New Zealand

Jordie Barrett kicked the decisive penalty goal in the closing stage as New Zealand edged out South Africa 19-17 in the fifth round in Townsville to claim the Rugby Championship title.

New Zealand have made eight changes to the starting line-up for the fifth round of the Rugby Championship clash against South Africa to be played at Queensland Country Bank Stadium on Saturday.

South Africa head coach Jacques Nienaber has made two changes to the starting line-up for the fifth round of the Rugby Championship clash against New Zealand.

The All Blacks have officially claimed the number one position in the World Rugby Rankings following the recently concluded fourth round in the Rugby Championship.

New Zealand extended their dominance in the ongoing Rugby Championship as they defeated Argentina 36-13 in the fourth round of the Rugby Championship in Brisbane on Saturday.

Argentina head coach Mario Ledesma has named Santiago Carreras at fly-half for the Rugby Championship rematch against New Zealand to be played in Brisbane on Saturday.

New Zealand head coach Ian Foster has made 12 changes to the starting line-up for the upcoming Rugby Championship clash against Argentina to be played at Suncorp Stadium on Saturday.

New Zealand scrum-half Aaron Smith will not be linking up with the All Blacks squad for the remainder of the Rugby Championship competition.

Australia have made a climb to the fifth place in the World Rugby Rankings following their victory over South Africa in the third round of the Rugby Championship in Gold Coast last weekend.

New Zealand came up with a five-try performance as they blanked Argentina 39-0 in the third round of the Rugby Championship at Cbus Super Stadium on Sunday.

New Zealand centre Anton Lienert-Brown has been ruled out of the third round of the Rugby Championship clash against Argentina following a hamstring injury.

New Zealand will be without the services of Sam Whitelock for the remainder of the Rugby Championship to be played in Queensland.

New Zealand head coach Mario Ledesma has recalled fly-half Nicolas Sanchez in the starting line-up for the upcoming round of the Rugby Championship to be played at Gold Coast on Sunday.

New Zealand head coach Ian Foster has confirmed Brodie Retallick will be leading the side in the third round of the Rugby Championship to be played at CBUS Super Stadium on Sunday.

New Zealand assistant coach Brad Mooar said the team is excited about the prospect of facing Argentina in the third and fourth rounds of the Rugby Championship.

New Zealand fullback Jordie Barrett will be available for the remainder of the Rugby Championship tournament after his red-card sanction was dismissed.

New Zealand defence coach Scott McLeod said fullback Jordie Barrett has complete backing of the team management following his red-card incident in the second round of the Rugby Championship against Australia in Perth.

Black Ferns head coach Glenn Moore has confirmed a 34-member squad for the upcoming end of the year series against England and France.

New Zealand head coach Ian Foster has come in support of the new rule following Jordie Barrett's red-card incident in the recently concluded Rugby Championship game against Australia in Perth on Sunday.

New Zealand continued their dominance over Australia as they registered a 38-21 win in the second round of the Rugby Championship in Perth despite a red card to Jordie Barrett.