Auckland have stormed back from a 15-6 deficit to claim a well-deserved victory over North Harbour in the first knockout match of the NPC finals.
Auckland have fought their way to an NPC quarter-final against North Harbour but have paid a heavy price and will be without a slew of key players on Friday evening.
Auckland have fought their way to an NPC quarter-final against North Harbour but have paid a heavy price and will be without a slew of key players on Friday evening.
Currently sitting undefeated at the top of the Odds conference, Waikato will face a litmus test at home this weekend when they take on an inconsistent Auckland side at FMG Stadium Waikato on Friday.
Currently sitting undefeated at the top of the Odds conference, Waikato will face a litmus test at home this weekend when they take on an inconsistent Auckland side at FMG Stadium Waikato on Friday.
Fifty-two of New Zealand’s top emerging talent in rugby will descend on Palmerston North next month as NZR launches the next phase of its development programme to find a World Champion Under 20 team.