New Zealand

New Zealand have suffered a double blow ahead of the second Test against Ireland in Dunedin with both Sam Whitelock and Tupou Vaa'i ruled out of the weekend's encounter.

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell is hopeful that skipper Johnny Sexton will be available for the second Test against New Zealand to be played in Dunedin on Saturday.

Ardie Savea scored a double as New Zealand overcame Covid setback to defeat Ireland 42-19 in the opening Test against Ireland at Eden Park in Auckland on Saturday.

All Blacks back row Scott Barrett admits that his side is wary of the physical challenge from Ireland as the two teams meet each other in Auckland on Saturday for the first Test.

Leicester Fainga'anuku is set to make his debut as New Zealand have confirmed the matchday squad for the first Test against Ireland scheduled on Saturday in Auckland.

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell has named the matchday squad for the opening Test against New Zealand to be played on Saturday at Eden Park.

The former Brumbies man is looking forward to following the summer tours this year after moving to UK where he will be playing National League Rugby for Guernsey Raiders in 2022/23.

All Blacks fullback Jordie Barrett believes the Covid-19 outbreak ahead of the series against Ireland will motivate the team to perform better.

Caleb Clarke becomes the latest player to recommit his future with New Zealand Rugby after signing a contract extension until at least 2024.

New Zealand winger Will Jordan becomes the latest player to be withdrawn from the squad ahead of the series opener against Ireland due to Covid-19.

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell has confirmed the matchday squad for the opening game of the New Zealand tour against Maori All Blacks to be played in Hamilton on Wednesday.

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.