Canterbury vs Taranaki
Rugby UnionCanterbury and Taranaki are prominent teams in the New Zealand National Provincial Championship (NPC) who recently faced each other in the 2026 semi-finals.
Canterbury: 3Draws: 0Taranaki: 2
5 meetings all-time
Canterbury form
Canterbury enters the final in strong form, having secured a hard-fought victory in the semi-finals to maintain their momentum.
Taranaki form
Taranaki's campaign concluded in the semi-finals following a competitive season where they demonstrated strong attacking capabilities.
Last meetings
Canterbury 38-28 Taranaki
18 October 2026NPC Semi-Final
Taranaki 40-26 Canterbury
29 August 2026NPC Regular Season
Next meeting
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