The Roaring Pen

Send us a text Start with a review of last weeks games in the NPC and FPC. Some epic games on show with the classic Canterbury v Auckland game, some blow outs in the women's competition, and some nail biters across the board. Looking ahead to this weeks games. Heartland comp round one, the lifeblood of NZ provincial rugby, starts on Saturday. Some cracking matches including the rematches of both the Lochore cup final and the Meads cup final from last year. FPC and NPC action again this weeken...

Send us a text A recap of round 1 NPC action and a look ahead to the action this weekend including the classic Auckland v Canterbury game. Also looking at the Farah Palmer Cup action that starts up this weekend with all teams getting tested on depth as a lot of players are away for world cup duties. No Ranfurly Shield or JJ Stewart trophy games this weekend. Heartland starts up next week so stay tuned for that.

Send us a text A recap of FPC, Heartland, and NPC from 2024. A look forward to the games starting with Auckland v Waikato at Eden Park! Thursday night. Stag day and Ranfurly shield games plus an epic Wellington v Canterbury showdown.