New Zealand

Top14 for Creevy, Read in Japan, Daly to Sarries and Jones on the fence

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.

New Zealand international Ben Smith has confirmed that he will head to French club Pau post the 2019 World Cup in Japan.

South Africa legend Bryan Habana has backed New Zealand wing Reiko Ioane to break his Rugby World Cup record for most tries in a single edition.

Experienced flanker Chris Dry said New Zealand will be wary of Blitzboks when the two teams converge during the Cape Town Sevens that is scheduled to be played on 8th and 9th December.

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.