Taranaki

NPC HIGHLIGHTS | Canterbury v Taranaki

Two traditional powerhouses face off in Christchurch as Canterbury and Taranaki close out the regular season with a blockbuster matchup.

Canterbury side to take on Taranaki

Canterbury will wrap up their round robin campaign this weekend with a blockbuster clash against Taranaki in the final round of the 2025 Bunnings NPC. With a home quarter-final spot on the line, there’s...

Canterbury’s Lead Cut as Bunnings NPC Playoff Race Heats Up

Canterbury had its lead reduced to one point after Bunnings NPC Round 9 play at the weekend. Forced to golden point after being level with Northland 19-19 in Whangarēi, neither side was able to secure...

Jone Rova signs on with Hurricanes until 2027

Jone Rova has signed a two-year contract with the Hurricanes in a deal that will keep him at the club until 2027.  A member of this year’s wider training group, Rova’s elevation to...

Thirteen All Blacks available for round 8 of the NPC

Eight NPC teams will welcome back members of the current All Blacks squad when round 8 kicks off this Friday, with thirteen players released to play for their provincial teams. Josh Lord, who has been...

VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS: Counties Manukau v Taranaki

Josh Jacomb sets up a great try for Taranaki

Taranaki score a great try thanks to some brilliant Josh Jacomb work on the left The Naki score a screamer pic.twitter.com/zb8790pQcw — Rugby Bits (@RugbyBits) August 30, 2025

VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS: Taranaki v Waikato

Waikato win the Shield and Canterbury march on unbeaten

Canterbury sits alone, unbeaten, at the head of the Bunnings NPC after four rounds, while Waikato lifted the Ranfurly Shield from Taranaki in inflicting a first loss on the New Plymouth-based side this...

Highlanders Bolster Squad with signing of All Black front rower

The Highlanders have announced the signing of Angus Ta'avao for the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific season, reinforcing the squad with seasoned experience. Ta'avao, 35, is a veteran prop with over 260 professional...