New Zealand

New Zealand head coach Steve Hansen has named an extended 41-man squad that will be in contention for the upcoming 2019 World Cup scheduled later this year.

New Zealand Rugby has announced the fixtures for the 2019 editions of Mitre 10 Cup and Mitre 10 Heartland Championship that is set to kick-off in August.

New Zealand winger Israel Dagg has announced retirement from professional rugby with immediate effect on medical grounds.

New Zealand wing Waisake Naholo is set to be on the sidelines for up to six weeks following a knee injury that he sustained during training with his club Highlanders.

All Blacks scrum-half Aaron Smith has pledged his immediate future with New Zealand Rugby after signing a new two-year deal.

New Zealand captain Kieran Read has announced that he will quit international rugby at the end of the 2019 World Cup later this year in Japan.

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New Zealand Rugby and Hurricanes have confirmed that centre Ngani Laumape has pledged his immediate future with the All Blacks and the Super Rugby club at least until 2021.

Dane Coles has pledged his immediate future with New Zealand Rugby and Super Rugby club Hurricanes after signing a new deal until 2021.

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Incoming Wales head coach Wayne Pivac will have his task cut out when he takes in charge of the side with them set to tour New Zealand in 2020 for a three-game series.

New Zealand skipper Kieran Read has announced that he will retire from international rugby at the end of the 2019 World Cup in Japan.

England international Mako Vunipola believes the gap between New Zealand and the other teams are closing ahead of the 2019 edition of World Cup next year.

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Hurricanes back-row Ardie Savea has committed his future to New Zealand Rugby and the Super Rugby club after signing a new deal until 2021.

Nehe Milner-Skudder will miss the 2019 World Cup in Japan for New Zealand after he has signed a contract with French club Toulon.

New Zealand head coach Steve Hansen has confirmed that he will step down from his role with the All Blacks after the 2019 World Cup.

New Zealand Rugby chief executive Steve Tew revealed that current Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt turned down an offer to be part of All Blacks backroom staff last year.