No one could have predicted what would unfold for 18-year-old Craig Wickes in 1980.
Robinson steered NZ Rugby through Covid-19 and years of intense All Blacks scrutiny.
Sky TV figures show NPC viewership rose 9% on 2024, with digital up 7%.
Canterbury have won their first NPC title since 2017.
Canterbury are out for revenge after losing the Ranfurly Shield to their southern rivals.
The Magpies held Taranaki tryless in the quarter-final.
Bay of Plenty were too good in the second half to knock out Tasman.
Otago needed a penalty after the 80th minute to make the semifinals.
Harry Godfrey has been growing as one of New Zealand's most promising first five-eighths.
The Log o’ Wood will remain in Dunedin for the summer after Otago defeated North Harbour.
Trailing by as much as 15 points, the challengers took the lead in the 66th minute.
Canterbury needed a try after the fulltime siren to retain the Shield.
Southland's tenure lasted just six days and is the shortest in the trophy's 121 years.
Sam Nock scored the decisive try after 17 phases of pick and go.
World Rugby's current concussion stand-down period is only 12 days for professionals.
Christie's death is another blow for head injury advocates, says John Guyton.
Lima Sopoaga clinched Waikato’s win with a decisive 80th-minute penalty.
Waikato clinched a one-point victory with an 80th-minute penalty.
It is the first time Waikato have won the Log o' Wood since 2018.
His contract includes the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia.
Phil Gifford shares four Ranfurly Shield stories that resonate with him.
About a year ago, Preston was playing club rugby and completing a roofing apprenticeship.
Northland aim to reclaim the Ranfurly Shield after nearly 50 years.
Take a look at a player to watch from each province in the 2025 NPC season.
The 30-year-old was one of eight All Blacks released for the opening round of the NPC.
The 40-year-old is eyeing his eighth Gallaher Shield title since 2006.
At 15, Greg Cooper was told he had only six months to live.
Former All Blacks' frustrations began before he coached his first All Blacks test.
It comes as the Auckland-based side announced the mass departure of 15 players.
'It will offer a lot of peace of mind, which is something that’s desperately needed'
