Canterbury

New faces join the Highlanders squad for 2024

The Highlanders will usher into the fold a swag of new players for the 2024 Super Rugby Pacific competition. Some have already made brief appearances last season such as halfback Nathan Hastie, loose...

Crusaders name squad for season 28

International and returning legends, returning All Blacks and a new generation of talent– here’s your first look at the Crusaders squad for 2024, ready to pull on the jersey and make an impact...

Hurricanes 2024 Super Rugby Pacific squad named

The Hurricanes have welcomed a group of exciting new talent into their 38-man squad for the 2024 DHL Super Rugby Pacific season which kicks-off on 24 February. Wellington’s James O-Reilly, Canterbury’s...

VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS: Taranaki v Canterbury

Hawke's Bay, the Ranfurly Shield holders, will play Taranaki in New Plymouth for the NPC Title

Taranaki, the second-placed qualifier, was too strong for third-placed Canterbury, while fourth-placed Hawke's Bay took their chances with a final scoreline that flattered the defending champions. Taranaki's...

VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS: Canterbury v Auckland

Focused on finishing as Canterbury get set to repay Auckland in quarter final.

Drawing on the energy of a passionate home crowd will be key for Canterbury as they look to repel old foes Auckland in Friday night’s NPC Quarter Final.With their season on the line, Head Coach Marty...

Sam Whitelock on the Cusp of All Blacks History

When the great Richie McCaw hung up his boots for the last time with 148 Test caps for his country, most people thought no man could ever come close to breaking his record.   Eight years later,...

VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS: Canterbury v Tasman Mako

Catch up on all the highlights from Canterbury v Tasman in round eight of the NPC.  

Counties Manukau shock Canterbury with last-ditch try in Pukekohe

At Navigation Homes Stadium, Pukekohe: Counties Manukau 31 (James Thompson, Ioane Moananu, Adam Brash, Blake Makiri tries; AJ Alatimu con, pen, Tevita Ofa 3 con) Canterbury 29 (Ben Funnell, Daniel Lienert-Brown,...