PremiumPremiumNPCPhil Gifford: The magic of the Ranfurly Shield and its legendary momentsPhil Gifford shares four Ranfurly Shield stories that resonate with him.05 Aug 04:01 AM
NPCPlayer spotlight: Stars to watch in the 2025 NPC seasonTake a look at a player to watch from each province in the 2025 NPC season.30 Jul 01:36 AM
Rugby'Versus': The greatest rivalries in sport – Auckland v CanterburyThe rivalry peaked with Auckland's dramatic 1985 Ranfurly Shield win.27 Jul 07:00 PM
PremiumOpinionPhil GiffordPhil Gifford: Why Stu Wilson remains a unique All Blacks legend09 Jun 02:45 AM
RugbyHow Connor Garden-Bachop will be remembered this weekendThe rugby player and young father died following a medical event this week.20 Jun 09:40 PM
Super Rugby'Immeasurably loved': Tributes flow for rugby's Connor Garden-BachopThe Highlanders and Māori All Blacks player, 25, died after a 'medical event'.17 Jun 11:30 PM
RugbyWellington's oldest rugby club snaps 1085-day winless streak'It’s the monkey off the back and people have said hopefully the shackles are off now.'11 Jun 01:27 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
All BlacksDominic Bird - the tallest All Black ever - hangs up his bootsBird retires to spend more time with his kids and partner in Wellington.12 Dec 09:59 PM
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
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
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
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
NPCJudd gets first taste of Ranfurly ShieldTwelve years into his rugby career, Judd gets his first Ranfurly Shield challenge and win.05 Oct 04:00 AM
New ZealandDe Castro follows in father's footstepsGerald De Castro follows in late father Kevin's footsteps with HKRU life membership award.07 Dec 01:24 AM
NPCBay of Plenty go down to Wellington in tough clashesThe Bay of Plenty Volcanix lost in the final minutes of their match against Wellington.08 Sep 04:20 AM
NPCVolcanix coach Rodney Gibbs makes changes for Wellington clashThe Bay of Plenty Volcanix take on Wellington in the second week of he Farah Palmer Cup04 Sep 09:26 PM
New ZealandMarae inferno: $42,000 already raised to rebuild Tapu Te RangaThe marae was built in the 1970s from salvaged and recycled materials.09 Jun 08:28 PM
NPCProtesters to target Lions' matchProtesters to target a Lions' match this Friday over the union's decision to keep a contracted player acquitted of a violent attack.26 Sep 08:39 PM
NPCRugby: Tupou frustrated by loss to WellingtonYou can sense the frustration among the Counties Manukau players. Imagine being their fans. Last night the Steelers surrendered a 09 Sep 09:46 PM
NPCRugby: Wellington waltz into finalWellington easily snuffed out the attack of Otago to book a final date with Hawke's Bay on Friday night in Napier.17 Oct 08:20 AM
NPCRugby: Turbos topple WellingtonHurricanes bragging rights made for a fast, loose and ultimately entertaining spectacle as Manawatu edged Wellington.10 Oct 06:29 AM
NPCRugby: Wellington seal home semiWellington shrugged off two yellow cards and a rugged Steamers outfit to seal a home Championship semifinal.04 Oct 05:27 AM
NPCRugby: Draw leaves Magpies in chargeA dramatic draw last night left Hawke's Bay in the box seat to earn promotion to the ITM Cup Premiership.30 Sep 08:31 AM
