New Zealand

All Blacks star Sam Whitelock to retire from professional rugby at end of season

New Zealand's most-capped player Sam Whitelock has announced that he will be retiring from professional rugby at the end of the ongoing season.
2 April 2024

Ardie Savea wants change in New Zealand's eligibility rules

All Blacks star Ardie Savea has urged for a change in New Zealand's selection policy for overseas players to overcome the danger of losing star players in the upcoming season.
1 April 2024

Munster to take on All Blacks XV in November

Munster will be facing an All Blacks XV side with the game scheduled to be at Thomond Park on 2nd November.
13 March 2024

All Blacks wing Will Jordan sidelined for six months

New Zealand wing Will Jordan will miss the upcoming Super Rugby Pacific season for Crusaders following a shoulder injury.
21 February 2024

New Zealand to play England and Ireland in 2024 northern hemisphere tour

The All Blacks will be locking horns with England and Ireland as a part of their upcoming Northern Hemisphere tour.
1 February 2024

Scott Robertson backs Joe Schmidt to have successful stint with Australia

Incoming All Blacks boss Scott Robertson has backed Joe Schmidt to have a successful stint with the Wallabies following his appointment as the new head coach.
23 January 2024

From Rugby to Horseracing: The intriguing history of Sports Betting in New Zealand

Like in most countries, the history of sports wagering in New Zealand is complex. Not to mention has been transformed over the years from its original roots to something that utilises the very best of modern technology.
22 January 2024

British and Irish Lions Women's team to tour New Zealand in 2027

The British and Irish Lions have announced that the women's team will be touring New Zealand in 2027 for their inaugural tour.
16 January 2024

George Breese: Meet the 'pacy' ex-Scotland U20s prop straight out of Malton and off to New Zealand

The exciting, emerging talent is a product of the same club as Wales tighthead Tomas Francis and is now taking his rugby journey to New Zealand whilst also harbouring ambitions to represent Scotland at senior level.
15 December 2023

Ardie Savea takes top honour at New Zealand Rugby Awards

All Blacks star Ardie Savea has won the top honour in the New Zealand Rugby Awards having won the Kelvin R Tremain Memorial Player of the Year.
14 December 2023

South Africa unveil home schedule for 2024

South Africa Rugby have unveiled the schedule for the home matches for the upcoming 2024 season.
11 December 2023

All Blacks captain Sam Cane urges New Zealand Rugby to reconsider selection of overseas players

All Blacks captain Sam Cane said that the New Zealand Rugby should reconsider their national selection criteria for players plying trade overseas.
29 November 2023

Richie Mo'unga ready to play in Japan until retirement

New Zealand playmaker Richie Mo'unga insisted that he would like to spend the rest of his career in Japan after joining Toshiba Brave Lupus.
21 November 2023

All Black Codie Taylor to miss most of 2024 season after taking sabbatical

All Black hooker Codie Taylor will miss the most of the 2024 Super Rugby Pacific season after opting to take a sabbatical.
9 November 2023

Munster lock RG Snyman to undergo surgery

Springbok lock RG Snyman is set to be sidelined for a considerable period following his latest injury setback.
7 November 2023

Sam Cane handed suspension after red card in World Cup final

New Zealand skipper Sam Cane has been handed a three-week suspension following his red-card incident in the Rugby World Cup final against South Africa.
6 November 2023

England beat New Zealand 33-12 to claim inaugural WXV1 title

England went on to claim the inaugural WXV1 title as they defeated New Zealand 33-12 in the final of the competition in Auckland.
4 November 2023

All Blacks captain Sam Cane takes sabbatical option to feature for Suntory Sungoliath in 2024 season

New Zealand captain Sam Cane has taken the sabbatical option in his contract to play for Japanese Rugby League One club Suntory Sungoliath for the 2024 season.
3 November 2023

All Blacks hooker Dane Coles comes out of retirement to join Kubota Spears

All Blacks hooker Dane Coles has backtracked from his retirement as he heads to Japan to continue his professional rugby career.
2 November 2023

Luke Jacobson signs new deal with New Zealand and Chiefs until 2025

All Blacks loose forward Luke Jacobson has recommitted his future with New Zealand Rugby, Gallagher Chiefs and Waikato until the end of 2025.
2 November 2023