Otago

NPC: The history of the Ranfurly Shield

In 1902 Auckland became the first holders of the Shield because in that year it had the best record of any Provincial Union (the blue and whites were unbeaten that year). In 1904 the first challenge was...

VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS: Otago v Wellington

Jamie Joseph Returns to the Highlanders

They say lightning never strikes in the same place twice, but that is exactly what the Highlanders will be hoping for as they welcome the return of former Head Coach, Jamie Joseph, to Highlanders’...

VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS: Tasman Mako v Otago

All Black David Havili helps Tasman to season-opening win against Otago

David Havili only needed five minutes to remind All Blacks selectors why his name should be included in the World Cup squad next week, as Tasman beat Otago in the opening fixture on the NPC. Back on the...

Re-Watch: 2022 NPC Final - Canterbury vs. Wellington

Re Live the epic NPC 2022 final between Wellington and Canterbury, as we build up to Friday's opener between Tasman and Otago.

Wellington Lions Name 2023 Squad to Defend Bunnings NPC Title

Wellington Lions Head Coach Tamati Ellison has named his 40-man squad tasked with defending the Bunnings NPC title, kicking off next weekend. The squad features All Blacks Ardie Savea and Dane Coles,...

Black Ferns Scrum-Half Suspended

New Zealand Women's Rugby scrum-half Iritana Hohaia has been suspended for three matches having received a red card in New Zealand’s match against USA on the final day of the World Rugby Pacific...

New Zealand Under 20 team named ahead of Japan U20 fixture

New Zealand Under 20 Head Coach Clark Laidlaw has named his 23 to challenge Japan Under 20 tomorrow (16:00 GMT+2) at the Danie Craven Stadium in Stellenbosch. Several changes have been made for the...

Highlanders announce new additions to 2024 Squad

The Highlanders have announced the signing of several young players for 2024. In a move that was well signposted during the year players from their High Performance Programme will...