Domestic rugby will hit the ground running in August with the 2025 NPC draw announced on Monday.

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.

The Wellington Lions advance to the National Provincial Championship semifinals for a third straight season.

Counties Manukau have caused the biggest shock result of the National Provincial Championship season.

The Wellington Lions score golden-point victory to extend their lead at the top of the NPC.

Perhaps looking ahead to a Ranfurly Shield challenge, Wellington barely remained unscathed in 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.

Ranfurly Shield holders Hawke's Bay are the first team to five victories in the National Provincial Championship.

North Harbour's outside backs have run amok to upset Waikato in the National Provincial Championship.

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

Hurricanes first-five Aidan Morgan has agreed to play for the United Rugby Championship side Ulster.