Bay of Plenty

Free Jacks Welcome Pingi Tala’apitaga as New Forwards Coach

The New England Free Jacks have recruited the highly rated Pingi Tala’apitaga to join their coaching staff for the 2026 MLR season. The 38-year-old Samoan becomes the latest coach to join the Free...

Seven All Blacks to represent their Provincial Unions in NPC quarter-finals

Seven members of the All Blacks Lipovitan-D Rugby Championship squad will represent their Provincial Unions in the Bunnings Warehouse National Provincial Championship quarter-finals this weekend. Anton...

NPC RD 10 HIGHLIGHTS | Wellington v Bay of Plenty

Two top contenders collide in the capital as Wellington host Bay of Plenty in a heavyweight battle with plenty on the line.

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...

VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS: Manawatu v Bay of Plenty

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...

Canterbury side to defend Ranfurly Shield vs Otago

Canterbury are set for another blockbuster Ranfurly Shield defence this weekend, hosting Otago in a top-of-the-table clash at Apollo Projects Stadium. Fresh off a thrilling victory over Tasman in front...

VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS: North Harbour v Bay of Plenty

The Steamers open the weekends fixtures with a good win over North Harbour 

Sixteen All Blacks available for round 5 of NPC

Sixteen members of the All Blacks Lipovitan-D Rugby Championship squad will represent their Provincial Unions in the Bunnings Warehouse National Provincial Championship this weekend.    Round...

VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS: Bay of Plenty v Southland