New Zealand

New Zealand went on to win their first Dubai 7s title in 10 years as they defeated USA 21-5 in the final to begin the HSBC World Rugby Sevens series on top.

New Zealand Women extended their dominance in the Dubai 7s leg of World Rugby Sevens Series as they went on to defeat Canada Women 26-14 in the final on Friday.

Crusaders head coach Scott Robertson has expressed interest on taking in charge of New Zealand as Steve Hansen is expected to make a decision on his future at end of year.

Fiji have been the biggest gainer in the World Rugby Rankings following their 14-21 win over France in the final round of the November series that came to a conclusion last weekend.

New Zealand coach Steve Hansen said he was proud of All Blacks' performance in the end of the year tour despite a defeat to Ireland in Dublin.

New Zealand ensured they finished their European trip on a high as they trounced Italy 3-66 at Stadio Olimpico on Saturday.

New Zealand head coach Steve Hansen has made numerous changes to the starting line-up for the final clash of their European tour against Italy on Saturday.

Sam Whitelock, Liam Squire, Sonny Bill Williams and Joe Moody will miss New Zealand's final game of the European tour against Italy next weekend following injuries.

Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt played down talks of his side being the best in the world following their 16-9 win over New Zealand at Aviva Stadium last weekend.

Ireland came up with a terrific display as they registered their first win over New Zealand at home with a 16-9 margin at Aviva Stadium on Saturday.

Ireland have confirmed that flanker Dan Leavy will miss the upcoming autumn international clash against New Zealand at Aviva Stadium following an injury.

Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt has named experienced fullback Rob Kearney in the starting line-up for the upcoming autumn international clash against New Zealand at Aviva Stadium on Saturday.

New Zealand head coach Steve Hansen has made a solitary change in the starting line-up for the upcoming clash against Ireland to be played at Twickenham Stadium on Saturday.

World Rugby has confirmed that the 2021 edition of the Women's Rugby World Cup will be hosted in New Zealand.

Ireland internationals Robbie Henshaw and Conor Murray has been ruled out of the remainder of the autumn international campaign after failing to make sufficient recovery from their respective injuries.

New Zealand head coach Steve Hansen reckons the winner of the Saturday's game in Dublin between Ireland and All Blacks will have the right to call themselves 'the best side in the world'.

New Zealand have recalled Ngani Laumape as a cover for injured Sonny Bill Williams in the squad ahead of upcoming clash against Ireland at Aviva Stadium on Saturday.

New Zealand made a terrific comeback after being 15-0 down to beat England 15-16 during their November internationals face-off at Twickenham Stadium on Saturday

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New Zealand head coach Steve Hansen described the upcoming Test match against England at Twickenham will be a bigger contest than last year's series against British and Irish Lions.