New Zealand

Argentina have climbed to the seventh position in the World Rugby Rankings following the latest round of the Rugby Championship.

New Zealand maintained their perfect start in the ongoing Rugby Championship as they defeated World Champions South Africa 35-20 in the second round in Auckland.

South Africa have confirmed that captain Eben Etzebeth will be available to lead the team in the second round of Rugby Championship game against New Zealand despite the recent death of his father.

New Zealand halfback TJ Perenara has signed a new contract with New Zealand Rugby and Hurricanes for next two years.

New Zealand head coach Ian Foster has named Richie Mo'unga at fly-half for the second round of the Rugby Championship clash against South Africa to be played in Auckland.

South Africa head coach Jacques Nienaber has made 10 changes to the starting line up for the second round of the Rugby Championship clash against New Zealand to be played in Auckland on Saturday.

Argentina head coach Michael Cheika has named prop Lucio Sordoni in the line up for the game against New Zealand in Mendoza.

The Wallabies open their Rugby Championship campaign against world champions South Africa with New Zealand travelling to Argentina.

New Zealand head coach Ian Foster has named Damian McKenzie at fly-half for the Rugby Championship opener against Argentina.

All Blacks XV coach Leon MacDonald has named six capped players for the upcoming game against Japan XV to be played in Tokyo on Saturday.

All Blacks head coach Ian Foster wants his side to be ruthless in their preparations leading to the Rugby World Cup tournament in France.

Black Ferns head coach Allan Bunting has named six debutants in the squad ahead of the O'Reilly Cup clash with Australia scheduled on Thursday in Brisbane.

All Blacks centre Anton Lienert-Brown will miss the start of the Rugby Championship tournament following a three-week suspension.

Australia head coach Ian Foster has included five debutants in the 36-man squad named for the Rugby Championship.

New Zealand centre David Havili will miss the upcoming Rugby Championship competition due to a hamstring injury.

Steve Hansen suggests that Israel Folau should not be continuously punished for his past actions, following the former Wallabies player being booed at Twickenham during the Barbarians' victory over the World XV.

New Zealand Rugby has confirmed that Wayne Smith has been appointed as Performance Coach of the All Blacks and Black Ferns.

New Zealand Rugby have announced a list of 34 contracted Black Ferns players as they look to strengthen their preparations towards the 2025 Rugby World Cup.

All Blacks hooker Samisoni Taukei’aho has committed his long term future with New Zealand Rugby after signing a new deal until the end of 2027 Rugby World Cup.

All Blacks prop Ethan de Groot has recommitted his future to New Zealand Rugby, Highlanders and Southland after signing a new contract until 2026.