INTERVIEW
The Waikato young gun solving one of rugby players' 'obvious problems'
Many within the rugby fraternity will already know Tom Martin as a back-rower who cracked the Waikato NPC team in their 2021 premi…
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‘Would be in the All Blacks’: Commentator’s take on Du’Plessis Kirifi
Commentator Ken Laban believes Wellington Lions captain Du’Plessis Kirifi was on the cusp of an All Blacks call-up.
20-year-old sparks 'New Zealand's answer to Kwagga Smith' hype
The 2024 NPC has introduced some new faces to the wider rugby public, and perhaps the rookie stealing the most spotlight is 20-yea…
Du'Plessis Kirifi: 'It’s no surprise' NPC final went to 100 minutes
Lions’ captain Du’Plessis Kirifi has praised his team's overall effort. “Wasn’t sure if we had it in the bag till about th…
History and grief culminate in title for 'soldier' Jackson Garden-Bachop
Jackson Garden-Bachop turned 100 yesterday, the first Wellington player since Tana Umaga in 2007 to reach that milestone.
93rd-minute penalty decides all-time classic NPC Final as Wellington win
Wellington Lions have taken out the 2024 National Provincial Championship (NPC) title after an epic 23-20 win over Bay of Plenty.
‘Get them on the ropes': Bay of Plenty captain looks ahead to NPC Final
Bay of Plenty captain Kurt Eklund is hoping to lead the province to its first National Provincial Championship title in 48 years.
Former All Black reveals SOS call that led to shock call-up for NPC Final
Former All Black Hika Elliot has revealed the SOS call he received to play in this weekend’s NPC Final at Sky Stadium.
Former All Black makes shock return for NPC final
Former All Black hooker Hika Elliot has been named in the No. 16 jersey for Wellington in Saturday's NPC final vs Bay of Plenty.
INTERVIEW
‘Channelled my inner Jonah Lomu’: The ex-Wales midfielder eyeing NPC glory
Bay of Plenty coach Richard Watt was roaming Instagram when he realised an old friend was back in town.
OPINION
NPC semi-finals: Former Wales international and flanker-turned-wing star
The NPC Premiership final will be at Sky Stadium in Wellington at 2:30 pm next Saturday after Wellington beat Waikato 29-24 to set…
Bay of Plenty secure historic spot in NPC Final after beating Canterbury
Bay of Plenty are through to the NPC Final after a second-half point-scoring clinic saw them get the better of Canterbury.
Du’Plessis Kirifi reveals the secret behind Wellington Lions’ success
As the Wellington Lions continue to hunt for their second NPC title in three years, captain Du’Plessis Kirifi has revealed the s…
The teams are in: Lineups confirmed for unpredictable NPC semi-finals
The stage is set for both NPC semi-finals with Bay of Plenty, Canterbury, Wellington and Waikato naming their teams.
Why NPC table-toppers Wellington aren’t ‘too comfortable' before semis
Wellington finished on top at the end of the NPC regular season but they aren’t counting their chickens ahead of this weekend’…
The ‘rogue’ reason that’s contributed to the NPC’s success in 2024
Commentator Grant Nisbett has credited “rogue” results as one reason behind the National Provincial Championship’s success i…
What Wallabies hopeful Tane Edmed took out of stint in New Zealand’s NPC
NSW Waratahs playmaker Tane Edmed has taken a lot out of a successful stint across the ditch with North Harbour in New Zealand’s…
Bay of Plenty’s long wait: When the 2024 semi-finalists last won the NPC
The Steamers won the first-ever National Provincial Championship title 48 years ago, but they haven’t won the national competiti…
ANALYSIS
By the numbers: The NPC's best performers of 2024
New Zealand's National Provincial Championship pits the various corners of the country's professional rugby community against one …
OPINION
NPC quarter-finals: Son of legend dominates, forgotten All Black makes case
The semi-finals are set in the NPC with Wellington hosting Waikato and Canterbury travelling to Bay of Plenty. Here are the top pe…
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