In a National Provincial Championship round of surprises, North Harbour added another on Sunday.

It was 386 days between success for Manawatū, but they can now claim a victory in the 2024 NPC.

Canterbury solidify their place in the top-eight of the NPC after a tough win against Southland in Invercargill.

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

The Southland Stags rode their luck all the way to a bonus-point win in Whangarei on Friday night.

Hawke's Bay defeat tenacious Southland 31-17 to retain the Ranfurly Shield at McLean Park.

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.

All Blacks wing Sevu Reece has extended his contract with NZR and the Crusaders to the end of 2026.