It's almost NPC season, and you know what that means - the Ranfurly Shield is back!

Before the season proper, two Heartland Championship sides get a crack at seizing the Log'o'Wood.

Mid Canterbury is often one of those two sides, and coach Matt Winter spoke to D'Arcy Waldegrave on Sportstalk.

LISTEN ABOVE

It's almost NPC season, and you know what that means - the Ranfurly Shield is back!
Before the season proper, two Heartland Championship sides get a crack at seizing the Log'o'Wood.
Mid Canterbury is often one of those two sides, and coach Matt Winter spoke to D'Arcy Waldegrave on Sportstalk.
LISTEN ABOVE

D'Arcy Waldegrave lives and breathes sport. He loves motorsport and revels in the torment of being a Warriors and Black Caps fan. Whatever the sport, big or small, he’s got a view. His non-stop enthusiasm sees him battle it out with a diverse selection of armchair commentators resulting in a sometimes explosive, but always compelling show weeknights 7pm-8pm on Newstalk ZB.

D'Arcy Waldegrave lives and breathes sport. He loves motorsport and revels in the torment of being a Warriors and Black Caps fan. Whatever the sport, big or small, he’s got a view.

Sportstalk with D'Arcy Waldegrave

Matt Winter: Mid Canterbury coach ahead of the 2026 NPC season

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