NPC rugby: Visitors take bragging rights in Battle of the Bays
The Steamers can claim real Bay status.
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Battle of the Bays will be an epic clash
The Hawke's Bay Rugby Union doesn't need a lot of marketing tactics to sell this one.
Magpies clipped in Far North, Tui hit by Canterbury blitz
Life on the road hasn't been so great for Hawke's Bay rugby in the last two weekends.
Southland Boys' win national First XV title
The Southland schoolboys also snaffled the Moascar Cup off Westlake.
'Ignorance and arrogance': Former NZR boss has doubts about review
New Zealand Rugby has been urged to change after harsh review.
Rugby: Magpies in third place half-way into the 14-team, 10-rounds competition
Hawke's Bay's NPC team now head north for a match in Whangārei.
'We're pretty excited': Canterbury moving NPC match to the country
Horses have been hoofed out before the first game of rugby at the ground in a decade-plus.
NPC Battle of the Bays: Free tickets going fast for Magpies v Steamers at McLean Park
Thousands of free tickets have already gone as the possibility of a full house looms.
How your team can win the Ranfurly Shield this season
An analysis of your team's chances of winning the Log of Wood this season.
Northland tame Tasman in torrential conditions
The Taniwha blew the Mako away in the wet in Whangārei.
Stadium decision: Council denies 10 requests to speak at meeting
Those turned down wanted to give their views on the proposal.
NPC rugby: The best and worst of round 2
Tim Brightwell tunes in for the highs and lows from the latest round of the NPC
Passing the buck: How All Blacks halfback raised funds for Hawke's Bay
Brad Weber's passes equated to Cyclone Gabrielle relief funds for his province.
Magpies stage third consecutive great escape
Hawke’s Bay keep finding ways to win, starting NPC season with three victories.
Rugby: Brad Weber gets home Magpies game before the big trip
It'll be a big Wednesday night game at McLean Park with a flying Magpie.
Last-gasp penalty try sees Hawke’s Bay edge Counties Manukau
Magpies conceded just seven penalties to 11 for Counties.
Brad Weber starts for Magpies: Will it be his last game for Hawke's Bay?
Weber will get to play his 43rd and possibly final match on Friday night.
All Blacks announce World Cup squad in Napier, Retallick still sole Hawke's Bay rep
About 1000 All Blacks fans descended on the team announcement in Napier.
Ill-discipline and two players in the bin proved costly for the Taniwha
The Northland Taniwha were thumped by Canterbury in Whangārei.
Magpies work on defence in bid to roll North Harbour
Magpies "leaked" 30 points in each of two pre-NPC games. Now it's time for action.
Whanganui rugby: Good signs ahead of Heartland season
The Whanganui Heartland squad were looking to build depth in the Game of Three Halves.
Magpies' Battle of the Bays poised for major cyclone fundraiser
A sponsor has been lined up for the fundraising derby.
Magpies reach a final - in the US
About 25 of the 2023 Magpies squad have played Super Rugby or American Major League rugby
Rugby: Hawke's Bay Magpies squad named
A squad of 36 has been named for the 2023 NPC season.
Hawke's Bay rugby: Charity jersey a win-win for fans, cyclone victims
The Magpies have won all three games in which charity jerseys have been worn.
Rob Rush relishing the opportunity at the Blues
The son of Eric Rush sees first-hand the speed and skills required in Super Rugby.
Sharks climb atop the points ladder in Premier rugby
Kerikeri turn on the screws to beat Hora Hora at home.
New coach excited by the depth in the Taniwha squad
Former Scottish international John Leslie is the new Taniwha mentor.
Son of former All Blacks' captain named as new Northland rugby head coach
John Leslie has been named as the new Northland rugby head coach.
Hero of Magpies' famous Shield era dies
A desperate final pass for a Shield-saving dropped goal was thrown by Aidan Thomas.
Tech line up Nash Cup clean sweep
It would take one of sport's great upsets to stop Napier Tech Old Boys now.
Magpies play numbers game in early-season rugby hit-out
New head coach Brock James gave 30 players match-time on Wednesday night.