NPC – National Provincial Championship

Provincial rivalry takes centre stage this August Domestic rugby will hit the ground running in August with the 2025 Bunnings Warehouse NPC draw announced today and featuring some scintillating first round fixtures. Reigning champions Wellington host traditional heavyweights Canterbury, battle lines will be drawn in the deep south with Southland hosting Otago

Blenheim's Lansdowne Park will be the place to be in next weekend's Bunnings NPC, as new Ranfurly Shield holders Tasman will defend the trophy against Wellington, the only other unbeaten side in the competition. Tasman scored a stunning last-minute win when Campbell Parata landed a long-range penalty goal to stun the

Canterbury will play Bay of Plenty while Wellington will meet Auckland in the Bunnings NPC semifinals next week. Canterbury survived one of their most demanding encounters to beat a game Northland side 23-16 in Christchurch at the weekend, while Auckland had to come from behind to beat neighbours North Harbour with

Bunnings Warehouse NPC kicks off new era 14 teams compete for one Bunnings Warehouse NPC trophy for first time since 2010 Opening round ‘Battle of the Bridge’ between Auckland and North Harbour Bunnings Warehouse NPC draw features 52 family-friendly day-time kick