1979 National Provincial Championship
The National Provincial Championship, or NPC, was the predecessor to the current Air New Zealand Cup and Heartland Championship in New Zealand rugby. 1979 was the fourth year of the National Provincial Championship, Counties were the winners of Division 1.
Read more about 1979 National Provincial Championship: Division 1 Standings, Promotion/Relegation, Ranfurly Shield
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