2026 NPC: WHERE OUR BLUES ARE PLAYING

The Blues are represented right across Aotearoa during the 2026 NPC season, pulling on the colours of 13 provincial unions.

From Auckland’s large contingent to representatives across North Harbour, Northland, Canterbury, Taranaki, Waikato and beyond, the NPC provides an important platform for Blues players to continue building ahead of the next Super Rugby campaign.

Auckland will again feature a significant Blues presence, with 15 players named in the province’s squad.

2026 Hilux NPC
Blues players by Provincial Union

Auckland
Ben Ake
Pita Ahki
Josh Beehre
Che Clark
Caleb Clarke
Taufa Funaki
Josh Fusitu’a
Rieko Ioane
Anton Segner
Rico Simpson
Payton Spencer
Xavi Taele
Patrick Tuipulotu
Ofa Tu’ungafasi
Codemeru Vai

North Harbour
Kade Banks
Cam Christie
Tristyn Cook

Northland
Marcel Renata

Canterbury
Torian Barnes
James Cameron
Sam Darry

Hawke’s Bay
Darby Lancaster
Zarn Sullivan

Manawatū
Flyn Yates

Otago
Cam Millar

Taranaki
Beauden Barrett
Bradley Slater

Tasman
Finlay Christie
Eli Oudenryn

Waikato
Mason Tupaea
Malachi Wrampling