New Zealand

Brodie Retallick to join Kobelco Kobe Steelers at end of World Cup

New Zealand international Brodie Retallick becomes the latest player to announce a move to Japan after signing a new contract with Kobelco Steelers.
8 February 2023

Beauden Barrett, Aaron Smith to join Toyota Verblitz after World Cup

New Zealand duo Beauden Barrett and Aaron Smith will be heading to Japan post 2023 Rugby World Cup after signing a contract with Toyota Verblitz.
7 February 2023

Richie Mo'unga, Shannon Frizell set for Japan stint from 2024

All Blacks duo Richie Mo'unga and Shannon Frizell will be the heading to Japan at the end of next year's World Cup.
26 December 2022

Jordie Barrett signs new deal with New Zealand Rugby and Hurricanes until 2025

Jordie Barrett has recommitted his future with New Zealand Rugby and Hurricanes by signing a new contract until 2025.
4 December 2022

New Zealand Rugby and Rugby Australia extend Super Rugby Pacific deal until 2030

New Zealand Rugby and Rugby Australia have jointly agreed to extend the Super Rugby Pacific deal until 2030.
2 December 2022

Dallen Stanford previews the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series in Dubai

Ahead of the Dubai 7s this weekend, HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series commentator Dallen Stanford spoke to TRU’s Joe Harvey after the competition announced changes for the future and the start of the women’s competition.
1 December 2022

Taking the draw & importance of finishers – Jones following All Blacks draw

Picking up a draw against the All Blacks, Eddie Jones spoke about his team finishing the game honours even and the impact of his finishers heading into England’s final test of the autumn against South Africa.
20 November 2022

Maro Itoje: ‘It feels like we could have done more’

Following England’s 25-25 draw with New Zealand, Maro Itoje reflected on the result and looked ahead to taking on South Africa in a week’s time.
20 November 2022

‘They don’t stop coming’ – Double try scorer Stuart on South Africa challenge

Following his try scoring exploits against New Zealand, England prop forward Will Stuart talked about his double, picking up a draw against the All Blacks and taking on South Africa in a week’s time.
20 November 2022

Will Stuart double helps England to 25-25 draw with All Blacks

It was a dramatic affair at Twickenham as England and New Zealand played out a 25-25 draw in the Autumn Nations Series. TRU’s Joe Harvey was there to follow the action…
19 November 2022

England vs All Blacks Preview – Back-row battles, 2019 and more

With England hosting the All Blacks in the Autumn Nations Series later on today, TRU’s Joe Harvey has previewed the game between two of international rugby’s heavyweights.
19 November 2022

'We're prepared for New Zealand clash' - England coach Eddie Jones

England coach Eddie Jones has urged his side to challenge against the All Blacks as the two teams face each other at Twickenham Stadium on Saturday.
19 November 2022

Jack van Poortvliet to start for England against New Zealand

England coach Eddie Jones has handed a start to scrum-half Jack van Poortvliet for the upcoming autumn international game against New Zealand to be played at Twickenham Stadium on Saturday.
17 November 2022

Farrell to win 100th cap as Jones makes three changes for All Blacks clash

Playing the All Blacks on Saturday evening, Owen Farrell will win his 100th cap for England as Eddie Jones has made three changes to the team that beat Japan a weekend ago.
17 November 2022

Zinzan Brooke Interview: The uncertainty and inconsistency around New Zealand is a concern

The All Blacks legend reflects on a challenging 12 months for New Zealand, how they can improve their consistency in order to beat England and why past results and comments from Eddie Jones will have no effect this weekend.
17 November 2022

Scotland lock Richie Gray handed three-week ban

Scotland lock Richie Gray will miss his side's final autumn international Test against Argentina following a three-week ban.
17 November 2022

Joe Cokanasiga ruled out of England's Test against New Zealand

England will miss the services of wing Joe Cokanasiga for the upcoming autumn international clash against New Zealand following an ankle injury.
16 November 2022

At times I would think ‘am I ever going to play again?’ – Kyle Sinckler

Having missed England’s tour of Australia with chronic back pain, England front-row Kyle Sinckler is certainly making the most of playing rugby again and the All Blacks up next is savouring every moment of the journey.
14 November 2022

'I’ll probably need to get over being starstruck facing All Blacks' - Freddie Steward

England fullback Freddie Steward is aiming to keep his admiration for the All Blacks aside when the two teams lock horns against each other at Twickenham Stadium on Saturday.
14 November 2022

England recall Will Stuart and Adam Radwan ahead of New Zealand clash

England coach Eddie Jones has recalled Will Stuart and Adam Radwan in the 36-man training squad ahead of the autumn international game against New Zealand on Saturday.
14 November 2022