BOP, Waikato into NPC semis after close wins
Two dramatic Saturday NPC quarterfinals with hosts Bay of Plenty winning over Hawke's Bay while Waikato turned the tables on Taranaki
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Oct 3
Multiple All Blacks return to NPC action
A large group of the All Blacks squad will return to National Provincial Championship action this weekend.
Sep 29
Otago stun Tasman to end NPC streak
A day after Counties Manukau took down league-leading Wellington, Otago said 'Hold my Speight's'.
Sep 21
Bulls send message in Hawke's Bay romp
Defending champions Taranaki have sent a warning to the rest of the National Provincial Championship.
Sep 15
Blowout NPC victories for Waikato, Harbour
Points flowed like the rain and records fell in the National Provincial Championship on Saturday.
Sep 8
Tasman lift Ranfurly Shield for first time
Tasman claim the Ranfurly Shield for the first time after defeating Hawke's Bay in a nailbiter in Napier.
Sep 2
Hawke's Bay first to five victories in NPC
Ranfurly Shield holders Hawke's Bay are the first team to five victories in the National Provincial Championship.
Aug 29
Hawke's Bay fight to stay unbeaten in NPC
A strong second half has propelled Hawke's Bay to their fourth straight win to open the NPC season.
Aug 24
Hawke's Bay keep Ranfurly Shield in style
Hawke's Bay put on a show in their second successful Ranfurly Shield defence of the NPC season.
Aug 17
Hawke's Bay keep Log o' Wood; Mako win
Hawke's Bay defeat tenacious Southland 31-17 to retain the Ranfurly Shield at McLean Park.
Aug 11
Hawke's Bay fight back in NPC; Tasman strong
North Harbur let big lead slip away in 41-32 loss to Hawke's Bay to start their 2024 NPC campaign.
Aug 8
Can Taranaki defend NPC title in 2024?
The 2024 NPC starts this weekend, with seven games played the country and Taranaki the defending champions.
Jul 27
Hawke's Bay stop Whanganui challenge
Hawke's Bay show the difference between internationals and hardened NPC players against a Heartland side.
Jun 27
Hawke's Bay defend Ranfurly Shield easily
Hawke's Bay have started their 2024 season and new Ranfurly Shield era with a successful defence.
Mar 1
Hawke's Bay confirm two Shield challenges
Hawke’s Bay have confirmed the two Heartland Championship unions that will challenge for the Log o' Wood.
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