NPCRugby: Tupou frustrated by loss to WellingtonYou can sense the frustration among the Counties Manukau players. Imagine being their fans. Last night the Steelers surrendered a 09 Sep 09:46 PM
NPCWellington win Lomu Memorial Trophy in final secondsA 48m final-second penalty goal from Jackson Garden-Bachop has given Wellington a win and the inaugural Jonah Lomu Memorial Trophy.09 Sep 09:59 AM
NPCRugby: Bay of Plenty run riot against NorthlandA scintillating attacking performance has given Bay of Plenty their first win in the 2016 Mitre 10 Cup.09 Sep 07:56 AM
NPCAuckland in a great escape as Bay blow leadAuckland last night survived a serious scare against winless Hawke's Bay, bailed out by Simon Hickey's boot to leap into second in the Mitre 10 Cup Premiership.07 Sep 05:16 PM
NPCRugby: Auckland name strong side for Hawke's BayFour days after playing Southland in Invercargill, Auckland coach Nick White has named his side for their Wednesday night Mitre 10 06 Sep 01:19 AM
Super RugbySam Vaka: In-form and uncontractedLike several other fringe Super Rugby players who saw little game time in the first half of 2016, Sam Vaka is playing like he is as 05 Sep 08:05 PM
NPCWaikato hold off Manawatu to keep Ranfurly ShieldWaikato's reign on the Ranfurly Shield continues, with Manawatu failing to capitalise on their best chance in years to end a 38 year drought.04 Sep 07:16 AM
NPCRugby: Canterbury underwhelm, still win and score 50There are few teams who can score 50 points and have a right to be disappointed, but Canterbury fit the bill.03 Sep 09:35 AM
NPCAuckland blow Southland away in second halfAuckland cranked on the afterburners to blow away the Stags in Invercargill.02 Sep 07:17 PM
All BlacksRugby: Crotty and Taylor cleared to play for CanterburyRyan Crotty and Codie Taylor, not selected for the All Blacks last weekend due to head knocks, have been cleared to play for Canterbury in the Mitre 10 Cup.29 Aug 04:20 AM
NPCRugby: Counties topple Bay of PlentyCounties Manukau have righted the ship, but it was taking water at an alarming rate in the first half at Pukekohe today for their crossover Mitre 10 Cup clash with Bay of Plenty.28 Aug 07:27 AM
NPCRugby: Canterbury thrash TasmanThere are seven rounds to go, but lock Canterbury in for top spot going into the Mitre 10 Cup playoffs.28 Aug 05:08 AM
NPCCounties Manukau and Bay of Plenty desperate to get on the boardThree Rio Olympians are back for this Sunday's Steelers-Steamers Mitre 10 Cup crossover clash in Pukekohe.26 Aug 07:16 PM
NPCManawatu steal Mitre 10 Cup thrillerSouthland saw their thrilling comeback culled by an Otere Black penalty after the hooter as Manawatu clung to a 34-31 Mitre 10 Cup victory.26 Aug 07:59 AM
NPCNorth Harbour confident ahead of Shield clashMitre 10 Cup crossover/Ranfurly Shield Waikato v North Harbour Waikato Stadium Saturday, 2.35pm There is a quiet confidence about 25 Aug 10:03 PM
NPCLiaki Moli finally gets chance to crack 50You might not have noticed it, but Liaki Moli played some good code on the blindside flank for the Sunwolves during the Super Rugby season.25 Aug 06:46 PM
NPCPlayers all wired up to aid researchA ground-breaking study on concussion will help researchers get inside the heads of rugby players.24 Aug 05:00 PM
NPCAuckland make four changes for Northland clashAuckland have made four changes to their starting line-up as they attempt to redeem themselves for Friday's night's Mitre 10 Cup crossover 24 Aug 12:34 AM
NPCPulu makes 15s return after sevens disappointmentAugust Pulu will suit up this Sunday for his first 15s run in over 14 months.23 Aug 09:28 PM
BusinessProvincial rugby finances take a maulingFive out of 14 unions in the Mitre 10 Cup ran up losses last year and collectively the provinces are in the red for the first time since 2011.22 Aug 02:21 AM
NPCRugby: Tasman squeak past WaikatoThere is still plenty of life left in the 35-year-old legs of Alex Ainley.21 Aug 06:53 AM
NPCCanterbury pump Auckland in openerCanterbury did a demolition job on the 2015 Premiership finalists that few saw coming.20 Aug 09:18 AM
NPCRugby: Manawatu edge improved NorthlandIt was rusty rather than resounding, but Manawatu have opened their Mitre 10 Cup campaign with a 34-27 victory over Northland at Toll Stadium.19 Aug 09:26 AM
NPCRugby: Auckland name Olympian brothers for Mitre 10 Cup openerAuckland have loaded up on lineout options and rushed the Ioanes back into action as they plan to lower Canterbury in Christchurch 18 Aug 04:59 AM
NPCNorth Harbour out to avoid slow start to seasonNorth Harbour will be desperate to ensure they do not have their usual sluggish start when the Mitre 10 Cup season swings into gear tomorrow night in Albany.16 Aug 11:27 PM
NPCA rugby odyssey at just 21-years-oldSo'otala Fa'aso'o has undertaken some rugby odyssey over the last few seasons to end up as the starting No 8 for Counties Manukau 16 Aug 11:22 PM
NPCRugby: 11 players to make debut for CountiesNo less than 11 players are poised to make their Steelers' debuts in Thursday night's Mitre 10 Cup opener and crossover clash with North Harbour in Albany.16 Aug 09:21 AM
NPCScott Robertson plotting NPC title defenceCanterbury will only get their full Mitre 10 Cup squad together for the first time on Monday as outgoing coach Scott Robertson plots 10 Aug 11:15 PM
NPCBlow for Counties after Sonny Bill Williams injuryDarryl Suasua will now not need to have that potentially tricky conversation with Steve Hansen this Friday night about when, or if09 Aug 10:49 PM
NPCRugby: McKenzie back for WaikatoFour seasoned newcomers highlight the naming of the 30-man Waikato squad for the upcoming 2016 Mitre 10 Cup season.01 Aug 12:02 AM
NPCRugby: Bay Of Plenty name Mitre 10 Cup squadThe Bay of Plenty Steamers have named their 2016 squad for the upcoming 2016 Mitre 10 Cup season.23 Jul 02:38 AM
NPCNPC: North Harbour reward club formNorth Harbour has announced a Mitre 10 Cup squad that has rewarded club form and should push hard for the Championship semifinals. "This 21 Jul 08:15 PM
NPCRugby: Selection headaches loom for Auckland NPC coachNew Auckland coach Nick White has some looming selection headaches with his Mitre 10 Cup squad, especially if some of his fringe All Blacks are released back to the union for extended periods.19 Jul 06:41 PM
NPCNew Auckland Rugby CEO namedJarrod Bear will replace Andy Dalton when he steps down next year as Auckland Rugby Union chief executive. Bear has a strong commercial 14 Jul 08:20 PM
