New Zealand SportsOFF-SEASON: The 2026 season has concluded and the competition will resume in 2027. The 2026 NPC season has concluded with the Grand Final held on October 26. OFF-SEASON: The 2026 season concluded on June 27, 2026, with the Northern Mystics winning the Grand Final. OFF-SEASON: The next Test series involving New Zealand is the Australia v New Zealand Test series scheduled to begin on 9 December 2026.
Updated 98m agoSporting profile
New Zealand is a passionate sporting nation where rugby union holds a central place in the national identity, alongside a strong culture of participation in rowing, netball, and cricket. The country consistently punches above its weight on the global stage, particularly in Olympic sports where it has achieved significant success in water-based disciplines and athletics.
NPC
Results & Fixtures
Canterbury vs Northland
FTCanterbury def Northland
Mon 26 Oct Christchurch, New Zealand
Canterbury vs Taranaki
FTCanterbury 38 def Taranaki 28
Sun 18 Oct Christchurch, New Zealand
Northland vs Otago
FTNorthland 38 def Otago 19
Fri 16 Oct Whangarei, New Zealand
Canterbury vs Waikato
FTCanterbury 62 def Waikato 26
Sun 11 Oct Christchurch, New Zealand
Otago vs Hawke's Bay
FTOtago 50 def Hawke's Bay 14
Sat 10 Oct Dunedin, New Zealand
Northland vs Tasman
FTNorthland 26 def Tasman 21
Oct 2026 Whangarei, New Zealand
Ladder
| # | Team | Pts |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Northland | 38 pts |
International Cricket (Test Matches)
Results & Fixtures
Australia vs New Zealand, 1st Test
UpcomingTBD
Wed, Dec 9, 12:00 AM Perth, Australia
Australia vs New Zealand, 2nd Test
UpcomingTBD
Thu, Dec 17, 12:00 AM Melbourne, Australia