PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSea hawk becomes a Magpie: A rare NPC rugby signing from WalesThe Magpies are preparing for a second Ranfurly Shield defence of the season on Saturday.24 Jul 06:00 AM
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
New ZealandA new round of Shield Fever starts with a splash.The Magpies started a new shield reign with nine tries on a sodden field in Hastings26 Jun 05:28 AM
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
PremiumPremiumRugbyTeam decide not to challenge for Ranfurly Shield, citing costAttempting to win the Log 'o Wood is usually a dream come true for rugby players.21 May 01:00 AM
New ZealandNew Ranfurly Shield makes surprise public appearance in Hawke’s BayThe new version is made of English oak, which New Zealand Rugby says is even stronger.17 May 01:48 AM
New ZealandHawke’s Bay rugby: Ranfurly Shield defence could go out of townThe home of Magpies rugby is closed for four months for turf refurbishment.15 Apr 03:17 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 ZealandBroken Ranfurly Shield still being fixedHawke's Bay says repaired Shield will be on the sidelines in time for their first defence.28 Feb 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHawke’s Bay rugby manager fined by council noise control after partyHouse owner that hosted Ranfurly Shield party not 'getting the message', neighbour says.08 Nov 07:00 PM
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 ZealandInsufficient evidence to positively confirm the unknown substance on the shieldThere was insufficient evidence to positively confirm the unknown substance on the shield.17 Oct 11:32 PM
New ZealandNo changes: Ranfurly Shield-winning team named to play again on SundayThe 23 who lifted the Ranfurly Shield have all been named for Sunday's NPC quarterfinal.06 Oct 07:00 PM
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
PremiumPremiumNPCPaul Lewis: Shattered Ranfurly Shield is a sign of the modern game's woesOPINION: Today's Magpies have reduced a proud province's reputation to rubble.05 Oct 06:00 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 ZealandHawke's Bay Magpie charged after alleged drink-drive crash during Ranfurly Shield revelryA car hit a fence in suburban Napier at 3.30am. A rugby player has now been charged.02 Oct 03:40 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
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandRanfurly Shield: Hawkeye won’t be at the game but the Magpies willThe Magpies are going for a 4th win in five Ranfurly Shield challenges since 2013.28 Sep 11:45 PM
New ZealandHawkeye needs to hitch a ride to the Magpies’ shield challenge in WellingtonHawkeye's aged and all ready to go - just needs a tow.26 Sep 04:34 AM
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
New ZealandHawke's Bay rugby: Charity jersey a win-win for fans, cyclone victimsThe Magpies have won all three games in which charity jerseys have been worn.03 Jul 05:21 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHero of Magpies' famous Shield era diesA desperate final pass for a Shield-saving dropped goal was thrown by Aidan Thomas.20 May 11:58 AM
All BlacksIn the black (and white): Magpies rugby soaring on and off the fieldCash flowing in - but rugby boss says big challenges face the code24 May 11:41 PM
