NPC - news, injuries etc
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@foobanz They probably are.
I guess they are the two teams that played one of the Auckland region teams in the first two rounds pre-covid and were scheduled to NOT play one of the other Auckland teams in the rest of the comp.
They'll presumably play an extra game against a Div II team, so something of an advantage with decent prospects of earning an extra 3 points.
Annoyingly for Ta$man, we took 4 points from Auckland (bound to be the hardest of the three), but will have to split the points with Counties and Harbour, which should have been easier games.
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Typical clickbait headline, but I think Barnes should think of the teams that are most affected by the whole Covid situation, and it's not Taranaki. It's the provinces in the Auckland region. He's whingeing a bit too much. Compare what Barnes is saying with the statement from Peter Russell in that article.
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@stargazer said in NPC - news, injuries etc:
Typical clickbait headline, but I think Barnes should think of the teams that are most affected by the whole Covid situation, and it's not Taranaki. It's the provinces in the Auckland region. He's whingeing a bit too much. Compare what Barnes is saying with the statement from Peter Russell in that article.
Not actually a click bait head line, for once. He had a huge moan that it's "shit" & because of the big unions. But he's being a dick, without a full season you can't have promotion, that would be stupid. Like giving certain countries auto access to finals....
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Tevita Koloamatangi’s days in the Mako jersey appeared to be over.
However, following a string of injuries to the team, Tevita was unexpectedly recalled to the squad after a five-year absence.The former Tongan-international is more than willing to offer his vast experience whether it comes in the form of getting back on Trafalgar Park or simply holding a hit shield for a teammate.
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(Again) proof that signing with an Aussie franchise doesn't have to mean that a player is lost to the NPC.
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I may have missed something but does anyone know what the go is with the remainder of the NPC?
From the remaining draw here - https://www.provincial.rugby/bunnings-npc/bunnings-npc-fixtures/ it has some teams finishing on 9 competition games played, and others on 8. For example Canterbury have three remaining competition games which will put them at 9, whereas Wellington have 1 comp game and two friendlies meaning they finish up on 8....
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@canes4life Wellington were scheduled to play both Auckland and NH so will get 2 pts for each game. Those games should count as competition games when friendlies are to be played.
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Season over: Rugby's Super City Series canned
The Auckland-based NPC teams will not be able to return to competitive rugby in 2021.
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Just had confirmation the game between Bay of Plenty and Northland will go ahead on Sunday , there was talk given the tragic circumstances of earlier this week that the game may be canned .
Many of Northland lads predictably are a bit down , but will no doubt go out and give what will be a very emotional occasion the respect it deserves .🙏🏼 -
@steven-harris I expect this game, along with the others will have plenty of emotion out there, Wainui played with guys form all over with the teams he represented, and with the mana he carried, they'll all be feeling it.
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One of Manawatū’s brightest young talents has recommitted to the province for two more seasons.
Blindside flanker TeKamaka Howden has re-signed for the team
Howden is attracting serious Super Rugby attention having been one of the side’s standout performers this year. -
Three forwards added to the SIT Zero Fees Southland Stags
Head Coach Dale MacLeod has confirmed three Southland forwards will join the SIT Zero Fees Southland Stags for the remainder of the season.
Shaun Stodart and Liam Udy-Johns of Marist and Star’s Jordan Stewart will join the side as of today.
The trio bring a mixture of experience to the squad, with Shaun Stodart bringing up several seasons with the Stags already and Jordan Stewart a player with 1st class experience and a leader within the Star Rugby Club.
Liam Udy-Johns joined Marist this season with a hope of making the Southland setup.
