NPC 2025
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@SouthernMann I read an article a while back saying that inch was viewed as more of a second five for the mako. So I wonder what will happen
https://nelsonapp.co.nz/news/articles/6879622ca811a1fe18156994
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@Landers92 said in NPC 2025:
@jamsb He had been appearing at second five for HSOB during the club rugby season
Was playing a fair bit of fullback as well. Chopped and changed between 10,12 and 15 a lot.
Cool, seems quite a solid build, next Harry Plummer perhaps?
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@Landers92 said in NPC 2025:
@jamsb He had been appearing at second five for HSOB during the club rugby season
Was playing a fair bit of fullback as well. Chopped and changed between 10,12 and 15 a lot.
Cool, seems quite a solid build, next Harry Plummer perhaps?
@WoodysRFC I would argue that he has a better running game than Plummer
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Another nagging post about he tipping comp:
https://silverfern.rugby/tipping-submit/Get your tips in before the start of the game tonight
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@WoodysRFC I would argue that he has a better running game than Plummer
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Have to say how pleased I was to read that after weighing everything up NZR have come conclusion that NPC is too important to pathways for rugby in NZ too change. Bloody great!
https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/360776605/work-be-done-new-zealand-rugbys-steve-lancaster-bullish-about-npc -
The NPC is fucking brilliant.
Just don't play the games in cavernous Test venues. Bijou venues are better.
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The NPC is fucking brilliant.
Just don't play the games in cavernous Test venues. Bijou venues are better.
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There are a couple of articles in the newspaper today. One from Paul Cully says that Sky and TVNZ will be sharing broadcasting rights from 2026, so there will be FTA coverage. This agreement is well advanced and unlikely to change after Sky's acquisition of Three. This will also mean a reduction in the value of the broadcasting deal from Sky but should allow more eyes on games, presumably with ads. There is also a mention of making SR clubs declare by the end of the season who has been signed for the following year and how many contracts are available for NPC players.
The second article is more about the future of the NPC including the movement to smaller grounds to reduce match-day costs. Obviously there is only a limited number of afternoon slots available for grounds without adequate lighting.
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Was interested looking at crowds on weekend, seemd to be pretty healthy, looked very good at Southland, we had a pretty good one at the Naki and looked goodat BOP etc. Just got methinking about the comments we have on crowds at NPC, I reckon probably you add all the crowds together for the weekend, it would equal or probably better the number that would attend Super rugby on a weekend in NZ. Probably better most test crowds too.
Not saying it means a hell of a lot, except that interest seems to be there. I do know at Gold club , there what (I consider the ) the non rugby fellas, all seem to discuss the NPC games (obviously the Nakis) more than super games , and probably as much as test matches. -
Was interested looking at crowds on weekend, seemd to be pretty healthy, looked very good at Southland, we had a pretty good one at the Naki and looked goodat BOP etc. Just got methinking about the comments we have on crowds at NPC, I reckon probably you add all the crowds together for the weekend, it would equal or probably better the number that would attend Super rugby on a weekend in NZ. Probably better most test crowds too.
Not saying it means a hell of a lot, except that interest seems to be there. I do know at Gold club , there what (I consider the ) the non rugby fellas, all seem to discuss the NPC games (obviously the Nakis) more than super games , and probably as much as test matches.Was interested looking at crowds on weekend, seemd to be pretty healthy, looked very good at Southland, we had a pretty good one at the Naki and looked goodat BOP etc. Just got methinking about the comments we have on crowds at NPC, I reckon probably you add all the crowds together for the weekend, it would equal or probably better the number that would attend Super rugby on a weekend in NZ. Probably better most test crowds too.
Not saying it means a hell of a lot, except that interest seems to be there. I do know at Gold club , there what (I consider the ) the non rugby fellas, all seem to discuss the NPC games (obviously the Nakis) more than super games , and probably as much as test matches.Let's judge the crowds in week six.
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Good weather always helps, day games in any code on a warm afternoon is awesome
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Was interested looking at crowds on weekend, seemd to be pretty healthy, looked very good at Southland, we had a pretty good one at the Naki and looked goodat BOP etc. Just got methinking about the comments we have on crowds at NPC, I reckon probably you add all the crowds together for the weekend, it would equal or probably better the number that would attend Super rugby on a weekend in NZ. Probably better most test crowds too.
Not saying it means a hell of a lot, except that interest seems to be there. I do know at Gold club , there what (I consider the ) the non rugby fellas, all seem to discuss the NPC games (obviously the Nakis) more than super games , and probably as much as test matches.Let's judge the crowds in week six.
@SouthernMann said in NPC 2025:
Was interested looking at crowds on weekend, seemd to be pretty healthy, looked very good at Southland, we had a pretty good one at the Naki and looked goodat BOP etc. Just got methinking about the comments we have on crowds at NPC, I reckon probably you add all the crowds together for the weekend, it would equal or probably better the number that would attend Super rugby on a weekend in NZ. Probably better most test crowds too.
Not saying it means a hell of a lot, except that interest seems to be there. I do know at Gold club , there what (I consider the ) the non rugby fellas, all seem to discuss the NPC games (obviously the Nakis) more than super games , and probably as much as test matches.Let's judge the crowds in week six.
I agree, but I thought last year was similar mate. Not saying I wouldn't like to see bigger crowds, just trying to look at things realistically. With population, and weather etc, and games live on tv, I still think in a normal weekend the figures would be not all that bad. I know many look worse because they played in big stadiums, but I think up to a point Unions hands are ties, as you need certain facilities to host these games.
I think they need room for seats for season memebrs and especially corporate events, where a good proportion of their money comes from.
Most of our major stadiums hold 30,000, so as I say quite often we got more people live at NPC (or club rugby) than we get at a test!
Just think it interesting.
