Richie Mo’unga scores match-winning try in NPC return for Canterbury
All Black Richie Mo'unga scored a try in his first NPC match since 2020, making him eligible for All Blacks selection again.
Richie Mo'unga returned to New Zealand rugby after his time overseas, playing for Canterbury in the NPC. He came off the bench and scored the match-winning try as Canterbury defeated Auckland 38-31. The return has made him eligible for All Blacks selection once more.
Covered byRNZStuffNZ Herald1NewsOtago Daily TimesNot covered byNewstalk ZBNewsroomThe SpinoffBusinessDeskinterest.co.nz
Coverage across the news outlets we track, as at publication.
What outlets are saying
Stuff
He’s back: Returning All Black Richie Mo’unga named to play first NPC game since 2020
Richie Mo’unga will make his official return to New Zealand rugby off the bench.
Otago Daily Times
Canterbury’s NPC prospects boosted by return of Mo’unga
Stuff
Richie Mo’unga makes NZ rugby return as Canterbury host Auckland in NPC
Follow live coverage of the NPC match between Canterbury and Auckland in Christchurch.
NZ Herald
Richie Mo’unga becomes eligible for All Blacks return after scoring match-winning try for Canterbury
The pivot is now eligible for the All Blacks after coming off the bench for Canterbury.
1News
NPC: Mo'unga scores match-winning try for Canterbury against Auckland
Richie Mo'unga has scored the winning try for Canterbury in his first NPC match since 2020, with the defending champions beating Auckland 38-31.
Stuff
Why Magic Mo'unga is eligible for All Blacks again – but still watching from home
Canterbury’s favourite son Richie Mo’unga was back. Even if everyone knew he would rather be with the All Blacks in South Africa.
Otago Daily Times
Mo’unga set to start for Canterbury in shield challenge
Otago Daily Times
Otago and Canterbury name settled line-ups for Ranfurly Shield rematch
Stuff
Otago put Ranfurly Shield on the line against Canterbury
Follow live coverage of the NPC round two clash between Otago and Canterbury at Forsyth Barr Stadium in Dunedin.
NZ Herald
Otago v Canterbury: Live updates from Ranfurly Shield challenge in Dunedin
Follow the action as Otago put the Ranfurly Shield on the line against Canterbury.
RNZ
Live: Ranfurly Shield at stake as Otago take on Canterbury in NPC round 2
Follow all the NPC action from Forsyth Barr Stadium in Dunedin.
RNZ
Canterbury defeat Otago 19-15 for Ranfurly Shield
Canterbury have reclaimed the Ranfurly Shield after a hugely physical battle at Dunedin's Forsyth Barr Stadium.
Stuff
Watch: The freak setback Canterbury overcame to win the Ranfurly Shield
Canterbury won the Ranfurly Shield off Otago on Sunday afternoon – but only after surviving a scare.
Otago Daily Times
Heartbreak for Otago as Canterbury take back Ranfurly Shield
1News
Canterbury take back Shield in chaotic thriller against Otago
A collision with the referee leads to Canterbury going down to 13 men at one point but they still got the job done in Dunedin.
Otago Daily Times
Canterbury wrestle Ranfurly Shield off Otago
Otago Daily Times
Otago captain Christian Lio-Willie upbeat despite Ranfurly Shield loss
Otago Daily Times
Richie Mo’unga happy to be in red and black for now
Otago Daily Times
Otago make a change at hooker for game against Manawatū
Stuff
Canterbury put Ranfurly Shield on the line against Bay of Plenty
Follow live coverage of the NPC round and Ranfurly Shield clash between Canterbury and Bay of Plenty in Christchurch.