Rugby Australia Chairman Hamish McLennan said they are in discussion with their New Zealand counterparts for fielding a combined team during the British and Irish Lions tour of Australia in 2025.
Ahead of the Autumn Nations Series getting properly underway this weekend, former South Africa wing and World Cup winner, Bryan Habana, spoke about the issues that come with the establishment of a global calendar.
Ahead of the All Blacks’ opening game of the Autumn Nations Series against Wales, former New Zealand fly-half Andrew Mehrtens discussed Ian Foster and the future of his former Crusaders teammate Scott Robertson.
New Zealand lock Brodie Retallick is set to face an independent disciplinary hearing following his red card incident in the recently concluded game against Japan in Tokyo.
Portia Woodman and Luka Connor scored two tries apiece as New Zealand thrashed Wales 55-3 in the quarter-final of the World Cup in Whangarei on Saturday.
New Zealand successfully overcame a stern resistance from Japan as they sealed a 38-31 win in their opening fixture of their end-of-the year series at National Stadium in Tokyo.
At the launch of the Autumn Nations Series, Six Nations Rugby CEO Ben Morel spoke about the prospect of a Netflix docuseries on the tournament and developments between major stakeholders on a global calendar.
Wales have made four changes to the starting line up for the Rugby World Cup quarter-final game against New Zealand to be played in Whangarei on Saturday.
New Zealand head coach Ian Foster has called up uncapped Blues and North Harbour wing Mark Telea to the squad ahead of the upcoming Test against Japan in Tokyo on Saturday.
All Blacks midfielder Reiko Ioane becomes the latest player to commit his immediate future with New Zealand Rugby after signing a contract extension until the end of 2023.