New Zealand

Crusaders head coach Scott Robertson said he is optimistic on taking up in charge of the All Blacks post the upcoming World Cup scheduled in Japan later this year.

France opened their account in the ongoing Women's Super Series as they completed a 25-16 win over their New Zealand counterparts in the third round at Chula Vista Elite Athlete Training Center on Saturday.

Blues centre Sonny Bill Williams has suffered another injury setback that puts him in doubt for the Rugby Championship opener against Argentina in Buenos Aires.

New Zealand Women continued their impressive run in the ongoing Super Series as they blanked USA Women 33-0 in the second round at Chula Vista Elite Athlete Training Center.

New Zealand head coach Steve Hansen has named four new players in the 39-man squad for the opening two rounds of the upcoming Rugby Championship tournament.

New Zealand Women came up with a clinical display as they kick-started their Super Series campaign with a 20-35 win over Canada at Chula Vista Training Center on Saturday.

The Welsh Rugby Union has confirmed that Wales will head to New Zealand for a two-game Test series in July next year.

South Africa overcame three sin-bins as they went on to beat New Zealand 25-17 in their World Rugby U20 Championship encounter at Racecourse Stadium to reach the semi-final.

All Blacks lock Brodie Retallick has signed a new deal with New Zealand Rugby at least until 2023 with a stint in Japan and an extended break included.

New Zealand international Nehe Milner-Skudder's chances of featuring in World Cup later this year in Japan has taken a major blow following a shoulder injury.

Blues and All Blacks midfielder Sonny Bill Williams is reportedly on the brink of returning to action in Super Rugby after missing out in the last two months with a knee injury.

Kerry Ilalio of the Rolleston club has been slapped with a lengthy ban after he tried to strangle his opponent in a Canterbury club match.

New Zealand coach Steve Hansen stated that Blues centre Sonny Bill Williams has only fitness to prove to be in contention for selection in the upcoming World Cup scheduled in Japan later this year.

World Cup winning All Blacks wing Waisake Naholo has been signed by English club London Irish for the 2019/20 season.

All Blacks lock Sam Whitelock has pledged his immediate future with New Zealand Rugby, Canterbury and Crusaders after signing a new deal at least until 2023.

New Zealand international Brodie Retallick will continue to remain on the sidelines for another three weeks after failing to make sufficient recovery from a wrist injury.

Crusaders prop Owen Franks has been sidelined for a month following a shoulder injury that he suffered during the Super Rugby game against Brumbies on 6th April.

All Blacks fly-half Richie Mo'unga has pledged his immediate future with New Zealand Rugby and Crusaders after signing a new deal at least until 2022.

Hooker Liam Coltman has committed his immediate future to New Zealand Rugby and Super Rugby side Highlanders after signing a new deal at least until 2022.

Chiefs fullback Damian Mckenzie is set to miss the World Cup in Japan later this year after he ruptured his ACL during the recently concluded Super Rugby clash against Chiefs that was played at FMG Stadium Waikato on Saturday.