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
NPCRugby: Kilted Kiwi returning for NPCA kilted Kiwi is coming home. Bay of Plenty have signed Scottish international loose forward Hugh Blake, who was born in Tauranga, for the NPC next month.14 Jul 08:08 PM
NPCRugby: Canterbury add young talentCanterbury have added three more young players to their Wider Training Group ahead of next month's Mitre 10 Cup.06 Jul 02:35 AM
NPCWaikato re-sign Damian McKenzieWaikato have now confirmed the re-signing of three of their top young talents, alongside securing six highly promising academy graduates.28 Jun 11:13 PM
NPCWaikato make key signings ahead of 2016 NPCWith the season opener fast approaching, Waikato has confirmed a few key members of their 2016 squad.23 Jun 01:12 AM
NPCCanterbury name wider training group for Mitre 10 CupCanterbury have named an initial Wider Training Group for the 2016 Mitre 10 Cup campaign.15 Jun 03:19 AM
Super RugbyKurtis Haiu battled to the bitter endKurtis Haiu was once an integral part of Auckland's rugby landscape, writes Gregor Paul.13 Apr 05:00 AM
New ZealandLie detector fishermen finally get prizeDean Young caught a 136.6kg fish but had to take a polygraph test to prove the catch was legitimate. He was told he failed the test.31 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandBar fight costly for PM's ex-bodyguardStewart Brodie's assault on man in Hastings pub loses him police contract.23 Feb 05:36 PM
NPCRugby: Coaches altering plans for six-point try and breakdown law changesTries are set to have greater value in the Mitre 10 Cup after a scoring change was revealed this morning.22 Dec 10:14 PM
NPCRugby: White steps up at AucklandNick White is Auckland's new rugby head coach, stepping up from the forwards portfolio to replace the Blues-bound Paul Feeney.26 Nov 04:00 PM
NPCNo more ITM Cup as sponsor red-cardedProvincial rugby sponsor not given a reason as to why it was overlooked.25 Nov 08:52 PM
NPCRugby: Mitch Karpik leaving AucklandBay of Plenty Rugby has wasted no time in boosting the playing strength for the Steamers over the next two years.26 Oct 03:39 AM
NPCCanterbury claim another titleCanterbury seized a narrow victory over Auckland tonight to claim their seventh title in eight years.24 Oct 08:29 AM
NPCRugby: Old rivals meet with top prize at stakeTwo old rivals lock horns tonight for the 97th time since 1883.23 Oct 04:00 PM