Latest NPC Rugby news
Former All Black hails 'game-changing' brain test
'It will offer a lot of peace of mind, which is something that’s desperately needed'
'Pretty scary': Highlander's journey from emergency neck surgery to successful return
'I definitely thought for a second, like, man, is that it for my career?'
'Hopefully we can get it done': Steamers captain prepares for NPC final
Ahead of the NPC final, Steamers captain Kurt Eklund shared his rugby journey.
Strong southern Kiwis contingent fly home to hunt Kangaroos in Christchurch
The return of the South Island Kiwi and the historic departure of rugby's silverware.
'I don’t understand': NPC coach fires broadside at NZ Rugby over its future
Financial struggles and funding cuts threaten grassroots rugby.
Bay of Plenty book maiden NPC final spot
Bay of Plenty scored 24 unanswered points to reach their first final.
Waikato hang on to upset Taranaki in NPC quarter-final
All the action from the NPC quarter-final between Taranaki and Waikato.
Battle of the Bays: Bay of Plenty steal quarter-final in dying moments
The Steamers roll on to the semifinals.
NPC quarter-finals: Wellington too strong for Counties Manukau
Top seeds Wellington raced in front and held off Counties in the first quarter-final.
Province told keep kids out of pre-match haka or risk losing points
Ngāti Porou East Coast face a fine or losing points if fans don't stay off the field.
How Hawke’s Bay rugby has defied the New Zealand sporting credit crunch
Inside the proud provincial rugby union defying player drain and credit crunch trends.
Rugby news
Chiefs beat Brumbies to book spot in Super Rugby Pacific final
The Chiefs will head to Christchurch to meet the Crusaders next weekend.
Book extract: Ian Foster on keeping his job as All Blacks coach
'There was not a lot of trust between us anymore. In fact ... there was zero trust.'
Super Rugby semi: Crusaders edge Blues in thriller
Rob Penney's men advance to the final at the expense of their Auckland rivals.
More NPC Rugby news
Magpies swap rugby boots for gumboots to help Hawke’s Bay community
Rugby stars give back to the community that supports them so much.
Meet New Zealand's greatest (ever?) amateur men's rugby team
South Canterbury's record run, the Light Bears' big dance and Canterbury's league revival.
Unbeaten Mako make Shield history
Tasman have defended the Ranfurly Shield for the first time in their history.
All Blacks released to play in NPC
Twelve members of the All Blacks will feature in the latest round of NPC.
Waikato vs Auckland: Stan Thomas Memorial trophy clash in Bunnings NPC
Two potential debuts as Waikato as aim to continue their strong defence of the trophy.