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New Zealand NPC Tips & Preview | Quarter Finals

New Zealand NPC Tips & Preview | Quarter Finals

• TAB Staff
Northland did just enough to pick up an important bonus-point win in Invercargill last week to secure second place on the ladder. The 28-14 win over Southland in blustery conditions was far from the Taniwha's tidiest performance of the season, requiring a couple of tries in the final 10 minutes to break the 14-14 deadlock and win the game, but the visitors will have taken pride in powering their way past the finish line. Their defence was also an impressive factor of their play, allowing just five Stags entries into their 22 despite the hosts having 61% possession and 57%…
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New Zealand NPC Tips & Preview | Round 10

New Zealand NPC Tips & Preview | Round 10

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Otago were nowhere to be seen on the North Shore last week, losing to North Harbour 21-32. A win against Harbour would have put Otago in prime position for a first-place finish, but instead they can now finish as low as seventh thanks to last week's result. It was their worst showing of the season, despite getting off to a ripper of a start with a 14-0 lead before the 15-minute mark. That advantage came somewhat against the run of play and Otago's struggles became more obvious as the game went on as they failed to make dents in the…
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New Zealand NPC Tips & Preview | Round 9

New Zealand NPC Tips & Preview | Round 9

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Tasman missed a good chance to step one foot into the finals on Friday, losing to Auckland 22-24. It could barely have been a better start for the Mako in front of their home fans, clinically working their way up the field before Maloni Kunawave, Kyren Taumoefolau and Macca Springer linked up to score inside the first few minutes. Tasman's lead was short-lived, as the visitors scored a couple of quick tries, but a William Havili penalty goal made it a 15-14 lead at the break. When Taumoefolau then crossed for a try of his own with 20 minutes to…
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Wallabies vs Springboks Test 2026: Prediction & Tips

Wallabies vs Springboks Test 2026: Prediction & Tips

• Daryl Curnow
We have our Wallabies vs Springboks prediction for the 1st test on Sunday, September 27, at 9:45pm at Optus Stadium in Perth. It’s going to be a tough test for the Wallabies to handle the Springboks, but playing at home could give the Australians an edge. Our Wallabies vs Springboks tips look at the best bets for the big game, and the latest rugby odds are available. Wallabies vs Springboks 0 Days 0 Hours 0 Mins 0 Secs Internationals Sunday 27th Sep Australia $3.10 vs South Africa $1.35 Internationals odds correct as of 23/09/2026 and subject to change. Spread Pick…
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New Zealand NPC Tips & Preview | Round 8

New Zealand NPC Tips & Preview | Round 8

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Counties Manukau came agonisingly close to a come-from-behind win against Auckland last week, only to fall 33-43. It was a rollercoaster of a game at Eden Park, with Counties completely fading in the first half to concede three consecutive tries for a 7-19 halftime lead. It looked like those woes were going to continue into the second half, as the hosts’ lead expanded out to 12-33, but Counties Manukau then kicked into gear, with a couple of tries from Josh Gray, who showed some nice finishing, to make it a 26-33 game. The Steelers then levelled the game through Aporosa…
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Jeff Wilson | NPC Round 8 Preview

Jeff Wilson | NPC Round 8 Preview video

Former All Black Jeff Wilson delivers his expert take on this weekend’s round of NPC. 7 hours Bay Of Plenty v Hawke's Bay Bay Of Plenty 4.80 Hawke's Bay 1.17 10 hours Waikato v Manawatu Waikato 1.30 Manawatu 3.40 12 hours Wellington v Northland Wellington 3.00 Northland 1.37 1 day North Harbour v Canterbury North Harbour 2.20 Canterbury 1.65 1 day Taranaki v Southland Taranaki 1.06 Southland 8.00 New Zealand NPC odds correct as of 18/09/2026 and subject to change.
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ABs Stock Watch Post Springboks Test 4

ABs Stock Watch Post Springboks Test 4

• TAB Staff
Make that three on the bounce for the ABs, who were just unable to overcome their shortcomings compared with the Springboks’ strengths over the last three games. Throw in some interesting officiating in Baltimore, and it was an uphill battle to try to draw the series. All in all, there were plenty of learnings from this tour and this game in particular, which we will break down in this week’s stock report. Front Six | Stock Down 📉 The front six, outside of Fletcher Newell, were just flat-out poor. I feel Ethan de Groot and Codie Taylor have been found…
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