Canterbury

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...

'Where's that spine?': All Blacks come under fire after record loss

Scrutiny on coach Scott Robertson and his team was intense following their late capitulation in Saturday's 43-10 Rugby Championship Test in Wellington. It was the heaviest defeat in all of New Zealand's...

Ranfurly Shield Preview: Southland take on Canterbury

Southland’s famous 25–10 victory over Waikato last weekend handed them the Ranfurly Shield for the first time since 2011. Now, they must defend it immediately and their first challenge couldn’t...

Canterbury Chase Ranfurly Shield Record

Canterbury will have All Blacks hooker George Bell back on deck but must do without captain Cullen Grace when they challenge Southland for the Ranfurly Shield in Invercargill on Saturday. Bell is set...

Canterbury NPC Side to take on Southland

This weekend, Canterbury make the journey to Invercargill for a Ranfurly Shield challenge against the Southland Stags The Shield hasn’t been in Canterbury since 2019, but with some familiar faces...

Southland Stags do the unthinkable and take the Ranfurly Shield off Waikato

Watch the moment Southland lift the Ranfurly Shield after a solid win over Waikato who held the shield for just on a week. Southland will put the shield up next week as Canterbury make their way to Stags...

VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS: Canterbury v Manawatu

Huge win for Canterbury as they continue to dominate this season

Reds Welcome Crusaders Blockbuster in 2026 Super Rugby Pacific Draw

The Queensland Reds will host the champion Crusaders at Suncorp Stadium for the first time in three years as a highlight of the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific draw released today. The April 11 blockbuster...

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: Hawke's Bay v Canterbury