How does the ITM Cup work?
Each union played home or away games against teams from the other division, making a total of ten competition games for each union. The finals format allowed the top four teams from each division move on to the semi-finals. The top two division winners, based on table points, received a home semi-final.
Who holds Ranfurly Shield?
Hawke’s Bay
The Shield is currently held by Hawke’s Bay, who claimed it from Otago on 4 October 2020….
| Ranfurly Shield | |
|---|---|
| Presented by | New Zealand Rugby Union |
| Type | Provincial challenge trophy |
| First contested | 1904 |
| Current holder | Hawke’s Bay |
When did Waikato last win the NPC?
Champions: 1992, 2006, 2021. Runners-up: 1998, 2002, 2010, 2011.
How can I watch Bunnings NPC?
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Do NPC rugby players get paid?
Players are paid a retainer under their playing contract. This is guaranteed income regardless of injury or selection for the duration of their contract.
Is NPC rugby professional?
The National Provincial Championship (NPC), known for sponsorship reasons as the Bunnings NPC, is a professional rugby union competition for New Zealand provincial unions consisting of 14 teams, divided equally between the Premiership Division and the Championship Division.
Who has the Ranfurly Shield 2021?
Hawke’s Bay’s first successful defence of the Shield was against Northland on 16 October 2020. Thereafter, Hawke’s Bay successfully defended the Shield 8 more times to retain it for the remainder of the 2020 season and the entire 2021 season.
Who won the first NPC title?
Waikato defeated Wellington in the first revamped NPC Championship Game. Before the 2006 revamp of the league, the National Provincial Championship was contested between three divisions, division one would be crowned and named the winner.
Where is the NPC final being played?
It promises to be an entertaining Saturday of footy. New Zealand Rugby (NZR) has confirmed Waikato will host defending Bunnings Warehouse NPC Premiership champions Tasman Mako at their home ground FMG Stadium Waikato this Saturday 20 November at 7.05PM.
How much do ITM Cup players earn?
Semi-pro ITM Cup players have a salary cap of $60,000 for the season, with a minimum retainer of $15,000. Those that are also Super Rugby professionals earn between $70,000 and $180,000, and nab another $7,500 for every week they pull on the black jersey.
What is the ITM Cup?
The ITM Cup is the premier domestic rugby competition in New Zealand. It started as the Air New Zealand Cup in 2006 and this followed on from the NPC (National Provincial Championship), which was started in 1976.
What is the history of the NZ Rugby Cup?
It started as the Air New Zealand Cup in 2006 and this followed on from the NPC (National Provincial Championship), which was started in 1976. In 2006, with the formation of the Tasman Union (an amalgamation of Nelson Bays and Marlborough Unions for representative rugby only) the format went to 14 teams in Division 1 and 12 teams in Division 2.
How many teams are in the Mitre 10 Cup?
In 2016, the Mitre 10 Cup had 2 Divisions-the Premiership and the Championship. Each Division has 7 teams in it. Within this framework there is a unique format whereby teams will play all other teams in their own Division as well as 4 of the teams from the other Division.
When are the 2019 Mitre 10 Cup fixtures released?
New Zealand Rugby has announced the fixtures for the 2019 editions of Mitre 10 Cup and Mitre 10 Heartland Championship that is set to kick-off in August. New Zealand club Bay of Plenty Steamers has acquired the services of Scotland international Hugh Blake on loan from Pro12 club Glasgow Warriors.