Wellington have claimed their sixth NPC title when an extra-time thriller over Bay of Plenty 23-20 in the capital.

Bay of Plenty have the chance to win just their second NPC title, and first since 1976, against Wellington.

Two dramatic Saturday NPC quarterfinals with hosts Bay of Plenty winning over Hawke's Bay while Waikato turned the tables on Taranaki

A total of 14 players from the All Blacks squad announced this week will be available to represent their teams in the NPC quarterfinals.

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

Points flowed like the rain and records fell in the National Provincial Championship on Saturday.

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

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

Counties Manukau Heat scamper eight points clear at the top of the FPC Premiership after four rounds.

There were narrow victories for Wellington, Bay of Plenty and Waikato in the last matches of NPC Round 2.

Bay of Plenty have made it two wins in five days to start their National Provincial Championship season.

A hard grafting 22-13 win for the Southland Stags in the southern derby against neighbours Otago.

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