Taranaki

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: Manawatu v Taranaki

VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS: Manawatu v Taranaki

Kaylum Boshier brace lead Taranaki to 28-13 win over Northland

This past Wednesday we saw some thrilling action as Northland took on Taranaki in the close out of the opening round in the Bunnings NPC.  Northland opened the encounter with a charge down try from...

VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS: Taranaki v Counties Manukau

All Black Rugby World Cup Squad Announced

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...

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...

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...

2023 PIC Steelers Squad Confirmed

Coach Reon Graham has confirmed his 2023 Counties Manukau Rugby PIC Steelers squad for the upcoming Bunnings Warehouse NPC. Sticking with his theory of picking local, Graham has named a side choc-full...

Highlanders Continue Building 2024 Squad

 The 2024 Highlanders team continues to take shape with the announcement of three additional players. Outside back Jacob Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens, lock Mitch Dunshea and loose forward Tom Sanders. Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens...