New Zealand

Tony Brown to join All Blacks

Former All Blacks fly-half Tony Brown will leave his role with South Africa after the 2027 Rugby World Cup to join New Zealand as an assistant coach.
8 June 2026

Ardie Savea’s final mission in Japan: Win the title and leave a lasting legacy

Exclusive: Ardie Savea look ahead to Sunday's Japan Rugby League One final, discusses Kobe Steelers' title challenge, working under Dave Rennie and his hopes for Moana Pasifika's future.
5 June 2026

Tyrel Lomax re-signs until 2029

All Blacks tighthead prop Tyrel Lomax has re-signed with New Zealand Rugby until the end of 2029.
4 June 2026

Kubota’s Shaun Stevenson relishing Chiefs reunion in League One final

Kubota Spears full-back Shaun Stevenson is relishing the prospect of going up against his former Chiefs teammates Brodie Retallick and Anton Lienert-Brown in Sunday’s League One final against Kobe Steelers.
4 June 2026

All Blacks captain Scott Barrett ruled out for five months

All Blacks captain Scott Barrett has been ruled out for up to five months after back surgery, missing key 2026 Tests.
27 May 2026

Jo Yapp named first Lions Women's head coach

Jo Yapp has been appointed head coach of the first British & Irish Lions Women’s Team ahead of the landmark 2027 tour to New Zealand
27 May 2026

Black Ferns add Simon Kneebone to Coaching team

Black Ferns complete coaching group with Simon Kneebone joining Whitney Hansen’s staff as set-piece specialist for the next international cycle.
17 March 2026

Jordie Barrett backs Dave Rennie appointment as All Blacks coach

Jordie Barrett says All Blacks will be ready for the Rugby World Cup under new coach Dave Rennie
6 March 2026

Dave Rennie named new All Blacks head coach

New Zealand Rugby has confirmed Dave Rennie as the new head coach of the All Blacks following Scott Robertson’s decision to step down earlier this year.
4 March 2026

Cortez Ratima re-signs with New Zealand Rugby to 2028

All Blacks halfback Cortez Ratima has committed his future to New Zealand Rugby and the Chiefs, signing a new deal that will keep him in Hamilton through to the end of 2028.
2 March 2026

Dane Coles joins New Zealand Rugby Panel to select next All Blacks Coach

Dane Coles confirmed as player representative on New Zealand Rugby panel for All Blacks coach role.
4 February 2026

Cam Roigard extends New Zealand Rugby and Hurricanes deal to 2029

All Blacks scrum-half Cam Roigard extends his New Zealand Rugby contract to 2029.
28 January 2026

Rugby Union 2026: New Zealand Eager to Return to Form

New Zealand is preparing for an action-packed international rugby union season.
26 January 2026

Whitney Hansen appointed Black Ferns head coach

Whitney Hansen appointed Black Ferns head coach through to the end of 2027.
19 December 2025

Ardie Savea crowned New Zealand’s best rugby player

Ardie Savea leads New Zealand Rugby Awards with multiple top honours in 2025.
11 December 2025

Ireland to face All Blacks at Eden Park next summer

Ireland will meet the All Blacks in a July 2026 Test at Eden Park in Auckland.
11 December 2025

All Blacks embrace prospect of Springbok showdown in 2027 Rugby World Cup

New Zealand welcome the prospect of facing South Africa in the 2027 World Cup.
4 December 2025

Six Springboks in World Rugby Dream Team 2025

World Rugby has announced the Men’s 15s Dream Team of the Year for 2025, with South Africa dominating the lineup after another strong international season.
25 November 2025

Positives amid pain as Wales fall again to ruthless All Blacks

Wales displayed attacking promise in their heavy defeat to New Zealand as Steve Tandy's side offered some positives ahead of facing South Africa.
24 November 2025

Wales lose Aaron Wainwright ahead of All Blacks Test

Wales have been dealt a major setback ahead of Saturday’s Nations Series Test against New Zealand, with experienced back-row forward Aaron Wainwright ruled out.
21 November 2025