Bunnings NPC Thread
- Guy Smiley
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I reckon there's more joy and entertainment to be had here, with the NPC than in the Tests this year.
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Ticking off another NZ ground next month when Jimmy Smallsteps & I head to Pukekohe for the Otago v Counties game. I might wind the clock back and do a few rolls on my side down the big grass embankment. Bit worried about an excessive amount of momentum, mind..
Guy Smiley wrote: ↑Sun Jul 24, 2022 7:57 am I reckon there's more joy and entertainment to be had here, with the NPC than in the Tests this year.
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I think that's true v anything: Soup, T14, GP, Currie, the lot.Guy Smiley wrote: ↑Sun Jul 24, 2022 7:57 am I reckon there's more joy and entertainment to be had here, with the NPC than in the Tests this year.
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Senility: what TF did I watch it on last season?
does this mean it’s on sky?
Or not, since channels aren’t mentioned?
https://www.skysports.com/rugby-union/c ... p/fixtures
Or not, since channels aren’t mentioned?
https://www.skysports.com/rugby-union/c ... p/fixtures
I would say that every year. NPC is about my favourite pro comp, ahead of tests and super rugby. Generally that way for me.Guy Smiley wrote: ↑Sun Jul 24, 2022 7:57 am I reckon there's more joy and entertainment to be had here, with the NPC than in the Tests this year.
Check your posts from that time to see if it gives your memory a prod.Torquemada 1420 wrote: ↑Sun Jul 24, 2022 3:24 pmSenility: what TF did I watch it on last season?
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Although I doubt we'll see all matches available on Sky in Europe.New Zealand Rugby (NZR) has announced the new format for the Bunnings Warehouse NPC with all 14 Provincial Unions to compete for one National Provincial Championship title.
The Bunnings NPC will see Provincial Unions seeded into two conferences based on the previous season standings for round robin matches and quarterfinals. Teams placed 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13 sit within the Odds conference and teams placed 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14 sit within the Evens conference for the season ahead. The round robin includes four crossover matches per team, where teams from the Odds conference will play teams from the Evens conference.
The quarterfinals include the top four teams within each conference playing for a spot in the semi-finals. With the top two teams across the conferences playing against each other in the semi-finals, to then see the top two qualifiers play off in the NPC final. All matches will be broadcast live and exclusive on Sky.
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So, we are almost ready to go.
Fantasy Pool is here
https://www.superbru.com/bunnings_npc/p ... p=12466680
Rd 1 team lists
https://www.provincial.rugby/news/bunni ... eam-lists/
although nothing for Moolos v Hawkes yet.
Fantasy Pool is here
https://www.superbru.com/bunnings_npc/p ... p=12466680
Rd 1 team lists
https://www.provincial.rugby/news/bunni ... eam-lists/
although nothing for Moolos v Hawkes yet.
Waikato take on Hawke's Bay Magpies at FMG Stadium Waikato on Saturday, kick-off is at 4.35pm:
1. Ayden Johnstone (Hautapu) – Co-Captain
2. Rhys Marshall
3. George Dyer (Fraser Tech)
4. James Tucker (Hamilton Marist)
5. Hamilton Burr (Hautapu)
6. Liam Messam (Hautapu) – 100th Waikato Game
7. Mitch Jacobson (Hautapu) – Co-Captain
8. Luke Jacobson (Hautapu)
9. Xavier Roe (Hamilton Old Boys) – Blazer Game
10. Damian McKenzie (University)
11. Daniel Sinkinson (Melville)
12. D’Angelo Leuila (Fraser Tech)
13. Bailyn Sullivan (Hamilton Marist)
14. Liam Coombes-Fabling (Fraser Tech)
15. Tepaea Cook-Savage (Fraser Tech)
16. Pita Anae-Ah Sue*
17. Rob Cobb (Hamilton Old Boys)
18. Sefo Kautai (Hamilton Marist)
19. Laghlan McWhannell (Hautapu)
20. Jack Lam (Hamilton Marist)
21. Cortez Ratima (Otorohanga)
22. Alapati Leiua*
23. Mosese Dawai (Otorohanga)
1. Ayden Johnstone (Hautapu) – Co-Captain
2. Rhys Marshall
3. George Dyer (Fraser Tech)
4. James Tucker (Hamilton Marist)
5. Hamilton Burr (Hautapu)
6. Liam Messam (Hautapu) – 100th Waikato Game
7. Mitch Jacobson (Hautapu) – Co-Captain
8. Luke Jacobson (Hautapu)
9. Xavier Roe (Hamilton Old Boys) – Blazer Game
10. Damian McKenzie (University)
11. Daniel Sinkinson (Melville)
12. D’Angelo Leuila (Fraser Tech)
13. Bailyn Sullivan (Hamilton Marist)
14. Liam Coombes-Fabling (Fraser Tech)
15. Tepaea Cook-Savage (Fraser Tech)
16. Pita Anae-Ah Sue*
17. Rob Cobb (Hamilton Old Boys)
18. Sefo Kautai (Hamilton Marist)
19. Laghlan McWhannell (Hautapu)
20. Jack Lam (Hamilton Marist)
21. Cortez Ratima (Otorohanga)
22. Alapati Leiua*
23. Mosese Dawai (Otorohanga)
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Yep, Burke is not known as a powerful runner so the try is all down to the poor defense. Two great lineout mauls in succession sees the good guys stretch the lead fo 17 - 3.
Absolutely. If PT never makes the AB squad again, I would be very very happy.
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Canterbury epic.
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Great start for Canterbury, they look very good this season. They have a well balanced squad and look well coached and hungry. Cullen Grace is the player we need in the All Black backrow to provide balance, he's the lineout target and tight playing workaholic we need to provide the balance for Savea to play loose as an 8. Also, i rate Zach Gallagher highly, the guy is a great young lock but looks like the All Black no.6 we've been waiting for since Jerome Kaino.
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Great try created by him. The defenses of both teams needs some work.
Well, this is a high scoring but frustrating game. We have let in 2 simple tries really (well taken by HB though) but then scored 3 of our own thru HB missed tackles.
As usual, Ykato Vs HB is a scoreathon.
Loving being back at the rugby
As usual, Ykato Vs HB is a scoreathon.
Loving being back at the rugby
I drink and I forget things.