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NPC HIGHLIGHTS | Canterbury v Taranaki

4 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

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

4 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

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

4 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

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

5 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

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

5 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

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...

Josh Jacomb sets up a great try for Taranaki

5 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

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

Waikato win the Shield and Canterbury march on unbeaten

6 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

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

6 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

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...