2025 NPC Round 9 Predictions & Tips
NPC Round 9 kicks off on Thursday, 25 September 2025 (Getty Images)
The penultimate round of the 2025 NPC should be an absolute cracker with several teams fighting it out for position on the table. This round starts on Thursday when Hawkes Bay host Auckland while the final three games take place on Sunday. Saturday only sees two games due to the Bledisloe Cup.
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Southland vs Tasman Predictions - Tasman backed to thrash Southland in NPC
- Both teams lost their last 3 matches.
- Southland conceded 54, 64 & 75 points in those defeats.
- Tasman have won the last 10 games vs Southland and are tipped to win with a -22 handicap.
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Hawke’s Bay vs Auckland Predictions - Hawke’s Bay set for crucial NPC victory
- Hawke’s Bay has won 3 of 4 home matches this season.
- Auckland sits 12th with just 2 wins in 8 games.
- Prediction: Hawke’s Bay to cover -8.5 handicap against Auckland.
NPC Round 9 Fixtures
Thursday, 25 September 2025
Hawkes Bay vs Auckland
Friday, 26 September 2025
Southland vs Tasman
Saturday, 27 September 2025
Otago vs North Harbour
Taranaki vs Wellington
Sunday, 28 September 2025
Bay of Plenty vs Waikato
Counties Manukau vs Manawatu
Northland vs Canterbury
