NPC 2025

[taniwharugby]

Ranfurly Shield challenges....

[Bovidae]

The article is about rugby broadcasting rights but there is a focus on the value of the NPC as Sky and NZR have vastly different views. It's estimated to cost about $7M to broadcast the NPC and FPC (in addition to the broadcasting rights).

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[SouthernMann]

@Bovidae

I found it and interesting reality check. What about the proposition of 'Super rounds' all games played at one or two venues each week to reduce costs?

[Bovidae]

Travel costs for the teams would be significant too. Short bus trips (< 4 h) vs two flights from provincial cities.

[Duluth]

Sky is understood to want to significantly cut back on broadcasting the provincial competitions, which draw relatively small audiences and drive few subscribers, yet cost an enormous amount to cover. NZ Rugby, in contrast, regards widespread coverage of that level of the game as an essential part of its broadcast deal.

I hope they aren’t forcing people to bid on NPC and FNPC as a single package with widespread coverage. Even though the interest in NPC is dropping every year I’m sure it attracts a lot more eyeballs than woman’s NPC. Each competition should make its own economic case

[Daffy Jaffy]

Stephen Perofeta has transferred to Auckland NPC.

[Bovidae]

Staying in Auckland for personal reasons.

Taranaki Rugby Farewells Stephen Perofeta

Taranaki Rugby would like to extend its deepest appreciation to Stephen Perofeta, who will be departing the Yarrows...

[Steven Harris]

Hearing that Solomon Alaimalo is heading to Northland for the 2025 NPC season , also possibly another Moana Pasifika back

[Bovidae]

I see that Fletcher Morgan, who played for the Highlanders Bravehearts, was encouraged to move south by Rugby Southland with the possibility of earning a Southland Stags contract if he played well during the club season.

[Bovidae]

Yarrows Taranaki Bulls Announces Core 2025 Squad for Bunnings NPC Season

The Yarrows Taranaki Bulls have confirmed 23 players currently contracted for the 2025 Bunnings NPC season, retaining...

[Bovidae]

With Taha Kemara gone until 2026, Waikato will need to find another 1st 5. Hopefully D'Angelo Leuila is returning, and Aaron Cruden has indicated he is keen to play for another season. However, there will be a spot for someone via club rugby.

[Mr Fish]

@Bovidae said in NPC 2025:

With Taha Kemara gone until 2026, Waikato will need to find another 1st 5. Hopefully D'Angelo Leuila is returning, and Aaron Cruden has indicated he is keen to play for another season. However, there will be a spot for someone via club rugby.

Barely played for them last year really. Waikato need another young guy to come through or maybe lure Cashmore from BOP with Kale Trask now back.

[Bovidae]

Kemara tended to start until his injury. From what I've seen from the club rugby team lists most of the starting 1st 5s are all very young themselves. The exception is Wharenui Hawera (Marist) who now plays for BOP. Ironically, the player who could be the next long-term 1st 5 (Daniel Ticklepenny) is stuck behind him so either comes off the bench or is at fullback.

[Mr Fish]

@Bovidae sorry yes was more a comment that Waikato are already used to making do without him. Only managed three matches last season.

[taniwharugby]

Have to assume Pellegrini is looking for an npc side?

[frugby]

@taniwharugby said in NPC 2025:

Have to assume Pellegrini is looking for an npc side?

Harbour presumably all over that.

[Yeetyaah]

@Bovidae said in NPC 2025:

D'Angelo Leuila

I bought some of his jerseys off him last year and he told me he is signed to come back this year.

[Yeetyaah]

@Bovidae said in NPC 2025:

Daniel Ticklepenny

Helluva name holy shit

[ARHS]

@Bovidae Where is Quinn Collard playing? Could he be a contender?

[Bovidae]

@ARHS Collard was playing for Thames Valley last year. He was selected in the Heartland XV squad.