How many NPCS has Canterbury won?

The CRFU govern the running of the Canterbury representative team which have won New Zealand’s first-tier domestic competition National Provincial Championship (Air New Zealand Cup and ITM Cup) 14 times including a “six-peat” from 2008 to 2013 – with five in the National Provincial Championship, two in the Air New …

What is Canterbury rugby?

Canterbury of New Zealand (commonly referred to simply as Canterbury) is a New Zealand sports equipment manufacturing company focused on Rugby. The company originated from the Canterbury region in New Zealand. Canterbury of New Zealand. Type. Subsidiary.

How does the Ranfurly Shield work?

The Ranfurly Shield, colloquially known as the Log o’ Wood, is a trophy in New Zealand’s domestic rugby union competition. First played for in 1904, the Shield is based on a challenge system (like boxing titles), rather than a league or knockout competition as with most football trophies.

Where is the NPC final?

FMG Stadium Waikato will host the NPC Premiership final on Saturday night.

Who won the first NPC title?

Bay of Plenty were the first champions. Only two of their number made the New Zealand Rugby Almanack’s XV that year – fullback Greg Rowlands and flanker Alan McNaughton, who were also among the five players of the year (alongside former or future All Blacks Stu Wilson, Andy Haden and Alistair Scown).

Who won the 1999 NPC final?

The East Coast rugby team, representing the country’s smallest rugby union, celebrates winning the 1999 NPC Third Division Championship. Ngāti Porou East Coast beat their neighbours Poverty Bay 18-15 in the final at Ruatōria. East Coast declined promotion to the second division of the NPC for the 2000 season.

Is Canterbury nice to live?

Canterbury was voted as the fifth best place to live in the UK and the best in Kent. It was voted as the 31st best place for architectural beauty and the 58th best for quality of life. The average family home costs £480,000 which puts it as one of the best places to live in the country.

Is Canterbury a county?

Canterbury, historic town and surrounding city (local authority) in the administrative and historic county of Kent, southeastern England. Its cathedral has been the primary ecclesiastical centre of England since the early 7th century ce.

How many times has Canterbury won the Ranfurly Shield?

South Canterbury is now one of the minnows of New Zealand rugby, competing in the semi-professional Heartland Championship. But twice in its proud history the men from Timaru have lifted the Ranfurly Shield – in 1950 and 1974.

How many times has Auckland won Ranfurly Shield?

Auckland also holds the record for the most Ranfurly Shield wins (16), successful defences (148), and longest streak of successful defences (61).

Do NPC rugby players get paid?

The salaries of New Zealand Super Rugby players range from a minimum of $75K to a maximum of $195K in New Zealand dollars. The Super Rugby clubs can also draft a small number of players on lower amounts of about $50K. These tend to be squad players who provide cover for injury. What is this?