Canterbury advance to NPC final against Otago

Saturday 18 October 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Sat 18 Oct 2025, 9:07pm

In this story Canterbury, Bay of Plenty Steamers, Hawke's Bay, Otago

Canterbury have secured a place in the NPC final against Otago. Following a semifinal match in Christchurch, Canterbury will host Otago next Saturday. Otago will be seeking their first title in 27 years after defeating Bay of Plenty in their semifinal.

How they headlined it

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1. RNZSat 18 Oct 2025, 6:59pm

   NPC rugby semifinal live updates: Canterbury v Hawke's Bay (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldSat 18 Oct 2025, 7:00pm

   Canterbury v Hawke’s Bay live updates, NPC semifinal (opens in new tab)

3. Otago Daily TimesSat 18 Oct 2025, 9:07pm

   Canterbury book all-southern NPC final against Otago (opens in new tab)