Bay of Plenty

Abraham Papali’i's move to Brive confirmed

Connacht No.8 Abraham Papali’i's move to Brive at the end of the season has been confirmed.   Papali’i has signed a two-year deal with the French outfit following fellow Connacht...

Sarah Hirini and Anna Richards take major prizes as women's rugby shines at the ASB New Zealand Rugby Awards

Black Ferns Sevens captain Sarah Hirini has collected three major prizes at the 2021 ASB New Zealand Rugby Awards, including the supreme Kelvin R. Tremain Memorial Player of the Year. Due to COVID-19...

Sam Cane commits long-term future to New Zealand

All Blacks, Chiefs and Bay of Plenty loose forward Sam Cane has recommitted to New Zealand Rugby, inking a new deal with his national union, Super Rugby club and province through to 2025.     29-year-old...

Nominees announced for 2021 ASB Rugby Awards

New Zealand Rugby’s (NZR) top performers of 2021 will be recognised in an ASB Rugby Awards TV event, with nominees announced today. This year’s awards, due to COVID-19 restrictions on public...

The New Zealand and Moana Pasifika Super Rugby Pacific 2022 squads

Returning star power, some familiar faces from the past join a cast of exciting young rookies in New Zealand's five 2022 Super Rugby Pacific squads announced today.     CLICK HERE TO VIEW...

Hurricanes 2022 Super Rugby Pacific squad announced

Hurricanes Head Coach Jason Holland has announced his squad ahead of the 2022 Super Rugby Pacific competition.   11 players are in line to make their Hurricanes debut when the competition kicks...

HIGHLIGHTS: Canterbury v Bay of Plenty

Inaugural Super Rugby Aupiki squads announced

The inaugural season of Super Rugby Aupiki reaches another milestone today with the announcement of player signings across the four teams. 105 players have signed contracts for 2022 and the first season...

HIGHLIGHTS: Bay of Plenty v Waikato

Gearing up for Round 8 of the Bunnings NPC

Round 8 of the Bunnings NPC kicks off on Friday and will be played under a sombre cloud after the tragic death of Sean Wainui.   To get proceedings underway, Otago will host Canterbury at the Forsyth...