A large group of the All Blacks squad will return to National Provincial Championship action this weekend.

A strong second half showing has seen Tasman retain the Ranfurly Shield, beating Auckland 31-17.

A day after Counties Manukau took down league-leading Wellington, Otago said 'Hold my Speight's'.

The Tasman Mako remain the NPC's lone unbeaten team. But again took it down to the wire.

The Farah Palmer Cup's Championship final is set, while two of four Premiership semifinalists are locked in.

Twelve All Blacks will represent their provincial sides this weekend during Round 6 of the NPC.

Before the Ranfurly Shield changed hands, the same happened with the JJ Stewart Memorial Trophy.

Tasman claim the Ranfurly Shield for the first time after defeating Hawke's Bay in a nailbiter in Napier.

Otago have reclaimed the Lin Colling Memorial Trophy, holding off Auckland in the final minutes in the NPC.

Defending champions Taranaki have started the new NPC season where they left off the last.

The 2024 NPC starts this weekend, with seven games played the country and Taranaki the defending champions.

Caleb Clarke extends his commitment to NZ Rugby, the Blues and Auckland through to the end of 2025