It remains to be seen before Christmas what the provincial national championship of New Zealand domestic rugby will look like next year. One year ago, New Zealand Rugby (NZR) was trying to reconsider the competition ahead of the 2022 season. It is understood that three options are at the table, including dividing the match with 14 teams into northern and southern groups. Consensus among those involved, if change continues, regardless of design chosen Subject They wanted a match where all 14 teams could win the title. Before the main championship split, there was a 15-week deadline (NPC now plays for 12 weeks) before the first four teams reached the semifinals, with 14 teams facing each other and each other.

Source: Stuff December 04, 2021 06:37 UTC