26/10/2026
What a season, Northland 💙
To our Taniwha, thank you for reigniting our region’s love of rugby, filling our stadium and giving us so much to cheer about.
Our first NPC grand final and bringing the Ranfurly Shield home! We might not have held onto the Shield for long or finished with the NPC title, but I am so proud of this team and what you’ve achieved.
A massive thank you to everyone at Semenoff Stadium, too. During such a busy season, you’ve really stepped up and made Eli feel welcome and looked after. Your hospitality and the effort you’ve put into making our visits enjoyable have meant so much to us.
The boys and I have made some pretty special memories this season. Plenty of cheering, a few nerves and, as the TV cameras caught, absolutely no ability to play it cool 😂💙
To the players, coaches, staff, volunteers and everyone behind the scenes, thank you for giving Northland a season to remember.
So proud to call this place home.
Up the Taniwha! 💙