NPC 2025
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I think we are doing alright here too.
And I dont think getting rid of one of SR or NPC will make any real dif.
Maintaining the AB/NZR brand at world class, or even world leading, is far more important.
But cant see the rest of NZ rugby amounting too much more than it does right now.Isn't one of the problems that if you get rid of the NPC then what fills that void from a fan engagement perspective?
This past weekends NPC was very good and a great bridge between the 2nd and 3rd tests in the rugby championship which in itself has served up 4 very exciting matches.
If you get rid of 70 games of rugby content (about 90 hours of rugby) people will fill that void with something and if that thing is not of a rugby orientation then rugby ultimately loses out.
Its like having a shop, and reducing your hours of operation. People will still spend money when your shop is closed just not on your products and because you are giving customers less opportunities to give you their business, it will inevitably contract.
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@taniwharugby said in NPC 2025:
How good is afternoon rugby though, have to think players enjoy it more too.
This is why I think a lot of the "NPC is better" vibe originates.
I like NPC. But I do enjoy the afternoon games. When I do get a chance to watch a match on a weekend evening (no time to watch live in an afternoon) I'll choose a day game.
Especially over night games in the depth of winter.
Prefer Super as a product though. And it's easier to follow 5 (or 6) teams.
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@taniwharugby said in NPC 2025:
How good is afternoon rugby though, have to think players enjoy it more too.
As long as the afternoon games are shared around. You shouldn't be rewarded for having no lights.
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That's been dealt with above. If we had an integrated NPC / Super competition (this seems the best way to describe the single pro league we need, in order to stop the straw man argument that people want to "get rid" of the NPC), then we would have games over the season that could be spaced pretty well and fill the shop window by meeting the demand there is for the product.
In my preference, we would still have an NPC but it would be amateur, and if there is demand for it, I can't see why those games couldn't be broadcast - especially on free to air, so that kiwis can still enjoy seeing their local club players represent the province.
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Ashame that Finn Hurley hasn't featured for Otago.
Was looking forward to seeing him play NPC after he got injured early in Super, thought I saw him named in the squad in one of the earlier rounds but did not see him last week in Nelson. Does anyone know what his status is?
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@nonpartizan said in NPC 2025:
Ashame that Finn Hurley hasn't featured for Otago.
Was looking forward to seeing him play NPC after he got injured early in Super, thought I saw him named in the squad in one of the earlier rounds but did not see him last week in Nelson. Does anyone know what his status is?
Reagrivated his Super injury prior to the season starting.
Could be available for the very end of the comp. Likely the Landers will pour cold water on that though.
Big shame. He would have carved up.
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@SouthernMann said in NPC 2025:
@nonpartizan said in NPC 2025:
Ashame that Finn Hurley hasn't featured for Otago.
Was looking forward to seeing him play NPC after he got injured early in Super, thought I saw him named in the squad in one of the earlier rounds but did not see him last week in Nelson. Does anyone know what his status is?
Reagrivated his Super injury prior to the season starting.
Could be available for the very end of the comp. Likely the Landers will pour cold water on that though.
Big shame. He would have carved up.
Thanks SouthernMann. Jesus, that is a damn shame. Hope he has a big 2026.
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Can any Naki fans give some insight on how Poliko is performing for this year? He’s just signed a new two year contract with the Canes.
