The Silver Fern

@Bovidae said in NPC 2025:

There are some pre-season games happening this Friday/Saturday. I've seen Manawatū v Canterbury and Counties Manukau v Northland listed. There must be others too.

The Canterbury vs Manawatu game is next week on the 25th July is it not?

@Fredsaua12 said in Otago 2025:

I believe the midfielder from Canterbury is Jae Broomfield. Was Canterbury B player of the year last season and can also cover wing. Very classy player with great turn of pace

Following up on my oil here, I believe Jae was offered a contract but it wasn't taken up. unsure on whether he will end up with Canterbury or elsewhere. Trying to find more info now

I believe the midfielder from Canterbury is Jae Broomfield. Was Canterbury B player of the year last season and can also cover wing. Very classy player with great turn of pace

@Bovidae said in WR U20 Championship 2025:

Poor Logan Wallace, injured again. I assume Riley Tofilau will be on a plane ASAP.

I believe Sione Mafi from Ta$man/Crusaders has been called in to replace Logan Wallace.

@taniwharugby said in NPC 2025:

@Steven-Harris yeah I like how he plays, but was disappointing to see how out of shape he turned up last year especially after coming straight from the MLR finals to NPC...has Robb Cobb been re-signed, he was handy for us, although looking at our front row stocks, especially if we have signed Ryan?

Robb Cobb, I believe is over with his brother Joel in Sydney playing Shute Shield and won't be returning for NPC unless things have changed this week.

@Landers92 said in NPC 2025:

@Fredsaua12 hardly seen him named this season.

Blair Baxter doing his buddy a favor there. Northland do love their Sydenham lads after the Dale McLeod connection.

All the best to him, a promising player coming out of High School.

interesting as there is probably 5 or 6 other props floating around the Chch club scene that are arguably better than him. Sumner have a Bristol Prop who I believe Canterbury are interested in keeping for the season.

@Canes4life Rova is still contracted to Canterbury for this season I believe, unless he can get a release

Have heard that Olly Ryan, son of Jase Ryan has been signed by Northland for NPC this year. Is a prop that's been playing club rugby in Chch.

@Mr-Fish yeah he’s definitely eligible. Māori ABs in the past have often selected players heading off shore as the pool isn’t as large to select from. But with lock/6 depth being decent he might not get a run

Should see Zach Gallagher also feature for the NZ Māori

@MacDazzler said in NPC 2025:

@Fredsaua12 What's happening with their 10 situation?

I believe James White is signed long term. Shun Miyake is still playing club rugby in Chch and will be close to another contract. Caleb Makene also is another option but I expect them to look outside the region and pick up an experienced 10 as they have done in the past.

Also on a side note, Max Hughes has also returned from Japan and has been Turing out for Sydenham in the 10 jersey, although he is primarily a 9

Canterbury halfback shake up will be interesting. Hearing there is some movement with Nic Shearer off to a different region and a swap occurring between 9s from provinces. Interesting that Riley Williams is still playing club rugby in Auckland also

@handa457 that was me, but discard that now as my source confirmed the Chiefs have no intentions on letting him leave. He was a big coup for them to steal from the Saders and they see him as an AB lock in the next few years.

They also have his younger brother Jayden on their books now too after he has aligned with Taranaki permanently

Joel Lam has been playing Rugby League in Australia this season so it’s very interesting to see him selected. Shows there is a lack of depth in key positions

Have heard that the highlanders have enquired about Fiti Sa from the Chiefs. Unsure on how long he’s currently contracted or if they would release him but if true could be a handy long term player alongside Holland

@Bovidae said in Chiefs 2025:

@Yeetyaah A replacement for Stevenson? I expect Coombes-Fabling won't be re-signed as he hasn't played at all due to injury. There could still be one other new outside back.

Have heard from a source that the Chiefs have also signed Isaac Hutchinson for next season. Would be one back on the Crusaders

Caleb Makene also playing Club Rugby for New Brighton in Christchurch. looks as if Canterbury are trying to bring in a few mid 20's aged guys to provide depth for them.

Oli Mathis is playing club rugby in Christchurch tomorrow. Wonder if this points towards where his future in the 15 man game lies

Has Liam Pratt signed with Waikato? He has been the Canterbury B prop for the past few seasons but hasn’t had an opportunity at the next level. Looks to be playing club rugby for Te Awamutu Sports Club now

Josh Jennings might be a shout for Waikato. Was at Waikato Uni for a couple years before moving back to Chch and leading Linwood to the title last season. Can’t see him getting a run in Canterbury this season