been named.
Taranaki beat Tasman to claim Ranfurly Shield
A fast start helped Taranaki to a 42-29 win over Tasman in Nelson.
'Sorry about my ugly tears': Waikato win thrilling Farah Palmer Cup final
Waikato have been crowned queens of New Zealand provincial rugby.
Meet New Zealand's greatest (ever?) amateur men's rugby team
South Canterbury's record run, the Light Bears' big dance and Canterbury's league revival.
Unbeaten Mako make Shield history
Tasman have defended the Ranfurly Shield for the first time in their history.
Rugby news
Highlanders survive red card, hold on for famous victory as Blues kept winless
Jamie Joseph’s men sealed one of their great wins to stun the 2024 champions.
Highlanders hold on for famous victory, Blues kept winless to start title defence
All the action from the Super Rugby Pacific clash between the Highlanders and Blues.
Hurricanes avoid history-making upset, fight back for victory over Fijian Drua
Clark Laidlaw’s men can breathe a sigh of relief in Napier.
More NPC Rugby news
All Blacks released to play in NPC
Twelve members of the All Blacks will feature in the latest round of NPC.
Cheeky social media jabs follow Tasman's historic Ranfurly Shield win
Tasman celebrate first Ranfurly Shield win as Hawke’s Bay face playful jabs.
Mako beat Magpies: Tasman end Hawke's Bay's Ranfurly Shield tenure
Hawke's Bay fell at their fifth defence of the Log o' Wood in 2024.
How every team can win the Ranfurly Shield (except Southland)
All roads will go through Hawke’s Bay starting this weekend against the Tasman Mako.
Waikato vs Auckland: Stan Thomas Memorial trophy clash in Bunnings NPC
Two potential debuts as Waikato as aim to continue their strong defence of the trophy.
Bay of Plenty open NPC campaign with high-scoring win over Waikato
Live updates with the latest NPC action.
Southland beat Otago to begin NPC campaign
Southland got the better of their local rivals in the opening fixture of the competition.
NPC rugby recap: Canterbury outmuscle Northland to kick season off
Live updates with the latest NPC action.