New Zealand

New Zealand hit by injury woes ahead of northern tour

New Zealand have been dealt with injury blows ahead of their end-of-the-year series that kicks-off next weekend with a clash against Japan in Tokyo.
22 October 2022

Jamie Ritchie to lead Scotland in the Autumn Internationals

Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend has named Edinburgh back-row Jamie Ritchie for the upcoming autumn internationals.
20 October 2022

All Blacks midfielder Rieko Ioane signs contract extension until end of 2023

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.
19 October 2022

Tupou Vaa'i signs contract extension with New Zealand Rugby until 2025

All Blacks lock Tupou Vaa'i has committed his immediate future with New Zealand Rugby after signing a contract extension until 2025.
18 October 2022

Siwan Lillicrap warns against writing off Wales

Wales skipper Wales has warned against writing off her side following a defeat to New Zealand in their second game of the Rugby World Cup.
16 October 2022

Rugby World Cup: Black Ferns thrash Wales 56-12 to reach quarter-finals

New Zealand ran a 10-try riot as they went on to beat Wales 56-12 in their Pool A encounter in the Rugby World Cup at Waitakere Stadium on Sunday.
16 October 2022

Wales make four changes for clash against New Zealand

Wales have made four changes to the starting line up for the second game of the Rugby World Cup against New Zealand.
14 October 2022

French club Montpellier sign All Blacks wing George Bridge

French club Montpellier has confirmed the signing of All Blacks wing George Bridge on a three-year deal until 2025.
14 October 2022

Patrick Tuipulotu to lead All Blacks XV squad

New Zealand Rugby has unveiled ta 28-member squad for the All Blacks XV for matches against Ireland A and Barbarians next month.
10 October 2022

Rugby World Cup: Black Ferns come from behind to beat Australia 41-17

Portia Woodman and Ruby Tui shared five tries between them as New Zealand came from behind to beat Australia 41-17 in the Rugby World Cup opener at Eden Park in Auckland on Saturday.
8 October 2022

Clash against Australia will be a big test - Black Ferns assistant coach Sir Graham Henry

Former All Blacks coach Sir Graham Henry is expecting a stiff challenge from Australia in the Rugby World Cup opener to be played at Eden Park on Saturday.
7 October 2022

Nepo Laulala recommits to New Zealand Rugby and Blues until end of 2023

All Blacks prop Nepo Laulala has signed a contract extension with New Zealand Rugby and Blues until the end of 2023.
6 October 2022

The time is now for England. The World Cup is what they have been waiting for

TRU has been lucky enough to speak to many coaches and players who have all been connected to the Red Roses during this World Cup cycle. Their progress has been remarkable and now it is their time to deliver in New Zealand.
4 October 2022

Jordie Barrett signs new deal with Hurricanes and New Zealand until 2025

All Black star Jordie Barrett has committed his immediate future with New Zealand Rugby and Hurricanes after signing a new contract until the end of 2025.
4 October 2022

All Blacks midfielder Quinn Tupaea sidelined for nine months

All Blacks midfielder Quinn Tupaea is set to be on the sidelines for up to nine months after his injury setback in the first Bledisloe test against Australia.
29 September 2022

Jordie Barrett relishes chance to play at inside centre

All Blacks star Jordie Barrett is enjoying playing at inside centre after playing most of his career at fullback.
27 September 2022

South Africa retain third place in World Rugby Rankings

South Africa have retained their third position in the World Rugby Rankings following the latest round of the Rugby Championship which was claimed by New Zealand.
26 September 2022

Ian Foster pleased with ending Rugby Championship Auckland win

New Zealand head coach Ian Foster is delighted with his side's dominating 40-14 win in the final round of the Rugby Championship at Eden Park on Saturday.
24 September 2022

Match Centre: New Zealand 40-14 Australia

New Zealand have taken a giant leap towards securing the Rugby Championship title as they defeated Australia 40-14 at Eden Park in the final round on Saturday.
24 September 2022

Australia's Darcy Swain suspended for six weeks

Australia lock Darcy Swain has been suspended for six weeks following his recent yellow card incident in the game against New Zealand in Melbourne.
22 September 2022