All Blacks wing Sevu Reece has committed his immediate future with New Zealand Rugby and Super Rugby side Crusaders after signing a new contract until end of 2022 season.
Last weekend in Hamilton, we saw New Zealand’s men and women win their home legs of the World Series, helping to consolidate both teams at the top of their respective competitions.
New Zealand scored three second half tries as they came from behind to beat their Canada counterpart with a 7-24 margin to clinch the Hamilton leg of the Women's World Rugby Sevens Series.
Ahead of the latest leg of the World Sevens Series, England's Ollie Lindsay-Hague feels his side will be able to learn a great deal in New Zealand this weekend.
Scarlets head coach Brad Mooar will make his exit from the Pro14 club at the end of the ongoing season as he is set to join the backroom staff of New Zealand under Ian Foster.
Wales fly-half Gareth Anscombe and uncapped centre Willis Halaholo will not be part of their side's summer tour of New Zealand in July next year following knee injuries.
Former New Zealand international Jamie Joseph has ended speculation of his ambition to coach the All Blacks after committing to Japan until the end of the 2023 World Cup.
Warren Gatland has stated that his commitment to Super Rugby club Chiefs and British and Irish Lions made him opt out of the race for New Zealand coaching job.