Canterbury defeat Counties Manukau to reach NPC semifinals

Sunday 12 October 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Sun 12 Oct 2025, 4:39pm

In this story Canterbury, Counties Manukau

Canterbury secured a place in the NPC semifinals after a come-from-behind victory against Counties Manukau at Apollo Projects Stadium. The hosts required extra time to overcome the underdogs in the quarter-final match.

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1. RNZSun 12 Oct 2025, 1:35pm

   NPC rugby live updates: Canterbury v Counties-Manukau (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldSun 12 Oct 2025, 4:39pm

   Canterbury v Counties Manukau result: Hosts need extra time to reach NPC semifinals (opens in new tab)