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Hawke's Bay, the Ranfurly Shield holders, will play Taranaki in New Plymouth for the NPC Title

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Taranaki, the second-placed qualifier, was too strong for third-placed Canterbury, while fourth-placed Hawke's Bay took their chances with a final scoreline that flattered the defending champions. Taranaki's...

NPC: Southland rugby coach explains reason for bizarre substitution strategy

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

You should never underestimate the men from the south when it comes to innovation on the rugby paddock. Southland proved that when they surprised nearly everyone by declaring they would replace half their...

NPC: A look into Round 3

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The NPC enters its third week of non-stop action. This weekends fixtures kick-off with Bay of Plenty travelling to the Navigation Homes Stadium is a stadium in Pukekohe, to take on Counties Manukau....

All Black Rugby World Cup Squad Announced

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

All Blacks selectors Ian Foster, Jason Ryan and Joe Schmidt have named the All Blacks squad for Rugby World Cup 2023 in France. The squad was announced by former All Blacks captain Richie McCaw in Napier...

New Zealand Under 20 team named ahead of Japan U20 fixture

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

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...