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Hilux NPC round 8: Battle of the Bay lies ahead
It’s a tale of two fortunes at the Battle of the Bay this weekend. Hawke’s Bay is flying high at the top of the pile, while Bay of Plenty is pushing for a top eight berth.
Harbour end Magpies’ hot streak in Hilux NPC
North Harbour has closed the gap to top of the table Hawke's Bay after an impressive 24-31 victory in Napier.
Hilux NPC round 7: Magpies host Harbour in top of table clash
It’s one against two in Hilux NPC round seven action, as the undefeated Hawke’s Bay Magpies host North Harbour on Sunday.
Perfect Magpies continue unbeaten run
Hawke’s Bay have maintained an astounding perfect record from their six Hilux NPC matches, with a 35-24 victory over high-flying Otago.
Hilux NPC round 6: Top four face off
Undefeated Hawke’s Bay will see their strongest challenge yet in the form of Otago on Friday night. Meanwhile, North Harbour Stadium welcomes neighbouring Shield holders Northland in top of the table clashes.
Invincible Magpies roll on, Taniwha defend Shield in Hilux NPC round 5
Northland put in a gritty performance to defend the Ranfurly Shield for the first time since 1979, and Hawke’s Bay remain perfect after round five in the Hilux NPC.
Hilux NPC round 5: Stage set for epic Shield challenge
Semenoff Stadium is the stage for the Northland Taniwha as they look to defend the Ranfurly Shield for the first time since 1979.
Taniwha snare history in Hilux NPC round four action
Northland’s history-making victory in Canterbury saw the Ranfurly Shield make the farthest trip north it has been in 48 years.
Front Row Round – the mind-bending stats
Hilux NPC round three was Front Row Round – an homage to the under-appreciated engine rooms of every team. Here’s what numbers 1, 2 and 3 achieved in that round.
Hilux NPC Round 4: Can Northland grasp history?
The Northland Kauri would make history by winning at One NZ Stadium tomorrow, in doing so winning the Ranfurly Shield for the first time in the club’s history.
Surprises abound in Hilux NPC round three action
The lead changed hands eight times in Southland’s clutch one-point victory over Waikato at Rugby Park in Hilux NPC round three action.
Hilux NPC round 3: Just three sides remain undefeated
After snatching the Ranfurly Shield from their southern rivals, Canterbury must defend the Log o’ Wood immediately against the Bay Of Plenty in Christchurch.
Canterbury reclaim Ranfurly Shield and Manawatū snatch thriller
Manawatū overturned a 21-point deficit to storm back against the Stags in Palmerston North, while Canterbury claimed a record 18th Ranfurly Shield victory in Hilux NPC history.
Tight Ranfurly Shield encounter anticipated this weekend
The Ranfurly Shield is back on the line for the first time this Hilux NPC season, when Canterbury travels to southern rivals Otago.
Hilux NPC round 2: Historic rivals vie for Shield
Otago host historic rivals Canterbury in a Ranfurly Shield defence, with both sides in red hot form after round one of the Hilux NPC.
Under Siege: Relive Auckland’s historic Ranfurly Shield reign
One of the most remarkable eras in Ranfurly Shield history has been brought back to life, thanks to a long-archived documentary.

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RD 7 HIGHLIGHTS: Manawatū v Taranaki (Hilux NPC 2026)
Round Seven kicks off in Palmerston North as Manawatū host Taranaki under the…
RD 7 HIGHLIGHTS: Southland v Bay of Plenty (Hilux NPC 2026)
Round Seven wraps up as Southland host Bay of Plenty at Invercargill Rugby Park…
RD 7 HIGHLIGHTS: Hawke's Bay v North Harbour (Hilux NPC 2026)
Hawke's Bay take on North Harbour at McLean Park as Sunday action gets underway…
RD 7 HIGHLIGHTS: Northland v Waikato (Hilux NPC 2026)
Northland welcome Waikato to Semenoff Stadium for a Ranfurly Shield clash in…
RD 7 HIGHLIGHTS: Canterbury v Wellington (Hilux NPC 2026)
Canterbury host Wellington under the lights at One NZ Stadium in Christchurch.
RD 7 HIGHLIGHTS: Auckland v Counties Manukau (Hilux NPC 2026)
Auckland host Counties Manukau at Eden Park as Round Seven continues on…
RD 7 HIGHLIGHTS: Otago v Tasman (Hilux NPC 2026)
Otago welcome Tasman to Forsyth Barr Stadium for a Friday night clash in…
RD 6 HIGHLIGHTS: North Harbour v Northland (Hilux NPC 2026)
Round Six wraps up as North Harbour host Northland at North Harbour Stadium on…
RD 6 HIGHLIGHTS: Counties Manukau v Southland (Hilux NPC 2026)
Counties Manukau take on Southland as Sunday action gets underway in Round Six.
RD 6 HIGHLIGHTS: Waikato v Canterbury (Hilux NPC 2026)
Waikato host Canterbury under the lights at FMG Stadium Waikato in Hamilton.
RD 6 HIGHLIGHTS: Tasman v Wellington (Hilux NPC 2026)
Tasman welcome Wellington to Lansdowne Park for a Saturday afternoon clash.
RD 6 HIGHLIGHTS: Bay of Plenty v Manawatū (Hilux NPC 2026)
Bay of Plenty host Manawatū at Tauranga Domain as Round Six continues on…
RD 6 HIGHLIGHTS: Hawke's Bay v Otago (Hilux NPC 2026)
Hawke's Bay welcome Otago to McLean Park for a Friday night clash in Napier.
RD 6 HIGHLIGHTS: Taranaki v Auckland (Hilux NPC 2026)
Round Six kicks off in New Plymouth as Taranaki host Auckland under the lights…
RD 5 HIGHLIGHTS: Northland v Tasman (Hilux NPC 2026)
Round Five wraps up in Whangārei as Northland put the Ranfurly Shield on the…
RD 5 HIGHLIGHTS: Wellington v Counties Manukau (Hilux NPC 2026)
Wellington take on Counties Manukau as the Sunday action gets underway in Round…
RD 5 HIGHLIGHTS: Manawatū v North Harbour (Hilux NPC 2026)
Manawatū host North Harbour under the lights at Central Energy Trust Arena in…
RD 5 HIGHLIGHTS: Otago v Waikato (Hilux NPC 2026)
Otago welcome Waikato under the roof at Forsyth Barr Stadium for a Saturday…
RD 5 HIGHLIGHTS: Taranaki v Canterbury (Hilux NPC 2026)
Taranaki host Canterbury at Stadium Taranaki as Round Five continues on…
RD 5 HIGHLIGHTS: Auckland v Bay of Plenty (Hilux NPC 2026)
Auckland welcome Bay of Plenty to Eden Park for a Friday night provincial clash.