Several New Zealand NPC sides are recruiting players across a range of positions for the 2027 season. Opportunities are available for players from emerging prospects to professional and Super Rugby Pacific level.
POSITIONS REQUIRED
All positions are being considered, depending on the level & experience of the player. The positions below are priority:
FORWARDS
- Loosehead Prop: U20 International Level, Super Rugby Pacific wider squad experience or a top young player with high development potential.
- Hooker
- Tighthead Prop: Professional level.
- No. 6/8: Super Rugby Pacific level.
- No. 8: A big, ball-carrying back-row player.
BACKS
- Halfback: Super Rugby Pacific level.
- Fullback: Super Rugby Pacific level.
OPPORTUNITY DETAILS
- Competition: NPC
- Positions: All Positions with priority positions being Loosehead, Tighthead, Hooker, No. 6/8, No 8, Halfback, Fullback.
- Start: Mid-2027
- Eligibility: Super Rugby Pacific (squad or wider squad), previous NPC experience, experience in professional environments or equivalent
PLAYER ELIGIBILITY
Bearing in mind with 2027 being a Rugby World Cup year, players who are currently in RWC contention for their nations may have their NPC season affected by being called up.
PLAYER LEVEL
The clubs are considering:
- Super Rugby Pacific-level players
- Experienced Loosehead props: U20 level or Super Rugby wider squad experience.
- Professional-level players: Super Rugby Pacific, previous/recent NPC experience, Super Rugby Pacific wider training squad, Super Rugby AU or equivalent level.
- Emerging talent: NZ/Australian players with representative experience at a high level.
- Top Players in New Zealand or Australia: With professional or high level representative experience.
PLAYER FOOTAGE
Players should provide clear individual highlights and match footage showing them competing in their primary position at the relevant levels mentioned above.
YOUR NEXT OPPORTUNITY COULD BE IN THE NPC
Are you an experienced player or an emerging prospect looking for your next rugby professional rugby opportunity? NPC clubs are recruiting across the forwards and backs for 2027.
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