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Waikato and Manawatū crowned respective Farah Palmer Cup champions
Waikato achieved one of the more difficult feats in New Zealand women's rugby when putting aside all their Covid-19 disruptions during finals week to travel to Christchurch and uplift the Bunnings Farah Palmer Cup from the locals with a 22-20 win.
Canterbury and Waikato ready for Premiership final rematch
Both Canterbury and Waikato go into Saturday's Bunnings Farah Palmer Cup final knowing unusual circumstances have left the outcome wide open.
Farah Palmer Cup Finals Match Appointments and Team Lists
We’ve finally made it to the final week of the Farah Palmer Cup, and what a couple of games we have.

Waikato FPC and NPC squads relocated to Cambridge
New Zealand Rugby (NZR) has today confirmed Waikato’s Bunnings Warehouse NPC and Farah Palmer Cup (FPC) teams have relocated to Cambridge.
Farah Palmer Cup finalists confirmed
Finalists have been found for next weekend's Bunnings Farah Palmer Cup Premiership and Championship finals.
Farah Palmer Cup Semi-Finals Match Appointments and Team Lists
After a very disruptive season, we’ve made it to finals time of the Farah Palmer Cup in 2021. The Northland Kauri and Hawke’s Bay Tui will face off in the Championship semi-final to see who will take on Manawatū in Palmerston North next weekend.

Wellington Pride set up preliminary final against Waikato
Wellington ensured they would have a chance to play a semifinal against Waikato to decide who will play Canterbury in the final of the Farah Palmer Cup in two weeks time.
Counties Manukau, Auckland & North Harbour withdrawn from Farah Palmer Cup
The Farah Palmer Cup (FPC) presented by Bunnings Warehouse will continue without Auckland, Counties Manukau and North Harbour, who have collectively accepted they are unable to continue in the competition due to their inability to train or play under COVID-19 Alert Levels.
Bunnings NPC & Farah Palmer Cup Team Lists
We’re back! Four weeks after the country went into its second Level Four lockdown, the Bunnings NPC and Farah Palmer Cup returns, albeit without our Auckland teams.

Rugby in Auckland remains on hold, two weeks of Bunnings Warehouse NPC and FPC confirmed
The Bunnings Warehouse NPC and Farah Palmer Cup (FPC) will continue without Counties Manukau, Auckland and North Harbour for the next two weeks, New Zealand Rugby (NZR) has announced today.
Draws confirmed for the Bunnings Warehouse NPC and Heartland Championship
The Bunnings Warehouse NPC will re-start in Hamilton and the Bunnings Warehouse Heartland Championship season will belatedly kick off in Te Kuiti as provincial rugby resumes next weekend, New Zealand Rugby (NZR) announced today.
Domestic and community rugby to remain on hold
New Zealand Rugby (NZR) is working with its Provincial Unions to determine how to safely re-start and complete the Bunnings Warehouse NPC, Farah Palmer Cup and Heartland Championship seasons as the country progresses through COVID-19 Alert Levels.
Grassroots rugby clubs named as Bunnings Rugby Assist recipients
Repairs to flood damage, leaking roofs and upgraded bathrooms for women’s players are among the benefits 20 community rugby clubs across the country will receive after being selected as the inaugural recipients of Bunnings Rugby Assist.
What we’ve seen so far in the Farah Palmer Cup
Before Covid-19 snuck its way back into Aotearoa, the Farah Palmer Cup had one more full regular season round to go ahead of the finals.

All rugby postponed or cancelled this weekend, following latest COVID update
Bunnings Warehouse NPC, Farah Palmer Cup (FPC) and Heartland Championship matches, as well as all community and school rugby this weekend has once again, been cancelled or postponed due to COVID-19 restrictions, New Zealand Rugby (NZR) has announced.

All rugby in New Zealand this weekend cancelled or postponed
Bunnings Warehouse NPC, Farah Palmer Cup (FPC) and Heartland Championship matches, as well as all community and school rugby this weekend has been cancelled or postponed, New Zealand Rugby (NZR) announced today.
New Zealand Rugby COVID-19 Update
New Zealand Rugby (NZR) is working with its Provincial Unions to determine the best course of action for the Bunnings Warehouse NPC, Farah Palmer Cup and Heartland Championship following the Government’s announcement the country will move to COVID Alert Level 4 from midnight on Tuesday 17 August.
Waikato pick up thrilling win over Wellington
Thrilling play from Waikato to beat Wellington 34-27, in a game that went to the 82nd minute before the match-winning try was scored completed the fifth round of the Farah Palmer Cup.
Farah Palmer Cup Round 5 Match Appointments and Team Lists
With just two full regular season rounds to go, we’re at the business end of the Farah Palmer Cup competition for 2021.

Canterbury extend lead in Farah Palmer Cup Premiership, while Wellington steal win over Counties
Defending champions Canterbury demonstrated their intent to retain the Bunnings Farah Palmer Cup when claiming a decisive 32-7 win over Auckland at Eden Park on Sunday.

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FINAL HIGHLIGHTS | Canterbury v Waikato (Farah Palmer Cup 2021)
Can Canterbury win a five-peat or will Waikato rain on their parade. Catch all…
FINAL HIGHLIGHTS | Manawatū v Hawke's Bay (Farah Palmer Cup 2021)
The Farah Palmer Cup Championship champions have been crowned. Check out the…
SEMIFINAL HIGHLIGHTS | Waikato v Wellington (Farah Palmer Cup 2021)
Catch the best bits from the Premiership semifinal between Waikato and the…
SEMIFINAL HIGHLIGHTS | Northland v Hawke’s Bay (Farah Palmer Cup 2021)
Catch all the best moments from a nail-biting Championship semifinal between…
RD 7 HIGHLIGHTS | Taranaki vs Hawke's Bay (Farah Palmer Cup 2021)
Relive the best highlights from the exciting match-up between Taranaki and…
RD 7 HIGHLIGHTS | Otago v Canterbury (Farah Palmer Cup 2021)
Canterbury continue to show their dominance in the Farah Palmer Cup, proving…
RD 7 HIGHLIGHTS | Bay of Plenty v Wellington (Farah Palmer Cup 2021)
The Wellington Pride are off to the Premiership semi-finals after defeating the…
RD 6 HIGHLIGHTS | Bay of Plenty v Otago (Farah Palmer Cup 2021)
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Farah Palmer Cup's top try scorer so far: Prop Krystal Murray
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RD 5 HIGHLIGHTS | Waikato v Wellington (Farah Palmer Cup 2021)
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RD 5 HIGHLIGHTS | Northland v Taranaki (Farah Palmer Cup 2021)
The Northland Kauri and Taranaki Whio battled it out in their Round Five Farah…
RD 5 HIGHLIGHTS | Canterbury v Bay of Plenty (Farah Palmer Cup 2021)
Catch up on all the best bits as Canterbury make it five from five in the Farah…
RD 5 HIGHLIGHTS | Hawke’s Bay v Tasman (Farah Palmer Cup 2021)
The Hawke’s Bay Tuis have made a huge statement in the Championship with a…
RD 5 HIGHLIGHTS | Manawatu v North Harbour (Farah Palmer Cup 2021)
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RD 5 HIGHLIGHTS | Counties Manukau v Auckland (Farah Palmer Cup 2021)
Check out the highlights from the nail biting match between Counties Manukau…
RD 4 HIGHLIGHTS | Auckland v Canterbury (Farah Palmer Cup 2021)
Canterbury have continued on their winning ways in the Farah Palmer Cup…
RD 4 HIGHLIGHTS | Tasman v Northland (Farah Palmer Cup 2021)
Catch up on all the highlights from the clash between Tasman and Northland at…
RD 4 HIGHLIGHTS | North Harbour v Taranaki (Farah Palmer Cup 2021)
Catch up on all the highlights from the clash between North Harbour and…
RD 4 HIGHLIGHTS | Otago v Waikato (Farah Palmer Cup 2021)
Catch the best plays from Waikato's 29-22 win against Otago in Round 4 of the…
RD 4 HIGHLIGHTS | Wellington v Counties Manukau (Farah Palmer Cup 2021)
Harmony Ioane scores a last-minute try to finish a second-half comeback against…

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