# New Zealand NPC rugby competition

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/new-zealand-npc-rugby-competition
> Updated: 2026-09-10T14:00:56.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

The New Zealand NPC competition progressed through its sixth and seventh rounds with significant shifts in the standings.

During the sixth round, Hawke’s Bay maintained its position at the top of the table following a 35-24 comeback victory over Otago. Other notable results included Canterbury winning against Waikato, Taranaki defeating Auckland, and Tasman overcoming Wellington.

By the seventh round, the rankings saw further movement. Canterbury moved into fourth place after a 66-19 win over Wellington, while Northland climbed to second position following a 34-17 victory against Waikato. Other results included Otago defeating Tasman and Auckland winning against Counties Manukau.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-10: Canterbury dominates Wellington in NPC seventh round

Canterbury and Northland secured major wins in the seventh round of the New Zealand NPC, with Canterbury defeating Wellington 66-19 and Northland climbing to second place.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/canterbury-dominates-wellington-in-npc-seventh-round

### 2026-09-05: Hawke’s Bay leads NPC after comeback win over Otago

Hawke’s Bay maintains its NPC leadership after a comeback win against Otago, while Canterbury secured a vital away victory over Waikato in Hamilton.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/hawkes-bay-leads-npc-after-comeback-win-over-otago

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Cite as: New Zealand NPC rugby competition. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/new-zealand-npc-rugby-competition