2026 NPC Odds - Canterbury favourites for NPC title in 2026
The 2026 National Provincial Championship (NPC) begins on July 30, featuring New Zealand's top provincial rugby teams. Canterbury are the bookmakers' favourites, listed at 3.50, with Taranaki and Tasman close behind at 5.50. Other contenders like Otago, Bay of Plenty, Wellington, and Hawkes Bay are outsiders. Notably, many games will occur without New Zealand's international stars, who will be on tour in South Africa during much of the tournament. Expect a competitive season with opportunities for rising talent.
- 2026 NPC starts July 30 with Canterbury as favourites (3.50 odds).
- Taranaki and Tasman are main challengers at 5.50 odds.
- Most games will be without NZ's international players due to their South Africa tour.
The 2026 National Provincial Championship (NPC) gets underway on 30 July 2026. It is the provincial rugby union competition involving New Zealand's provincial sides.
Canterbury go into this campaign as favourites, priced at 3.50 with bet365 while Taranaki and Tasman follow closely behind at 5.50.
Otago, Bay of Plenty, Wellington and Hawkes Bay are all given an outside chance at the title by the bookmakers. Most of the tournament will be played without any New Zealand internationals as they will be touring South Africa for much of the tournament.
2026 NPC Odds
| Team | Odds |
|---|---|
| Canterbury | 3.50 |
| Taranaki | 5.50 |
| Tasman | 5.50 |
| Otago | 6.50 |
| Bay of Plenty | 7.50 |
| Wellington | 11.00 |
| Hawkes Bay | 11.00 |
| Auckland | 13.00 |
| Waikato | 21.00 |
| Counties Manukau | 26.00 |
| North Harbour | 81.00 |
| Northland | 81.00 |
| Manawatu | 126.00 |
| Southland | 201.00 |
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