New Zealand

TRU recently heard from All Blacks hooker Dane Coles about the restart of rugby in New Zealand, and Joe Harvey also managed to chat to Chiefs backs coach Roger Randle ahead of Super Rugby Aotearoa.

New Zealand international lock Brodie Retallick has turned down an offer from Chiefs to feature in the upcoming Super Rugby Aotearoa competition.

Six Nations and SANZAAR that represent 10 international teams combined are in discussion over a proposal of an aligned global calendar.

Hurricanes hooker Dane Coles says he respects the new health and safety measures which have been put in place as preparations for Super Rugby Aotearoa begin to ramp up.

All Blacks lock Scott Barrett has pledged his immediate future with New Zealand and Crusaders after signing a deal until 2023.

New Zealand players are set to resume their training on Monday as they prepare for the domestic Super Rugby Aotearoa competition that kicks-off on 13th June.

After several claims and counter claims in regards to Julian Savea's future with Toulon, the 29-year-old New Zealand international has fuelled talk of an All Blacks return after he confirmed according to gooner news that he will be facing the exit door Toulon when his contract expires.

New Zealand are set to restart rugby in the country after the government had given permission for professional rugby and netball to resume when the Covid-19 alert reduces to level two.

New Zealand Rugby has confirmed Chiefs flanker Sam Cane as the new captain of the All Blacks.

New Zealand Rugby has predicted a 70 per cent loss in revenue this year following the pandemic coronavirus.

New Zealand Rugby has set up a committee to review the Super Rugby model after the ongoing season was disrupted by the pandemic coronavirus.

New Zealand lock Sam Whitelock is hoping to feature for his provincial side Canterbury or Super Rugby team Crusaders this year after his Japanese stint was cut short by the pandemic coronavirus.

New Zealand Rugby has announced that a 50 per cent of salary will be cut for leading players if they are unable to play any more games this year following the pandemic coronavirus.

World Rugby vice-chairman Agustin Pichot said the governing body will not guarantee a bailout package if any of the Southern Hemisphere team falls out financially following the pandemic coronavirus.

New Zealand Rugby issued a statement on Tuesday condemning the Crusaders players as they breached the lockdown regulations.

So much uncertainty has been brought to the forefront where sporting events and entertainment concerts are concerned, thanks to the outbreak of the current virus.

Former All Blacks captain Kieran Read is uncertain about returning to action after the season has been disrupted by the outbreak of the coronavirus.

New Zealand head coach Ian Foster is not expecting the July series to go ahead following the pandemic coronavirus.

Chiefs scrum-half Brad Weber has committed his future with New Zealand Rugby at the end of the 2021 season.

All Blacks centre Anton Lienert-Brown has committed his immediate future with New Zealand Rugby and Super Rugby club Chiefs after signing a new deal at least until 2023.