New Zealand

New Zealand have sought the assistance of Joe Schmidt after their preparations for the three-game Test series against Ireland was disrupted by a Covid-19 outbreak.

New Zealand have been dealt a blow ahead of the series against Ireland following a Covid outbreak in the camp.

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell believes his side will be prepare for the challenge as they face New Zealand in a three-game Test series next month.

New Zealand Maori head coach Clayton McMillan has included Crusaders star Cullen Grace in the squad for the upcoming series against Ireland.

All Blacks fullback David Havili is looking forward to the physical challenge as they host Ireland in a three-game Test series in July.

New Zealand lock Sam Whitelock is in doubt for the home series against Ireland following a thumb injury.

Now playing his rugby in Major League Rugby for Rugby New York, former All Black back Nehe Milner-Skudder is looking to put several years of injury behind him and spoke to TRU about his return to fitness, rugby in America and more.

All Blacks playmaker Damian McKenzie has committed his immediate future with New Zealand Rugby and Chiefs after signing a contract extension until the end of 2-23 season.

Veteran All Blacks scrumhalf TJ Perenara has been named in the New Zealand Maori squad for the two game series against Ireland.

New Zealand head coach Ian Foster has named six new faces in the 36-man squad for the home series against Ireland to be played in July.

New Zealand back row Ethan Blackadder is in doubt for the home series against Ireland following a shoulder injury.

New Zealand and South Africa are set to lock horns with each other at Twickenham Stadium leading towards the Rugby World Cup next year according to a report.

All Blacks fly-half Richie Mo'unga has committed his immediate future with New Zealand Rugby and Crusaders after signing a one-year contract extension until the end of 2023 World Cup.

Scottish Rugby have unveiled the fixtures for the Autumn Nations series where they will be face the All Blacks for the first time since 2017.

New Zealand Rugby has confirmed the venues for the home series against Ireland scheduled to be played in July.

Black Ferns head coach Glenn Moore has announced his resignation from the role following 'allegations' made on him by a player which sparked a review in the team's culture.

New Zealand centre Lienert-Brown is expected to be out of action for at least six months following a surgery on his shoulder.

The Welsh Rugby Union has unveiled the fixtures for the autumn international series that will include clashes against Australia and New Zealand.

France have climbed to the second place in the latest World Rugby Rankings following the final round of the Six Nations tournament where they went on to defeat England and clinched the Grand Slam.

The Bledisloe Cup contests between Australia and New Zealand will be reduced to two Tests each year until at least 2025.