Lions win NPC in extra-time thriller
Lions win NPC in extra-time thriller
After an enthralling, exhausting 100-minute final, the Wellington Lions have been crowned NPC champions after beating Bay of Plenty 23-20.
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No clear path ahead for NPC
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No clear path ahead for NPC
We have explored the issues facing the NPC, and garnered the thoughts of some of those with a keen interest in New Zealand’s domestic rugby competition.
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Lions favourites, Bay expansive
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Lions favourites, Bay expansive
Wellington and Bay of Plenty have made it through to tomorrow’s NPC final. Adrian Seconi offers up this quick guide.
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Changes must not come at expense of FPC growth
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Changes must not come at expense of FPC growth
What is in store for the future of the Farah Palmer Cup? Could it hang in the balance if something was to happen to the NPC? Kayla Hodge offers her thoughts.
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Make space, time for NPC stars
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Make space, time for NPC stars
Our series on the future of the NPC continues. Club stalwarts Ian Arthur and Blair Crawford tell Adrian Seconi there needs to be a change.
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Back when NPC had stars, pulling power
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Back when NPC had stars, pulling power
Former Otago players Brendon Timmins and Brendon Laney, part of arguably the greatest team in NPC history, tell Adrian Seconi the competition needs to bring back the stars and the razzmatazz.
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Brown excited about job to which he has long aspired
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Brown excited about job to which he has long aspired
Another Brown will take charge of the Otago NPC team next season.
Preseason match for Invercargill
Preseason match for Invercargill
There will be swedes and sushi — southern style — at halftime when the Highlanders play the Crusaders next year.
Stalwart whistler Carruthers volunteer of year
Stalwart whistler Carruthers volunteer of year
Rugby needs more people like Wayne Carruthers.
NPC advocated as vital pathway to Super level
NPC advocated as vital pathway to Super level
The NPC faces an uncertain future as New Zealand Rugby grapples with the big-picture questions and the more pressing bottom line on the financial report.
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Tweaks rather than revolution likely
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Tweaks rather than revolution likely
Adrian Seconi asks New Zealand Rugby general manager of community rugby Steve Lancaster and Otago chief executive Richard Kinley what the competition will look like in five years.
All Blacks name two debutants for Japan test
All Blacks name two debutants for Japan test
Coach Scott Robertson has rung the changes for the opening test of the All Blacks' end of year tour.
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NPC has still to find its place in changed landscape
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NPC has still to find its place in changed landscape
This week the ODT outlines issues facing the NPC competition and talks to power players to see what the future holds. Adrian Seconi provides some background.
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Thames Valley back on top after cup final win
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Thames Valley back on top after cup final win
That was worth the wait for Thames Valley.
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Bay of Plenty book historic shot at title
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Bay of Plenty book historic shot at title
Bay of Plenty rolled Canterbury in the second half to book a historic spot in the NPC final.
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Landers fan 'livid' over losing seat
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Landers fan 'livid' over losing seat
After 11 years of watching the Highlanders play at Forsyth Barr Stadium from the same seat, Joe Dovey has been forced to move. And he is "absolutely livid".
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Who will be the NPC finalists?
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Who will be the NPC finalists?
Canterbury have stormed back into contention, but can anyone beat Wellington? Sports writer Adrian Seconi offers up a quick guide to the NPC semifinals.
Elliot, seven team-mates in Heartland XV
Elliot, seven team-mates in Heartland XV
Former All Blacks hooker Hika Elliot will add another black jersey to his collection.
Otago forwards included in All Blacks squad
Otago forwards included in All Blacks squad
Four Otago forwards will join an extended All Blacks squad as training cover before the test in Japan at the end of next week.
Coltman off to US
Coltman off to US
Otago hooker Liam Coltman has signed with the Utah Warriors and will play in the Major League Rugby competition next year.