OpinionLiam NapierLiam Napier: The case for Chiefs playmaker to join Highlanders OPINION: The focal figure could move from second fiddle to being a certain starter.09 Aug 03:31 AM
PremiumNPCPhil Gifford: The magic of the Ranfurly Shield and its legendary momentsPhil Gifford shares four Ranfurly Shield stories that resonate with him.05 Aug 04:01 AM
PremiumNew Zealand'No bigger trophy in New Zealand sport': The enduring magic of the Ranfurly Shield explainedNorthland aim to reclaim the Ranfurly Shield after nearly 50 years.01 Aug 11:00 PM
Super Rugby'Pretty scary': Highlander's journey from emergency neck surgery to successful return16 Apr 08:00 PM
NPCHow every team can win the Ranfurly Shield (except Southland)All roads will go through Hawke’s Bay starting this weekend against the Tasman Mako.05 Sep 11:50 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandShield blockbuster awaits: Magpies top of the table, but outsiders to retain the Log o' WoodA clash of two unbeaten titans is coming to McLean Park.05 Sep 02:00 AM
New ZealandTasman planning Shield parade, a week before battling Hawke’s BayThe Magpies and the Mako are set to clash in a Log o' Wood blockbuster.02 Sep 05:58 AM
New ZealandRanfurly Shield safe as Magpies play out high-scoring gutbuster against TaniwhaTwelve tries were scored in all as the Magpies eventually opened a big lead.23 Aug 08:44 AM
New ZealandNorthland Taniwha's Ranfurly Shield hopes on the line in NapierIt's been nearly 46 years since Northland last won the Shield.22 Aug 10:46 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandShields up: Renton to pull on a Magpies shirt for the first time in seven yearsHugh Renton played for Tasman in a Shield defence in Napier in 2021. Now he's back home.22 Aug 02:00 AM
New ZealandShield Fever is all go - Southland gone, Northland nextA 31-17 win for the Magpies. Bring on Northland.17 Aug 08:24 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandLincoln McClutchie preferred to start as Magpies ready for Southland Ranfurly Shield challengeMcClutchie has scored 461 points for the Magpies since his teenaged debut in 2018.15 Aug 02:00 AM
New ZealandWhanganui rugby: Hawkes Bay a class above in Shield challenge'It's hard to be super critical, they didn't stop trying.'28 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandRanfurly Shield holders go on try-scoring romp: A dozen will be fine, thank youThe new back-three all scored tries in the first half.27 Jul 05:18 AM
New ZealandAn Aussie, a Welshman and a Highlander walk into the Magpies ...No jokes here as new fullback and wings prepare for shield defence against Whanganui.25 Jul 10:30 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSea hawk becomes a Magpie: A rare NPC rugby signing from WalesThe Magpies are preparing for a second Ranfurly Shield defence of the season on Saturday.24 Jul 06:00 AM
New ZealandNPC rugby: Some of the Magpies are flying – awayA squad is being put together for the Magpies NPC campaign, which starts on August 11.10 Jul 11:37 PM
New ZealandA new round of Shield Fever starts with a splash.The Magpies started a new shield reign with nine tries on a sodden field in Hastings26 Jun 05:28 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHastings turns on the rain for Magpies and Rams history-makerRain is set to dominate the first Ranfurly Shield match in Hastings for 97 years.25 Jun 04:02 AM
New ZealandBattle of Hastings looms in historic Ranfurly Shield matchGeneral admission for the June 26 Shield match is free. It costs to sit in the grandstand.17 Jun 06:18 AM
NPCThe staggering cost of South Canterbury's Ranfurly Shield challengeIt would have been the third successive challenge for South Canterbury.23 May 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumRugbyTeam decide not to challenge for Ranfurly Shield, citing costAttempting to win the Log 'o Wood is usually a dream come true for rugby players.21 May 01:00 AM
New ZealandNew Ranfurly Shield makes surprise public appearance in Hawke’s BayThe new version is made of English oak, which New Zealand Rugby says is even stronger.17 May 01:48 AM
New ZealandHawke’s Bay rugby: Ranfurly Shield defence could go out of townThe home of Magpies rugby is closed for four months for turf refurbishment.15 Apr 03:17 AM
Super RugbyFinal whistle for NPC games on television?End of TV deal makes it harder for fans to see provincial rugby games.22 Mar 03:20 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBroken Ranfurly Shield still being fixedHawke's Bay says repaired Shield will be on the sidelines in time for their first defence.28 Feb 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHawke’s Bay rugby manager fined by council noise control after partyHouse owner that hosted Ranfurly Shield party not 'getting the message', neighbour says.08 Nov 07:00 PM
