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
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
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Things in their favour': Former All Black harbours big hopes for Magpies in NPCRichard Turner played 86 games for North Harbour, but his heart's still with Hawke's Bay.06 Aug 06:00 PM
New Zealand'Kill them too': Pregnant woman rescues toddler during gang brawl after rugby gamePolice said no arrests have been made and inquiries are ongoing.29 Jul 06:43 AM
New ZealandWairoa rugby game gang brawlA fight has been captured and shared on social media in Wairoa after a rugby match between Tapuae Sports Club and Young Māori Party (YMP) at War Memorial Park. Video / SuppliedWatch29 Jul 04:02 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 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
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
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 ZealandThe legend of Neil: All Black and Hawke's Bay rugby hero diesNeil Thimbleby was a 'gnarly' prop on the field but 'he’d have you in stitches' off it.20 Mar 01:49 AM
Super RugbySuper Rugby: The best Hurricanes XV of all timeSelecting the best from the Hurricanes heroes.18 Feb 05:00 PM
SportRest, then rebuilding, for Napier City RoversNapier City Rovers coach Bill Robertson talks about his side’s nine-month-long 2023 Central League and National League campaign. Video / Neil ReidWatch22 Nov 07:01 AM
NPCThe Shield speaks: What really happened in Ranfurly turmoilA broken Ranfurly Shield opens up on a rocky few weeks.20 Oct 12:15 AM
NPC'Insufficient evidence': NZR's findings from Shield investigationNZR's investigation took 10 days.17 Oct 11:37 PM
New ZealandMagpies power into NPC final, beating Wellington 25-24Chase Tiatia hattrick helped Magpies end their 47-year chase for an NPC final.14 Oct 08:02 AM
NPCRanfurly Shield debacle: A cry for accountability and courageOPINION: Sportsmanship extends beyond the field and the Magpies need to step up.06 Oct 03:40 AM
All Blacks'An accident': Weber says Magpies want to make amends for broken Ranfurly ShieldQuestions continue to swirl about the powdery substance snapped on the broken Shield.03 Oct 10:54 PM
NPCA brief history of trophy desecration in AotearoaHow do you work so hard for something, then break it? Quite easily, it seems.03 Oct 05:55 AM
NPCMystery white powder could be plaster, Shield restorer saysThe white powder will most likely be from plaster added a few years ago to the Shield.02 Oct 10:22 PM
NPCHawke's Bay player charged after Shield celebrationsA Hawke’s Bay player has been charged as the fallout continues from their Shield win.02 Oct 04:48 AM
New Zealand'One hell of a drop': Ranfurly Shield restorer claims new Log o' Wood stronger than original'They’ve lost the respect for what the Shield was or should be.'01 Oct 10:00 PM
NPCRanfurly Shield badly damaged as Hawke's Bay celebrate regaining Log of WoodHawke's Bay won the Ranfurly Shield from Wellington on Saturday afternoon.01 Oct 05:18 AM
PremiumPremiumNPCParade for the Shield in Hawke’s Bay? Not until it’s fixedA social media video shows the Shield broken into pieces.01 Oct 04:14 AM
New ZealandIn pictures: The Magpies' Ranfurly Shield celebrationsScenes of jubilation amid the blood, sweat and beers are what Shield rugby is all about.30 Sep 11:19 PM
NPCHawke’s Bay win Ranfurly Shield with late converted tryWellington looked to have sealed it with a try in the 73rd minute.30 Sep 02:58 AM
New ZealandMagpies win to set up Ranfurly Shield challengeWin in Southland, Shield challenge next for Hawke's Bay.23 Sep 01:04 AM
New ZealandNPC rugby: Visitors take bragging rights in Battle of the BaysThe Steamers can claim real Bay status.09 Sep 08:50 AM
New ZealandBattle of the Bays will be an epic clashThe Hawke's Bay Rugby Union doesn't need a lot of marketing tactics to sell this one.04 Sep 10:19 PM
New ZealandMagpies clipped in Far North, Tui hit by Canterbury blitzLife on the road hasn't been so great for Hawke's Bay rugby in the last two weekends.03 Sep 04:58 AM
New ZealandNPC Battle of the Bays: Free tickets going fast for Magpies v Steamers at McLean ParkThousands of free tickets have already gone as the possibility of a full house looms.21 Aug 10:48 PM
PremiumPremiumNPCHow your team can win the Ranfurly Shield this seasonAn analysis of your team's chances of winning the Log of Wood this season.21 Aug 05:33 AM
PremiumPremiumNPCNPC rugby: The best and worst of round 2Tim Brightwell tunes in for the highs and lows from the latest round of the NPC16 Aug 11:30 PM
